School: Fanshawe College

Program：Electrical Engineering Technician

Program Description:

Ensuring that there's power to run our towns, cities, hospitals, schools and the economy is a satisfying and respected career option. If the joy of having a dynamic and in-demand career is your goal, Fanshawe's Electrical Engineering Technician program will provide the skills and experience to light up your future with limitless potential.

You'll begin by learning the basics: electrical fundamentals, automation, and power generation and distribution. By the time you graduate, you'll have the AutoCAD skills necessary to wire residential and industrial projects, along with the ability to work on hydraulic/pneumatic systems, programmable logic controllers (PLCs) and industrial automation. While studying, you'll continuously apply this knowledge in real-world situations, working alongside your mentors and classmates with state-of-the-art technology and lab access. Plus, you'll also study PLCs , power generation and distribution systems, energy management and conservation. Your skills will be as diverse as the always evolving electrical landscape. 

Advantages:

This program is a two-year, four level program that will ready graduates for jobs in growth areas of electrical engineering technology such as electrical contracting, factory automation, power line maintenance and process control. Students will study electrical fundamentals, automation, power generation/distrubution and develop practical skills. Graduates will be skilled in AutoCAD, hydraulic/pneumatic systems, PLCs and industrial automation. Throughout the program, students will apply this knowledge in conjunction with the Canadian Electrical Code, workplace health and safety and project management applications. Additionally, students will enhance their interpersonal and communication skills.

Admission Requirement:

OSSD with courses from the College (C), University (U), 
University/College (M), or Open (O) stream WITH: 
- Mathematics ONE OF:
    - Grade 12 Mathematics for College Technology* (C)
    - Grade 12 Advanced Functions (U)
    - Grade 12 Calculus and Vectors (U)
    - Grade 12 Foundations for College Mathematics (C)
OR
Academic and Career Entrance Certificate (ACE)
OR 
Pre-Technology Ontario College Certificate
OR
Ontario High School Equivalency Certificate (GED) AND: 
- Mathematics ONE OF:
    - Grade 12 Mathematics for College Technology* (C)
    - Grade 12 Advanced Functions (U)
    - Grade 12 Calculus and Vectors (U)
    - Grade 12 Foundations for College Mathematics (C)
OR
Mature Applicant with standing in the required course stated above 

Note:

• *Grade 12 Mathematics for      College Technology (C) preferred.

• Applicants who lack the      required course may be admitted to the program subject to appropriate      prior upgrading.

Tuition Fees:

Canadian Students

International Students

Career：

Career opportunities exist not only with manufacturers of electrical equipment and electrical power utilities, but with the many industrial firms which use electrical equipment. Graduates work in areas such as electrical maintenance, field service, drafting, quality control and technical sales.

Credits Transfer

Fanshawe has pathway partnerships with over 60 institutions worldwide.  From degree completion to Master's Program admissions pathways – we have it covered.

Pathways database

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Link to Fanshawe College Official Website

https://www.fanshawec.ca