Country: Canada
Duration: 2 Years
Program Level: College Certificate
Country: Canada
Duration: 2 Years
Program Level: College Certificate
Program Description
A career as an automation technician for greenhouse systems means you’re playing an active role in optimizing crop production by implementing and maintaining technologies that ensure efficient and sustainable farming practices.
In response to the significant impact that advanced technologies are having across a multitude of sectors, including modern agricultural operations, the Lambton College Agricultural Automation Technician – Greenhouse System Controls, Ontario College Diploma is designed specifically to meet the operational needs of the Canadian controlled environment agriculture industry including greenhouses, vertical and container farming and related areas.
In this multi-disciplined program, students learn to integrate emerging technologies within agricultural business operations to improve efficiency by providing real-time information monitoring through automation and controls. Utilizing Lambton’s long-established strengths in instrumentation and mechanical technologies, curriculum includes installation, calibration, and troubleshooting, of various equipment and systems used in the agricultural industry. Students study an array of disciplines including electrical, mechanical, power generation and software systems integration.
To provide a robust understanding of the Canadian greenhouse agriculture sector, students also study the science and production of plants, integrated pest control management, sustainable energy solutions, as well as new agri-technology equipment and industry trends. Program graduates will effectively recognize hardware and software integration that may be applied to agricultural production in order to ensure proper operation and optimize the environment for maximized productivity.
The admissions process is competitive and meeting the minimum academic requirements does not guarantee admission.
Lambton College reserves the right to alter information including admission requirements and to cancel a program or course at any time; to change the program curriculum as necessary to meet current competencies or changes in the job market; to change the pathways to third-party certification bodies; or to withdraw an offer of admission both prior to and after its acceptance by an applicant or student because of insufficient applications or registrations or over-acceptance of offers of admission. In the event Lambton College exercises such a right, Lambton College’s sole liability will be the return of monies paid by the applicant or student to Lambton College.
English Language Requirements
IELTS of 6.0
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TOEFL iBT 69
– or –
Passed Lambton Institute of English placement test
Please Note: IELTS is the only proficiency score accepted by the Study Direct Stream (SDS) program. Additional country-specific requirements may also be applicable.
Meeting the minimum English requirements does not guarantee admission. Students with higher English proficiency scores will receive priority in the admission assessment process.
CAD30,275.00 Approx.
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| Living Costs | $11,800 - $15,750/Year |
| Application Fee | $100 - $200 |
| IELTS Requirement | 6.0 - 7.0 |
| Work Opportunities | Yes; Post-Graduation Work Permit Program (up to 3 years) |
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