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The two-year Electrical Engineering Technician Ontario College Diploma program provides you with the essential knowledge and skills sought by employers in the industry. Develop skills in the design, installation, maintenance and repair of electrical systems from cable loops, phone and fire suppression systems to robotics and machinery.

Through a series of theory courses and extensive practical labs, you learn to use scientific and engineering principles, including:

• the foundation of electrical principles, codes and regulations
• how to design, install and troubleshoot electromagnetic controls, electrical machinery and programmable controllers
• the different instrumentation options available and the applicable use for them
• an understanding of robotics and controls as well as industrial telecommunications
• critical thinking skills and an understanding of the environmental impact of technology
• AutoCAD and applications
• the different infrastructure requirements of distributed electrical systems or fire alarm system codes and standards, installation and maintenance
• fundamentals of mathematics, calculus, technical communications for engineers, programming and computer applications
• project management and leadership skills

OACETT (Ontario Association of Certified Engineering Technicians and Technologists) recognizes this program as meeting the academic requirements for certification in the Certified Technician (C.Tech) category. While a student, you are encouraged to register as an Associate member of OACETT.

Students also have the option to gain real-world experience through a paid co-operative education (co-op) work term (see Additional Information for more details). Please note that places in the co-op work term are subject to availability and academic eligibility. Please note admission to the co-op program does not guarantee a co-op placement.

Graduates of the Electrical Engineering Technician program may pursue the Electrical Engineering Technology Ontario College Advanced Diploma to further open career options in the electrical engineering field. The advanced diploma also creates an opportunity to transfer into Year 3 of the Electrical Engineering program at Lakehead University.

This program prepares you to work in a wide variety of careers in the electrical industry, including in areas such as electrical testing and maintenance, manufacturing and electrical automation.

Graduates may work in the electrical engineering field as a(n):

• electrical designer
• electrical technician/technologist
• electrical engineering technologist
• robotics technician
• instrumentation and controls (I&C) technician
• automation engineering technologist
• control/automation technician
• instrument technician
• fire alarm technician

SUCCESS FACTORS

This program is well-suited for students who:

• Enjoy applying physical and chemical laws and practising logic to find solutions to physical problems.
• Seek variety and opportunity in their career.
• Have strong observational and analytical skills.

Careers

Graduates may find employment as Electrical Engineering Technicians in the following areas: design and testing, manufacturing, installation and/or supervision, diagnostics and analysis of electrical, communication, utilities, and fire protection equipment and systems.

Pathways

Please use our Pathways tool to search for pathway options.

The graduate has reliably demonstrated the ability to:

1. Interpret and produce electrical and electronics drawings including other related documents and graphics.
2. Analyze and solve routine technical problems related to electrical systems by applying mathematics and science principles.
3. Use, verify, and maintain instrumentation equipment and systems.
4. Assemble, test, modify and maintain electrical circuits and equipment to fulfill requirements and specifications under the supervision of a qualified person.
5. Install and troubleshoot static and rotating electrical machines and associated control systems under the supervision of a qualified person.
6. Verify acceptable functionality and apply troubleshooting techniques for electrical and electronic circuits, components, equipment, and systems under the supervision of a qualified person.
7. Analyze, assemble and troubleshoot control systems under the supervision of a qualified person.
8. Use computer skills and tools to solve routine electrical related problems.
9. Assist in creating and conducting quality assurance procedures under the supervision of a qualified person.
10. Prepare and maintain records and documentation systems.
11. Install, test and troubleshoot telecommunication systems under the supervision of a qualified person.
12. Apply health and safety standards and best practices to workplaces.
13. Perform tasks in accordance with relevant legislation, policies, procedures, standards, regulations and ethical principles.
14. Configure installation and apply electrical cabling requirements and system grounding and bonding requirements for a variety of applications under the supervision of a qualified person.
15. Assist in commissioning, testing and troubleshooting electrical power systems under the supervision of a qualified person.
16. Select electrical equipment, systems and components to fulfill the requirements and specifications under the supervision of a qualified person.
17. Apply project management principles to assist in the implementation of projects.
18. Identify and apply discipline-specific practices that contribute to the local and global community through social responsibility, economic commitment and environmental stewardship.

Application Information

ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN (CO-OP AND NON CO-OP VERSION)
Program Code 0317X03FWO

Applications to full-time day programs must be submitted with official transcripts showing completion of the academic admission requirements through:

ontariocolleges.ca
60 Corporate Court
Guelph, Ontario N1G 5J3
1-888-892-2228

Students currently enrolled in an Ontario secondary school should notify their Guidance Office prior to their online application at www.ontariocolleges.ca.

Applications for Fall Term and Winter Term admission received by February 1 will be given equal consideration. Applications received after February 1 will be processed on a first-come, first-served basis as long as places are available.

International applicants please visit this link for application process information: https://algonquincollege.force.com/myACint/.

For further information on the admissions process, contact:

Registrar`s Office
Algonquin College
1385 Woodroffe Ave
Ottawa, ON K2G 1V8
Telephone: 613-727-0002
Toll-free: 1-800-565-4723
TTY: 613-727-7766
Fax: 613-727-7632
Contact: https://www.algonquincollege.com/ro

Program Resources

CO-OP INFORMATION:
All applicants apply directly to the co-op version of this program through OntarioColleges.ca or our International Application Portal. Applicants not wishing to pursue the co-op version will have the opportunity to opt-out after being admitted to the program but prior to the first co-op work term.

Co-operative education (Co-op) allows students to integrate their classroom learning with a real-world experience through paid work terms. Two academic terms prior to the cooperative education work term, students are required to actively participate in and successfully complete the self-directed co-op course, readiness activities and workshops.

Students must actively conduct a guided, self-directed job search and are responsible for securing approved program-related paid co-op employment. Students compete for co-op positions alongside students from Algonquin College and other Canadian and international colleges and universities. Algonquin College`s Co-op Department provides assistance in developing co-op job opportunities and guides the overall process, but does not guarantee that a student will obtain employment in a co-op work term. Co-op students may be required to relocate to take part in the co-op employment opportunities available in their industry and must cover all associated expenses; e.g., travel, work permits, visa applications, accommodation and all other incurred expenses.

Co-op work terms are typically 14 weeks in duration and are completed during a term when students are not taking courses. For more information on your program`s co-op level(s), visit the courses tab on your program`s webpage.

International students enrolled in a co-op program are required by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) to have a valid Co-op/Internship Work Permit prior to commencing their work term. Without this document International students are not legally eligible to engage in work in Canada that is part of an academic program. The Co-op/Internship Work Permit does not authorize international students to work outside the requirements of their academic program.

For more information on co-op programs, the co-op work/study schedule, as well as general and program-specific co-op eligibility criteria, please visit www.algonquincollege.com/coop.

Students are trained on a Windows-based platform which is the industry standard in the field of engineering. Mac platforms are not acceptable because they are not compatible with the hardware and software used in this program.

OACETT (Ontario Association of Certified Engineering Technicians and Technologists) recognizes this program as meeting the academic requirements for certification in the Certified Technician (C.Tech) category. Students are encouraged to register as Associate members of OACETT. Additional requirements to become fully certified (work experience, the OACETT Professional Practice Examination, peer references, etc.) are the jurisdiction of OACETT.

Visit http://www.cctt.ca/english/accred or http://www.oacett.org for more information.

Note: Students who are unsuccessful in ELE8909 - Electrical Principles I are withdrawn from the program and must reapply to Level 01 through ontariocolleges.ca.

Note: Students will not be admitted to Level 03 unless they have completed MAT8100P.