Automotive Manufacturing

Program description

A three-year co-operative education program designed to meet both Provincial and National Standards (CTAB – Canadian Technician/Technologists Accreditation Board ) with six academic and three work terms. Core emphasis placed on automotive mechanical systems supported by learning about quality optimization, up-to-date automotive parts production, manufacturing and assembly methods. Technical management and supervisory procedures further compliment the students’ educational experience.

Technical and non-technical courses provide a solid foundation and introduce the wide range of activities associated with an automotive manufacturing environment

Communications
Computer-aided engineering (CAE)
Machine design
Mechanical technology
Instrumentation and controls
Automotive business practices

Materials
Manufacturing
Industrial systems
Gauge and fixture design
Quality assurance
Project management

Standards of the automotive industry are emphasized, recognizing the global nature of the industry and the internationalization of standards and practices in the North American manufacturers as well as the benchmark practices of international competitors.

Why choose Georgian?

Industry support
Well-equipped labs
Experienced instructors
Grad employment rate
Co-op

Co-op

Defects Investigator
Design Coordinator
Junior Mechanical Designer
Manufacturing Positions
Mechatronics
Product Design
Production Associates
Public Complaint Analyst

Researcher
Construction Inspector
Draftsperson
Engineering Coordinator
Gauge Designer
Industrial Fabricator
Lean Manufacturing Coordinator
Operations Support Analyst

Quality Lab
Research Assistant
Assembly Positions
CAD Administrator
Junior Purchaser
Junior Technician
Materials Specialist
Process Engineer
Project Manager
Quality Control
Rides Mechanical Technician

Class projects

Baja SAE (www.students.sae.org/competitions/bajasae/)
Formula SAE (www.students.sae.org/competitions/formulaseries/)
Gecko project
Industry Partnership Projects

Industry supporters and donors

Honda and Toyota, among others, have donated funds and gifts-in-kind toward the evolution of the program, and many automobile manufacturers and automotive parts manufacturers companies also support student scholarships. Most recently, KUKA Robotics Canada contributed four leading-edge robots to the College, resulting in a first-rate learning experience for students in what is now called the KUKA Robotics Lab. What is unique and special about this partnership is KUKA’s commitment to continuously provide Georgian with the latest robot products to ensure students are always learning on the most up to date technology.

This program has three paid co-op terms. Providing Georgian with co-op placements is a significant commitment from industry and another excellent example of the incredible support they provide to help our students.

Finally, the program is closely affiliated with our Center for Automotive Parts Expertise (CAPE). CAPE has historically been a major source of support for the program.

Canadian Council of Technicians and Technologists (CCTT)

Ontario Association of Certified Engineering Technicians and Technologists