Electrical Engineering Technician

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Co-op type:

Optional

Skills students have at the start of co-op work term:

  • AutoCAD
  • Basic Canadian Electrical Code
  • AC & DC Electrical Theory
  • Analogue Electronics
  • Digital Electronics
  • The use of test equipment - multimeters, oscilloscopes, signal generators.
  • Programmable Logic Controller Programing
  • Building Electrical and Electronic Circuit

Suggested job titles:

  • CAD Operator
  • Engineering Technician
  • Engineering Assistant
  • Automation Technician
  • Instrumentation Technician

Requirements to remain eligible for co-op:

Co-op students must maintain Co-op Eligibility at all times. In addition to maintaining Co-op Eligibility Criteria, students in this program must achieve:

  • A minimum GPA of 2.7

Additional Info:

  • This program offers one optional co-op work term.
  • If you are an international student enrolled in the co-op program, you are required to have a valid co-op work permit before starting your work term. You must apply for and receive a Social Insurance Number to work in Canada. You are encouraged to start the application process in your preparation term as government processing time can take up to 4 months or more. Please refer to the Algonquin College International Education Centre for more information.

Student Availability by Term:
  • Summer
  • Fall
  • Winter