Red Deer Polytechnic

Mechanical Engineering Technology

Red Deer Polytechnic

Degree:Diploma
Field of Study:Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical Technology/Technician
Length:2 Year(s)
Careers:Facility Operation and Maintenance ManagersMechanical Engineering Technologists and TechniciansAir Transport Ramp Attendants

Description:

You’ll study how machines move, how heat transfers, and how to optimize systems for safety, efficiency, and sustainability. Whether you're analyzing stress points in a structure or programming CNC equipment, you’ll be solving problems that matter.

Graduate ready to apply high-level problem-solving skills to design, develop, evaluate, modify, and optimize products and processes associated with mechanical machines, systems, and processes.

Prerequisites:

Grade for Entrance Previous Year (%)*59
These courses are intended as guidelines. Speak to your guidance counsellor to see what courses are offered at your school.
  •  Grade12 English 
  •  Grade12 Mathematics 
  •  Grade11 Physics 
  • 2 of  Grade12 Chemistry  or  Grade12 Mathematics  or  Grade12 Physics  or  Grade12 Science 

Students applying to Mechanical Engineering Technology must have:

  • 65% in ELA 30-1 OR 65% in ELA 30-2
  • 60% in MATH 30-1 OR 75% in MATH 30-2
  • 60% in PHYS 30

OR

  • Successful completion of at least one semester (or five courses) of an engineering technology or technologist diploma, or an engineering degree program within five years prior to application, from an accredited institution.

Equivalent courses are accepted to meet admission requirements. Academic Upgrading course equivalents are available at RDP.

* The entrance grade may change from year to year. Please contact the school for further information.

* We make every attempt to provide accurate information on prerequisites, programs, and tuition. However, this information is subject to change without notice and we highly recommend that you contact the school to confirm important information before applying.

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