Electrical Engineering Technology

Program Overview

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Electrical Engineering Technology

Overview

Electrical engineering technologists are specialists in managing energy. It’s a powerful career choice that demands good problem-solving skills and an eye for detail. In return, you’ll enjoy good job prospects, excellent mobility, and great earning potential.

Program Details

Start Date and Length

• Start date: September
• Length: 76 weeks

Locations

• Moose Jaw

Length and Location Notes

There are five academic semesters and three mandatory four-month paid Co-operative Education work terms. Semesters and co-op work term time patterns are listed in Courses below.

The Electrical Engineering Technology program is a three-year diploma offered full-time at Saskatchewan Polytechnic, Moose Jaw Campus. There are five academic semesters and three Co-operative Education work terms.

Admissions

Admission Requirements

• Grade 12 with a minimum of 60% in Pre-Calculus 30*
• Physics 30
• English Language Requirement

Previous Saskatchewan mathematics requirement also accepted:

• Minimum of 60% in Math B30 and C30

• Many of our co-op employers require both a valid Saskatchewan Driver's License and a clean Driver's Abstract. For international students, it can take up to 12 months to obtain a Driver's License; therefore, it is to your advantage to come with a Driver's License from your home country if possible. Some co-op opportunities require a Criminal Record Check and/or drug and alcohol testing.
• It is recommended that students have computer literacy, including Windows Operating System and Microsoft Office.

Alternative Admission

Applicants who do not possess the academic qualifications for a program may be admitted if evidence of probable success can be established through an alternative admission assessment. Applicants are automatically considered for alternative admission. However, some specific admission requirements may still need to be met.

ACCUPLACER

Refer to the ACCUPLACER cut scores for this program below, and review additional details concerning Alternative Admission using Accuplacer.

• 250 Arithmetic
• 240 Advanced Algebra and Functions
• 256 Quantitative Reasoning, Algebra, and Statistics
• 250 Reading
• 245 Writing

Post-secondary

Some programs allow applicants to meet the admission grade level requirement using 15 approved post-secondary credits. Review additional information.

If the program applied to has specific course requirements, they may be met through alternative post-secondary courses. Review already approved courses that may be used for admission purposes for your programs.

Tuition and Fees

Estimates are based on current rates and are subject to change. Amounts for a program may vary by campus. Totals shown here include all mandatory fees as well as approximate cost for books and supplies. Visit the Tuition and Fees web page for a complete breakdown of tuition and fees for this program.

• Year 1: $10,900
• Year 2: $7,620
• Year 3: $3,170

Courses

The program follows this academic and co-operative education schedule. Courses are outlined below by semester.

Year 1 - Semester 1

• CADD-120: Computer Aided Drafting 1
• ENGE-120: Basic Electricity
• LABS-120: Basic Electricity Lab
• MAT-110: Mathematics for Engineering Technologies
• PHYS-101: Engineering Physics
• SAFE-112: Safety and Code Book Regulations
• SEM-101: Technology Seminars
• STAT-200: Statistics for Technology
• TCOM-102: Workplace Communication

Year 1 - Semester 2

• CLTR-100: Diversity
• DGTL-221: Digital Logic Circuits
• ELTR-221: Semi-Conductor Electronics
• ENGE-201: Direct Current Machines
• ENGE-220: Alternating Current Circuits
• LABS-200: Direct Current Machines Lab
• LABS-221: Alternating Current Circuit Lab
• LABS-222: Semi-Conductor Electronics Lab
• MAT-112: Differential Calculus for Engineering Technologies

Co-operative Work Term 1

• COOP-101: Co-operative Work Term

Year 2 - Semester 3

• CNTR-230: Industrial Machine Controls
• DSGN-225: Power Transmission and Distribution
• ELTR-223: Industrial Power Electronics 1
• ENGE-202: Alternating Current Machines
• INST-225: Instrumentation
• LABS-201: Alternating Current Machines Lab
• LABS-224: Industrial Power Electronics Lab 1
• LABS-230: Industrial Machine Controls Lab
• MAT-210: Integral Calculus for Engineering Technologies
• SEM-208: Industry Engagement

Co-operative Work Term 2

• COOP-201: Co-operative Work Term

Year 2 - Semester 4

• COAP-232: Computer Programming
• COMP-246: SCADA Systems
• ENGE-231: Transformers
• ENVR-206: Energy Resource Management
• MAT-211: Advanced Mathematics for Engineering Technologies
• PROJ-287: Project Management
• TCOM-103: Technical Communication

Co-operative Work Term 3

• COOP-301: Co-operative Work Term

Year 3 - Semester 5

• CNTR-231: Control Systems
• DSGN-209: Electrical Systems Design
• ELTR-228: Industrial Power Electronics 2
• ENGE-232: Power System Protection
• ENRG-200: Renewable Energy Systems
• LABS-227: Industrial Power Electronics Lab 2
• LABS-232: Power System Protection Lab
• PROJ-206: Capstone Project
• TCOM-104: Applied Research in Technology

Get Credit for What You Know

Prior Learning Assessment and Recognition

Saskatchewan Polytechnic recognizes that adults learn in many different ways. This includes acquiring knowledge and skills through life and work experience or non-formal training.

Transfer Credit

Many Sask Polytech students benefit from transferring course credit. You may be eligible to transfer credit to Sask Polytech or to another college or university.

Transfer credit options vary over time; this information is subject to change. Transfer credit options for this program include:

• Admission eligibility to the Bachelor of Technology program, Memorial University, Newfoundland (13 courses, totaling 39 credit hours, are required to fulfill the degree requirements; courses are available online)
• Advanced standing toward an engineering degree, Lakehead University (post-diploma programs typically consist of transition courses followed by two years of full-time study)

Student Awards

Thanks to the generosity of donors and alumni, Saskatchewan Polytechnic gives away more than $2 million in student awards during the academic year.

Accreditation

Technology Accreditation Canada (TAC)

Technology Accreditation Canada (TAC) accredits the program at the Technologist level.

Related Programs

• Computer Engineering Technology
• Electronic Systems Engineering Technology
• Instrumentation Engineering Technology

Additional Information

Babith Varghese

Program head

Electrical Engineering Technology

Nutrien School of Mining, Manufacturing and Engineering Technologies