About the Courses
If you have a background in engineering, strong technical skills, an analytical approach to problem‐solving, and a desire to keep up with integration and automation happening in industry this program may be for you! This four-semester Ontario College Graduate Certificate will focus on control systems design using PLCs, electrical motors and drives, robotics, and fluid power based on the Canadian Electrical Code.
This innovative management-focused program expands on your knowledge of AC and DC power for motion propulsion technologies to explore the design and implementation of electrical automation systems using robotics, programmable logic controllers (PLCs), and fluid power systems. Through hands-on learning in our well equipped training facilities you will learn the skills and knowledge required to contribute to modernization of industry.
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If you have a background in engineering, strong technical skills, an analytical approach to problem‐solving, and a desire to keep up with integration and automation happening in industry this program may be for you! This four-semester Ontario College Graduate Certificate will focus on control systems design using PLCs, electrical motors and drives, robotics, and fluid power based on the Canadian Electrical Code.
This innovative management-focused program expands on your knowledge of AC and DC power for motion propulsion technologies to explore the design and implementation of electrical automation systems using robotics, programmable logic controllers (PLCs), and fluid power systems. Through hands-on learning in our well equipped training facilities you will learn the skills and knowledge required to contribute to modernization of industry.
As a graduate of this program you will be prepared to enter a variety of exciting industrial settings such as manufacturing, automotive, logistics, pharmaceuticals, packaging, food processing.
Modules
Level 1
Course details
PLC 1
CNTR8051
Communications for Effective Management in Industry
COMM8381
Conestoga 101
CON0101
Electrical Fundamentals and Motor Controls
ELEC8016
Electrical Code for Engineers
ELEC8021
Human Resources Management for Industry
HRM8381
Team Dynamics and Employee Engagement in Industry
MGMT8641
Introduction to Occupational Health and Safety Legislation
OHS8196
Level 2
Course details
PLC 2
CNTR8061
A/C and D/C Motors
ELEC8090
Energy Storage, Conversion and Charging
ERGY8041
Fluid Power
MECH8140
Introduction to Project Management For Industry
MGMT8631
Hazard Identification
OHS8036
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IELTS Academic
IELTS 6.5 with no bands less than 6.0;
Requirements
Applicants possessing degrees/diplomas from institutions where the language of instruction was not English will be required to provide test scores as evidence of their English language proficiency. Test scores, if required, would be a minimum of TOEFL iBT 88 (effective January 2024 with no individual skill less than 22; IELTS 6.5 with no bands less than 6.0; CAEL 70 with no sub-test band scores less than 60; PTE Academic 58; Conestoga English Language Test (CELT) Band 6; Cambridge Exams 180 with no individual score less than 170; or equivalent scores in other recognized standard tests of English.
We offer a language program for students whose English language skills are below the standard required for admission but who have met all other admission criteria. You will be eligible for admission to the degree program after completion of level 4 of the General Arts and Science – English Language Studies (ELS) program with an overall grade average of 80% and no grade less than 75%. Your placement in the ELS program is determined by scores on an in-house English language test or TOEFL or IELTS.