Robotics Technician Program (Distance Education) (T948)
Program Description
Program Overview
International Students
This online distance program does not qualify for study/work permit (including PGWP) eligibility in Canada.
This certificate program introduces the concepts of industrial robots and explains how they are used in a plant or manufacturing system. The primary focus of the program is on automated manufacturing processes, as well as the role of robots and their support equipment. Receive instruction in both theoretical concepts and laboratory exercises using a combination of multimedia learning resources and a robotics simulation software package, RoboLogix.
Full Description
INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
This online distance program does not qualify for study/work permit (including PGWP) eligibility in Canada.
The primary focus of the program is on automated manufacturing processes, as well as the role of robots and their support equipment. Learn to program, test and debug robot programs.
Areas of study include:
- motion programming
- palletizing
- conveyor systems
- computer networking
- automated sorting systems
- vision and tactile sensors
- computer integration
The Robotics Technician program provides you with an easy-to-use, on-demand eLearning approach that requires only a personal computer and an Internet connection. This program is designed in a self-directed format that allows our students to work on program material at a pace they feel comfortable with, at home or in the workplace, without the need to attend college on a full or part-time basis. The curriculum contains 14 modules of theory and lab projects. Each module contains text, animations, mini audio lectures, illustrations, review questions, pre-built lab projects and practice exams that engage and train with the concepts common to all robots.
The robotics simulation software, RoboLogix, essentially converts your computer into a virtual industrial robot. RoboLogix (based on FANUC LR Mate series robots) is designed to emulate real-world robotics applications and employs the basic principles common to the vast majority of robots currently in use in the automation industry, including Cartesian and SCARA designs. This sophisticated simulator helps students learn the practical side of programming industrial robots in a safe environment. It uses a teach pendant, a very common instruction set that may be familiar to those who have already worked on Fanuc and Motoman systems. The 3D simulated training environments included in the program are pick and place, spray painting, conveyor/palletizing and welding applications.
You may enrol in the program at any time (open enrolment). Complete each module (course) in your own time. The 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.
Program Specific Computer Requirements
Minimum Computer Requirements
- Intel Core i3, i5, i7, AMD Ryzen 3, 5, 7 or equivalent processor
- 4GB RAM
- 500 MB of available disk space
- Windows 7/ Windows 8/Windows 8.1/Windows 10/Windows 11
- 32 and 64 bit compatible
- Internet Access
- Email Account
Note: Our program software is strictly made for Windows Operating Systems and will therefore only run on Windows-based computers. It will NOT work on Apple computers running Mac Operating Systems such as Macbook, Chromebook computers running Chrome Operating Systems such as Google Pixelbook or any device running Linux Operating Systems.
Career & Postgraduate Study Opportunities
Educational Pathways
Alumni Impact
We are immensely proud of the contributions of our alumni in Toronto and around the globe.
From Michelin-starred restaurants to major construction, entertainment, community and financial organizations, our graduates are truly making an impact across a range of industries.
Courses
Required Courses
The modules should be taken in the following order:
Compulsory (14)
| Code | Course Name |
|---|---|
| ELNC 9101 | Introduction to Robotics |
| ELNC 9103 | Robot Classifications |
| ELNC 9108 | Manipulators and End Effectors |
| ELNC 9102 | Robot Drive Systems |
| ELNC 9106 | Servo Systems |
| ELNC 9105 | Payload, Repeatability and Accuracy |
| ELNC 9107 | Object Detection |
| ELNC 9112 | Vision, Touch and Sound |
| ELNC 9113 | Robot Programming |
| ELNC 9111 | Robot Safety |
| ELNC 9110 | Communications |
| ELNC 9109 | Applications |
| ELNC 9104 | Artificial Intelligence |
| ELNC 9121 | Autonomous Robots |
Tuition & Fees
Domestic Tuition
Additional Costs
There is no additional cost. Students can pay tuition in full or pay-as-you-learn option as below.
Initial registration is $490 (includes all learning materials, laboratory simulation software, user guide and Module 1) and registration for each of the remaining 13 modules is $90/module. Students may register for one or more modules at any time. International applicants are charged the same fees but in U.S. dollars (US$490); the posted exchange rate in effect at the time of your registration will be used to determine the final fee in Canadian dollars. There is no refund on learning material.
* Amounts listed are the total of tuition for programs starting in Fall 2024. Fees are subject to change for programs starting in Fall 2025 and at later dates.
Financial Assistance
This program is not eligible for OSAP funding.
Each year we award over $2 million dollars in scholarships, awards and bursaries to first-year students. Check out our financial aid web pages for ways to pay for college and the full list of available scholarships, awards and bursaries.
Disclaimer: The information contained in this website 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 fee requirements.
Admission Requirements
The academic prerequisite for students entering the Robotics Technician program is an Ontario Secondary School Diploma (with credits at or above general level) or equivalent or mature student status.
If you are 19 years or older and do not have a high school diploma, you may enrol as a mature student.
Special Requirements
International Students
This online distance program is only available to study while remaining in your home country and does not qualify for study/work permit eligibility in Canada.
How to Apply
Call 416-415-4726 or see www.onlinerobotics.com.
Contact Us
International Students
This online distance program is only available to study while remaining in your home country and does not qualify for study/work permit eligibility in Canada.
Call us at 416-415-4726, or toll-free at 1-888-553-5333.
Email: info@gbctechtraining.com.
Check out the course details along with our interactive video tour at onlinerobotics.com.
Robotics Technician Program (Distance Education) (T948)
Program Description
Program Overview
INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
This online distance program does not qualify for study/work permit (including PGWP) eligibility in Canada.
This certificate program introduces the concepts of industrial robots and explains how they are used in a plant or manufacturing system. The primary focus of the program is on automated manufacturing processes, as well as the role of robots and their support equipment. Receive instruction in both theoretical concepts and laboratory exercises using a combination of multimedia learning resources and a robotics simulation software package, RoboLogix.
Full Description
INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
This online distance program does not qualify for study/work permit (including PGWP) eligibility in Canada.
The primary focus of the program is on automated manufacturing processes, as well as the role of robots and their support equipment. Learn to program, test and debug robot programs.
Areas of study include:
- motion programming
- palletizing
- conveyor systems
- computer networking
- automated sorting systems
- vision and tactile sensors
- computer integration
The Robotics Technician program provides you with an easy-to-use, on-demand eLearning approach that requires only a personal computer and an Internet connection. This program is designed in a self-directed format that allows our students to work on program material at a pace they feel comfortable with, at home or in the workplace, without the need to attend college on a full or part-time basis. The curriculum contains 14 modules of theory and lab projects. Each module contains text, animations, mini audio lectures, illustrations, review questions, pre-built lab projects and practice exams that engage and train with the concepts common to all robots.
The robotics simulation software, RoboLogix, essentially converts your computer into a virtual industrial robot. RoboLogix (based on FANUC LR Mate series robots) is designed to emulate real-world robotics applications and employs the basic principles common to the vast majority of robots currently in use in the automation industry, including Cartesian and SCARA designs. This sophisticated simulator helps students learn the practical side of programming industrial robots in a safe environment. It uses a teach pendant, a very common instruction set that may be familiar to those who have already worked on Fanuc and Motoman systems. The 3D simulated training environments included in the program are pick and place, spray painting, conveyor/palletizing and welding applications.
You may enrol in the program at any time (open enrolment). Complete each module (course) in your own time. The 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.
Program Specific Computer Requirements
Minimum Computer Requirements
- Intel Core i3, i5, i7, AMD Ryzen 3, 5, 7 or equivalent processor
- 4GB RAM
- 500 MB of available disk space
- Windows 7/ Windows 8/Windows 8.1/Windows 10/Windows 11
- 32 and 64 bit compatible
- Internet Access
- Email Account
Note: Our program software is strictly made for Windows Operating Systems and will therefore only run on Windows-based computers. It will NOT work on Apple computers running Mac Operating Systems such as Macbook, Chromebook computers running Chrome Operating Systems such as Google Pixelbook or any device running Linux Operating Systems.
Career & Postgraduate Study Opportunities
Educational Pathways
Alumni Impact
We are immensely proud of the contributions of our alumni in Toronto and around the globe.
From Michelin-starred restaurants to major construction, entertainment, community and financial organizations, our graduates are truly making an impact across a range of industries.
Courses
Required Courses
The modules should be taken in the following order:
COMPULSORY (14)
| CODE | Course Name |
|---|---|
| ELNC 9101 | Introduction to Robotics |
| ELNC 9103 | Robot Classifications |
| ELNC 9108 | Manipulators and End Effectors |
| ELNC 9102 | Robot Drive Systems |
| ELNC 9106 | Servo Systems |
| ELNC 9105 | Payload, Repeatability and Accuracy |
| ELNC 9107 | Object Detection |
| ELNC 9112 | Vision, Touch and Sound |
| ELNC 9113 | Robot Programming |
| ELNC 9111 | Robot Safety |
| ELNC 9110 | Communications |
| ELNC 9109 | Applications |
| ELNC 9104 | Artificial Intelligence |
| ELNC 9121 | Autonomous Robots |
Tuition & Fees
Domestic Tuition
Additional Costs
INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
There is no additional cost. Students can pay tuition in full or pay-as-you-learn option as below.
Initial registration is $490 (includes all learning materials, laboratory simulation software, user guide and Module 1) and registration for each of the remaining 13 modules is $90/module. Students may register for one or more modules at any time. International applicants are charged the same fees but in U.S. dollars (US$490); the posted exchange rate in effect at the time of your registration will be used to determine the final fee in Canadian dollars. There is no refund on learning material.
* Amounts listed are the total of tuition for programs starting in Fall 2023. Fees are subject to change for programs starting in Fall 2024 and at later dates.
Financial Assistance
This program is not eligible for OSAP funding.
Each year we award over $2 million dollars in scholarships, awards and bursaries to first-year students. Check out our financial aid webpages for ways to pay for college and the full list of available scholarships, awards and bursaries.
Disclaimer: The information contained in this website 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 fee requirements.
Admission Requirements
The academic prerequisite for students entering the Robotics Technician program is an Ontario Secondary School Diploma (with credits at or above general level) or equivalent or mature student status.
If you are 19 years or older and do not have a high school diploma, you may enrol as a mature student.
Special Requirements
INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
This online distance program is only available to study while remaining in your home country and does not qualify for study/work permit eligibility in Canada.
How to Apply
Call 416-415-4726 or see www.onlinerobotics.com.
Contact Us
INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
This online distance program is only available to study while remaining in your home country and does not qualify for study/work permit eligibility in Canada.
Call us at 416-415-4726, or toll-free at 1-888-553-5333.
Email: info@gbctechtraining.com.
Check out the course details along with our interactive video tour at onlinerobotics.com.
