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Program Overview

Location(s):	SIAST Woodland Campus, Prince Albert SIAST Kelsey Campus, Saskatoon
Length: 32 weeks

Overview

Industrial Mechanics is a certificate program. It provides knowledge and skill development in installing, servicing, repairing and overhauling machines which produce industrial goods.

You will receive:

• a working knowledge of machinery common to most industries
• an introduction to preventive maintenance procedures
• an opportunity to develop the skills needed to install mechanical equipment and keep it in good running order

Note

International applicants are not currently considered for admission to this program.

Career Opportunities

Industrial mechanics are also known by other trade names (e.g., maintenance mechanics, millwrights or machine repairmen). Graduates may find employment in commercial or industrial operations that use machinery. These include wood, cereal, meat processing and power generating plants, hard rock and potash mines, mills and refineries.

Trade time and academic credit may be available for graduates who find employment in the trade and register as apprentices. Please contact the Saskatchewan Apprenticeship and Trade Certification Commission (SATCC) for further information.

For more information about career opportunities related to this program, contact Student Employment Services at the campus nearest you.

Program Details

Start Date(s): September

Tuition and Fees

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Admission Information

Admission Requirements

• Grade 10
• English Language Requirement

Special Admission

Applicants who do not possess the academic qualifications for a program may be admitted if evidence of probable success can be established through a special admission assessment. Interested individuals should still apply. Applicants are automatically considered for special admission. However, some specific admission requirements may still need to be met. Refer to the ACCUPLACER© cut scores and Post Secondary Success Requirements for this program below, and review additional details concerning Special Admission.

ACCUPLACER©

• 65 Arithmetic
• 65 Reading
• 60 Sentence

Post-Secondary Success

One year post-secondary studies

Admission Method

First Qualified/First Admitted

The First Qualified/First Admitted (FQFA) process is used for the majority of SIAST programs. When we determine that you meet the program's admission requirements, you will be offered admission based on the date you fully qualify for the program. The earlier you provide the appropriate documents and information that qualify you for admission to the next intake, the earlier you might begin your studies. Your application, once qualified, is always considered for the next intake. 

Applicants to programs with multiple intakes in an academic year remain in the application pool until the last intake for that academic year has begun. Programs using the FQFA process receive applications year round and maintain an application pool for each academic year. Qualified applicants who are not offered a seat must reapply for the next academic year. 

Sponsored programs or programs targeted to specific groups do not accept applications year round or maintain an application pool.

Prior Learning Assessment and Recognition

SIAST recognizes that adults learn in many different ways and through many different means. This includes acquiring knowledge and skills through life and work experience or non-formal training.

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Transfer Credit

Many SIAST students benefit from transferring credit. You may be eligible to transfer credit from or to another college or university. To learn more, visit our transfer credit web page.

 

Courses

Code	Course Name/Description	Credits
COMM 185	Industrial Communications You will receive instruction in basic job related interpersonal, oral and written communication, including writing for the workplace and job search techniques to develop employability skills. Credit Units: 1 Lecture Hours: 16 Equivalent Course(s): COMM 127, COMM 186, COMM 187, COMM 188 Learning Method(s): Lecture/Theory	1
DRFT 183	Drafting and Blueprint Reading You will acquire sufficient drafting and blueprint reading skills to produce acceptable shop drawings. You will be able to read all shop drawings for fabricating and maintaining industrial equipment. Wherever possible, drafting courses will be modified to meet the specific requirements of the trade. Credit Units: 4 Lecture Hours: 60 Learning Method(s): Lecture/Theory	4
ELEC 109	Electrical You will learn the basic theory and practical application of electricity. Credit Units: 2 Other Hours: 24 Learning Method(s): Lecture/Lab	2
HYDR 100	Hydraulics You will learn the basic theory and practical application of hydraulic and electricity as it applies to hydraulics. Credit Units: 2 Other Hours: 24 Learning Method(s): Lecture/Lab	2
INDM 100	Preventative Maintenance You will learn the basic theory and practical applications of preventative maintenance. Credit Units: 2 Other Hours: 24 Learning Method(s): Lecture/Lab	2
INDM 101	Belts, Chains, Shafts and Gears You will learn the theory and application of belts, chains, shafts, gears and drives. Credit Units: 3 Other Hours: 48 Learning Method(s): Lecture/Lab	3
INDM 103	Conveyances You will learn the theory and practical applications of conveyance systems. Credit Units: 2 Other Hours: 24 Learning Method(s): Lecture/Lab	2
INDM 104	Couplings, Clutches and Brakes You will learn the theoretical applications of couplings, clutches and brakes. Credit Units: 2 Other Hours: 24 Learning Method(s): Lecture/Lab	2
INDM 105	Pneumatics/Compressors You will learn the theory and application of pneumatics and compressors. Credit Units: 2 Other Hours: 24 Learning Method(s): Lecture/Lab	2
INDM 110	Overhead Travelling Crane Certification and Safety The course focuses on the operation and application of overhead travelling cranes. You will learn applicable occupational health and safety (OH&S) regulations, rigging, signalling, load estimations, crane capabilities, crane controls and overall safe operation. You will learn safe work practices regarding ladders, scaffolds, fire containment and WHMIS. Credit Units: 3 Other Hours: 48 Learning Method(s): Lecture/Lab	3
INDM 112	Machine Installation and Shaft Alignment You will be introduced to the basics of machine installation and shaft alignment. Credit Units: 2 Other Hours: 24 Learning Method(s): Lecture/Lab	2
INDM 113	Lubrication, Bearings, Seals and Gaskets You will learn the theory and practical application of lubrication, bearings and seals as they apply to power transmissions. Credit Units: 5 Other Hours: 72 Learning Method(s): Lecture/Lab	5
MATH 181	Industrial Mechanics Certificate Trade Mathematics You will review basic mathematics and the Imperial and Metric systems of measurement. You will be introduced to mathematical concepts that support applications in the industrial mechanics trade and your studies will focus on these various applications. Credit Units: 4 Lecture Hours: 60 Learning Method(s): Lecture/Theory	4
METL 101	Metallurgy and Fabrication You will learn theory and practical application of metallurgy for steels. You will learn theoretical and practical fabrication techniques. Credit Units: 3 Other Hours: 48 Learning Method(s): Lecture/Lab	3
PIPE 100	Pumps and Pipe Fitting You will learn the theory and practical application of all types of process pumps and pipe systems. Credit Units: 3 Other Hours: 48 Learning Method(s): Lecture/Lab	3
PRAC 182	Work Experience You will participate in a work placement to further your understanding of workplace employer needs. Credit Units: 0 Lab Hours: 80 Learning Method(s): Work Experience - Group	0
TOOL 101	Machine Tool Operation You will learn the basic theory and operation of a lathe. Credit Units: 3 Other Hours: 48 Learning Method(s): Lecture/Lab	3
TOOL 102	Hand Tools You will learn the theoretical and practical application of hand tools. Credit Units: 3 Other Hours: 48 Learning Method(s): Lecture/Lab	3
TOOL 103	Assembly and Measuring Tools You will experience the theoretical and practical application of assembly tools and precision measuring tools. Credit Units: 3 Other Hours: 48 Learning Method(s): Lecture/Lab	3
TOOL 104	Power Tools You will learn theory and practical operation of grinders, drills and threading machines. Credit Units: 3 Other Hours: 48 Learning Method(s): Lecture/Lab	3
WELD 111	Welding and Cutting You will study the basics of stick (Shielded Metal Arc Welding), MIG (Gas Metal Arc Welding), and oxy-acetylene cutting and welding. You will also learn how to safely use and store the materials involved with these operations. Credit Units: 6 Other Hours: 96 Learning Method(s): Lecture/Lab	6

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