About this program

  • Credential Awarded: 1 Year Graduate Certificate
  • Campus: Welland
  • Code: 0790 P0790
  • Delivery Length: 1 Year
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Overview

Do you have an engineering background and are fascinated by automation technologies and their role in business and industry?

As an Industrial Automation graduate, you are well prepared to take on a variety of positions in the automation and control systems sectors.

Highlights

  • Curriculum focuses on programmable logic control, robotics, industrial networks and project management.

  • Access hands-on learning opportunities via Niagara College’s high-tech manufacturing and design labs.

  • Project-based learning results in well-trained automation specialists with highly skilled expertise.

Career Opportunities
  • Aerospace manufacturing
  • Automation distribution and sales
  • Automotive manufacturing
  • Food and beverage industry
  • Original equipment manufacturer
  • Pharmaceutical industry
  • System integrator
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Courses

Important

Please be advised that the curriculum you have selected is for a past or future term. The remaining information on this website is reflective of the most recent intake term, unless stated otherwise.

Term one (2024 Fall)
Code Course Name Credits
ELEC9102 Motors and Variable Speed Drives 4
ELNC9103 PLC Programming and HMI Design I 4
ELNC9104 Industrial Robotics I 4
CAPT9101 Programming I 4
DRFT9106 CAD for Engineers 2
Term two (2025 Winter)
Code Course Name Credits
ELNC9203 PLC Programming and HMI Design II 4
ELNC9105 Industrial Communications and Devices 4
CAPT9201 Programming II 4
ELNC9108 Industrial Automation Project I 4
Term three (2025 Spring)
Code Course Name Credits
ELNC9204 Industrial Robotics II 4
ELNC9107 Process Automation 4
MECH9109 Pneumatic and Hydraulic Systems 4
ELNC9208 Industrial Automation Project II 4
Learning Outcomes Term: 1244

  1. Integrate budgetary, technical, functional and safety considerations in the design and optimization of custom automation solutions.

  2. Plan and lead the installation of new industrial equipment and its physical and digital integration with existing systems.

  3. Validate and optimize the functioning of motor, drive, control, and robotic systems.

  4. Devise scenarios against which to model the functionality and stability of automation systems.

  5. Create custom data acquisition software applications to gather and organize production floor data for process monitoring.

  6. Collaborate with health and safety personnel to coordinate and conduct risk analyses, hazard assessments, and safety audits of automation systems based on standards and applicable codes.

  7. Lead development of plans and specifications that incorporate, among other elements, safety controls and physical guarding to enhance personnel safety.

  8. Maintain, retrofit, and troubleshoot legacy equipment.

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Admission Requirements

  • Ontario College Advanced Diploma (or equivalent) or Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university in one of these areas: Mechanical Engineering/Technology, Industrial Engineering/Technology, Manufacturing Engineering/Technology, Electrical Engineering/Technology, Mechatronics Engineering/Technology, other relevant disciplines may also be considered and
  • Proof of English proficiency
Selection and Ranking

Testing or other supplemental evaluation may be required.

Learn more about admission decisions.

Note

Most private college courses and/or credentials are not acceptable as admission requirements for Niagara College programs.

Please contact the Admissions office at [email protected] for assistance.

Program Requirements
Computer/Technology Requirements

Students are responsible for ensuring that they have a Microsoft Windows 10 based desktop or laptop system that meets or exceeds the following general personal computer technology requirements:

  • A desktop or laptop system running on an updated Microsoft Windows 10 operating system.
  • Minimum 256GB SSD storage and 8 GB memory.
  • An integrated or peripheral video camera, microphone and speaker system.
  • Reliable internet connectivity with Broadband capabilities (a minimum download speed of 5 Mbps) is recommended.
  • Successful installation and activation of both AutoCAD and Multisim found on the Blackboard Homeroom page (after timetable selection).

Niagara College will not be able to provide support for systems different than the above specifications. Any provided software may not operate properly. Academic software for your courses (supported under the Microsoft Windows 10 operating system) will be made available for download and remote use. Access will also be provided to remote high performance computer labs if software downloads are not feasible.

Note: There is no support for Chromebooks or Apple products for this program.

All costs associated with program requirements are the responsibility of the student.

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