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Certificate in Electrical Techniques
Certificate in Electrical Techniques

Certificate in Electrical Techniques

  • ID:CC010009
  • Level:1-Year Post-Secondary Certificate
  • Duration:
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Fees (CAD)

Estimated Total/program:
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60
Accept letter
100
Visa
20
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1

Admission Requirements

Entry requirements:

English requirements:

  • If English is not your first language or you've received your education in a language other than English, students must produce evidence of their English Language Proficiency:
    • Internet-based (iBT) TOEFL: 80
    • International English Language Testing System (IELTS): 6.0 with no band less than 5.5
    • PTE Academic (Pearson Test English): 53-57

Other requirements:

  • Students are expected to demonstrate the same attention to punctuality, attendance and conduct as would be required by the business or industry in which they expect to be employed.
  • Students are required to provide their own CSA-approved (Omega symbol recommended) footwear and safety glasses. All other tools will be provided

Course Information

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

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Career Opportunity

Career Opportunity

  • Contractors and Supervisors, Electrical Trades and Telecommunications Occupations

  • Electricians (except Industrial and Power System)

Ability to settle

Overseas Student Health Cover

Health Insurance - $500

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