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Duration
1 year
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Overview
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Courses
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Careers
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Learning Outcomes
Set yourself up for success in a technology career.
Program Overview
Find the right career path for you
Sheridan's Technology Fundamentals program is ideal if you're interested in a technology career, but aren't sure which specific area of study is the best fit for you. In this program, you'll experiment with five subject areas — chemistry, engineering, architecture, information technology and trades — helping you decide what you want to focus on in your career.
Prepare for a technology or trades program
This program will also help you meet the admission requirements for technology diploma programs. You'll upgrade your skills and academic experience, which will help you to be successful in any technology or trades program you choose.
Professors who care about your success
In Technology Fundamentals, you'll get personalized attention from professionals with years of industry experience. They'll help you explore a broad range of careers in information and engineering technologies, science and skilled trades, and determine the best path for you.
Apprenticeship opportunities
At the end of the program, some graduates may choose to start apprenticeships in the skilled trades or study to become technicians/technologists in the mechanical, electronics, chemical or environmental sciences or architecture disciplines.
Courses
Creative, innovative learning is at the core of all Sheridan’s courses. Here are the courses you’ll take in this program.
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Semester 1
CODE TITLE CREDITS MATH19402 Fundamentals of Technical Mathematics 3 ENGI19723 Engineering and Technical Drawing 3 MACH16367 Introduction to Construction Trades 5 COMM19997 Communication Foundations 3 ENGI15436 Chemistry and the Environment 5 TECH10525 Computer Applications for Technology 2 LIFE15291 College Success 1 Total: 22 -
Semester 2
Courses subject to change.
Current students should refer to their Academic Requirements in myStudentCentre to track their academic progress and outstanding course requirements.
Career Opportunities
This program is designed for students who would like to pursue further studies in information technology, science, engineering, architecture or skilled trades. The program exposes you to a variety of technologies to help you determine which discipline you're most interested in. It also helps you qualify for admission to diploma programs, and succeed in further education. Some graduates may seek employment immediately following the program, but most move on to further education.
Learning Outcomes
The successful completion of this program will enable the graduate to:
- Learn the basics of chemical nomenclature, atomic structure, units of measurement, physical and chemical changes, balancing chemical reactions, percent composition, the mole concept and reaction stoichiometry.
- Apply machining techniques applicable to the machining and tooling manufacturing sectors such as: Tool and Die Maker, Tooling tool Maker, General Machinist, Machine Tool Builder and Integrator, Pattern Maker.
- Learn the basic knowledge of physics and engineering.
- Ability to solve technical problems by applying the fundamental concepts of mathematics. Students apply the concepts of linear functions, quadratic functions, polynomial functions, trigonometric functions and number systems.
- Analyze a computer, designing a database, writing a computer program, developing a web page, configuring a smartphone interface and creating a smartphone application.
- Apply fundamental principles of health and safety in the work place.
- Learn basic communication skills and emphasize vocational writing skills, grammar and punctuation skills, vocabulary skills, reading strategies and critical thinking.
- Apply a variety of working techniques applicable to the construction industry such as: Carpentry, framing, dry walling, taping and finishing. Involvement in the building of structures, the installation of wire items including lights, electrical receptacles and switches etc.
- Apply the basic tools and techniques required for mechanical drafting.
- Apply the concepts of whole numbers, fractions, decimals, percentages, ratios, arithmetic operations, scientific notation, exponents, imperial and metric systems units, and algebraic equations.
Get a feel for your future
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