Overall, the Mechanical Engineering Technology curriculum prepares graduates for employment as mechanical technicians. Typical assignments would include assisting in the design, development, testing and repair of mechanical equipment. Emphasis is placed on the integration of theory and mechanical principles.

The program also offers a Mechatronics track, with an emphasis on courses related to the mechatronics field.

Courses stress critical thinking, planning and problem solving and cover the following topics:

• Applied mechanics
• Manufacturing methods and processes
• Computer usage
• Computer-aided drafting
• Mathematics
• Physics
• Oral and written communications

With the Mechatronics track, courses also include analysis of electric circuits, fluid power in automation and mechatronics.