Mohawk College offers Diploma in Mechanical Technician - Elevating Devices, a diploma in Mechanical Engineering programme in Hamilton, Canada. The programme runs for 2 years, delivered on campus. Teaching is in English. Tuition for international students is CAD 9,780 per semester (CAD 2,657 per semester for local students).
At a glance
Degree:Diploma
Field:Mechanical Engineering
Duration: 2 years
Delivery: On Campus
Language: English
Local tuition: CAD 2,657 / semester
International tuition: CAD 9,780 / semester
Information for the 2027/28 academic year · Last reviewed September 2026 ·
Program details
Overview
Learn the systems that make elevators, escalators and moving walkways work. Build skills to install, maintain and service elevating devices in accordance with regulations and safety practices. Program Highlights The Mechanical Technician – Elevating Devices diploma program covers the in-class apprenticeship curriculum for students who may be looking to complete their apprenticeship. The diploma program focuses primarily on:This program is accredited by the Technical Standards & Safety Authority (TSSA)Installation, maintenance and servicing elevating devicesRegulatory and industry best practicesBuild an understanding of elevating device electrical, mechanical and hydraulics systemsGraduates of this integrated technician-apprenticeship program are exempt with the Ministry of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development, from all of the in-school training portion of the Elevating Devices Mechanic apprenticeship program (636E) provided a minimum grade of 60% is achieved in all elevating device mechanic reportable subjects. Blended theory classes that are face-to-face and on-line.What you will learn:History of elevating devicesMechanical and electrical systemsOperation, installation, maintenance and procedures for traction elevators, elevators and moving walkwaysHydraulic systemsReading and interpreting engineering drawings. e.g. AutoCADMachines and circuits including single phase circuits, transformers, 3-phase electrical systems, elementary control systems and electric machinesElevator hydraulic systems and installationMotors, generators, controls and AC drivesLifting devices for individuals with physical disabilitiesCircuit tracingModernization and alterations for elevating devices Program Length:484: 2 academic years (periods of 8 months)Fast Track - allows students to complete a two-year diploma program (non co-op) in 16 months. Students will start in January and be in school for four continuous semesters: Winter, Spring/Summer, Fall, and Winter. Students will not be off during the summer.
Requirements
Admission Requirements: Admission requires an Ontario Secondary School Diploma or equivalent, including Grade 12 English at the C, U or equivalent level and Grade 12 Mathematics at the C level (MCT4C recommended) or U level. Mohawk directs applicants who lack these prerequisites toward its own upgrading courses and offers alternative options for mature applicants. Applicants whose first language is not English must demonstrate proficiency through one of: successful completion of the GAS-English for Academic Purposes (478) program, a TOEFL score of 550 paper-based or 80 internet-based, an IELTS Academic overall score of 6.0 with no band below 5.5, or a Duolingo English Test score of 105-110 with no section below 100. The program's own admission page states no portfolio, interview, work-experience or minimum-average requirement beyond these academic and language prerequisites.
Application Details
Application Deadline:Domestic applicants apply through Ontario Colleges: for a September start Mohawk's equal-consideration date is 1 February (1 February 2027 for the next fall intake), and for a January start it is 1 June; after either date, files are considered first-come, first-served while seats remain, with permanent residents of Ontario prioritized, then other Canadian residents, then international applicants. International applicants apply via OCAS's International Application Service on a per-intake deadline rather than one annual date: for January 2027 entry, applications opened February 2026 and the submission deadline is 1 November 2026; Mohawk had not yet published a deadline for the September 2027 intake as of this check. These are institution-wide dates; this programme publishes no deadline of its own.
