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Diploma of Electrical Engineering Technology
Diploma of Electrical Engineering Technology

Diploma of Electrical Engineering Technology

  • ID:RRC010016
  • Level:2-Year Undergraduate Diploma
  • Duration:
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Admission Requirements

Entry requirements

  • Submit proof of graduation from or enrolment in:

    • Grade 12, including one credit in each of the following courses:

    • Grade 12 English

    •  Grade 12 Applied Math 40S or Pre-Calculus 40S

    • Grade 12 Physics 40S

  • or

  • RRC's Introduction to Electrical Engineering Technology program with a minimum GPA of 2.0 (a minimum GPA of 2.50 is recommended)

English requirements

  • AEPUCE (Academic English Program of University and College Entrance ), 8, 8, 8, 8

  • CAEL (Canadian Academic English Language), 60, 60, 60, 60

  • CanTEST (Canadian Test of English for Scholars and Trainees)

  • RRC Institutional or Official CanTEST accepted EXCEPT for the Medical Laboratory Sciences (MLS) program. The MLS program requires the Official CanTEST (the RRC Institutional CanTEST will not be accepted)., 4.5, 4.5, 4.5, 4.0

  • Communication for Technical Professions (RRC Pathway)

  • Canadian Citizens: LINC programs are not available, 8, 8, 8, 8

  • Duolingo Online Assessment (English Assessment)

  • Required minimum overall score is 115.

  • Due to closures related to COVID-19, RRC is temporarily allowing applicants to provide duolingo English test results to meet RRC's English language requirements., 115, 115, 115, 115

  • IELTS - Academic (International English Language Testing System), 6.5, 6.5, 6.5, 6.0

  • PTE - Academic Online Assessment (Pearson Test of English), 58, 58, 58, 50

  • TOEFL-iBT (Test of English as a Foreign Language - internet Based Test)

  • To meet the needs of students who are unable to take the TOEFL iBT® test at a test center due to public health concerns, ETS is temporarily offering the TOEFL iBT Special Home Edition test in selected areas., 20, 20, 19, 21

Course Information

This program trains you for entry-level employment as an engineering technologist in the electrical industry, which provides a broad range of employment opportunities. You develop the conceptual knowledge base and troubleshooting skills to prepare you for a range of roles that include design, installation, maintenance, production, and technical sales and support.

  • Two-and-a-half year (28-month) diploma

  • Year 1 (two terms of foundation courses, 4 months each, offered in January and September)

    • Term 1 is offered at EDC (Exchange District Campus, formerly Princess Street Campus), Winnipeg, for both the January and September entry dates

    • Term 1 is offered at NDC (Notre Dame Campus), Winnipeg, for the January entry date

    • Students admitted in January at NDC will need to attend Tuesday classes at the Roblin Centre (EDC) in Term 1

    • Term 2 is offered only at EDC

  • Second-year specializations:

    • Electrical Engineering Technology at NDC

    • Electronic Engineering Technology at EDC

    • Instrumentation and Control Engineering Technology at NDC

  • Co-op work experience:

    • Year 1 - optional co-op term 

    • Year 2 - mandatory elective: co-op placement OR Engineering Technology Report

  • Credit transfer opportunities: Lakehead University, University of Manitoba, University of Victoria

  • Accreditation:

    • Certified Technicians and Technologists Association of Manitoba (CTTAM)

    • Nationally accredited and internationally recognized program

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Year 1

  • Term 1Credit Hours

  • CIRC-1005DC Circuits

  • COMM-1152Technical Communications

  • COMP-1401PC Application Software

  • COMP-1402Computer Systems

  • MANU-1052Drafting

  • MATH-1075Mathematics

  • PHYS-1001Physics 1

  • PROG-1000Programming

  • SAFE-1028WHMIS

  • SEMR-9209General Safety Training

  • WRKS-1038Workshop Practices

  • Term 2Credit Hours

  • CIRC-2002AC Circuits

  • DEVC-2004Semiconductor Devices

  • DIGI-1003Digital Logic

  • EMBD-1000Introduction to Microcontrollers and C Programming

  • MATH-2013Calculus

  • PHYS-2001Physics 2

  • Term 3Credit Hours

  • Electives

  • WRKE-1007Co-Op Work Experience

Year 2

  • Term 4Credit Hours

  • CIRC-2045Electric Circuits

  • DCOM-1001Digital Communications

  • DEVC-2003Power Electronics 1

  • ELEC-2003Electrical Measurements

  • MACH-1092Electrical Machines 1

  • -1110PLCs 1

  • SCIE-3003Applied Sciences

  • Term 5Credit Hours

  • CODE-1001Electrical Code & Applied Wiring

  • CTRL-1001Linear Controls

  • DEVC-3001Power Electronics 2

  • MACH-2000Electrical Machines 2

  • PLCS-2111PLCs 2

  • PWRS-1001Power Systems 1

  • TRAN-1000Transformers

  • Term 6Credit Hours

  • Electives

  • PROJ-2002Engineering Technology Report

  • WRKE-2007Co-Op Work Experience

Year 3

  • Term 7Credit Hours

  • CODE-2001Electrical Practices & Design

  • COMM-3005Technical Thesis

  • DEVC-3002Power Electronics 3

  • ETHC-1002Professional Ethics

  • PROJ-2000Project Management

  • PROJ-3002Final Project

  • PWRS-2490Power Systems 2

  • WRKS-1037Introduction to Quality

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Pre Courses

The Intensive English for International Students (IEIS) is a full-time program designed to develop communicative language skills for those studying, living and working in Canada.

  • Gain English-language skills through a variety of educational and cultural exercises.
  • Improve your language proficiency.
  • When you’ve completed the program, join one of Red River College’s Academic Programs.
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Pathway Courses

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Career Opportunity

Career Opportunity

Graduates have found employment at the engineering technologist level in electrical utility systems, consulting engineering, electrical manufacturing, electrical contracting, general primary and secondary manufacturing, and government agencies.

Ability to settle

Overseas Student Health Cover

$730 CAD/year (International Health Insurance), $255 CAD/year (Extended Health and Dental)

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