Mechanical Engineering Technology

Please Note: If you are a current student in the 2011-12 Mechanical Engineering Technology program please click here to access the 2011-12 Academic Calendar (*.pdf; opens new browser window).

Please be aware that the information below is pertaining to the 2012-13 Academic year ONLY and is still subject to final approval from the Ministry of Advanced Education and Technology.  If you have any questions, please contact us at 403.284.8641 or ma.info@sait.ca.

• Two-year diploma
• Design and Analysis, Design and Development, or Design and Automation Majors
• Fall start
• Distance delivery options

Program Description

The Mechanical Engineering Technology (MET) program is a practical, hands-on, two-year diploma program that lets you develop strong technical, analytical, and problem solving skills essential for a range of exciting careers in the challenging field of mechanical engineering.

During the common first year, you will be exposed to a variety of topics including foundational math and physics, Computer Aided Design (CAD), and additional specialized courses to prepare you to enter into one of three specialized majors.  Upon successful completion of the common first year, selection of your major will occur. Although SAIT Polytechnic will attempt to help students complete the program major of their choice, grade point average after the first year will be used in the selection criteria for each major. 

The following majors are available for the Mechanical Engineering Technology program: 

• Design and Analysis (formerly Mechanical Engineering Technology)
• Design and Development (formerly Mechanical Design Technology)
• Design and Automation (formerly Automated Systems Engineering Technology)

Your Career

Graduates will have obtained the designation of Mechanical Engineering Technologists, with a specialization in Design and Analysis, Design and Development, or Design and Automation. 

As a Mechanical Engineering Technologist, you may find employment in the areas of research and development, mechanical equipment design, testing, quality control or project management.  Mechanical Engineering Technologists are needed in a wide range of professional and technical industry sectors including: manufacturing, oil and gas, energy production, electronics, aerospace, plastics, wood products, warehousing, food processing, and technical sales. 

Upon successful completion of this program you will have gained specialized skills in the area of your major:

• Design and Analysis majors – design, analysis and troubleshooting of various systems including mechanical, thermal and fluids
• Design and Development majors –product design and development, prototyping, ergonomics and industrial design
• Design and Automation majors - automated systems design and maintenance, manufacturing controls, and robotics

Admission Requirements

Alberta High School Diploma or equivalent, with the following admission requirements or equivalents:

• At least 50% in Pure Math 30 or Math 30-1, or at least 70% in Math 30-2, AND,
• At least 50% in English Language Arts 30-1 or English Language Arts 30-2, AND,
• At least 50% in Physics 20.
• All applicants to SAIT Polytechnic must demonstrate English Language Proficiency prior to admission, including students educated in Canada. For more information, please visit English Proficiency.
• View High School Course Equivalencies Admission Equivalencies by Province.

Selection

Early Admission

Early admission will be offered to all applicants who have achieved or will achieve a minimum overall average of 65% in the admission requirements.

Selection Criteria

• The remaining applicants will be emailed a Selection Package and asked to complete a Career Investigation Report. 
• Applicants who fail to submit the Career Investigation Report will be excluded from selection.
• If the program is not over subscribed on March 1, seats will be offered on a first-qualified, first-accepted basis.

Student Success

Students with higher secondary or post-secondary marks usually experience greater success in SAIT programs.

Progression

Students must attain a PGPA and/or a CGPA of 2.0 or better in each semester and pass the necessary prerequisite courses to progress through the program. To qualify for graduation, students must pass all courses, attain a CGPA of 2.0 or better and complete course requirements within the prescribed timelines.

Credentials

After successfully completing this program, graduates will receive a SAIT diploma in either:

• Mechanical Engineering Technology – Design and Analysis
• Mechanical Engineering Technology – Design and Development
• Mechanical Engineering Technology – Design and Automation

Accreditation

•   The Design and Analysis major is nationally accredited by the Canadian Council of Technicians and Technologists (CCTT). Graduates may apply for their Certified Engineering Technologist (CET) designation after two years of appropriate work experience.
•   Accreditation for the Design and Development major and the Design and Automation major is currently in progress.

Tuition And Fees (Subject To Change)

• Please refer to the Tuition and Fee Table for an estimation of the tuition and fees. .
• International Students, please refer to International Student Fees.
• Student funding, please refer to Financial Assistance.

Books And Supplies (Subject To Change)

• Books and supplies are approximately $1,500 per year.

Program Outline

• This program outline is still subject to final approval from the Ministry of Advanced Education and Technology. 
• To find the course description for a course shown below, please go to our Course Finder and enter the course acronym and numbers (i.e., DMST-202) into the Quick Search by Course Code field.
• SAIT students are offered an opportunity to develop lifelong learning skills in an online environment. One or more courses in the program are offered fully or partially online.

* Available by correspondence and/or learning. The courses must be completed within the time frame shown in the program outline.

For More Information

Information: 403.284.8641
Email: ma.info@sait.ca
Website: School of Manufacturing and Automation

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To learn more, visit Transfer Options.

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