Electrical Engineering Technician | St. Clair College
Program Code: K788
Status: Open
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Two Year - Ontario College Diploma
Starts: September
Contact:
Ryan Pepper
519-354-9714 ext. 3210

Program Overview

The Electrical Engineering Technician program prepares graduates to apply electrical theory and related knowledge to design, test, troubleshoot and modify electrical machinery and electrical control equipment and circuitry in industrial or commercial plants and laboratories. They are able to solve problems related to generating, distributing, transmitting and using electrical energy.

Program Highlights

  • Program delivered at the recently constructed Chatham Trades & Technology facility which houses up-to-date industrial equipment.
  • Well-balanced curriculum with a blend of theory and hands-on training.
  • Students are eligible for associate membership and possible certification through Ontario Association of Certified Engineering Technicians and Technologists (OACETT) as Certified Technicians (C.Tech.)

Career Opportunities

Graduates will find they are highly employable and will have opportunities with electrical utilities, communications companies, manufacturers of electrical and electronic equipment, consulting firms, and in governments and a wide range of manufacturing, processing and transportation industries. Graduates may find employment utilizing testing and troubleshooting skills in areas such as motor winding and repair, quality control, and as electrical construction/maintenance apprentices. As well, opportunities are available as utility power station technicians or service technicians troubleshooting electrical systems and performing engineering tests on heavy electrical equipment and controls.

Admission Requirements

OSSD with the majority of courses at the College (C), University (U), University/College (M) or Open (O) level plus:

  • Grade 12 English (C), (U), or (M)
  • Grade 12 Math (C), (U), or (M) (MCT4C is highly recommended)

Mature students - See Admission Procedures for details.

Courses

The curriculum below is for incoming students:

Semester 1
Code Title Credits
MTH143
Mathematics I
3
ELEC1030
Choose 1 Elective Course
3
EET144
Intro To Computer Aided Design
3
ELT102
Introductory Fluid Power
3
ELT103
DC Fundamentals
4
ELT111
Introduction To Software Platforms For Technicians
2
Semester 2
Code Title Credits
ELEC1030
Choose 1 Elective Course
3
PHY168
Physics
3
ELT204
AC Fundamentals
5
ELT202
Codes, Wiring & Industrial Safety
5
ELT205
Digital Fundamentals
3
Semester 3
Code Title Credits
ELT311
Introductory Programmable Controllers
3
ELT310
Industrial Motor Control
5
ELEC1030
Choose 1 Elective Course
3
ELT306
Electrical Rotating Machines
5
ELT403
Instrumentation & Process Control
4
ELT307
Technical Communication In Electrical Industry
3
Semester 4
Code Title Credits
ELT410
Industrial Electronics
4
ELT411
Transformer Theory
4
ELT400
Capstone Project
4
ELT419
Industrial Networking
4
ELT412
Programmable Controllers
4

Past Cohorts:

Semester 1

Code

Title

Credits

MTH128

Technical Mathematics I

5

ELEC1030

Choose 1 Elective Course

3

EET144

Intro To Computer Aided Design

3

ELT102

Introductory Fluid Power

3

ELT103

DC Fundamentals

4

Semester 2

Code

Title

Credits

ELEC1030

Choose 1 Elective Course

3

PHY168

Physics

3

ELT204

AC Fundamentals

5

ELT202

Codes, Wiring & Industrial Safety

5

ELT205

Digital Fundamentals

3

Semester 3

Code

Title

Credits

ELT301

Industrial Electronics I

3

ELT310

Industrial Motor Control

5

ELEC1030

Choose 1 Elective Course

3

ELT306

Electrical Rotating Machines

5

ELT403

Instrumentation & Process Control

4

ELT307

Technical Communication In Electrical Industry

3

Semester 4

Code

Title

Credits

ELT401

Industrial Electronics II

3

ELT411

Transformer Theory

4

ELT406

Capstone Project

3

ELT419

Industrial Networking

4

ELT408

Programmable Controllers

6

Your Investment

The standard tuition and compulsory fees for the current academic year:

2024-2025 Tuition Fees  

For programs with Experiential Learning (Work Placement/Internship): Costs for accommodation, if needed, travel and related expenses are at the student's own expense. It is recommended for most programs, that students have access to a laptop or desktop computer while away from home during experiential learning periods.

Textbooks and other materials are in addition to Tuition Fees. Textbook prices may be found on the Bookstore website.

Please be aware that tuition and compulsory fees are subject to adjustment each year. The College reserves the right to change, amend or alter fees as necessary without notice or prejudice.

Program Physical Demands Analysis

Program Vocational Learning Outcomes

Electrical Engineering Technician Program (Ontario College Diploma) (MTCU Code 55613)

The graduate has reliably demonstrated the ability to:

  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 of 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.