Build specialized engineering skills and open doors to apprenticeships
Pre-Engineering Techniques Ontario College Certificate program
Gain hands-on experience and core skills to power your future—and pave the way to apprenticeships in engineering and skilled trades.
Program information
Program description
Build your foundation in engineering with our hands-on Pre-Engineering Techniques program! This two-semester Ontario College Certificate prepares you with foundational skills for a future in engineering and technology. Through a mix of practical lab work and in-class learning, you’ll explore key concepts in electrical systems, construction and environmental practices, and advanced manufacturing. Working individually and in teams, you’ll develop problem-solving skills, learn to operate computer systems and assisted design (CAD) software, as well as how to apply safety and compliance standards essential to any engineering environment.
Intake information
| Start date | Campus |
|---|---|
| Fall 2026 | Muskoka |
| Winter 2027 | Muskoka |
Tuition and fees
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- Review additional program-specific fees for this program.
- You can afford this! Explore OSAP as well as awards, scholarships and bursaries to help you pay your way to graduation.
What are the admission requirements for the Pre-Engineering Techniques program?
Pre-Engineering Techniques admission requirements
- Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD), or equivalent, or mature student status
- Grade 12 English (C or U)
- Grade 11 or 12 Mathematics (C, M or U)
Mature students, non-secondary school applicants (19 years or older), and home school applicants may also be considered for admission. Eligibility may be met by applicants who have taken equivalent courses, upgrading, completed their GED, and equivalency testing. For complete details refer to: www.georgiancollege.ca/admissions/academic-regulations/
Applicants who have taken courses from a recognized and accredited post-secondary institution and/or have relevant life/learning experience may also be considered for admission; refer to the Credit for Prior Learning website for details:
www.georgiancollege.ca/admissions/credit-transfer/
What career paths can I take in engineering or technology?
Your Pre-Engineering Techniques certificate gives you many career opportunities
This program offers a potential pathway to further studies in specialized engineering and technology programs or apprenticeships. As a graduate, you’ll be eligible to move into entry-level roles in manufacturing, construction, or environmental fields, or be eligible to apply for and continue your education in a variety of different programs, such as Environmental Technician/Technology, Civil Engineering Technician/Technology, or Electromechanical Engineering Technician/Technology.
What courses are included in the Pre-Engineering Techniques certificate program?
Course overview
13 Program Courses
1 Communications Course
Program-specific courses
Semester 1 courses are listed below. For a full list of courses in the program including course descriptions, view the Pre-Engineering Techniques program outline.
- COMP 1059 – Computer Technology for Environmental Applications
- DRFT 1003 – Introduction to Technical Drafting
- ENVR 1005 – Workplace Safety and Employment Readiness
- MATH 1018 – Introduction to Technical Mathematics
- METR 1000 – Electrical Components
- SURV 1001 – Civil / Construction Surveying
- Communications Course
Your course delivery method(s)
In person
This program is delivered fully in person and requires you to attend campus.
Please note, delivery methods are based on planning for the upcoming semester and are subject to change.
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