Electrical Engineering Technician

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

In this college engineering program's courses, under the supervision of a qualified instructor, you'll be exposed to a defined range of electrical functions. Among them will be installation, testing, maintaining, repairing, analyzing and troubleshooting specific kinds of electrical circuits, equipment and systems.

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

Upon program completion, you'll be able to work as an entry-level electrical engineering technician in a range of employment settings in commercial and utility industries that use electrical technology. You'll also be prepared for various other electrical environments, including those relating to power distribution and utilization, electrical maintenance, and installation and control systems.

Please note: Some courses may be offered in an online/hybrid format.

In keeping with Ministry and the Ontario College of Trades standards, the program will deliver content that meets the requirements for Level 1 and Level 2 in-school Electrician apprenticeship (309A/442A) training.

Program Highlights

• Modern labs and lecture facilities at Progress Campus create a healthy learning environment
• You gain experience in producing electrical drawings, as well as diagnostics and analysis of electrical systems.
• The project approach of the Electrical Engineering Technician courses simulates actual workplace assignments.
• You obtain thorough grounding in electrical engineering sciences and skills, including electrical circuits, maintenance of electrical instruments or devices, operation of electrical motors and power transmission as used in the industry.

Career Outlook

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

Education Pathways

Graduates of this Electrical Engineering Technician diploma program have the opportunity to apply learning achieved at Centennial toward further study at the degree level. Listed below are the degrees from partnering institutions that are available for this program.

Please note that each pathway has specific requirements in order to qualify for transfer credits, which are assessed by the partner institution.

Please visit our website at //centennial.adv-pub.moveonca.com/outgoing-home/ for more information on articulation agreements.

For pathways to other Ontario post-secondary institutions, please visit ONTransfer.

Recognitions

OACETT

The Ontario Association of Certified Engineering Technicians and Technologists (OACETT) recognizes this TAC nationally-accredited program as meeting the academic standard for certification in the Certified Technician (C.Tech.) category as well as the OACETT language benchmark requirement.

Accreditation

This program has met the national educational standards of Canada’s engineering technology and applied science profession, as such, has received national program accreditation by Technology Accreditation Canada (TAC).

• Please note: The qualification requirements and costs for each external accreditation, designation, certification or recognition are set by the granting body — not by Centennial College. In order to qualify for any external accreditations, designations, certifications or recognition, students and graduates will need to follow the processes and meet the applicable requirements listed on the websites and in the materials of those external bodies.

Areas of Employment

A technical skills shortage is looming both regionally and nationally in Canada. This Electrical Engineering Technician program helps to fill these technical positions as the manufacturing sector becomes more specialized, the construction industry flourishes and retirement rate increase.

Specific work areas include:

• Power distribution and utilization
• Electrical power generation, transmission and protection
• Industrial telecommunications
• Electrical maintenance and installation
• Control systems services
• Sales
• Design
• Repairs

The range of function in these environments is limited and under the supervision of a qualified person to ensure safety and compliance with relevant codes and standard practices.

Academic Requirements

• Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD), or equivalent, or mature student status (19 years or older)
• Grade 12 English (C or U), or equivalent (minimum grade required), or take the Centennial English Admission Test
• Grade 12 Mathematics (C or U), or equivalent (minimum grade required), or take a Centennial College Engineering Math Skills Assessment for Admission

Additional Requirements

• English language proficiency

1. Apply Online

Domestic Students

If you are applying through the Better Jobs Ontario Program, please apply at the Employment Training Centre (Progress Campus). The Better Jobs Ontario Program is a funding initiative for those who have been laid-off and are in need of training. For more information go to Better Jobs Ontario Program.

If you have previously attended a full-time program at Centennial College, you may be eligible for a Program Transfer. Visit Enrolment Services at any Campus for information.

All other applicants must apply online at Ontariocolleges.ca. A non-refundable application fee of $125 must accompany applications. The fee is payable online, by telephone, online banking, by mail, or in-person to Ontariocolleges.ca. For more information go to Ontariocolleges.ca Application Fees.

International Students

 Apply directly to Centennial College here.

2. Submit Documents

Domestic Applicants

Current Ontario high school students and graduates from Ontario high schools: Notify your guidance counsellor that you have applied to college and your school will forward transcripts to Centennial College via Ontariocolleges.ca.

Graduates of college/university, or high school outside Ontario but within Canada: You are responsible for requesting that your educational institute sends any required documents and transcripts to Ontariocolleges.ca.

Domestic applicants who attended school outside of Canada: If you are submitting transcripts to meet admission requirements, you must have the transcripts assessed by an independent credential assessment agency such as World Education Services (WES) or International Credential Assessment Service (ICAS). For more information go to Submitting your Transcripts.

International Applicants

Please refer to the International Education Application Guide.

3. Confirm Your Offer of Admission

Offers of Admission are sent by mail to eligible applicants. When you receive your offer, you must login to your account at Ontariocolleges.ca and confirm before the Deadline to Confirm noted in your offer letter.

You may confirm only one college and one program offer at a time.

You must confirm your offer by the Deadline to Confirm noted in your Offer of Admission letter or your seat may be given to another applicant.

When you confirm your Offer of Admission at Centennial College you are given access to your personal myCentennial account where you can check your email, grades, register for courses, pay tuition fees, and see your class timetable.

4. Pay Fees

Centennial fees statements are sent by email to your personal email account and to your myCentennial email account. Fees statements are not mailed.

You must make a minimum payment by the Fees Deadline noted in your Fees Statement or your seat may be given to another applicant.

5. Build Your Timetable (Register for Courses)

Build your timetable (web-register for courses) at my.centennialcollege.ca.

Fall registration begins mid-July
January registration begins mid-December
May registration begins mid-April

Your web-registration will not open if:

You have not submitted your minimum fee payment by the deadline
You received a Conditional Offer of Admission and you have not met the conditions of your offer.

Once you have paid your fees or have made appropriate arrangements, register for your courses online through myCentennial.

Fees noted below are estimates only. Tuition is based on two semesters, beginning Fall 2024.

Technology Requirements

Bring IT programs will require students to own and use a mobile computing device that meets or exceeds the recommended hardware requirements.

Note: If you require accommodation for a documented disability, please consider your adaptive technology needs when you select a device for your BringIT programs (click for recommendations). If you wish to access disability services, please make an appointment with the Centre for Accessible Learning and Counselling Services, by calling 416-289-5000, ext. 3850, or by email at calcs@centennialcollege.ca.

Have questions? Check out Frequently Asked Questions for our Bring IT Program.

Students from this program will require to own/purchase a device and software relevant to the program:

Minimum Recommended Specifications:

• Windows Laptop with:
  • Intel Core i7 processor (7th generation or later) or AMD equivalent processor;
  • High-End Graphics Card, VR Ready (Geforce GTX 1060 6GB, or better, recommended)
  • 16GB of RAM; 500GB HD;
  • USB & HDMI Ports;
  • 13 inch Monitor;
  • Windows 10 Edition OS
• Recommended: 
  • Built-in Ethernet Port; Audio/Mic combo;
  • A Solid State Drive (SSD);
  • 15 inch Touch Screen;
  • A laptop with a battery life of 3hrs or better

You will need regular access to a computer with an internet connection. High speed broadband access (LAN, Cable or DSL) with minimum 10mbps download speed is highly recommended. Some courses have more advanced system requirements.

Program Vocational Learning Outcomes

Program Vocational Learning Outcomes describe what graduates of the program have demonstrated they can do with the knowledge and skills they have achieved during their studies. The outcomes are closely tied to the needs of the workplace. Through assessment (e.g., assignments and tests), students verify their ability to reliably perform these outcomes before graduating.

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 on 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.