Engineering Technology
On completion of this course, you will be able to perform tasks related to designing and developing prototypes of applied physics components and devices, conducting characterization tests, improving manufacturing processes and managing and laying out laboratories and production facilities.
About the program
Program objectives
This program trains individuals to become applied engineering physics technologists.
Engineering physics technologists work in the area of design and development for private or government research laboratories, production companies specialized in high-tech components or devices, consulting-engineering firms or university laboratories.
The main tasks carried out by these technologists are designing and developing prototypes for applied physics components and devices, conducting characterization tests and improving manufacturing processes as well as managing and designing laboratories and production facilities. These technologists also provide technical support to production personnel, customers and students.
Applied physics technologists work in various areas of specialization including: optics, photonics, acoustics, vacuum technologies, the manufacturing of microelectronic and integrated optics components, non-destructive testing and the physics of materials. They are specialists in the measurement of physical quantities.
These technologists use lasers, optical mounts, spectrometers, radiation detectors, fibre optics, integrated optics components, fusers, vacuum systems, engravers, micropositioning systems, sonometres and spectrum analyzers. Electronics and computers are other essential tools that technologists use every day.
Applied physics technologists work in close collaboration with researchers, engineers, physicians and other technologists. They may also be mandated with supervising the work of technologists, technicians or other specialized workers.
Upon completion of the program, graduates will have solid training in physics and related technologies as well as in signal processing electronics and programming.
This program trains individuals to become applied engineering physics technologists.
Engineering physics technologists work in the area of design and development for private or government research laboratories, production companies specialized in high-tech components or devices, consulting-engineering firms or university laboratories.
The main tasks carried out by these technologists are designing and developing prototypes for applied physics components and devices, conducting characterization tests and improving manufacturing processes as well as managing and designing laboratories and production facilities. These technologists also provide technical support to production personnel, customers and students.
Applied physics technologists work in various areas of specialization including: optics, photonics, acoustics, vacuum technologies, the manufacturing of microelectronic and integrated optics components, non-destructive testing and the physics of materials. They are specialists in the measurement of physical quantities.
These technologists use lasers, optical mounts, spectrometers, radiation detectors, fibre optics, integrated optics components, fusers, vacuum systems, engravers, micropositioning systems, sonometres and spectrum analyzers. Electronics and computers are other essential tools that technologists use every day.
Applied physics technologists work in close collaboration with researchers, engineers, physicians and other technologists. They may also be mandated with supervising the work of technologists, technicians or other specialized workers.
Upon completion of the program, graduates will have solid training in physics and related technologies as well as in signal processing electronics and programming.
Condition of admission
Before applying to a program leading to a Diploma of College Studies (DCS), applicants who studied in Québec must meet the following three requirements:
The applicant must have a Secondary School Diploma and be in one of the following situations:
The applicant has a Secondary School Diploma (SSD)*
NOTE: a SSD holder that has not passed the following courses may be required to complete remedial courses:
Secondary 5 Language of Instruction
Secondary 5 Second Language
Secondary 4 Mathematics
Secondary 4 Science and Technology or Secondary 4 Applied Science and Technology or Secondary 4 Physical Science
Secondary 4 History and Citizenship Education or Secondary 4 History of Quebec and Canada
The applicant holds a Diploma of Vocational Studies (DVS) and has successfully completed the following subjects*:
Secondary 5 Language of Instruction
Secondary 5 Second Language
Secondary 4 Mathematics
The applicant has training deemed equivalent by the College.
The applicant has training and experience deemed sufficient by the College and has interrupted full time studies for at least 24 months.
The applicant satisfies, if applicable, the special conditions for admission established by the Minister which specify the program prerequisites*.
The applicant satisfies, if applicable, any special conditions for admission established by the College for each of its programs.
*If the applicant is enrolled in school and completing his or her secondary studies at the time of application, the grades sent by the school must demonstrate that the applicant is passing in all the courses required to complete the SSD and required to fulfill the admission requirements.
The applicant must have a Secondary School Diploma and be in one of the following situations:
The applicant has a Secondary School Diploma (SSD)*
NOTE: a SSD holder that has not passed the following courses may be required to complete remedial courses:
Secondary 5 Language of Instruction
Secondary 5 Second Language
Secondary 4 Mathematics
Secondary 4 Science and Technology or Secondary 4 Applied Science and Technology or Secondary 4 Physical Science
Secondary 4 History and Citizenship Education or Secondary 4 History of Quebec and Canada
The applicant holds a Diploma of Vocational Studies (DVS) and has successfully completed the following subjects*:
Secondary 5 Language of Instruction
Secondary 5 Second Language
Secondary 4 Mathematics
The applicant has training deemed equivalent by the College.
The applicant has training and experience deemed sufficient by the College and has interrupted full time studies for at least 24 months.
The applicant satisfies, if applicable, the special conditions for admission established by the Minister which specify the program prerequisites*.
The applicant satisfies, if applicable, any special conditions for admission established by the College for each of its programs.
*If the applicant is enrolled in school and completing his or her secondary studies at the time of application, the grades sent by the school must demonstrate that the applicant is passing in all the courses required to complete the SSD and required to fulfill the admission requirements.
Available in 2 institutions
3 years
Technical Program
Establishments offering this program
Cégep André-Laurendeau (Courses offered in French)
Français
Student apartments available