University of New Brunswick

What you'll study

This diploma combines applied engineering principles with practical laboratory and workshop experience. Core topics typically include industrial processes and systems, manufacturing technology, production planning and scheduling, quality assurance and control, lean manufacturing and continuous improvement, workplace health and safety, and technical communication. Students also study mathematics for technicians, materials and machining processes, and introductory principles of automation and instrumentation.

Teaching is delivered through a mix of lectures, lab sessions, project work and industry-style assignments. The programme emphasises hands-on training with measurement and inspection equipment, basic CAD/CAM tools, process mapping, time-and-motion analysis, and small-scale process simulation. Many cohorts complete a capstone or applied project that integrates design, process improvement and cost analysis.

Entry requirements

Applicants are normally expected to have completed secondary education with passes in mathematics and a science subject (for example physics or chemistry). Practical, technical or trade backgrounds are considered an asset. Mature applicants with relevant workplace experience are also regularly admitted; they may be asked to provide a portfolio or references.

Post-secondary applicants from related programmes (for example certificates in manufacturing or mechanical technology) may receive advanced standing for some courses. Applicants whose first language is not English will need to meet the university's English language proficiency requirements.

Career prospects

Graduates are prepared for technician and technologist roles across manufacturing, resource processing, utilities and service industries. Typical job titles include production/operations technician, manufacturing technologist, quality control technologist, process improvement technician, maintenance planner, CAD/CAM technician, and production supervisor. Graduates work in small and large manufacturers, food processing, oil and gas support services, transportation and logistics firms, and engineering consultancies.

The diploma also provides a pathway to further study. Graduates often progress to advanced diploma or degree programmes in engineering technology, engineering, or business, or seek additional certification in areas such as quality management, lean manufacturing or industrial safety.

Why study at University of New Brunswick

The University of New Brunswick offers a learning environment that blends applied technical instruction with access to university resources such as libraries, student services and career support. The institution has established relationships with regional industry partners, which supports work-integrated learning opportunities and applied projects with real employers.

Students benefit from small class sizes and practical laboratory facilities designed for hands-on training. Academic staff include instructors with industry experience who focus on preparing graduates for immediate entry into technical roles. The diploma’s structure supports mobility into further post-secondary study or direct entry to the workforce, making it a flexible choice for students seeking a practical engineering-technology qualification.