Ontario College Diploma in Mechanical Technician - Elevating Devices

The Mechanical Technician Elevating Devices diploma program covers the in-class apprenticeship curriculum for students who may be looking to complete their apprenticeship. The diploma program focuses primarily on:

This program is accredited by the Technical Standards & Safety Authority (TSSA)
Installation, maintenance and servicing elevating devices
Regulatory and industry best practices
Build an understanding of elevating device electrical, mechanical and hydraulics systems
Graduates of this integrated technician-apprenticeship program are exempt with the Ministry of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development, from all of the in-school training portion of the Elevating Devices Mechanic apprenticeship program (636E) provided a minimum grade of 60% is achieved in all elevating device mechanic reportable subjects.
Blended theory classes that are face-to-face and on-line.
What you will learn:
History of elevating devices
Mechanical and electrical systems
Operation, installation, maintenance and procedures for traction elevators, elevators and moving walkways
Hydraulic systems
Reading and interpreting engineering drawings. e.g. AutoCAD
Machines and circuits including single phase circuits, transformers, 3-phase electrical systems, elementary control systems and electric machines
Elevator hydraulic systems and installation
Motors, generators, controls and AC drives
Lifting devices for individuals with physical disabilities
Circuit tracing
Modernization and alterations for elevating devices

Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) or equivalent
Grade 12 English, C or U or equivalent
Grade 11 Mathematics, C (MCT4C recommended) M or U or equivalent
Senior Physics SPH4C OR SPH4U recommended

TOEFL minimum score of 550 (80 Internet based)
or IELTS Academic minimum score of 6.0 overall with no band less than 5.5