School of Mining, Energy and Manufacturing

Industrial Mechanics

Applied Certificate
Industrial Mechanics

Program Overview

The Industrial Mechanics applied certificate program may be offered at all Saskatchewan Polytechnic campuses subject to a needs assessment. It is also delivered off campus through continuing education.

Apprenticeship Credit

With this Saskatchewan Polytechnic credential, you may be eligible for credit towards apprenticeship training. To learn more, contact the Saskatchewan Apprenticeship and Trade Certification Commission (SATCC).

Career and Salary Information

Your Career

Industrial mechanics are also known by other trade names (i.e., 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.

Length and Start Date

Start Date(s): Varies

For more information, contact Janice Matwishyn at janice.matwishyn@saskpolytech.ca (306-765-1564) or Gerry Rupchan at Gerry.rupchan@saskpolytech.ca (306-775-7486).


Length: 16 weeks

Locations

  • Delivery is subject to needs assessment.

Admissions

Admission Requirements

  • Effective September 2018: Grade 12 with one of the following mathematics: Foundations of Math 20 or Workplace and Apprenticeship Math 20 or Pre-Calculus 20
  • 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 for this program below, and review additional details concerning Special Admission.

ACCUPLACER©

  • 250 Arithmetic
  • 245 Quantitative Reasoning, Algebra, and Statistics
  • 247 Reading
  • 241 Writing

Admission Method

First Qualified/First Admitted

The First Qualified/First Admitted (FQFA) process is used for the majority of Saskatchewan Polytechnic 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.

See Admission Processes for more information about this method of admission.

Tuition and Fees

For more information, contact Amanda Rivney at Amanda.rivney@saskpolytech.ca (306-775-7472), or Gerry Rupchan at Gerry.rupchan@saskpolytech.ca (306-775-7486).

Courses

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Name/Description
Credits
 
DRFT 113
Drafting and Blueprint Reading
2
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You will develop basic working drawings of small part assemblies by taking measurements, documenting relevant information, and developing sketches. You will construct parts and assemblies from your completed working drawings.
Credit Units: 2
Course Hours: 30.0
Potential Learning Method(s): Lecture/Lab, Online
MATH 107
Trade Mathematics
2
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The course reviews basic mathematical concepts and introduces mathematical concepts that support applications in the Industrial Mechanics trade.
Credit Units: 2
Course Hours: 30.0
Potential Learning Method(s): Lecture/Theory, Online
METL 105
Metallurgy
3
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You will learn theory and practical application of metallurgy for steels. You will learn practical forging techniques.
Credit Units: 3
Course Hours: 45.0
Potential Learning Method(s): Lecture/Lab, Online
RIGG 100
Rigging
2
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You will learn applicable occupational health and safety (OH&S) regulations. You will learn rigging techniques, how to maintain equipment and calculate load estimations.
Credit Units: 2
Course Hours: 30.0
Potential Learning Method(s): Lecture/Lab, Online
SAFE 106
Safety and Communication Techniques
2
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You will learn the theoretical and practical activities related to safety and communication in the workplace.
Credit Units: 2
Course Hours: 30.0
Potential Learning Method(s): Lecture/Theory, Online
TOOL 114
Hand Threading Tools, Threads and Fasteners
3
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You will learn the theoretical and practical application of hand threading tools, threads and fasteners.
Credit Units: 3
Course Hours: 45.0
Potential Learning Method(s): Lecture/Lab, Online
TOOL 115
Assembly and Measuring Tools
3
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You will experience the theoretical and practical application of assembly and precision measuring tools.
Credit Units: 3
Course Hours: 45.0
Potential Learning Method(s): Lecture/Lab, Online
TOOL 116
Power Tools
4
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You will learn theory and practical operation of grinders, drills and threading machines.
Credit Units: 4
Course Hours: 60.0
Potential Learning Method(s): Lecture/Lab, Online
TOOL 156
Lay-Out and Hand Cutting Tools
2
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You will learn the theoretical and practical applications of lay-out tools and hand cutting tools.
Credit Units: 2
Course Hours: 30.0
Potential Learning Method(s): Lecture/Lab, Online
WLDR 103
Welding and Cutting
2
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You will study the basics of oxy-acetylene cutting and welding. You will learn to safely use and store material involved with these operations.
Credit Units: 2
Course Hours: 30.0
Equivalent Course(s): WELD 103
Potential Learning Method(s): Lecture/Lab, Online
WORK 117
Work Experience
0
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You will participate in a work placement to further your understanding of workplace employer needs.
Credit Units: 0
Course Hours: 80.0
Potential Learning Method(s): Online, Work Experience - Group

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