About the Program
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 within 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 two semester 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. The faculty are licensed electricians and they will instruct you 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 Electrical Techniques program includes academic upgrading, opening doors for you if you decide to continue your education at Conestoga College. You could choose to apply to any School of Trades programs or apply to the second semester of the Electrical Industrial Technician diploma program (#1154). 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.
Program Outcomes
Assist in the interpretation and preparation of electrical drawings including other related documents and graphics
Analyze and solve simple technical problems related to basic electrical systems by applying mathematics and science principles
Use and maintain test and instrumentation equipment
Assemble basic electrical circuits and equipment to fulfill requirements and specifications under the supervision of a qualified person
Assist in the installation and troubleshooting of basic electrical machines and associated control systems under the supervision of a qualified person
Assist in testing and troubleshooting electrical and electronic circuits, equipment, and systems by using established procedures under the supervision of a qualified person
Assist in the troubleshooting of control systems under the supervision of a qualified person
Use computer skills and tools to solve basic electrical related problems
Assist in conducting quality assurance procedures under the supervision of a qualified person
Assist in the preparation and maintenance of records and documentation systems
Install and assist in testing telecommunication systems under the supervision of a qualified person
Apply health and safety standards and best practices to workplaces
Perform tasks in accordance with relevant legislation, policies, procedures, standards, regulations, and ethical principles
Apply basic electrical cabling requirements and install and test system grounding for a specified number of applications under the supervision of a qualified person
Identify problems and troubleshoot electrical systems under the supervision of a qualified person
Assist in the selection of electrical equipment, systems, and components to fulfill the requirements and specifications under the supervision of a qualified person
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Level 1
Course Details
College Reading & Writing Skills
COMM1085
Conestoga 101
CON0101
Prints and Standards - Residential
DRWG1286
Electrical Fundamentals I
ELEC1705
Installation - Residential
ELEC1715
Applied Electrical Trade Math
MATH1675
Level 2
Course Details
Prints and Standards - Residential and Commercial
DRWG1295
Electrical Fundamentals II
ELEC1730
Signal and Control Circuits
ELEC1745
Electronics and Solid State Controls
ELEC1755
Installation - Industrial
ELEC1765
Contractors and Supervisors, Electrical Trades and Telecommunications Occupations
Electricians (except Industrial and Power System)
Health Insurance - $500
