Electrical Technician - Industrial
College: CONS Program: 1154 Campus: DO
About the Program
This skills based program offers a unique opportunity for students to prepare for entry into an electrical apprenticeship by studying the in-school curriculum, and a number of additional electrical subjects. In this program the student will also cover learning objectives for all three levels of apprenticeship for both Industrial and Construction and Maintenance apprenticeship programs. Successful completion will prepare an individual to challenge the three apprenticeship end-of-level exams.This Electrical Technician Diploma program will give the student theoretical and practical experience on heavy electrical motors, controls, generators and transformers, along with their industrial applications. Power systems, industrial solid state controls, instrumentation, and programmable logic controllers will be studied, as well as safety standards and practices. The student will gain advanced knowledge of electrical theory and its application to a variety of practical situations, and will be well versed in a variety of skills such as troubleshooting electrical systems, and performing engineering tests on heavy electrical equipment and controls.
Program Facts
Length: Two-year Ontario College Diploma programLocation: Doon (Kitchener)
Start: September
First-Year Capacity: 32
Tuition: Please refer to Fees Chart for more detail
*Fees are higher for international students on a Student Visa.
*Recreation/Athletics, Graduation/Alumni, Insurance, as well as program-related costs such as books and supplies are additional.
Admission Requirements
- Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD), or equivalent, OR 19 years of age or older.
- Grade 12 compulsory English, C or U, or equivalent, OR Conestoga College Preparatory Communications (COMM1270).
- Grade 12 Mathematics, C or U, or equivalent, OR Conestoga College Preparatory Mathematics (MATH1420).
- For more information on preparatory programs, visit Academic Upgrading
Note:
- English and/or mathematics testing may be required.
Admission Procedures
- Academic strength is calculated by averaging all submitted senior level secondary school marks or test results (or equivalent) of the required subjects.
- Ten (10) additional marks are added to each Advanced level, OAC, U, U/C course used in the calculation of academic strength.
- Twenty (20) additional marks are added to each post-secondary course used in the calculation of academic strength.
- A sound mathematical and English background is important for success in this program and is considered during the admissions selection process. Minimum cutoffs apply.
Note:
- Students are required to demonstrate the same attention to punctuality, attendance and safety as would be required by the business or industry in which they are or expect to be employed.
- Grade 11 or 12 Physics or Science or Conestoga College Preparatory Physics, technical shops/labs, technical drafting, electricity, electronics, and basic computer literacy are desirable but not mandatory.
For program information call the Information Centre for details at 519-748-5220 ext. 3656.
Prior Learning Assessment and Recognition (PLAR)
Adults with significant life and work experience may receive credits toward a college certificate or diploma program through an assessment process. The learning may have taken place through employment, non-credit courses, independent study, conferences and seminars or volunteer activities. Prior learning must be measurable at the college level and meet Conestoga's standards of achievement for current courses. Evaluation is done through a challenge exam or portfolio development. Successful completion results in a credit on a Conestoga College transcript. To begin the Prior Learning Assessment and Recognition (PLAR) process please visit: www.conestogac.on.ca/caa/testing/plar.jsp or call 519-748-5220 x2260.