Aerospace Manufacturing Engineering Technology (Optional Co-op)
| Program start date | Application deadline |
| 2024-09-01 | - |
| 2025-01-01 | - |
Program Overview
Centennial College's Aerospace Manufacturing Engineering Technology program equips students with a comprehensive understanding of aircraft manufacturing, aerospace systems, and UAV technology. Through a hybrid delivery model, students gain proficiency in CAD, CAM, CNC operations, and key performance indicators. The program emphasizes hands-on learning, industry collaborations, and career preparation, leading to potential careers in various sectors of the aerospace industry.
Program Outline
Degree Overview:
Program Overview:
The Aerospace Manufacturing Engineering Technology advanced diploma program at Centennial College aims to equip students with a comprehensive understanding of aircraft manufacturing operations, aerospace systems, and unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) technology. The program is designed to provide students with the skills and knowledge necessary to seamlessly transition into the aerospace industry.
Objectives:
- Gain a solid foundation in aircraft manufacturing operations, aerospace systems, and UAV technology
- Develop proficiency in working with key performance indicators, continuous improvement techniques, and composite materials
- Master CAD, CAM, and CNC operations
- Acquire mathematical competencies, the ability to develop simulations, knowledge of finite element analysis, and the know-how to design, build, and implement action plans
- Understand business functions such as project planning and management, operations management, leading and participating in multidisciplinary teams, and problem-solving
- Gain specialized knowledge of the impact of manufacturing systems, process engineering, product life cycle management, and troubleshooting
Outline:
Program Content and Structure:
The Aerospace Manufacturing Engineering Technology program is a three-year, six-semester program delivered in a hybrid mode. The program is divided into the following modules:
- Year 1:
- Fundamentals of Aerospace Manufacturing
- Mathematics for Aerospace Manufacturing
- CAD for Aerospace Manufacturing
- CAM for Aerospace Manufacturing
- Year 2:
- Advanced Aerospace Manufacturing
- Finite Element Analysis for Aerospace Manufacturing
- Simulation and Modeling for Aerospace Manufacturing
- Project Planning and Management for Aerospace Manufacturing
- Year 3:
- Aerospace Systems
- UAV Technology
- Process Engineering for Aerospace Manufacturing
- Product Life Cycle Management for Aerospace Manufacturing
Course Schedule and Individual Module Descriptions:
Year 1:
Fundamentals of Aerospace Manufacturing
- Introduction to the aerospace industry
- Aerospace manufacturing processes
- Materials used in aerospace manufacturing
- Quality control in aerospace manufacturing
Mathematics for Aerospace Manufacturing
- Mathematics concepts relevant to aerospace manufacturing
- Trigonometry
- Calculus
- Statistics
CAD for Aerospace Manufacturing
- Introduction to CAD software
- Creating 2D and 3D models
- Using CAD for aerospace manufacturing applications
CAM for Aerospace Manufacturing
- Introduction to CAM software
- Creating CNC programs
- Operating CNC machines
Year 2:
Advanced Aerospace Manufacturing
- Advanced aerospace manufacturing processes
- Composite materials in aerospace manufacturing
- Rapid prototyping in aerospace manufacturing
Finite Element Analysis for Aerospace Manufacturing
- Introduction to finite element analysis
- Using finite element analysis for aerospace manufacturing applications
Simulation and Modeling for Aerospace Manufacturing
- Introduction to simulation and modeling
- Using simulation and modeling for aerospace manufacturing applications
Project Planning and Management for Aerospace Manufacturing
- Project planning and management principles
- Applying project planning and management to aerospace manufacturing projects
Year 3:
Aerospace Systems
- Aerospace systems overview
- Aircraft design
- Propulsion systems
- Avionics systems
UAV Technology
- Introduction to UAVs
- UAV design
- UAV flight control
- UAV applications
Process Engineering for Aerospace Manufacturing
- Process engineering principles
- Applying process engineering to aerospace manufacturing
Product Life Cycle Management for Aerospace Manufacturing
- Product life cycle management principles
- Applying product life cycle management to aerospace manufacturing products
Assessment:
Assessment Methods and Criteria:
The Aerospace Manufacturing Engineering Technology program uses a variety of assessment methods to evaluate student learning, including:
- Assignments
- Quizzes
- Exams
- Projects
- Presentations
- Practical work
Teaching:
Teaching Methods, Faculty, and Unique Approaches:
The program is taught using a combination of lectures, tutorials, labs, and project work. The faculty consists of experienced industry professionals and academic experts.
Unique Approaches:
- The program takes advantage of both Downsview and Progress Campuses, providing students with access to state-of-the-art facilities.
- The program offers a co-op option, allowing students to gain valuable work experience in the aerospace industry.
- The program has a strong focus on hands-on learning, ensuring that students develop the practical skills necessary for success in the industry.
Careers:
Potential Career Paths, Opportunities, and Outcomes:
Graduates of the Aerospace Manufacturing Engineering Technology program can pursue careers in various sectors of the aerospace industry, including:
- Aerospace manufacturing
- UAV design and development
- Aerospace systems engineering
- Process engineering
- Product life cycle management
- Project management
- Technical sales
Career Outcomes:
- Aerospace manufacturing engineer
- UAV design engineer
- Aerospace systems engineer
- Process engineer
- Product life cycle manager
- Project manager
- Technical salesperson
