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Number of schools across 10 countries that offer the Siemens Mechatronics Systems Certification Program.
MECHATRONICS CERTIFICATION
Partnerships with Siemens and government brings internationally recognized credential
INDUSTRIES IN VARIOUS SECTORS - including automotive design and manufacturing - are concerned about maintaining a sustainable pool of skilled, experienced employees, especially as the Canadian workforce continues to age.
Seneca is working with government and industry partners to develop tailored training solutions that fit current and future employer needs.
One example of this occurred in February, when Siemens Canada signed a memorandum of understanding with Seneca to incorporate its Mechatronics Systems Certification Program (SMSCP) into the College's Electronics Engineering Technology and Electronics Engineering Technician programs, beginning in September.
“We are proud to be expanding Seneca's relationship with Siemens, an industry leader around the globe,” said President David Agnew. “This agreement will allow our students to benefit from their expertise, receive highly-specialized training and have increased experiential learning opportunities.”
The SMSCP provides students internationally accredited comprehensive skills certification in mechatronics systems. Instructors are certified by Siemens to implement and teach the SMSCP, and final exams are conducted directly through Siemens Technik Akademie in Berlin.
As well, with the financial support of the Ontario government and Siemens Canada, Seneca is creating the first Mechatronics Simulation and Demonstration Centre in the province. With these contributions, and future fundraising efforts, the College will be able to purchase state-of-the-art equipment for the new Centre.
“By bringing faculty, students and partner industries together under one roof, the Mechatronics Simulation and Demonstration Centre will capture the enormous synergies of applied learning, research and demonstrations of mechatronics ‘at work,'” said Robert Hardt, President and CEO, Siemens Canada (pictured above, right, with President Agnew). “A denning feature of this initiative is showcasing Ontario's most promising examples of mechatronics excellence in an exhibition-style space that both informs and inspires innovation in companies of all sizes.”
Learn more about Seneca's Electronics Engineering programs: senecacollege.ca/program/science-andengineering-technology.html
CERTIFICATION LEVELS
1. Siemens Certified Mechatronic Systems Assistant
Emphasis on efficiently operating complex mechatronic systems, troubleshooting and foreseeing problems
Competencies:
Electrical components; mechanical components; electric drives; (electro) pneumatic and hydraulic circuits; digital fundamentals and programmable logic controllers.
2. Siemens Certified Mechatronic Systems Associate
Focus on systems management, investigation, repair and troubleshooting
Competencies:
Process control technologies; introduction to “Totally Integrated Automation;” automation systems; motor control; mechanics and machine elements; manufacturing processes.
3. Siemens Certified Mechatronic Systems Professional
Concentration on professional systems engineering
Competencies:
Requirements engineering; project management - planning and tracking; engineering; quality assurance and management; practical applications; professional engineering projects.
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