Electrical Engineering Technician

Program Overview

Sheridan's Electrical Engineering Technician program equips students with advanced electrical and communication skills through hands-on lab experiences. Graduates earn an Ontario College diploma, gain credit towards apprenticeship training, and explore potential careers in electrical engineering, maintenance, manufacturing, and energy sectors. The program emphasizes real-world workplace simulations to prepare students for industry success.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

Program Overview

Sheridan's Electrical Engineering Technician program offers proficiency in advanced electrical and communication principles. Graduates gain extensive hands-on experience and a broad skill set for various industry contexts. The two-year program provides an Ontario College Electrical Engineering Technician diploma, a credential respected by employers. Students work in labs designed to replicate real-world workplaces, providing valuable practical experience.

Objectives

• Master electrical engineering skills
• Earn an Ontario College Electrical Engineering Technician diploma
• Gain credit towards apprenticeship in-school training requirements
• Explore future classroom settings

Outline:

Program Content

• Residential Installations
• Commercial Installations
• Industrial PLC Applications
• Electrical Theory
• Electronics
• Electrical Code
• Motor Control
• Building Communications Systems
• Fluid Power Systems
• Rotating and Static 3-Phase Equipment

Structure

• 4 semesters (2 years)
• Davis Campus (Brampton)

Course Schedule

• Semester 1: Residential Installations, Computer Skills for Trades Professionals, Instrumentation Electrical, Electrical Theory 1, Electrical Trade Safety 1, Mathematics for the Trades, Residential Prints and Standards
• Semester 2: Industrial Workplace Preparation, Commercial Installations, Introduction to Renewable Energy, Electrical Trade Safety 2, Industrial Electronics Devices 1, Commercial Prints and Standards, General Education Elective
• Semester 3: Industrial PLC Applications 1, AC/DC Motor Control, Building Communications Systems, Industrial Process Control, Electrical Theory 2, Advanced Industrial Layout, General Education Elective

Teaching:

Teaching Methods

• Lectures
• Hands-on lab work
• Group projects
• Industry guest speakers

Faculty

• Faculty of Applied Science & Technology

Unique Approaches

• Real-world workplace simulations in labs

Careers:

Potential Career Paths

• Electrical Apprenticeship
• Electrical Engineering
• Maintenance
• Manufacturing
• Power, utility, and energy sectors
• Quality control and production

Opportunities

• Employment in various industries

Outcomes

• Graduates may gain credit towards apprenticeship in-school training requirements