Materials Engineering Technology

The materials engineering technologist is an important member of the engineering team in Alberta. This person has a working knowledge of the properties and behaviour of engineering materials, as well as the test methods used in industry to evaluate numerous types of components and systems.

Through laboratory work and lectures, the student learns about the properties and behaviour of engineering materials. Skills are developed in non-destructive and destructive testing, welding metallurgy and processes, metallography, corrosion testing and control techniques, metals analysis, heat treating and processing. Students develop knowledge and skills relating to computer use with spreadsheets, word processing, computer-assisted drafting and specialized software. Students become familiar with a wide range of materials including ceramics, composites, plastics, soils, concrete and asphalts. The student can expect to spend about 50% of the training time in hands-on laboratory exercises.

Candidates keen on NAIT's Materials Engineering Technology program should have an interest in joining an engineering team in a co-operative environment.-