College Diploma – Mechanical Engineering Technician – Industrial (T855)

The Mechanical Engineering Technician – Industrial (Millwright) diploma program at St. Clair College prepares students for technical careers in mechanical repair, fabrication, and industrial machinery maintenance:

• Broad Mechanical Skillsets: Focuses on machining, precision alignment, hydraulics, pneumatics, basic electrical systems, pump stations, welding, pipe fitting, rigging, and load hoisting.

• Dedicated Millwright Shop: Features small class sizes and hands-on learning environments within specialized millwright labs to build practical fabrication, troubleshooting, and repair skills.

• Industrial Systems Maintenance: Prepares graduates to troubleshoot, repair, and maintain complex mechanical, fluid power, and material-handling equipment.

• High-Wage Industry Earnings: Offers strong employment demand across Ontario and Canada with average salaries over $72,000 CAD (typical range: $47K–$101K CAD).

Academic Background: Grade 12 / High School Diploma.

Minimum GPA: 50.0%

Minimum Language Test Scores:

• IELTS: 6.0

• TOEFL: 83.0

• PTE: 60.0

• Duolingo: 110

Conditional & Direct Admission Options:

• Direct Admission (Pending Scores): 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.

• English Pathway Courses: Applicants may satisfy language requirements by completing English language courses prior to starting the academic program, with length determined by initial language proficiency levels.

Entrance scholarships for international students at St. Clair College are automatically evaluated upon enrollment (excluding ESL and EAP programs):

Scholarship Amounts by Program Structure:

1-Year Certificate: $500 CAD

2-Year Diploma: $1,000 CAD

3-Year Advanced Diploma: $1,500 CAD

4-Year Degree: $2,000 CAD

Application & Assessment: No separate application is required; eligible students are automatically assessed upon admission.

Disbursement Criteria: Funds are deposited directly into the student’s college account after September 18, 2026, upon confirmation of a valid study permit and full-time enrollment in the Fall 2026 intake.