Composites and Advanced Materials Aerospace Manufacturing
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Program Overview
Composites and Advanced Materials Aerospace Manufacturing is a one-year graduate certificate program designed for students who have a background in engineering or aircraft structural repair. Students will engage with materials, design, and fabrication theory and practices for composites and advanced materials. Graduates will be prepared to work as technicians or technologists in manufacturing and assembly.
Program Details
Program Code
CAM1
Credential:
Ontario College Graduate Certificate
Duration
30 weeks
Start Dates
Locations
Availability
Full Time Offerings
2026 January
London - Airport
Open
2024 September
London - Airport
Closed
Start Dates
Locations
Availability
Full Time Offerings
2026 January
London - Airport
Open
2024 September
London - Airport
Closed
Your Learning Experience
In this one-year Ontario College Graduate Certificate, students will engage with materials, design, and fabrication theory and practices for composites and advanced materials, including carbon, laminate, glass, and fabric reinforcement, destructive and non-destructive tensile testing techniques, and infusion and machining techniques. The curriculum will also emphasize quality assurance, safety, evaluation and control methods.
Graduates of this program will be prepared for employment as technicians, technologists or engineers in the areas of manufacturing, assembly, quality control/quality assurance and destructive/non-destructive materials testing.
Career Information
Fanshawe's Composites and Advanced Materials Aerospace Manufacturing program provides graduates with the knowledge and skills needed to pursue a career as a technician or technologist in manufacturing and assembly. Graduates of the Composites and Advanced Materials program will be prepared for employment as technicians, technologists or engineers in the areas of manufacturing, assembly, quality control/quality assurance and destructive/non-destructive materials testing.
Did you know Fanshawe consistently ranks high in graduation employment rates among large colleges in Ontario?
Here are some examples of career opportunities for graduates of Fanshawe’s Composites and Advanced Materials Aerospace Manufacturing program:
Composite Technician
Work with composite materials to create parts that meet specifications and repair damaged items.
Aerospace Technologist
Design and test new flight technologies.
Learning Outcomes
- Complete all work accurately and in a timely manner in compliance with current legislation, industry standards, corporate policies, and health and safety regulations;
- Evaluate and apply quality control and quality assurance techniques for the design, analysis, and production of composite and advanced materials components, processes and systems;
- Analyze and solve composite and advanced materials manufacturing problems using technical mathematics and appropriate computational hardware and software;
- Interpret, prepare, and modify engineering drawings for use in composite and advanced material design and manufacturing applications;
- Manufacture, assemble, maintain and repair composite and advanced materials components for a range of industry applications;
- Identify, inspect, and test composite and advanced materials parts for non-conformances, investigate the source of the discrepancies, and propose strategies for improving the design and/or manufacturing process to remove further non-conformances;
- Plan, implement and evaluate composite and advanced material fabrication projects to meet employer and customer requirements for cost targets, quality, performance, and manufacturing technique;
- Maintain and manage the chemicals, materials, and equipment used in the fabrication of composites and advanced materials.
Academic School
Program Coordinator:
Tom Bruce
Admission Requirements
One of:
Ontario College Diploma, Advanced Diploma, or Degree in Engineering
from a Canadian Engineering accredited program or equivalent
international degree in the field of engineering.
OR
Transport Canada-accredited Aircraft Structural Repair Technician
Ontario College Certificate
OR
An equivalent qualification from another institution as judged by
the College
OR
Acceptable combination of relevant education and work experience in
the field of
manufacturing/engineering as judged by the College to be
equivalent*
Note:
* Applicants may be required to submit a resume and cover letter
that includes details of work experience.
International Admission Equivalencies
Admission equivalencies for Fanshawe depends on your country of study. Please enter your location to see the requirements for your country below.
English Language Requirements
English Language Requirements
| Test | Score |
|---|---|
| TOEFL iBT | 88 |
| IELTS Academic | Overall score of 6.5 with no score less than 6.0 in any of the four bands |
| CAEL | Overall score of 70 with no score less than 60 in any of the four bands |
| PTE Academic | 59 |
| Cambridge English | Overall score of 176 with no language skill less than 169 |
| ESL4/GAP5 | Minimum grade of 80% in Level 9, 75% in Level 10 |
| Duolingo | Overall score of 120, with no score lower than 105 |
Applicant Selection Criteria
Applicant Selection Criteria
Where the number of eligible applicants exceeds the available spaces in the program, the Applicant Selection Criteria will be:
- Preference for Permanent Residents of Ontario
- Receipt of Application by February 1st (After this date, Fanshawe College will consider applicants on a first-come, first-served basis until the program is full)
- Achievement in the Admission Requirements
Courses
| Level 1 | ||||
| Take all of the following Mandatory Courses: | ||||
| MANF-6004 | Reinforcements, Matrices, Laminates | 3 | ||
| This course provides a comprehensive overview of composites manufacturing, including reinforcements, matrices, lamination principles, proper application of coring materials, and the essentials of composite material fabrication techniques. | ||||
| MATS-6001 | Material Properties | 3 | ||
| Manufacturing processes and products depend on the properties of the materials involved. In this course, students will examine and calculate material properties such as strength, stiffness, ductility, and impact resistance for composites and advanced materials. | ||||
| DESG-6002 | Design-Intro | 3 | ||
| This course will focus on best practices in regards to the design of composite components. Students will acquire a fundamental understanding of key design factors, evaluation of load conditions, Design For Manufacturability elements, and of trade-off analysis matrices for optimized selection of material and manufacturing processes. | ||||
| MANF-6005 | Fabrication Techniques | 3 | ||
| There are many manufacturing techniques employed for the fabrication of components and structures using composite materials. In this course, students will be introduced to a broad range of these techniques, including co-fabrication, infusion processes, wet-bagging and unidirectionals. | ||||
| MANF-6006 | Patterns & Moulds | 3 | ||
| Modern composite material fabrication requires an understanding of many related processes. In this course, students will engage in hands-on activities for pattern design, mould and tool making, and the application of coatings and gel-coats. | ||||
| MGMT-6114 | Project Management | 2.5 | ||
| In this course, students will acquire the skills to develop, design, manage, plan, and schedule aerospace projects. Students will undertake feasibility analyses and environmental and social constraint studies, and they will identify and apply a range of controls for project cost, timelines, and technical performance. | ||||
| COOP-1020 | Co-operative Education Employment Prep | 1 | ||
| This workshop will provide an overview of the Co-operative Education consultants and students' roles and responsibilities as well as the Co-operative Education Policy. It will provide students with employment preparatory skills specifically related to co-operative education work assignments and will prepare students for their work term. | ||||
Tuition Summary
London - Airport
*Total program costs are approximate, subject to change and do not include the health and dental plan fee, bus pass fee or program general expenses.