Electrical Techniques

Program description - September 2026

Now is the time to consider a career in the electrical trades. Contractors and industry are always looking for people with solid foundational skills. The electrical trades offer a rewarding, fast-paced career; one in which you can play an essential role as a team member with an electrical contractor or in a manufacturing facility working with innovative technology. If you love working with your hands and are a creative problem solver, this program is for you.

Electrical Techniques is a one-year Ontario College Certificate program which will teach you how electricity works, how to interpret code rules, read blueprints, and how electronics are used in today's high-tech world. You will be instructed by licensed electricians in dedicated electrical shops. Small class sizes and availability of equipment for everyone enable you to spend significant time with tools in your hands learning the skills that will make the difference in your career.

The program includes Level 1 Electrical Apprenticeship in-school training (Attestation), giving you a head start toward becoming a certified journeyperson. It also includes academic upgrading, opening doors to further education at Conestoga College. You could choose to apply to any School of Trades program or transition directly into term 2 of the Electrical Engineering Technician - Industrial diploma program (program code 1154), allowing you to build on your skills and pursue a more advanced credential.

The Electrical Techniques program is a great choice if you want to explore the career opportunities that the skilled trades have to offer, get job-ready skills or pursue a new found passion for electrical technology.

For more information, please contact our Student Recruitment staff at trades@conestogac.on.ca.

Note:

• This is a highly competitive program. Apply by February 1 (for September), by July 15 (for January), and by November 1 (for May). See oversubscribed programs for more information.