Electrical Engineering Technician

The Electrical Engineering Technician program will provide students 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, students will 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.

Upon program completion, graduates will 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. Students will also be prepared for various other electrical environments, including those relating to power distribution and utilization, electrical maintenance, and installation and control systems.

What You’ll Learn

• Interpret and produce electrical and electronics drawings including other related documents and graphics.
• Analyze and solve routine technical problems related to electrical systems by applying mathematics and science principles.
• Use, verify, and maintain instrumentation equipment and systems.
• Assemble, test, modify and maintain electrical circuits and equipment to fulfill requirements and specifications under the supervision on a qualified person.
• Install and troubleshoot static and rotating electrical machines and associated control systems under the supervision of a qualified person.
• Verify acceptable functionality and apply troubleshooting techniques for electrical and electronic circuits, components, equipment, and systems under the supervision of a qualified person.
• Analyze, assemble and troubleshoot control systems under the supervision of a qualified person.
• Use computer skills and tools to solve routine electrical related problems.
• Assist in creating and conducting quality assurance procedures under the supervision of a qualified person.
• Prepare and maintain records and documentation systems.
• Install, test and troubleshoot telecommunication systems under the supervision of a qualified person.
• Apply health and safety standards and best practices to workplaces.
• Perform tasks in accordance with relevant legislation, policies, procedures, standards, regulations, and ethical principles.

Additional ancillary fees for career services, health and counselling, athletics, student ID cards, and more may apply.