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Industrial Engineering Technology (Co-op)

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  • Industrial Engineering Technology (Co-op)

  • Program Code: 796
  • Credential: Diploma
  • Duration: Three Years
  • School of Engineering Technology
  • Area: Engineering Technology
  • Domestic Applications: CLOSED
  • International Applications: CLOSED
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    Ridge Road - On Campus - September 2026

Build a career that works—anywhere.

Want a career that’s hands-on, future-proof, and in demand? Industrial Engineering Technology prepares you to step confidently into the workforce with the skills, experience, and credentials employers are actively looking for.

This nationally accredited program blends technical know-how with real-world problem-solving, so you don’t just graduate with a diploma—you graduate career-ready.

You’ll learn beyond the classroom. With two paid co-op work terms, you’ll gain valuable industry experience while earning an income. In your final year, you’ll complete a hands-on applied research capstone, working with industry partners to solve real challenges before you even cross the stage.

Accredited by Technology Accreditation Canada (TAC) and recognized through CEWIL, this program meets Canada’s highest standards for engineering technology education.

A credential that stands on its own – with options for what’s next! You’ll also have a direct pathway to a Bachelor of Technology degree through Memorial University of Newfoundland and Labrador, giving you the flexibility to advance when you’re ready.

Learn by doing. Get paid while you learn. Graduate ready to lead.

What you’ll do as an Industrial Engineering Technologist
Industrial Engineering Technologists are problem-solvers, system-thinkers, and efficiency experts. As a graduate, you’ll help organizations improve performance, reduce costs, and operate smarter across manufacturing, service, and business environments.

You’ll gain the skills to:

  • Analyze and design systems that boost productivity and eliminate waste.
  • Design safer, smarter operations that meet quality standards while keeping costs under control.
  • Plan, manage, and control projects using modern project management, control tools, and techniques.
  • Tackle real-world challenges using proven engineering, problem-solving, and management strategies.
  • Build quality into everything through effective quality assurance and quality control systems.
  • Apply lean manufacturing methods to help organizations do more with less.
  • Improve maintenance performance using preventive and predictive strategies that reduce downtime and extend equipment life.
  • Enhance mechanical systems with hands-on engineering applications that improve reliability and performance.

If you like understanding how things work, improving systems, and seeing your ideas create real impact in real workplaces, Industrial Engineering Technology was designed with you in mind.

 

PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS

  • Work integrated learning experiences are embedded, in the form of two co-op work terms and an applied research capstone project in Year 3 of the program
  • Graduates can continue to a Bachelor of Technology degree through the Memorial University of Newfoundland and Labrador

DID YOU KNOW?

  • Graduates of this program may obtain employment in a wide variety of industries. Previous graduates have been successful in obtaining employment with oil & gas, energy, servicing, aerospace, mining, ship building, manufacturing, and health services industries.
  • Graduates with two years of post-graduate work experience may be eligible to receive the designation of Professional Technologist (P. Tech) upon completion of a Professional Practice and Ethics Exam. Work term experiences may account for a portion of the two-year work experience requirement.

OBJECTIVES

As an Industrial Engineering Technologist, graduates will be able to: 

  1. Analyze business and engineering operations to uncover opportunities for improvement.
  2. Optimize systems for safety, efficiency, quality, and cost performance.
  3. Plan and manage projects using professional cost and project management techniques.
  4. Apply strategic problem-solving and management skills in fast-paced industrial environments.
  5. Develop quality systems that improve operational performance and reliability.
  6. Drive efficiency using lean manufacturing and continuous improvement methods.
  7. Optimize maintenance systems to maximize equipment performance and uptime.
  8. Improve mechanical systems using engineering expertise and practical insight.

CURRICULUM

General education consisting of Communication Skills, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Electrotechnology, and Engineering Graphics (CAD).
 
Specific education in mechanical/industrial engineering technology consisting of computer-based analysis and design, materials science, machine design (mechanical systems/mechanical engineering), business management, project management and cost control, sustainability, predictive and preventative maintenance planning, and supply chain management.
 
Practical education employing labs, hand tools, and shop practices focused on Industrial Engineering techniques such as site inspections, ergonomics, work measurement, plant layout and facility planning (e.g., production lines, equipment, machinery and operations), Standard Operating Procedures (including PPE and Housekeeping), production planning, and computer-integrated maintenance and manufacturing.
 
Work exposure consisting of field experience, gained from compensated work terms, in the field of industrial and manufacturing engineering.

 

ACCREDITATION

This program is accredited by Technology Accreditation Canada (TAC). This provides graduates of the program with national mobility for work and/or study.

This program is accredited by Co-operative Education and Work-Integrated Learning (CEWIL) Canada, ensuring adherence to national standards of excellence in co-operative education. CEWIL accreditation signifies a commitment to providing students with high-quality work-integrated learning experiences, enhancing their employability and professional readiness. Through this accreditation, students benefit from structured, meaningful work placements that integrate academic learning with practical application, fostering the development of essential skills and industry connections.
 

CERTIFICATIONS

In additional to the formal courses listed in the program of studies, students in the Industrial Engineering Technology (Co-op) program are required to obtain the following certifications of completion over their three-year period of study:

  • Standard First Aid/Heart Start
  • WHMIS/OHS

ARTICULATION AGREEMENT

  • Graduates of College of the North Atlantic's Industrial Engineering Technology (Co-op) diploma program are eligible for admission to Fisheries and Marine Institute of the Memorial University of Newfoundland's Bachelor of Technology degree program. Students admitted may satisfy the requirements of the Bachelor of Technology degree program by succesfully completing thirteen courses (39 credit hours).

Admission Requirements

Eligibility for admission to an Engineering Technology program requires the applicant to meet one of the following four academic criteria:
 
1.  High School
High School Graduation Certificate with a 60% overall average in the following (or equivalent):
i. English (2 credits):

English 3201 (60% minimum)
ii.  Mathematics (4 credits) chosen from:
Advanced:  2200, 3200 (50% minimum in each course)
Academic:  2201 (50% minimum), 3201 (60% minimum)
iii. Science (4 credits):
  • 2 credits chosen from one of the following courses (50% minimum):
Biology 3201
Physics 3204
Chemistry 3202
Earth Systems 3209
 
  • 2 credits chosen from (50% minimum): the remaining Science courses in level 1, 2 or 3 (highest grade)
2. College Transition
College Transition Certificate with the following courses (or equivalent):
i. English (60% minimum): CM1060, CM1061
ii. Math (60% minimum): MA1040, MA1041
iii. Science (50% minimum):
  • 2 courses chosen from one of the following subject areas:
Introductory Biology: BL1025, BL1026
Introductory Chemistry: CH1035, CH1036
Introductory Physics: PH1055, PH1056
 
Note: It is strongly recommended that College Transition students who intend to enroll in Engineering Technology programs complete both of the Chemistry courses and both of the Physics courses.
 
3.  Adult Basic Education (ABE)
Adult Basic Education (Level III) Graduation with Degree and Technical Profile including the following courses (or equivalent):
i. English (60% minimum in each course): 3101A, 3101B, 3101C
ii. Mathematics (60% minimum in each course): 1101A, 1101B, 1101C, 2101A, 2101B, 2101C, 3101A, 3101B, 3101C
iii. Science from one of the following subject areas (50% minimum in each course):
Biology: 1101, 2101A, 2101B, 2101C, 3101A, 3101B, 3101C
Chemistry: 1102, 2102A, 2102B, 2102C, 3102A, 3102B, 3102C
Physics: 1104, 2104A, 2104B, 2104C, 3104A, 3104B, 3104C
 
Applicants with Adult Basic Education (Level III) Graduation with a different Profile may be eligible for admission to the program provided the appropriate selection of courses including those outlined above have been completed.
 
4.  Mature Student Requirements
Applicants who do not meet the education prerequisites for this program, are 19 years at the time of application and out of school for at least one year may be considered on an individual basis under the Mature Student Requirements; for more information regarding the Mature Student Requirements please refer to Procedure AC-102-PR Admission.
 
International Applicants – English Proficiency
All international applicants must meet the College’s English language proficiency requirements for acceptance into our regular programs; for more information regarding the College’s English language proficiency requirements please refer to AC-102-PR, Admission Procedures, Section 5.2 English Proficiency.

Courses

COURSES

CODE TITLE Hrs/wk
Semester 1 Fall Cr Le La
CM1400 Technical Report Writing I 3 3 0
ET1100 Electrotechnology I 4 3 2
MA1700 Mathematics 4 3 2
PH1100 Physics 4 3 2
EG1110 Engineering Graphics 3 2 2
CH1120 Chemistry 4 3 2
SD1170 Technology Awareness I 0 1 0
Note: 
Students may apply for an exemption from MA1700 Mathematics provided they meet the following criteria:
  • Students who received a combined average of 70% in high school Academic Mathematics 2201 and 3201
Or
  • A pass in both high school Advanced Mathematics 2200 and 3200
And
  • A 50% in CNA’s math exemption test
         
Semester 2 Winter Cr Le La
CH1121 Chemistry 4 3 2
PH1101 Physics 4 3 2
MA1101 Mathematics 5 5 0
ET1101 Electrotechnology 4 3 2
CM1401 Technical Report Writing II 3 3 0
EG1430 AutoCAD Essentials Technology 3 2 2
SD1171 Technology Awareness II 2 1 0
         
Semester 3 Intersession Cr Le La
CG1500 Work Methods and Measurement 4 3 2
TM1310 Technical Modeling - Mechanical Drawings 2 1 2
SP2450 OHS Management Systems 3 3 0
SP1210 Machine Shop Practice 2 1 2
The Course and Lab hours per week are based on a 15 week semester.  In intersession the Course and Lab hours will be adjusted to reflect the shorter semester length.  Refer to the course outline.
         
Semester 4 Fall Cr Le La
CF1100 Materials and Processes I 3 3 1
CF2100 Mechanics of Solids: Statics 3 3 1
SP2325 Quality Assurance 3 3 0
MA2100 Mathematics - Calculus 5 5 0
CG2110 Supply Chain Management 3 3 1
CG2160 Lean Methods 3 3 1
SE1041 Ergonomics 3 3 1
         
Semester 5 Winter Cr Le La
DE1110 Applied Research 3 3 0
DE2350 Project Management 3 2 2
SP2510 Plant and Facility Layout 4 3 2
PS1330 Organizational Behaviour 3 3 0
AC2280 Accounting 4 4 0
EC1700 Economics 2 2 0
CF1120 Materials and Processes II 3 3 1
FM3100 Fluid Power (Hydraulics/Pneumatics) 3 3 1
         
Semester 6 Spring Cr Le La
WC1400 Work Term I 5 0 0
         
Semester 7 Fall Cr Le La
CG3501 Production Planning 3 3 1
LW1500 Law and Ethics 3 3 0
DE3110 Project Controls 3 2 2
DE3300 Information Systems Design 3 2 2
ME1400 Mechatronics I - PLC 3 2 2
ME3400 Mechatronics III - Robotics 3 2 2
MA1670 Statistics 4 4 1
PR3600 Capstone Project I (Seminar) 0 1 0
*The credit hour from PR3600 Capstone Project I (Seminar) in Semester 7 is allotted to PR3725 Capstone Project II in Semester 9.
         
Semester 8 Winter Cr Le La
WC1401 Work Term II 5 0 0
         
Semester 9 Spring Cr Le La
DE1200 Operations Research 3 3 1
FM3200 Machine Design I 3 3 1
SP1420 Asset Maint. and Reliability 3 2 2
CF3100 Mechanics of Solids: Dynamics 3 3 1
PR3725 Capstone Project II 4 3 0
DE3505 Decision Making in Engineering 3 2 2
SP1805 Metrology and Quality Control I 4 3 2

Tuition & Fees

Canadian Students
The confirmation fee is due within two weeks of receipt of your Letter of Acceptance. It is required in order to hold your seat in the program.
Mandatory Fees

Application Fee - $30.00 (per program)

A non-refundable fee required for each application submitted to the College | Application Page

Application fees are only refundable if the program does not go ahead, and the applicant does not want to transfer the application to another program.

Confirmation Fee - $105.00 (per program annually)

A non-refundable annual fee due upon confirming acceptance into each program. This covers registration and student association services and must be paid each academic year.

Academic Audit Fee - $50.00 (once per program)

A one-time fee assessed for auditing academic records during your program.

Technology Fee - $83.00 (per semester)

A semester-based fee to support student access to software, internet, and digital services across all campuses.

Full-Time Student Fees
Certificate & Diploma Programs:
School Regular Term
(15 weeks)		 Intersession
(up to 7 weeks)
Engineering Technology $1,301.00 (per semester) $625.00 (per semester)
Part-Time Student Fees
Certificate & Diploma Programs:
Program Type Tuition Fee
Certificate & Diploma Programs $320.00 (per course)
Regulations

All student fees must be paid by the date specified in each term. These dates can be found in the Academic Calendar .

  • Students receiving Student Aid must present their notification of award on the first day of classes. These students may defer payment until aid is received, at which time fees must be paid in full.
  • Students who do not pay fees within the prescribed time may have their registration cancelled.
  • Students with outstanding balances are:
    • Ineligible for future term registration
    • Unable to receive diplomas, transcripts, or grade reports
    • Denied access to online grades until the balance is paid in full

It is the student's responsibility to clear all balances and contact their campus Student Services office with any account inquiries.

Additional Notes
  • If the College cancels a program, all tuition and fees will be fully refunded.
  • Out-of-sequence students registering or withdrawing mid-term will be charged on a pro-rated basis.
  • Students taking additional courses beyond a standard load must pay for each extra course.
  • Senior citizens (60+) receive a 50% discount on confirmation fees and tuition.
  • Students auditing a course must pay:
    • 50% of tuition
    • 100% of any applicable technology fees

International Students
A fee, which is applied toward program tuition and compulsory fees and includes a deposit fee, is due within two weeks of receipt of your Letter of Acceptance.
Mandatory Fees

Full-Time Student Fees
School Regular Term
(15 weeks)		 Intersession
(up to 7 weeks)
Engineering Technology $4,685.00 (per semester) $2,344.00 (per semester)
Part-Time Student Fees
Certificate & Diploma Programs:
Program Type Tuition Fee
Certificate & Diploma Programs $1,046.00 (per course)
Estimated Program Costs

The document below provides a summary of estimated program costs for international students applying to the 2025–2026 academic year. Please note that all amounts are approximate and subject to change without notice. These costs apply only to international applicants.

Download Estimated Program Costs (PDF)

Making Payments

Application Fee

If applying online, the application fee must be paid via credit card during the submission of your application to College of the North Atlantic.

Tuition and Other Payments

College of the North Atlantic has partnered with PayMyTuition for all international tuition payments. All tuition payments, unless otherwise noted, can be paid via PayMyTuition.

  • Payments can be made from any bank, in any country, and in any currency.
  • Offers better than bank exchange rates.
  • Fast, secure, and cost-effective.
Please note that you can only use PayMyTuition once you have been assigned a CNA student number.

Regulations

All student fees must be paid by the date specified in each term. These dates can be found in the Academic Calendar .

  • Students receiving Student Aid must present their notification of award on the first day of classes. These students may defer payment until aid is received, at which time fees must be paid in full.
  • Students who do not pay fees within the prescribed time may have their registration cancelled.
  • Students with outstanding balances are:
    • Ineligible for future term registration
    • Unable to receive diplomas, transcripts, or grade reports
    • Denied access to online grades until the balance is paid in full

It is the student's responsibility to clear all balances and contact their campus Student Services office with any account inquiries.

Additional Notes
  • If the College cancels a program, all tuition and fees will be fully refunded.
  • Out-of-sequence students registering or withdrawing mid-term will be charged on a pro-rated basis.
  • Students taking additional courses beyond a standard load must pay for each extra course.
  • Senior citizens (60+) receive a 50% discount on confirmation fees and tuition.
  • Students auditing a course must pay:
    • 50% of tuition
    • 100% of any applicable technology fees

College of the North Atlantic reserves the right to cancel or alter the delivery date and location of any program offering and delivery method, and will do so in a timely manner in order to minimize the impact on applicants.

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