Aerospace Manufacturing Engineering Technician Courses

In this course, students will be introduced to academic writing styles with a thematic focus on current issues. This course will help students to express themselves clearly and correctly in written form. Students will critically analyse assigned readings and express their thoughts. The course will also focus on the development of an academic paper utilizing the APA style of documentation.

In this introductory course, students will gain proficiency in fundamental mathematical concepts and apply problem-solving skills required in technology programs. Course content includes fractions review, algebra fundamentals, unit conversions, algebraic operations & equations, proportion & variation, factoring, algebraic fractions, functions & graphs, systems of linear equations, geometry, trigonometry, and vectors.

This course introduces students to the use of Office 365 applications and Windows 10. Specifically, students will use introductory features of Windows 10, Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint to perform tasks commonly expected in the workplace. The lectures are delivered in a laboratory environment using textbook exercises and assignments. Home assignments will require the learner to acquire the MS Office suite of programs in order to complete and submit their assignments.

This course introduces the student to various concepts of physics as related to Aerospace Engineering and Mechanical Engineering. The student will be introduced to Newton’s law of motion, vectors, material properties, electrical fundamentals, statics and dynamics.

This course introduces the student to technical drawing. Sketching techniques, applied geometry, orthographic projection, drawing layout, sections/conventions along with dimensioning principles will be used to produce sketches and simple working drawings for the manufacturing workplace. The use of dimensioning and tolerancing principles, limits and fits, auxiliary views, welding conventions, thread conventions and GD&T will be used to compile detailed workshop drawings. The main focus will be on interpreting and analyzing design drawings.

This course introduces the student to basic workshop skills and sheet metal fabrication. Shop safety, blue print reading, layout techniques, materials handling and processing, use of hand tools, compilation of work orders and simple process plans will be topics of focus.

This course introduces the student to measuring instruments and powered machine tools commonly found in a machine shop.

This course provides an introduction to the solution of force systems that act on rigid bodies.

This course provides an introduction to the CATIA CAD software that will be used to develop solid model parts, part assemblies and engineering drawings. Students will use CATIA to create details and assembly drawings to further their knowledge of limits, fits, auxiliary views, welding conventions, thread conventions and GD&T.

This course is intended to introduce the student to issues and concerns relating to the environment and energy usage in the context of a global community. Students will be introduced to conflicting points of view presented by various interest groups. A significant part of this course will involve discussing current environmental and energy topics from various viewpoints.

This course emphasizes the importance of oral and written communication in an industrial and business setting. In Communications for Technology, students will work on independent and group projects and apply problem-solving techniques to develop both their individual and team building skills. Students will apply computer-technology and a variety of resources for researching, writing and presenting technical data into a clear and concise format.

In this course, students will continue to review and sharpen their proficiency in mathematical concepts and problem-solving skills necessary in technology programs. Course content includes radian applications, complex numbers, sine & cosine graphs, trigonometric identities & equations, factoring & algebraic fractions, quadratic equations, exponents, operations & equations with radicals, systems of equations, and logarithms.

This course will provide students with an introduction to the history of colonization of Indigenous communities in Canada. Contemporary Indigenous community issues within Northwestern Ontario (NWO) and Canada will be examined. Students will explore the unique socio-political relationships between Canada and Indigenous peoples with an emphasis on colonial, legal and political issues. With a broader understanding of the context of colonization, students will analyze contemporary relationships and efforts towards renewed relationships and reconciliation.

This course introduces the student to intermediate level fabrication and assembly procedures for Sheet Metal components using Aircraft Standards. Topics of focus include an introduction to Assembly Tooling, the use of advanced Material Processing techniques, and Process Planning Procedures using the computer as a tool.

This course continues to improve the student's understanding and skill in the use of powered machine shop equipment, including lathes, milling machines, drilling machines and grinding machines.

This course will introduce the student to the effect of forces acting on rigid bodies and the bodies' ability to resist these forces. Students will examine various structural members and jointed connections to determine their applicable strength characteristics.

This course introduces the student to the more advanced fabrication, assembly and planning procedures for aircraft components. Working in teams, students will focus on advanced assembly processes, advanced tooling processes, change management principles and configuration control.

This introductory chemistry course introduces the student to the periodic table, chemical bonding and molecular structure as an aid to explaining the composition and behaviour of metals, polymers and ceramics used in the aerospace industry. The basic concepts of metallurgy are presented through a combination of theory and laboratory practice.

This course is an introduction to CNC machines and manual programming techniques. Metal cutting theory including cutting forces, machining power requirements and control of surface finish will be studied.

This course introduces the student to the basic principles and applications of Tool Design. Using 3D CAD drafting (CATIA) students will focus on designing simple jigs and fixtures for the manufacturing workplace. Estimating tool cost, locating, supporting and clamping along with jig and fixture construction principles will be topics of focus.

This course introduces the students to the wide spectrum of manufacturing and joining processes. Students will focus on honing their research and presentation skills while gathering information needed for selection, proof and specification of materials and processes for product design and manufacture.

In this intermediate technical mathematics course, students will solve problems involving the conic sections and the fundamental principles of calculus. The course content explores concepts and skills necessary for a wide range of technology programs. Course competencies include: analytical geometry of the conic sections and applications; curve sketching and use of equations in rectangular and polar forms; binomial expansion; limits for functions; meaning of the derivative; derivatives and applications; and introductory integration.

This course focuses on all aspects of careful management of the processes used to produce and distribute products and services. It will examine the concepts and techniques used to solve complex problems in areas such as inventory management and project management. This course includes substantial analysis of internal processes to determine efficiency and effectiveness of the management process.

This course will introduce the student to static and dynamic fluid properties, Pascal’s Law, Bernoulli’s Principle, continuity and other concepts. Simple industrial fluid power circuits using hydraulics and pneumatics will be designed in class and later tested in a laboratory setting.

This course is an introduction to computer aided CNC programming. Complex tool paths will be created with the aid of CAD/Cam software including CATIA machinist and ICAM CNC post processor.

The students will continue a study of properties, treatment and testing of metallic, aerospace materials. Quality control and inspection techniques as applied to the exacting requirements of the aerospace industry will also be introduced. Students will focus on the hands-on use of inspection principles including physical and non-destructive testing (NDT) equipment and measuring instruments.

This course will expose the student to an overview of the manufacture of non-metallic structures. A basic understanding of composite materials technology, fiber/matrix properties, lay-up and cure procedures, tooling concepts, process planning and materials handling concepts for advanced composite components and structures will be the focus.