Upskilling in Engineering - Technical Workshops

Upskilling in Engineering - Technical Workshops

Come join us at Conestoga's Cambridge Fountain Campus on Friday November 7th for a career-boosting event! Take your pick of two hands-on technical workshops in "Programming Industrial Robots for Productivity" or "Optimizing Design Through Experiments (DOE)". These workshops are aligned with micro credentials offered by Conestoga College that can provide you with in-demand skills through hands-on learning experiences with instruction by industry experts. This event is a collaboration between the Ontario Society of Professional Engineers (OSPE), Ontario Association of Certified Engineering Technicians and Technologists (OACETT), and Conestoga College’s School of Engineering & Technology.

This event includes:

• Your choice of one of two practical, skills-based innovation-focused workshops

• Extensive networking opportunities with peers and professionals

• Access to Conestoga's labs, equipment, & facilities

Whether you're looking to upskill or expand your professional network, this event is designed to help you level up your skills and take your career to the next level!

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Workshop #1: Programming Industrial Robots for Productivity

• Get hands-on with Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs) and discover their evolving and expanding role in Industry 4.0.

• Explore real-world applications in robotics, smart systems, and manufacturing.

• Experience a live demo of an automated system powered by PLC technology.

Workshop #2: Optimizing Design Through Experiments (DOE)

• Learn to design and run structured tests to understand factors' individual & combined effects and test hypotheses.Explore the power of Design of Experiments (DOE) methodology compared to traditional one-variable-at-a time testing.
• Learn to design and run structured tests to understand factors' individual & combined effects and test hypotheses.

• Apply findings to optimize processes for efficiency, consistency & cost savings.

Micro credentials offer a fast, flexible way to gain in-demand skills and demonstrate your evolving expertise to employers - helping you stay competitive, advance your career, and adapt to changing industry needs in less time and cost than a degree/diploma/etc. program.

Check out Conestoga's full offering of micro-credentials and learn more at: https://continuing-education.conestogac.on.ca/micro-credentials

Are you a member of OACETT or OSPE? Please check your email for a "Promo Code" that will secure you a reduced ticket price upon registration.

Please be advised that this event will be photographed. If you do not wish your likeness to be used, please let our photographer know.

Participants are responsible for determining if this or any event, activity, or component is valid for their own continuing professional development (CPD) hours or association needs.

AGENDA

9:00 am – 10:00 am = Registration, Breakfast & Networking

10:00 – 10:30 am = Opening Remarks

10:45 am – 12:15 pm = Workshop Part One (1.5 hours)

12:15 – 1pm = Lunch & Networking

1 -2:30 pm = Workshop Part Two (1.5 hours)

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

850 Fountain St S, 850 Fountain Street South, Cambridge, Canada