Advanced Diploma in Electrical Engineering Technology (Optional Co-op)
DURATION
3 Years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
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TUITION FEES
CAD 2,721 / per year *
STUDY FORMAT
Blended
* tuition 2 semesters Canadian students; CAD 16,377 - tuition 2 semesters International students
Introduction
- Program Code: 3823
- School: School of Engineering Technology and Applied Science
- Credential: Ontario College Advanced Diploma
- Program Type: Post-secondary program
- Program Length: 3 years/ 6 semesters
- Location: Progress Campus
Centennial College's Electrical Engineering Technology program will ensure you gain a solid foundation in a range of electricity applications for many industry sectors.
In this engineering program, you'll have the opportunity, during in-class lessons and labs, to put theory into practice through real-life applications. This practical approach to learning will also use simulated workplace assignments to help you develop skills.
Upon completion of the advanced college diploma program, you'll be able to demonstrate an ability to design, adapt, analyze, troubleshoot, commission and install electrical systems as applied to electrical engineering. The range of functions you'll be able to complete as an electrical engineering technologist will serve to ensure safety and compliance with relevant codes and standard practices.
As a graduate of the Electrical Engineering Technology program, you'll be able to find work in various industries, such as energy (petroleum and electrical generation), process/manufacturing, construction/engineering, telecommunications, IT networks and intelligent building 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.
The co-op option in this program will provide you with the opportunity to gain hands-on experience while you complete three co-op work terms as an employee in the field. This experience not only allows you to put classroom learning into practice but will also provide valuable contacts for your future career.
To participate in this co-op option, you will need to complete an application process in the second semester. If academically qualified, you may be admitted to the co-op program. Academically qualified students who are accepted into the program will register for the co-op preparation course as scheduled.
Co-op Requirements
- Minimum of 80% of courses completed from years one and two combined
- Completion of COMM-170/171 by the end of semester 4 with a C grade (60%) or higher
- A cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher (this must be maintained for the duration of the program)
- Students must be legally eligible to work in Canada
- Students who meet the above prerequisites will submit their application for the co-op to the Career Services & Cooperative Education Department in semester 4
Note: Meeting the minimum co-op program requirements does not guarantee admission into the co-op program.
Admissions
Curriculum
Semester 1
- COMM-160/161 College Communication 1
- EET-114 Drawing Interpretation
- EET-115 Installation Methods 1
- EET-116 Canadian Electrical Code 1
- EET-117 Electrical Theory 1
- GNED General Education Elective
- MATH-101 Mathematics 1
Semester 2
- EET-124 AutoCAD
- EET-125 Drawings & Installation Methods 2
- EET-126 Instrumentation 1
- EET-127 Canadian Electrical Code 2
- EET-128 Electrical Theory 2
- EET-129 Electronics 1
- MATH-102 Mathematics 2
Semester 3
- COMM-170/171 College Communication 2
- EET-123 Electronics 2
- EET-215 Introduction to Programmable Logic Controllers
- EET-216 Drawings & Installation Methods 3
- EET-217 Electrical Theory 3
- GNED-500 Global Citizenship: From Social Analysis to Social Action
- MATH-220 Mathematics 3
Semester 4
- AMEG-212 Applied Ethics in Technology and the Environment
- EET-223 Electronics 3
- EET-226 Electric Power Generation & Distribution
- EET-227 Instrumentation 2
- EET-228 Monitoring Systems and Networking
- MATH-221 Mathematics 4
Semester 5
- EET-311 Programming Languages
- EET-312 Advance Control Systems
- EET-313 Project Design and Management
- EET-314 Lighting Design and Technology
- EET-323 Microcomputer Interfacing
- ENGL-250 Report Writing in a Technical Environment
Semester 6
- EET-321 Power Quality and Systems Analysis
- EET-322 Distributed Energy and Management Systems
- EET-324 Technology Capstone Project
- EET-325 Advance Control Wiring
- EET-326 Signals and Communications
- GNED General Education Elective
Program Outcome
Program Highlights
- Progress Campus features modern labs and lecture facilities that ensure a technologically-advanced learning environment.
- You gain 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.
- Through the hands-on Electrical Engineering Technology courses, you also learn to produce electrical drawings, as well as design electrical circuits.
Program Vocational Learning Outcomes
Program Vocational Learning Outcomes describe what graduates of the program have demonstrated they can do with the knowledge and skills they have achieved during their studies. The outcomes are closely tied to the needs of the workplace. Through assessment (e.g., assignments and tests), students verify their ability to reliably perform these outcomes before graduating.
- Analyze, interpret, and produce electrical and electronics drawings, and technical reports including other related documents and graphics.
- Analyze and solve complex technical problems related to electrical systems by applying mathematics and science principles.
- Design, use, verify and maintain instrumentation equipment and systems.
- Design, assemble, test, modify, maintain and commission electrical equipment and systems to fulfill requirements and specifications under the supervision of a qualified person.
- Commission and troubleshoot static and rotating electrical machines and associated control systems under the supervision of a qualified person.
- Design, assemble, analyze, and troubleshoot electrical and electronic circuits, components, equipment and systems under the supervision of a qualified person.
- Design, install, analyze, assemble and troubleshoot control systems under the supervision of a qualified person.
- Use computer skills and tools to solve a range of electrical-related problems.
- Create, conduct and recommend modifications to quality assurance procedures under the supervision of a qualified person.
- Prepare reports and maintain records and documentation systems.
- Design, install, test, commission and troubleshoot telecommunication systems under the supervision of a qualified person.
- Apply and monitor health and safety standards and best practices in workplaces.
- Perform and monitor tasks in accordance with relevant legislation, policies, procedures, standards, regulations, and ethical principles.
- 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.
- Design, commission, test and troubleshoot electrical power systems under the supervision of a qualified person.
- Select and recommend electrical equipment, systems and components to fulfill the requirements and specifications under the supervision of a qualified person.
- Apply project management principles to contribute to the planning, implementation, and evaluation of projects.
Career Opportunities
Career Outlook
- Electrical controls technologist
- Electrical instrumentation technician
- Electrical designer
- Distribution system technologist
- Project manager
- Maintenance electrician
- Quality control/quality assurance technologist in electrical manufacturing
- Field service technician/technologist
- Technical sales representative
- Technical trainer
Education Pathways
Start in a diploma program, and end with a degree! Successful graduates of this Electrical Engineering Technology Advanced Diploma program have the opportunity to apply their credits toward further study at the degree level.
Please note that each partner pathway has a specific minimum grade requirement in order to qualify for transfer credits, which are assessed by the partner institution.
Areas of Employment
Centennial College Electrical Engineering Technology grads are able to work in diverse employment settings in commercial companies, utilities and industries using electrical technology. Among the specific areas in which graduates will be able to work are:
- Power distribution and utilization
- Electrical power generation, transmission, and protection
- Industrial telecommunications
- Electrical maintenance and installation
- Control systems
- Services
- Sales
- Design
- Repairs