Mining Engineering Technician - College Diploma
Mining engineering technicians are the educated and practical connection between mining engineers, geoscientists and the other mine departments. They use technology to collect and analyze data, report findings and help operating departments be successful throughout the mine life. Engineering technicians work in mines and mineral processing plants across northern Ontario and around the world.
They monitor the plant operation and adjust chemistry and machinery to optimize recovery of minerals such as base metals, industrial minerals, gold or diamonds; and they prepare reports that guide management of a mine site. They help with the environmentally responsible operation of mine waste storage areas and play key roles in their reclamation.
Engineering technicians work in teams with engineers and geologists to plan and design surface and underground mine excavations to access and extract valuable minerals. They select equipment and plan efficient use of explosives and materials. They use drawings and communication tools to help mine operators understand and follow the plans, and they use technology to monitor the mining work to make sure the plans are followed. They measure the results and calculate performance to produce reports that help the mine operate as a profitable business.
Engineering Technicians perform field work in geology and exploration that help define where mining will happen next. Northern College Haileybury School of Mines is known for the quality of its geology programming. Students learn skills to test and identify rocks and minerals, and learn how to manage and present geological data for use in industry.
The Northern College Mining Engineering Tech program is one of the best-funded college programs in Canada with entry scholarships, bursaries and awards. It is the best-funded program at Northern college with $118,000 in scholarships awarded to 44 students in 2023/2024.
Being a Mining Engineering Technician from Northern College Haileybury School of Mines is your ticket to tackling the world of mining.
Campus Information
Timmins
Start your trade or technology career in one of northern Ontario’s newest training facilities. The Centre of Excellence for Trades and Technology at the Timmins Campus opened September 2010 and offers cutting-edge programming in trades and engineering technology.
Haileybury
In Haileybury Campus Get leading-edge training in state-of-the-art labs equipped with the latest technology like our underwater treadmill. Check out programs like the three-year Veterinary Technology – Wildlife Rehabilitation program; the only one of its kind in Ontario!
Kirkland Lake
The School of Welding Engineering Technology at the Kirkland Lake Campus keeps building on its international reputation as a leader in the field of welding education and training. We were the first in North America to become an authorized training body for the International Institute for Welding (IIW). Kirkland Lake rarely sees a dull moment.
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Application Processing Time in Days: 30
Minimum English Language Requirements
| English Level Description | IELTS (1.0 -9.0) | TOEFL IBT (0-120) | TOEFL CBT (0-300) | PTE (10-90) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Expert | 9 | 120 | 297-300 | 86-90 | |
| Very Good | 8.5 | 115-119 | 280-293 | 83-86 | |
| Very Good | 8 | 110-114 | 270-280 | 79-83 | |
| Good | 7.5 | 102-109 | 253-267 | 73-79 | |
| Good | 7 | 94-101 | 240-253 | 65-73 | |
| Competent | 6.5 | 79-93 | 213-233 | 58-65 | |
| Competent | 6 | 60-78 | 170-210 | 50-58 | |
| Modest | 5.5 | 46-59 | 133-210 | 43-50 | |
| Modest | 5 | 35-45 | 107-133 | 36-43 | |
| Limited | 4 | 32-34 | 97-103 | 30-36 | |
| Extremely Limited | < 4 | < 31 | < 93 | < 30 |
Job Opportunity Potential
Because your career as a Mining Engineering Technician will give you the chance to work throughout a mine site, you will have opportunities to advance to supervisory, senior management, and corporate levels of mining companies as many of our graduates have done.
Graduates may find employment as: surveyors, planners, production supervisors, assayers, process operators, metallurgical technicians, exploration or mine geological technicians, government mine inspectors, mine technicians (ventilation, ground control, environmental, projects), and/or sales and technical representatives.
PSW Opportunity
If your program was less than 8 months
- You aren’t eligible for a PGWP.
If your program was more than 8 months but less than 2 years
- We may give you a PGWP that’s valid for up to the same length as your study program.
For example, if you completed a 9-month program, we may give you a work permit for up to 9 months.
If your program was 2 years or more
- We may give you a PGWP that’s valid for 3 years.
If you completed more than 1 program
- You may be able to get a PGWP that combines the length of each program.
Each of the programs you completed -
- must be PGWP-eligible and at least 8 months in length
Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria
- Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD)
- Grade 12 English (C, U)
- Grade 12 Math (C, U) (MCT4C preferred; MAP4C is accepted with a minimum GPA of 60%)
- Grade 12 Chemistry (C, U) is recommended)
- Grade 12 Physics (C, U) is recommended
Or equivalent
For More Information Pls Contact To Our PSA Counselor.
- Course Type: Full Time
- Course Level: Under Graduate Diploma or Certificate
- Duration: 02 Year
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Total Tuition Fee:
31944 CAD
Average Cost of Living: 22895 CAD /year
Application Fee: 100 CAD
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