Applied Mechanical Design AMD2
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- The Applied Mechanical Design graduate certificate is designed for students to build on the knowledge and skills gained from their previous engineering backgrounds.
- This program will provide students with the skills required for the workplace in the mechanical engineering design and manufacturing sectors that will allow them to immediately add value as a member of a team.
- Students will learn through the classroom, labs, and hands-on experiential learning. An applied capstone project will provide students with the opportunity to conceive, design, implement and manage real-world solutions using skills in CAD, industrial communications, project management, and documentation.
- The Applied Mechanical Design program has been tailored to provide students with a very strong focus on the business and manufacturing perspectives of engineering decisions. Students will learn how to make and justify design decisions based upon consideration of customer requirements, functionality, reliability, quality, manufacturability, serviceability, and safety to ultimately demonstrate that all design criteria are met and that their design solutions add real, tangible value to the customer.
Workload Level
- 5 courses in the first semester
- 2 hours of study/assignments required for each hour in class (minimum)
- 21 hours of class (63 hour/week commitment)
Holland Code: I (Investigative)
What personal qualities should someone interested in this career have?
- A high degree of intellectual curiosity
- Detail-oriented and analytical
- Resourceful, innovative, and creative
- Ability to see the big picture
- The ability to visualize three-dimensional objects from two-dimensional drawings
- Good sketching or drawing skills
- Good mathematics and mechanical problem-solving skills
- Enjoy doing precise work, obtaining and analyzing test results, finding innovative solutions to problems, and taking a methodical approach to work
Useful background experience for this program would be
Students require at least two (2) years of relevant/applicable industry work experience if they wish to enter the Applied Mechanical Design program directly. Alternatively, students can be accepted into the Applied Mechanical Design program after first completing another Fanshawe graduate certificate program. Please see the website for details.
What kind of work could I do when I graduate?
This program gives students intensive training in mechanical engineering (product) design coupled with a strong emphasis on accompanying quality systems. The program has been created to complement, but more importantly, they will learn how and why to apply the theoretical skills that they have obtained in their previous mechanical engineering studies at the university level. Graduates would be well-positioned to pursue careers in mechanical (product) design, quality, and manufacturing roles.
Helpful links for further research into this Fanshawe College program and career opportunity
Fanshawe’s library has prepared a subject guide for current students in this program. You may find the links and information provided very useful in learning more about this career.
NOC Codes
The National Occupation Classification (NOC) system is used by the Canadian government to provide detailed information on careers. Visit the National Occupation Classification website and use the NOC codes below to learn more about careers associated with this Fanshawe College program. Please note: These codes are listed here for information purposes only. Fanshawe College does not guarantee graduates careers in these fields.
- NOC Code 2232 Mechanical engineering technologists and technicians
The Canada Job Bank is an excellent resource for labour market information including wages, jobs available and career planning advice.
Career Outlook
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Last Modified: June 1, 2022