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
• Electrical panel assembler
• Quality control/assurance technician in electrical manufacturing
• Field services technician
• Technical sales representative
• Technical trainer

Education Pathways

Qualified Electrical Engineering Technician Diploma graduates may be eligible to participate in pathway programs with partnering institutions. These pathway programs allow you to receive degree credit for learning obtained at Centennial College. Listed below are the degrees from partnering institutions that are available for this program.