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Program description - September 2024

If you have a background in engineering, strong technical skills, an analytical approach to problem‐solving, and a desire to keep up with integration and automation happening in industry this program may be for you! This four-semester Ontario College Graduate Certificate will focus on control systems design using PLCs, electrical motors and drives, robotics, and fluid power based on the Canadian Electrical Code.

This innovative management-focused program expands on your knowledge of AC and DC power for motion propulsion technologies to explore the design and implementation of electrical automation systems using robotics, programmable logic controllers (PLCs), and fluid power systems. Through hands-on learning in our well equipped training facilities you will learn the skills and knowledge required to contribute to modernization of industry.

As a graduate of this program you will be prepared to enter a variety of exciting industrial settings such as manufacturing, automotive, logistics, pharmaceuticals, packaging, food processing.

Program details

Code: 1460
Start: September 2024
Campus: Kitchener – Doon
Delivery: In person
Length: 2 years
Credential: Ontario College Graduate Certificate

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Tuition & fees

Tuition and fee details for the 2024-2025 academic year (September to August) are listed below. Books and supplies may be additional.

3 Terms

Canadian

International

Tuition
$23766.00
$23766.00
Ancillary Fees
$3019.57
$4674.57
Total Fees
$26785.57
$28440.57

Canadian fee details

Description Fall 2024 Winter 2025 Spring 2025
Certificate Program Tuition Fee $7922.00 $7922.00 $7922.00
Administration Fee $25.00 $25.00 $25.00
Capital Development Fee $84.22 $84.22 $84.22
CSI Advocacy Fee $8.00 $8.00 $8.00
CSI Association Fee $102.00 $102.00 $102.00
CSI Extended Health & Dental Plan Fee $330.00 - -
CSI Legal Care Fee $30.00 - -
CSI UPass Fee $118.97 $118.97 $118.97
*eText Fee $360.00 $72.00 $144.00
Graduation/Alumni Services Fee $20.00 $20.00 $20.00
ONE Card Fee $7.50 $7.50 $7.50
Recreation/Athletics Fee $70.50 $70.50 $70.50
Student Services $86.00 $86.00 $86.00
Technology Enhancement Fee $110.00 $110.00 $110.00
CSI - Student Welcome Kit Fee (optional) $70.00 - -
CSI Student Club & Society Fee (optional) $4.00 $4.00 $4.00
CSI Student Events Fee (optional) $30.00 $30.00 $30.00
Sustainability Fee (optional) $5.00 $5.00 $5.00
Term Total $9383.19 $8665.19 $8737.19
Year Total     $26785.57

*The fee listed is for the current academic term and is subject to change. Confirmed costs will appear on your registration invoice. For the most up-to-date eText and course materials pricing, please refer to your personalized booklist.

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International fee details

Description Fall 2024 Winter 2025 Spring 2025
Grad. Cert. Program Tuition $7922.00 $7922.00 $7922.00
Administration Fee $25.00 $25.00 $25.00
Capital Development Fee $84.22 $84.22 $84.22
CSI Advocacy Fee $8.00 $8.00 $8.00
CSI Association Fee $102.00 $102.00 $102.00
CSI College Int'l Health Insurance Plan (CIHIP) $530.00 - -
CSI Extended Health & Dental Plan Fee $330.00 - -
CSI Legal Care Fee $30.00 - -
CSI UPass Fee $118.97 $118.97 $118.97
*eText Fee $360.00 $72.00 $144.00
Graduation/Alumni Services Fee $20.00 $20.00 $20.00
ISR (International Student Recovery) $375.00 $375.00 $375.00
ONE Card Fee $7.50 $7.50 $7.50
Recreation/Athletics Fee $70.50 $70.50 $70.50
Student Services $86.00 $86.00 $86.00
Technology Enhancement Fee $110.00 $110.00 $110.00
CSI - Student Welcome Kit Fee (optional) $70.00 - -
CSI Student Club & Society Fee (optional) $4.00 $4.00 $4.00
CSI Student Events Fee (optional) $30.00 $30.00 $30.00
Sustainability Fee (optional) $5.00 $5.00 $5.00
Term Total $10288.19 $9040.19 $9112.19
Year Total     $28440.57

*The fee listed is for the current academic term and is subject to change. Confirmed costs will appear on your registration invoice. For the most up-to-date eText and course materials pricing, please refer to your personalized booklist.

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Program device requirements

Program device & software requirements

This program requires you to have a device that meets certain specifications. For most students, this cost is in addition to the tuition & fees listed above.

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Financial assistance

Financial assistance is not available for this program.

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Delivery sequence - September 2024 - Kitchener – Doon

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