Electrician: Construction and Maintenance - Electrical Engineering Technician

Program Overview

The Electrician: Construction and Maintenance - Electrical Engineering Technician program combines theoretical knowledge in electrical engineering with practical experience through a co-op work placement. It prepares students for careers as electricians, electrical engineers, or technicians in the electrical construction and maintenance industry. The program includes courses in electrical circuits, electrical engineering fundamentals, electrical motors and generators, power systems, and electrical maintenance and troubleshooting. Graduates are qualified to work in various industries, including electrical construction, maintenance, industrial automation, and power generation and distribution.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

Overview:

• The Electrician: Construction and Maintenance - Electrical Engineering Technician program enables students to train as an apprentice in the electrician trade while earning a two-year post-secondary Engineering Technician diploma in electrical engineering.

Objectives:

• Provide a comprehensive grounding in electrical engineering sciences and skills.
• Prepare students for careers as electrical engineers, technicians, or apprentices in the electrical construction and maintenance industry.

Program Description:

• Covers electrical circuits, maintenance of electrical instruments and devices, operation of electrical motors, and power transmission as used in the industry.
• Includes a co-op work placement component to provide practical experience in the field.

Outline:

Content and Structure:

• Courses include:
• Electrical circuits
• Electrical engineering fundamentals
• Electrical motors and generators
• Power systems
• Programmable logic controllers
• Industrial automation
• Electrical maintenance and troubleshooting
• Co-op work placement
• Program consists of six semesters over two years.

Assessment:

Assessment Methods:

• Tests
• Exams
• Assignments
• Projects
• Practical demonstrations

Assessment Criteria:

• Academic performance
• Technical skills
• Work experience (for co-op students)

Teaching:

Teaching Methods:

• Lectures
• Tutorials
• Laboratory work
• Co-op work placement

Faculty:

• Experienced professionals with years of industry experience

Unique Approaches:

• Co-op work placement component provides practical experience and networking opportunities.

Careers:

Potential Career Paths:

• Electrician
• Electrical engineer
• Electrical technician
• Electrical maintenance technician
• Industrial automation technician

Opportunities and Outcomes:

• Graduates are qualified to work in a variety of industries, including:
• Electrical construction
• Electrical maintenance
• Industrial automation
• Power generation and distribution
• Graduates may also pursue further education, such as a bachelor's degree in electrical engineering.