Overview

Throughout the Mining Engineering Technician from Cambrian College you will prepare to become part of mining engineering teams responsible for a wide range of projects involving surveying, drafting, design, environmental studies, industrial geological and geophysical fieldwork, ventilation, ground control, and supervision.

Key facts

Industry-experienced faculty members will guide your progress and understanding through examples gained from industry experience, field trips in the renowned Sudbury basin and surrounding area, and hands-on demonstrations. You will benefit from a variety of experiential learning opportunities, including activities at an active mine site to gain a broad understanding of the various aspects of mining engineering as well as communication and leadership skills.
Upon completion of the Cambrian College's Mining Engineering Technician program, you may choose to continue your studies in the mining engineering technology advanced diploma program (MNTY).
Career opportunities
Graduates may find employment in mineral resources exploration or in the operations of surface or underground mines. Graduates may be employed in a mine engineering office or in mine production. Some graduates may find work in more specialized areas such as:

Mine surveying

Ground control

Mine ventilation

Mine safety

Field exploration

Mine geology

Mine planning
Graduates of this program may apply to continue into Cambrian College’s Mining Engineering Technology advanced diploma program or seek job opportunities in the mining and mineral resources industry.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

College Communications

Geology

Algebra

Mining

Chemistry for the Geosciences

Surveying - Mining

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-02 00:00:00

Application deadline not specified.

Language

English

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105

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TOEFL^® IBT

80

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PTE Academic

58

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IELTS

6

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Credits

94 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Greater Sudbury, Canada

Disciplines

Mining, Oil & Gas View 23 other Bachelors in Mining, Oil & Gas in Canada

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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105

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80

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58

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IELTS

6

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General requirements

For graduates of the new curriculum (OSS): Ontario Secondary School Diploma (30 credits) or equivalent or mature student status, including:
- Any grade 12 English (C) or (U)
- Any grade 12 mathematics (C) or (U) (MCT4C is highly recommended)
Recommended:
- Any grade 12 physics (C) or (U)
- Any grade 12 chemistry (C) or (U)
- Computer competency in relevant software

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Tuition Fees

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18126 CAD / year

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4031 CAD / year

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Living costs

Greater Sudbury

Canada

1015 - 1615 CAD / month

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