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: 17 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 Elementary Algebra
247 Reading
241 Sentence

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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Code

Name/Description

Credits

DRFT 102

Drafting and Blueprint Reading

You will acquire sufficient drafting and blueprint reading skills to produce acceptable shop drawings.
Credit Units: 2
Course Hours: 30.0
Potential Learning Method(s): Lecture/Lab, Online

INDM 111

Lubrication, Bearings and Seals

You will learn theory and application of lubrication, bearings and seals as it applies to power transmissions.
Credit Units: 3
Course Hours: 52.0
Potential Learning Method(s): Lecture/Lab, Online

MATH 107

Industrial Mechanics, Applied Certificate Trade Mathematics

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 and Fabrication

You will learn theory and practical application of metallurgy for steels. You will learn theoretical and practical fabrication techniques.
Credit Units: 3
Course Hours: 52.0
Potential Learning Method(s): Lecture/Lab, Online

RIGG 100

Rigging/Installation/Alignment

You will develop skills in lifting and shifting loads of different shapes and sizes. It will prepare you to work safely. You will learn to install and align equipment.
Credit Units: 3
Course Hours: 52.0
Potential Learning Method(s): Lecture/Lab, Online

TOOL 114

Hand Tools

You will learn the theoretical and practical application of hand tools.
Credit Units: 7
Course Hours: 104.0
Potential Learning Method(s): Lecture/Lab, Online

TOOL 115

Assembly and Measuring Tools

You will experience the theoretical and practical application of assembly tools and precision measuring tools.
Credit Units: 3
Course Hours: 52.0
Potential Learning Method(s): Lecture/Lab, Online

TOOL 116

Power Tools

You will learn theory and practical operation of grinders, drills and threading machines.
Credit Units: 3
Course Hours: 52.0
Potential Learning Method(s): Lecture/Lab, Online

WLDR 103

Welding and Cutting

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: 26.0
Equivalent Course(s): WELD 103
Potential Learning Method(s): Lecture/Lab, Online

WORK 117

Work Experience

You will participate in a work placement to further your understanding of workplace employer needs.
Credit Units: 0
Course Hours: 60.0
Potential Learning Method(s): Online, Work Experience - Group

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