Advanced Diploma in Electro-Mechanical Engineering Technology- Automation and Robotics (Fast Track) (Co-op Optional)

at Centennial College - Progress Campus Canada

The Baking Skills program has been specifically designed to meet industry demands for professional bakers. Whether you aspire to work within a large company or want to pursue your own baking business, the fundamental baking skills you'll learn in this culinary arts program will get you there.

You'll hone the skills employers are looking for in Centennial College's baking and pastry labs, which include a one-of-a-kind commercial bake lab as well as a cafe, restaurant and event centre. From covering fine decorating and finishing skills to large quantity production techniques, this program will make you work-ready upon graduation. To further increase your employability, you'll leave the Baking Skills program with important industry certifications such as Smart Serve, Safe Food Handlers and CPR.

Program Highlights

• The Baking Skills program features the type of experiential learning opportunities that prepare you for a range of scenarios you may encounter in your career.
• Progress campus houses state-of-the-art live labs that include a lab specially designed for commercial baking, culinary labs, a restaurant, a cafe and an event centre.
• The realistic, practical experiences within the offering truly set you apart from the competition.
• Graduates from the Baking Skills program can transition directly into the second year of the Baking and Pastry Arts Management Program.

Based on modern teaching and learning practices, English Language Learning (ELL) is an intensive five-level, full-time program designed for international students who wish to improve their English language skills. If you're an international student, this program will help you to build on and improve your language skills for success in college, university or your career.

• ELL's five levels (Elementary, Beginner, Pre-intermediate, Intermediate, High Intermediate) run each semester.
• You'll be placed into one of the five levels depending on the results of a diagnostic placement test that will ensure you are in the correct language level.
• Each level consists of five "modules" with each "module" running for three weeks.
• You can start the program at the beginning of any module, depending on your date of arrival.
• You can join the program at three-week intervals, as there is continuous intake.

ELL will offer you the opportunity to:

• Study in a supportive college environment;
• Study at one of two campuses (Progress and Eglinton Learning Site, or ELS, which is located in a busy metropolitan area of the city);
• Develop effective academic communication skills by focusing on the key areas of reading, grammar, writing, listening, speaking and pronunciation;
• Participate in communicative activities, interactive exercises, group work and presentations;
• Access helpful resources and services (tutoring services, library, counselling, computer labs);
• Learn from highly qualified and dedicated English as a Second Language teaching professionals who provide quality instruction, encouragement and guidance.

Languages Canada has fully accredited ELL.

Program Highlights

• In the English Language Learning program, you can improve your English language skills before your next academic or professional step, while qualifying to study at Centennial College full-time.
• You meet the English requirements for the workplace, for education and for everyday life.
• You will engage in experiential activities by participating in the field trips.
• The program gives you the flexibility to be an active participant in your own learning.
• During your time in the program, you have the opportunity to live in the college residence and meet others from many different cultures.
• You receive over 300 hours of instruction per semester with regular assessments to measure your progress.
• Upon completion, you will be able to live at ease in an English-speaking environment or return home with a greater understanding of english and Canadian culture.

Centennial College's Business – Accounting program was created for students seeking excellent accounting-related training in a short time frame.

In this two-year Business School program, you'll learn the basics of accounting through a rigorous curriculum that will focus on expanding employable skills. While this business program will include the quality features of all Centennial College accounting programs, it will concentrate on building proficiency in financial and managerial accounting and on fostering in-depth knowledge of accounting software. Because they're essential for career success, communication and analytical skills will also be emphasized.

As a graduate of this diploma program, you'll be able to look forward to rewarding employment opportunities in a wide range of business sectors.

Program Highlights:-

• In the Business – Accounting program, you'll build the strong foundation of skills necessary for pursuing a profession in accounting.
• Professors in The Business School have strong academic backgrounds, deep subject matter expertise, and extensive business and management experience.
• Small class environments will maximize the learning experience, offering a leading-edge information technology infrastructure.
• Many Business - Accounting classes will be taught in lab environments that are fully equipped with an integrated network of computer systems.
• Your transition into the workplace will be made easy with training in industry-standard accounting software, including QuickBooks and Sage 300 ERP

If you don't just enjoy your iPod, tablet and smartphone but are also curious about their inner workings, the Electronics Engineering Technology program is for you. Facilitated by the School of Engineering Technology and Applied Science, this advanced diploma program will prepare you with cutting-edge knowledge that reflects the latest developments in electronics engineering. Through an optimal balance between theory and hands-on experience in your courses, you'll:

• Gain a solid foundation in modern electronics;
• Develop technical expertise in areas such as wireless communications, data communications, microcontrollers and industrial systems;
• Work with computers, communication transceivers, and electronics testing and measurement equipment.

As an Electronics Engineering Technology program graduate, you'll be prepared for a variety of full-time jobs in areas of the electronics industry such as electronic product design and development, manufacturing or installation, service, research and technical sales.

Advanced Diploma in Electrical engineering Technology program at Centennial College helps you in learning a broad range of electricity applications for many industry sectors. In this program, students will have the opportunity to utilize their theory into practice via real-life applications. 

Upon completing the program successfully, students will be able to give a demonstration to design, adapt, analyze, and troubleshoot, install electrical systems as applied to electrical engineering.  Students enrolled in the program will be able to find work in various industries, such as energy, process or manufacturing, construction or engineering, telecommunications, IT networks and intelligent building systems.  

You will gain a complete understanding of electrical engineering sciences and skills, which also includes electrical circuits, operation of electrical motors and power transmission that are used in the industry. Students may look for their work profiles as an electrical designer, project managers, field service technicians, technical trainers, electrical controls technologist and many more.  

Co-Op Option
The co-op option in this program will provide you with the opportunity to gain hands-on experience while you complete three consecutive work terms as an employee in the field. This experience not only allows you to put classroom learning into practice, but will also provide valuable contacts for your future career.

To participate in this co-op option, you will need to complete an application process in the fourth semester. If academically qualified, you may be admitted to the co-op program. Academically qualified students who are accepted into the program will register for the co-op preparation course as scheduled. When you graduate, your diploma will highlight the co-op credential.

Co-op Requirements

• Minimum of 80% of courses completed from year one and two
• A minimum C (60%) grade in COMM-170/171
• A cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher (this must be maintained for the duration of the program)
• Students must be legally eligible to work in Canada
• Students who meet the above prerequisites will apply to transfer to the co-op program as scheduled

Note: Meeting the minimum co-op program requirements does not guarantee admission into the co-op program.

The Hotel, Resort and Restaurant Management program will give you the tools to answer the call of the dynamic and international hotel, resort and restaurant industry — which will reward you with career opportunities in any destination around the world.

Canada's hotels, resorts and restaurants are world-renowned, and their standards have become global benchmarks to which many successful organizations aspire. The basis of Centennial's unique Hotel, Resort and Restaurant Management courses will be these standards and a deep-rooted connection with multinational hotel, resort and restaurant organizations. As such, this graduate certificate program will feature various integrated academic and experiential learning opportunities.

Whether you're coming into the offering with a background in another industry or leveraging it as professional development for your present career in hospitality, your decision to attend Centennial College will ensure meaningful connections to faculty members who have been carefully selected from the industry as well as the opportunity to widen your network.

Centennial College's Police Foundations program is geared towards those who have an interest in police, security and investigation-related occupations in both the public and private sectors.

In this two-year joint diploma program, you'll take Police Foundations courses in the School of Community and Health Studies that will cover:

• Current laws
• Investigative techniques
• Conflict resolution techniques
• Criminal proceedings
• Community policing principles
• Physical fitness
• Emergency Management and Public Safety

The time you'll spend in the Police Foundations courses will result in the ability to communicate efficiently, act as a problem-solver, work effectively in teams and help people in the community.

Human Resources involves developing policies, procedures and programs to ensure an organization has an adequate number of people with the right knowledge, skills and abilities to achieve its objectives. When HR is aligned with the strategic goals and objectives of an organization, it becomes a strategic partner in the management of the organization, ensuring the best pool of talent to pioneer, compete and be at the top of its field.
 
Centennial College’s unique approach incorporates current trends in human resources, the affirmation of diversity and human rights and the promotion of positive union and management relations. You will develop expertise in all major areas of human resources such as: Human Resource Planning, Staffing, Recruitment and Selection, Training and Development, Compensation, Employee and Labour Relations,  Occupational Health and Safety, Management Accounting, and Human Resource Management Systems.
 
The program emphasizes the ability to analyze and interpret financial and accounting information for decision-making purposes. Legal issues are covered from a proactive, rather than compliance, perspective. Finally, the use of integrated human resource systems software and computer skills to manage information and support decision-making is taught.
This unique Business School program will offer you the opportunity to acquire three designations:
 

•     CHRP™ designation from the Human Resources Professionals Association
•     CIM™ designation from the Canadian Institute of Management
•     PCP™ designation from the Canadian Payroll Association

Centennial College's Pre-Business program will help you to discover your path in the business world. If you're looking to enter a program within The Business School but may not currently meet the admission requirements, you can apply directly to this business certificate program or it may be offered to you as a recommended alternative.

During the two-semester Pre-Business program, you'll work to build your fundamental business skills while exploring your career and educational options. As such, you'll complete courses in:

• Communications
• Mathematics
• Microsoft Office
• Canadian and international business practices
• Strategies for business success
• Accounting fundamentals

A supportive learning environment in small classes, with additional advising opportunities to learn about potential pathways for future success will ensure you're prepared for further education.

Upon successful completion of the Pre-Business program, you'll be eligible to transfer, with credits, to a diploma or advanced diploma program within The Business School. Among these programs are Accounting, Marketing, Business, Supply Chain and Operations and International Business. Additionally, you'll be able to take your newly acquired skills to entry-level positions in the workplace.

Centennial College's Electromechanical Engineering Technology – Automation and Robotics (Fast-Track) program is for qualified college or university graduates of engineering and science programs. If that's you, you'll gain direct admission into Year 2 (Semester 3) of this three-year engineering program and receive your advanced diploma in two years (four semesters).

This applied science program's courses will provide a thorough understanding of theory along with practical, hands-on laboratory experience. Embedded systems using microcontrollers, quality control using vision inspection and SPC, and continuous feedback control using PID will receive special attention. You'll also learn integration of automated equipment through its design, fabrication and installation.

Co-op Option
The co-op option in this program will provide you with the opportunity to gain hands-on experience while you complete two consecutive work terms as an employee in the field. This experience not only allows you to put classroom learning into practice, but will also provide valuable contacts for your future career.

To participate in this co-op option, you will need to complete an application process in the second semester. If academically qualified, you may be admitted to the co-op program. Academically qualified students who are accepted into the program will register for the co-op preparation course as scheduled.