Electrical Engineering Technology

Program Overview

Electrical Engineering Technology Ontario College Advanced Diploma, Co-op

Program Description

This Ontario Association of Certified Engineering Technicians and Technologists (OACETT) accredited program offers students advanced courses in electrical power systems, robotics, programmable logic controllers, networking, instrumentation, and project management. Students gain hands-on experience in associated lab classes using state-of-the-art hardware and test equipment. These courses, together with experience gained in three co-op work terms with industry partners, provide students with a broad technical background and a wide range of employment opportunities in the electrical industry.

Admission Requirements

• OSSD or equivalent with:
  • Grade 12 English (C or U)
  • Grade 12 Mathematics (C or U)
• Mature students, non-secondary school applicants (19 years or older), and home school applicants may also be considered for admission.
• Eligibility may be met by applicants who have taken equivalent courses, upgrading, completed their GED, and equivalency testing.

Career Opportunities

There has never been a better time to enter the field of engineering technology to serve today’s global market economy. The numbers of jobs in the electrical automation sector have been growing steadily, including opportunities in specialized robotics manufacturers, automotive support industries, and equipment manufacturers. The utility sector also offers exciting career possibilities working with green technologies and utilities companies. Additional employment opportunities may be found in product installation and service, design and testing, research, maintenance, industrial sales and marketing, estimating, contract and project administration, as well as quality control.

Accreditation

• Co-operative Education and Work-Integrated Learning Canada (CEWIL Canada)
• Technology Accreditation Canada (TAC) and Ontario Association of Certified Engineering Technicians and Technologists (OACETT)

Industry Support

• ETAP
• Honda of Canada Mfg.
• Hydro One Networks
• Toronto Hydro
• Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories (SEL)

Course Information

• 32 Program Courses
• 2 Communications Courses
• 3 General Education Courses
• 3 Co-op Work Terms

Program-Specific Courses

• Semester 1 courses:
  • DRFT 1003 – Introduction to Technical Drafting
  • ELEN 1000 – DC Circuit Fundamentals
  • MATH 1018 – Introduction to Technical Mathematics
  • PHYS 1001 – Physical Sciences
  • Select 1 course from the communications list during registration.
  • Select 1 course from the general education list during registration.

Frequently Asked Questions

• What’s the difference between the two-year Electrical Engineering Technician and the three-year Electrical Engineering Technology programs?
  • The third year in the Technology program is all advanced topics. There is also a major technical report required in the final semester. The three-year program also has an additional co-op work term.
• Does the program offer a hands-on learning experience or is it largely theoretical learning?
  • Hands-on is a large part of our program delivery model. Electrical courses have approximately 50 to 60 per cent of the course time spent on lab assignments to be able to grasp the theoretical material we cover. The remaining time is in lectures.
• What are the in-class hours like in this program?
  • In-class hours are 19 to 22 per week, with slight variations depending on the semester. Electrical courses are typically three or four hours each week. Three-hour courses are usually one-hour lecture with two hours of lab per week; four-hour courses are usually two-hour lecture, two-hour laboratory.
• Is there a set class time schedule and what does it usually look like?
  • When enrolling for a semester, students select a schedule timetable that has the program vocational courses (e.g., electrical, electronics, math) and then add any required communication and general education courses based on the semester requirements. Students are encouraged to select a timetable that best fits their needs. The schedules are quite varied as to when and in which classrooms the courses are delivered. The offerings normally occur Monday to Friday from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., with some evening classes depending on instructor availability.

Related Programs

• Architectural Technology
• Civil Engineering Technology
• Electrical Engineering Technician
• Electrical Techniques

Program Delivery Method

• In person

Program Code

• EETY

Duration

• 3 Years

Credential

• Ontario College Advanced Diploma, Co-op

Tuition and Fees

• Visit our tuition and fees page for detailed information on the cost to attend Georgian.
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Work-Integrated Learning

• This program includes a co-op work term component where you’ll gain experience in a workplace related to your field of study.
• Learn about types of work-integrated learning at Georgian.

Intake Information

• Start date: Fall 2025, Winter 2026
• Campus: Barrie

Program Outline

• View the Electrical Engineering Technology program outline for a full list of courses, including course descriptions.

Program Outline

Extracted Information from Context:

Degree Overview:

• Program Name: Electrical Engineering Technology Ontario College Advanced Diploma, Co-op program
• Description: An OACETT-accredited program offering advanced courses in electrical power systems, robotics, programmable logic controllers, networking, instrumentation, and project management.
Hands-on experience through lab classes using state-of-the-art equipment and test equipment is also provided.
• Objectives:
• To equip graduates with the technical knowledge and skills needed for employment in the electrical engineering field.
• To prepare students for certification on graduation.
• To offer students the opportunity to gain industry experience through co-op work terms.

Outline:

• Duration: 3 Years
• Credential: Ontario College Advanced Diploma, Co-op
• Program Delivery: Full-time
• Program delivery method: In person
• Courses:
• Program-specific courses (32 total)
• Communications courses (2 total)
• General Education courses (3 total)
• Co-op Work Terms (3 total)

Assessment:

• Assessment methods are likely included in the program outline, but they are not explicitly stated in the provided context.

Teaching:

• Hands-on learning with approximately 50-60% of course time spent on lab assignments.
• Three-hour courses typically consist of one-hour lecture and two hours of lab per week.
• Four-hour courses typically consist of two-hour lecture and two hours of lab per week.

Careers:

• Career opportunities are diverse, ranging from product installation and service, to design and testing, research, maintenance, industrial sales and marketing, estimating, contract and project administration, as well as quality control.
• There are significant opportunities in the electrical automation sector, including specialized robotics manufacturers, automotive support industries, and equipment manufacturers.
• The utility sector offers exciting career possibilities with green technologies and utilities companies.

Other:

• Program fees are not included in the context.
• Admission requirements are as follows:
• OSSD or equivalent with Grade 12 English (C or U) and Grade 12 Mathematics (C or U)
• Mature students, non-secondary school applicants (19 years or older), and home school applicants may also be considered for admission.
• Applicants with relevant life/learning experience may be considered for admission through Credit for Prior Learning.
• Students who have graduated from Georgian College's Electrical Techniques Certificate program (ELTQ) must apply to be admitted with advanced standing.
• There are opportunities for students to participate in applied research projects and co-op work terms with industry partners.

Additional Observations:

• The program emphasizes industry experience and collaboration through partnerships with various organizations, including Honda of Canada Mfg., Hydro One Networks, Toronto Hydro, Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories (SEL), and ETAP.
• There is a strong focus on hands-on learning and the use of state-of-the-art equipment and software.
• This program prepares graduates for successful careers in a rapidly growing field with diverse employment opportunities.