The Electrician: Construction and Maintenance - Electrical Engineering Technician program will allow you to train as an apprentice in the electrician trade (#309A) while acquiring a two-year post-secondary Engineering Technician diploma in the electrical engineering field.

You'll obtain a thorough grounding in electrical engineering sciences and skills, including electrical circuits, maintenance of electrical instruments or devices, and operation of electrical motors and power transmission as used in the industry.

This program will include a co-op work placement component. Centennial's Career Services and Cooperative Education department staff will work closely with you to make your co-op work experience as meaningful as possible. While assisting you with the sourcing of and preparation for co-op work placement opportunities, staff will also work with a wide variety of organizations in business and industry.

Please note: This program will be offered subject to Ministry approval. Alternative programs include Electrical Engineering Technician and Electrical Engineering Technology.

Program Highlights

• Requirements for both in-school apprenticeship curriculum and an Ontario College diploma are completed.
• In-school theory and lab experience is combined in this unique Electrician: Construction and Maintenance - Electrical Engineering Technician program.
• A project-based approach to learning simulates actual workplace assignments.
• You gain on-the-job experience during a paid co-op placement.

Career Outlook

• Electrician instrumentation technician
• Electrical draftsperson
• Apprentice electrician
• Maintenance electrician
• Electrical panel assembler
• Quality control/quality assurance technician
• Field services technician
• Technical sales representative
• Technical trainer

Education Pathways

Successful graduates of this Electrician: Construction and Maintenance - Electrical Engineering Technician Diploma program have the opportunity to apply their credits toward further study at the degree level. Listed below are the degrees from partnering institutions that are available for this program.