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CAD 18760

Annual Tuition Fee

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*Subject to change and other fees
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CAD 100 Waived

Application Fee

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24 months

Duration

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6

IELTS

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78

TOEFL

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50%

Min GPA

Program Overview

The Mechanical Technician program is designed to provide students with the knowledge and skills required to pursue a career as a Mechanical Technician or as an Industrial Mechanic (Millwright). Upon completion graduates will receive an Ontario College Diploma as a Mechanical Technician.

Industrial Mechanic (Millwrights) perform some or all of the following duties: 

  • Read blueprints, diagrams and schematic drawings to determine work procedures. 
  • Install, align, dismantle and move stationary industrial machinery and mechanical equipment, such as pumps, fans, tanks, conveyors, furnaces and generators according to layout plans using hand and power tools. 
  • Operate hoisting and lifting devices to position machinery and parts during the installation, set-up and repair of machinery. 
  • Inspect and examine machinery and equipment to detect and investigate irregularities and malfunctions. 
  • Install, troubleshoot and maintain power transmission, vacuum, hydraulic and pneumatic systems. 
  • Adjust machinery and repair or replace defective parts. 
  • Operate machine tools such as lathes, mills and grinders to fabricate parts required during overhaul, maintenance or set-up of machinery. 
  • Clean, lubricate and perform other routine maintenance work on machinery.

Highlights
Graduates will also have completed the equivalent of all levels of in-school training required for the Industrial Mechanic (Millwright) Apprenticeship Program and are well-prepared to write the exemption exams required for this trade. Completing the in-school training is attractive to employers who may wish to register you in an apprenticeship program.

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Additional Information

Program Level UG Certificate / Diploma

College/University Processing Time 10 Days

Program Format Full-Time

Program Intake

Open

Jan 2026, Sep 2025

Closed

Jan 2025, Sep 2024

General Admission Requirement

  • IELTS
    • Minimum Overall Score - 6.0 - With No Band Less Than - 5.5
  • TOEFL
    • Minimum Overall Score - 78
  • PTE
    • Minimum Overall Score - 55

Academic Requirement

  • Minimum Level of Education Required: To be accepted into this program, applicants must have Grade 12 / High School Diploma or equivalent including the following required course(s).
    • Grade 12 English at the C or U level
    • Grade 11 Math at the C, U or M level

6 IELTS Score
78 TOEFL Score Minimum Overall Score
55 PTE Score Minimum Overall Score
50% CGPA Minimum Overall Score

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Tuition Fee

The values given below are estimated figures, excluding extra charges like material fee, student activity fees, athletic fees, health care, etc., for courses. To know more, please visit the Programs page.

Average Tuition Fee Per Year

18760

Tuition Fee
(CAD)

CAD 100 Waived

Application Fee
(CAD)

20500 Per year

Average Cost of Living
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The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Check program website for more information about funding options.

Scholarships

Scholarships for International Students 

Paying international tuition fees can be challenging.

To help alleviate the financial pressure the International Department of St. Lawrence College is happy to offer four types of merit-based scholarships to future and current international students.

Canadian Experience Scholarship

Eligibility:

  • International student
  • A graduate of Canadian High School, College, or University other than St. Lawrence College. St. Lawrence College graduates, please refer to SLC Loyalty Scholarship

Value:

  • Up to $1,000 CAD applied to the recipient's student account and redeemable towards the 2nd semester's tuition fees. Please note that all SLC scholarships are non-refundable and non-transferable.

Deadlines:

  • Fall program start date: August 1
  • Winter program start date: December 1
  • Spring program start date: May 1

SLC Loyalty Scholarship

Eligibility:

  • International student
  • Planning to take at least two different academic programs at SLC
  • Currently completed semester 1 (one) of an academic program at SLC and accepted / paid the deposit for the second program

    OR

  • Currently completed semester 1 (one) of the first program in a Graduate Certificate Program Pair and accepted / paid the deposit for the second program 

Value:

  • Up to $1,000 CAD applied to the recipient's student account and redeemable towards the 2nd semester's tuition fees for the 2nd Please note that all SLC scholarships are non-refundable and non-transferable.

Deadline:

  • Fall program start date: August 1
  • Winter program start date: December 1
  • Spring program start date: May 1

IEOP/IEOC Academic Achievement Scholarship

Eligibility:

  • Currently enrolled in Integrated English Online Program (IEOP) Advanced Level

OR

  • Integrated English On Campus (IEOC) Advanced Level at St. Lawrence College

 

  • Successfully completed Integrated English Online Program (IEOP) Advanced Level

OR

  • Integrated English On Campus (IEOC) Advanced Level at St. Lawrence College

Value:

  • Up to $1,000 CAD applied to the recipient's student account and redeemable towards the 2nd semester's tuition fees. Please note that all SLC scholarships are non-refundable and non-transferable. 

Deadline:

  • Fall program start date: August 1
  • Winter program start date: December 1
  • Spring program start date: May 1

Academic Excellence Entrance Scholarship

Eligibility:

  • International student
  • Has been accepted into an academic program at St. Lawrence College but has not started the program

Value:

Up to $1,000 CAD applied to the recipient's student account and redeemable towards the 2nd semester's tuition fees. Please note that all SLC scholarships are non-refundable and non-transferable

Deadline:

  • Fall program start date: August 1
  • Winter program start date: December 1
  • Spring program start date: May 1

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