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This two-year
diploma program builds on two LCC diploma programs: Electronics
Engineering Technology and Engineering Design &;Drafting Technology,
to meet the needs of manufacturers in the region: agri-foods and
agricultural products, transportation equipment, aerospace products,
manufactured homes, electronic components, and construction products.
CANADIAN
TECHNOLOGY NETWORK
Lethbridge Community College is a member of the Canadian Technology
Network (CTN). CTN is a people network of organizations that help
small and medium sized Canadian enterprises find technology and
business related solutions. CTN is linked nationwide with members
in every region of Canada. Each member organization has a representative
who assists clients either in house or by referring them to CTN
Node Advisor. Through this network and through referrals, the CTN
helps Canadian business get the best solution available in any area
of technology, marketing, financing, management, training or best
practices. With the CTN, let LCC help you find the answers.
BRIDGING
PROGRAMS:
Prior Credit Manufacturing Process Technology is developing agreements
with a number of Universities and Colleges in Western Canada and
in Montana for credit towards Engineering degrees. We are also developing
prior credit mechanisms for high-school CTS programs and those who
have relevant work experience in manufacturing.
GRADUATE
PROFILE
Manufacturing Process Technology is a broad-based program designed
to provide a variety of skills required in manufacturing and the
food processing industry.
General skills
developed in the program include report writing, team training,
problem solving and computer software application. Specific skills
developed in the program include:
- Computer
Automated Drafting (CAD)
- Computer
Automated Manufacturing (CAM)
- Application
of engineering materials
- Quality
assurance
- Statistical
process control
- Instrumentation,
controls and PLC programming
- Time and
motion study
- Planning
and inventory control
- Industrial
maintenance
- Safety in
an industrial environment.
The Food Processing
component in Manufacturing Process Technology introduces the student
to the fundamentals of food microbiology and HACCP.
GRADUATE
SUCCESS
(100% employment rate in 1998)
DIPLOMA PROGRAM:
6 graduates, areas of employment: - Program Manager for a high-tech
electronics manufacturer - Manufacturing Process Technologist in
consulting - Process Engineering Technologist for an aluminum manufacturer
- Process Engineering Technologist involved with quality control
- Manufacturing Engineering Technologist for plastics manufacturer
- Computer Numerical Control programmer
CERTIFICATE
PROGRAM: 1998: 1 graduate, area of employment: - Skilled employment
with a truss manufacturer.
DIPLOMA: 1999:
2 graduates Areas of employment: - Process Technologist for an electronics
manufacturer - Manufacturing Technologist and CNC programmer
INDUSTRY
SUPPORT
The Manufacturing
Process Technology program at LCC is supported by the following
manufacturers by providing scholarship money; as members of the
program Advisory Committee; by providing practicum positions; and
by employing our graduates:
Manufacturing:
- Pratt & Whitney
Canada Inc.
- Kawneer Company
Canada Ltd.
- Lethbridge
Industries Ltd.
- Intercontinental
Truck Body Ltd.
- Southland
Welding Ltd.
- Mo-Tires
Ltd.
- E.D.S. Manufacturing
Inc.
- Braman Furniture
Manufacturing
Engineering Consultants:
- Trimark
Engineering Ltd. Electronics:
- JRC Canada
Inc.
- Elite Technical
Inc.
- Electronics
Manufacturing Group Inc.
Food Processing:
- Canbra Foods
Ltd.
- Sakai Spice
Canada Corp.
- Lucerne
Foods Ltd.
- Rogerıs
Sugar Ltd.
- The Black
Velvet Distilling Company
FACULTY
The Manufacturing Process Technology program has been developed
by experienced professionals to meet the needs of future manufacturers.
Braum Barber,
P.Eng. - Mechanical Engineer with over 15 years of experience in
design and manufacturing.
Chris Lim -
Expert in the food processing industry.
Lee Allan, CET
- Thirty years of experience in Project Management and management
training.
Please contact
Braum Barber if you would like to meet the faculty, meet the students,
or spend a day at the college to experience the learning environment.
Phone: (403) 320-3487, or e-mail: [email protected]
IMPORTANT
DATES
| YEAR
I |
Fall
|
Winter
|
Spring
|
|
Fees Due |
August
4, 1999 |
Nov.
29, 1999 |
April
4, 2000 |
| Lectures
Begin |
Sep.
1, 1999 |
Jan. 4, 2000 |
May
3, 2000 |
| Add/Drop
Period |
Sep.
1-9, 1999 |
Jan.
4-11, 2000 |
May
3-5, 2000 |
| Last
day to Withdraw |
Nov.
17, 1999 |
March
28, 2000 |
June
7, 2000 |
| Last
Day of Lectures |
December
13, 1999 |
April
20, 2000 |
June
21, 2000 |
| No
Classes |
Sep
.6, Oct. 11, Nov. 11 |
Feb.
21-25, 2000 |
May
22, 2000 |
|
Field Trips |
n/a |
n/a |
n/a |
| Practicum
Placement |
n/a |
Mar. 20 - Apr. 27, 2000 |
n/a |
| Final
Exams |
Dec.
14-17, 1999 |
April
24-27, 2000 |
Last
lecture |
| YEAR
II |
Fall
|
Winter
|
Spring
|
|
Fees Due |
August
4, 1999 |
Nov.
29, 1999 |
April
4, 2000 |
| Lectures
Begin |
Sep.
1, 1999 |
Jan. 4, 2000 |
May
3, 2000 |
| Add/Drop
Period |
Sep.
1-9, 1999 |
Jan.
4-11, 2000 |
May
3-5, 2000 |
| Last
day to Withdraw |
Nov.
17, 1999 |
March
28, 2000 |
June
7, 2000 |
| Last
Day of Lectures |
December
13, 1999 |
April
20, 2000 |
June
21, 2000 |
| No
Classes |
Sep
.6, Oct. 11, Nov. 11 |
Feb.
21-25, 2000 |
May
22, 2000 |
|
Field Trips |
n/a |
n/a |
n/a |
| Practicum
Placement |
n/a |
Feb. 14- Apr. 26, 2000 |
n/a |
| Final
Exams |
Dec.
14-17, 1999 |
April
24-27, 2000 |
Last
lecture |
ADMISSION
REQUIREMENTS
New students
are accepted into the Manufacturing Process Technology certificate
or diploma programs for the Fall term only.
Academic
Requirements
Applicants are required to have an Alberta high school diploma or
equivalent with a minimum of 50% in English 30 or 33 and Math 30
or 33.
Alternate Admission
applicants are required to achieve a minimum 60th percentile on
Arithmetic and 65th percentile on Elementary Algebra sections of
the Computerized Placement Test or equivalent.
To enter the
diploma program directly, applicants must have successfully completed
the Manufacturing Process Technology certificate or equivalent.
PROGRAM
FEES
| |
YEAR
I
|
YEAR
II
|
| Tuition |
$3434
|
$2759
|
| Studentsı
Association |
$ 116
|
$ 94
|
| Books
and Supplies |
$2065
|
$ 932
|
|
TOTAL
FEES
|
$5615
|
$3785
|
All fees are
approximate and are based on a full credit load for each program
(the number of credits may depend upon the elective courses selected)
and is subject to change. Costs of books and supplies are estimated.
Supply costs include only the specialized materials and equipment
needed for the program and not basic stationery supplies. The LCC
Studentsı Association fees are subject to change. For more detailed
information on tuition fee calculation and other fees, students
are advised to consult the FEES section of this Calendar.
PRIOR
LEARNING ASSESSMENT
Students accepted
into this program have the opportunity to apply related employment,
volunteer, educational or training experiences toward the completion
of the program. For information on Prior Learning Assessment, students
should contact the Registrarıs Office.
GRADUATION
Upon successful
completion of all program requirements, students are awarded a Certificate
or Diploma in Manufacturing Process Technology
EMPLOYMENT
OPPORTUNITIES
You
may exit the program after one year with a certificate and the hands-on
skills required for entry level jobs in industry. The diploma builds
on a broad understanding of industry and the variety of skills required
with in-depth study of automation, manufacturing processes, quality
and inventory control.
TRANSFER
AGREEMENTS
None available
at this time.
CURRICULUM
Year I Fall
Term Hours/Week Credits
CPU 151 Introduction to Computers (0-3) 3
DRF 155 Drawing & Blueprint Reading (0-4) 4
ENF 154 Properties of Materials (2-2) 4
MAN 152 Electrical Applications in Industry (2-2) 4
MAN 153 Manufacturing Processes I (2-2) 4
MAN 154 Manufacturing Processes II (2-2) 4
MTH 146 Mathematics (3-1) 4
Total 27 credits
Year I Winter
Term Hours/Week Credits
BUS 168 Human Relations & Organizational Behaviour (3-0) 3
CAD 150 Computer Assisted Drafting (3-0) 3
ENG 143 Report Writing (2-0) 2
MAN 140 Safety & Industrial Environment (2-1) 3
MAN 150 Machine Fundamentals (2-3) 5
MAN 156 Introduction to Industrial Systems (3-0) 3
MAN 253 Quality Assurance (2-1) 3
MEC 140 Industrial Maintenance (2-6) 8
Total 30 credits
Year I Spring
Term Hours/Week Credits
MAN 148 Industrial Field Work (0-3) 3
MAN 149 Integration Seminar (1-0) 1
Total 4 credits
Year II Fall
Term Hours/Week Credits
BUS 269 Management Communications (3-0) 3
CAD 251 CAD/CAM Computer Assisted Manufacturing (0-5) 5
OR
MAN 230 Industrial Practicum I (4 weeks) (0-8) 8
MAN 231 Integration Seminar I (1-0) 1
MAN 241 Food Processing I (2-2) 4
MAN 250 Manufacturing Processes III (2-2) 4
MAN 251 Manufacturing Statistics (3-0) 3
Total 23 or 24 credits
Year II Winter
Term Hours/Week Credits
MAN 232 Industrial Practicum II (4 weeks) (0-8) 8
MAN 252 Manufacturing Processes IV (2-2) 4
MAN 254 Systems Integration (3-0) 3
MAN 256 Team Training (1-2) 3
MAN 257 Manufacturing Project (0-3) 3
MEC 150 Engineering Mechanics (3-0) 3
OR
MAN 242 Food Processing II (2-2) 4
Total 24 or 25 credits
Year II Spring
Term Hours/Week Credits
DRF 244 Practicum (0-2) 2
Total 2 credits
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