George Brown College Full-Time Programs 2020-2021

ROBOTICS TECHNICIAN PROGRAM (DISTANCE EDUCATION) (T948)

PROGRAM Robotics Technician TUITION
NAME
$1,570.00*
COURSE CODE T948
SCHOOL School of Mechanical and Engineering
ADDITIONAL COST
Technologies
$90 per module, plus $400 for the USB drive (which includes all
CENTRE Construction Engineering Technology software and required materials). International applicants are
charged the same fees but in U.S. dollars (US$90 plus US$400);
LOCATION Distance Education
the posted exchange rate in effect at the time of your registration
DURATION 28 weeks (approximately) will be used to determine the final fee in Canadian dollars. There is
no refund on USB course materials for this program.
STARTING Open enrolment
MONTH * Amounts listed are the total of tuition for programs starting in Fall
2019. Fees are subject to change for programs starting in Fall 2020
CREDENTIAL George Brown College Certificate
and at later dates.
YEAR OF 2020-2021
STUDY FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE
METHOD OF Distance
This program is not eligible for OSAP funding.
STUDY
APPLY TO Call 416-415-4726 or see
www.onlinerobotics.com.

The primary focus of the program is on automated REQUIRED COURSES

manufacturing processes, as well as the role of robots and
their support equipment. Learn to program, test and debug The modules should be taken in the following order.
robot programs.
COMPULSORY (13)
AREAS OF STUDY INCLUDE: CODE Course Name
ELNC9101 Introduction to Robotics
• Motion programming
• Palletizing ELNC9103 Robot Classifications
• Conveyor systems ELNC9108 Manipulators and End Effectors
• Computer networking ELNC9102 Robot Drive Systems
• Automated sorting systems ELNC9106 Servo Systems
• Vision and tactile sensors ELNC9105 Payload, Repeatability and Accuracy
• Computer integration
ELNC9107 Object Detection
This Distance Education program provides you with an
ELNC9112 Vision, Touch and Sound
easy-to-use, home-study approach that requires only a
personal computer and an internet connection; you do not ELNC9113 Robot Programming
need expensive books or lab equipment. The robotics ELNC9111 Robot Safety
simulation software essentially converts your computer into ELNC9110 Communications
a virtual industrial robot, complete with a three-dimensional ELNC9109 Applications
learning environment that includes manufacturing plants
ELNC9104 Artificial Intelligence
and control systems.

You may enrol in the program at any time (open-
enrolment). Complete each module (course) in your own
time. Typical completion time is 28 weeks, but there are no
time limits (and previous electronics and/or
robotics/automation experience and education may reduce
that time significantly).
PREREQUISITES
Ontario Secondary School Diploma (with credits at or
above the general level) or equivalent or mature student
status. An electronics background is helpful but not
essential.
YOUR CAREER
This program prepares you to install, service, maintain,
troubleshoot and repair robots and automated production
systems (mechanical and electrical). The skills acquired
through this program enable you to work closely with
designers, engineers and technologists, and to be involved
in the developing, testing, programming and on-site
installation of new robots. The training and knowledge you
gain from this program will allow you to work as a robotics
trainer and to train others to install, use and maintain
robots.
George Brown College Full-Time Programs 2020-2021

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
Applicants are selected on the basis of their academic
achievement, including the required courses, and any other
selection criteria outlined below.

• Ontario Secondary School Diploma or equivalent**

• Grade 12 English (C or U)
• Grade 11 Math (M or U) or Grade 12 (C or U)
** Mature Student status (19 years of age or older)

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
• Pentium-based PC or equivalent
• USB port and sound card
• Minimum 512MB RAM (1GB recommended)
• Minimum 250MB available hard disk space
• Windows 7/8/8.1/10
• Email account
• Internet access
• 32 and 64 bit compatible

CONTACT US
Call us at 416-415-4726, or toll-free 1-888-553-5333.
E-mail info@gbctechtraining.com.
Check out the course details along with our interactive
video tour at onlinerobotics.com.

George Brown College is continually striving to improve its

programs and their delivery. The information contained in
this calendar is subject to change without notice. It should
not be viewed as a representation, offer or warranty.
Students are responsible for verifying George Brown
College admission, graduation, and fee requirements as
well as any requirements of outside institutions, industry
associations, or other bodies that may award additional
designations concurrently with, or after completion of, a
George Brown College program.