Mechanical Engineering Technician - Industrial Maintenance (IMTN)

Gain the skills to become an industrial maintenance expert

In our millwright lab, you’ll learn to install, repair, and maintain complex machinery typically found in the mining, refining, forestry, and manufacturing sectors. You’ll gain hands-on experience working on industrial equipment, including rigging, hydraulics, and pump stations.

You’ll build upon your electrical, mechanical, instrumentation, and computer-aided drafting skills while sharpening your troubleshooting and repair abilities. Our program features an optional, paid co-op directly related to your program of study where you’ll apply your skills in an actual work environment. Your diploma equates to the three levels of theory required for your Certificate of Qualification apprenticeship and prepares you for millwright jobs in a wide range of industrial operations. 
 

 Program highlights

• The only onsite material handling loop in an Ontario college gives you experience installing, troubleshooting, repairing, and maintaining industrial equipment 
• Diploma equates to three levels of required theory towards your apprenticeship Certificate of Qualification 
• Optional paid co-op to gain industry training  
• Opportunity for select students to participate in the Skills Ontario Competition 

Program of study for 2025-26 Academic Year 

Students are required to successfully complete an online Lab Safety course (in Moodle) when starting their program at Cambrian.  This course must be completed prior to entering the labs (as identified in the table below) in the Schools of Skills Training, Engineering Technology and Environmental Studies.

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 Course with lab component

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For more information regarding General Education courses, click here.

Admission requirements

For graduates of the new curriculum (OSS): Ontario Secondary School Diploma (30 credits) or equivalent or mature student status, including:

• Any grade 12 English (C) or (U)
• Any grade 11 mathematics (C), (U), or (M)

Program delivery

2025-2026

Fall term start

SEMESTER 1:  Fall 2025
SEMESTER 2:  Winter 2026
SEMESTER 3:  Fall 2026
SEMESTER 4:  Winter 2027

Winter term start

SEMESTER 1:  Winter 2026
SEMESTER 2:  Spring 2026
SEMESTER 3:  Fall 2026
SEMESTER 4:  Winter 2027

Specific program pathways

College or university degree opportunities  

If you are a graduate of this program, you may continue your studies at a college or university and you may receive credit(s) for your prior college education. Refer to Cambrian's college and university agreement details for further information. 

Employment opportunities

Graduates are prepared for employment opportunities in:

• Hydro/nuclear installations
• Mining operations
• Forestry operations
• Manufacturing industry
• Steel industry
• Printing industry
• Pharmaceutical industry
• Automotive industry
• Food industry