Red Deer Polytechnic

Instrumentation and Automation Engineering Technology Diploma

CanadaTaught in EnglishOpen to international students

Why students choose Red Deer Polytechnic

  • Offers programs aligned with the 2024 PGWP updates
  • Provides support through the International Admissions team
  • Has a dedicated housing option for international students
  • Offers virtual tours and personalized appointments
  • Supports international students with immigration information

About Instrumentation and Automation Engineering Technology Diploma

Tuition is International students pay $20,925.00 in Year 1 and $19,065.00 in Year 2, based on the recommended course load..

This program is delivered on-campus full- or part-time over two years. Students learn to maintain, install, and design systems that measure, monitor, and control industrial processes. They work with real equipment in labs that simulate manufacturing, energy, and process control environments. The curriculum covers sensors, controllers, robotics, programmable logic, electrical fundamentals, fluid power, and instrumentation calibration.

Two years, full- or part-time, on-campus. Includes lab work with industrial equipment. No co-op or practicum stated.

Graduates enter careers as industrial instrument technicians and mechanics, or mechanical engineering technologists and technicians.

High school completion with 50% in ELA 30-1 or 65% in ELA 30-2, 60% in MATH 30-1 or 75% in MATH 30-2, 60% in PHYS 20, and 60% in CHEM 20 or SCI 30. Or 15 post-secondary credits in a related field. English proficiency required for non-native speakers.

On-campus, full- or part-time, two years.

About Red Deer Polytechnic

Red Deer Polytechnic prepares students for careers in skilled trades, health sciences, business, and technology through hands-on programs that connect directly with industry needs. The institution emphasizes practical training and real-world experience, supporting graduates in entering the workforce with relevant skills. International students gain access to applied learning environments and career-focused education in a supportive academic community.

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