Post-Secondary Program Electrical Engineering Technician - Programa de Técnico en Ingeniería Eléctrica

The Electrical Engineering Technician program provides you with a solid foundation in electrical and electronic theory and practices.

In this college engineering program´s courses, you are exposed to a defined range of electrical functions, such as installation, testing, maintaining, repairing, analyzing and troubleshooting specific kinds of electrical circuits, equipment and systems under the supervision of a qualified person.

The School of Engineering Technology and Applied Science´s labs allow ample opportunity for extensive practice to develop the skills required to assume entry-level positions in the electrical industry and related areas.

Upon completion of the program, you may work as an entry-level electrical engineering technician in a range of employment settings in commercial and utility industries using electrical technology, as well as various electrical environments, including those relating to power distribution and utilization, electrical maintenance and installation and control systems.

Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) or equivalent, or mature student status (19 years or older)
English Grade 12 C or U, or equivalent (minimum grade required)
Mathematics Grade 12 C or U, or equivalent (minimum grade required)

Start Date:Fall, Winter

Semester 1
College Communications 1
Canadian Electrical Code 1 & Drawing Interpretation 1
Electrical Theory and Installations 1
Electronics 1 & Introduction 1
Ethics in Technology and the Environment
Mathematics 1

Semester 2
AutoCAD
Drawings & Installation Methods 2
Instrumentation 1
Canadian Electrical Code 2
Electrical Theory 2
Electronics 1
Mathematics 2

Semester 3
Applied Ethics in Technology and the Environment
College Communication 2
Electronics 2
Introduction to Programmable Logic Controllers
Drawings & Installation Methods 3
Electrical Theory 3
Global Citizenship: From Social Analysis to Social Action

Semester 4
Electronics 3
Capstone Project
Electric Power Generation & Distribution
Instrumentation 2
Monitoring Systems and Networking
General Education Elective

Electrician instrumentation technician
Electrical draftsperson
Maintenance electrician
Electrical panel assembler
Quality control/assurance technician in electrical manufacturing
Field services technician
Technical sales representative
Technical trainer