College Diploma – Engineering Technology – First Year to Instrumentation and Controls Engineering Technology (Transfer to Ridge Road Campus)

The Instrumentation and Controls Engineering Technology program provides technical training in industrial automation, process control systems, and precision measurement:

• Common Engineering First Year: Features a common initial year where students complete their first two semesters before transferring (from Gander campus to Ridge Road campus) for upper-year coursework and intersession training.

• Process Measurement & Sensor Calibration: Teaches students to specify, install, configure, calibrate, troubleshoot, and maintain industrial instruments measuring key process variables such as pressure, temperature, flow, and level.

• Automation & Control Systems: Focuses on designing, programming, and maintaining control devices, Human-Machine Interfaces (HMIs), Distributed Control Systems (DCS), Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs), and Emergency Shutdown Systems.

• Analytical Instrumentation: Covers the maintenance, calibration, and troubleshooting of analytical instruments and sampling systems used across complex process industries.

• Safety & Workplace Standards: Emphasizes industrial process safety, hazard analysis, regulatory standards, workplace procedures, and professional technical report preparation.

Academic Background: Grade 12 / High School Completion.

Minimum GPA: 60.0%

Minimum Language Test Scores:

• IELTS: 6.0

• TOEFL: 79.0

• PTE: 53.0

• Duolingo: 105

Direct Admission:

• Applicants awaiting official language test results can apply directly and receive a conditional offer, provided qualifying passing scores are submitted prior to receiving a final offer letter.