Electrical Engineering Technician (Diploma, Co-op and Non Co-op Version)

About this programme

Use state-of-the-art equipment to obtain valuable career-ready skills. 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 residential wiring and machinery to robotics, programming, communication and control systems. 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. This program prepares you to work in a wide variety of careers in the electrical industry, including in areas such as installing, testing, maintaining, manufacturing and operating electrical and electronic equipment and systems. Graduates may work in the following areas of the electrical engineering field: Design and testing Manufacturing Installation and/or supervision Diagnostics and analysis of electrical Communication Utilities and fire protection equipment and systems Upon completion of this two-year program, you have the opportunity to further your education at Algonquin College by continuing into the third year of completing the Electrical Technology Ontario College Advanced Diploma program.