📖Introduction

Conestoga College is a public college located in Kitchener, Ontario, Canada. It offers more than 200 programs in various fields such as Engineering, Business, Health Sciences, Information Technology, Media and Design, and Community Services.

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📚About the Program

Non-degree in Electrical Engineering Technician at Conestoga College

Students of the Electrical Engineering Technician program learn a full range of electrical skills enabling them to work in a wide variety of electrical engineering areas including power systems and automation control systems. As well as acquiring a solid foundation of knowledge, students gain maximum career flexibility and the opportunity to explore several avenues in the electrical field. Students gain experience with electric motors, controls, PLCs, transformers and their industrial applications. Knowledge of electrical theory is supplemented by practical applications in power systems, industrial solid state controls, instrumentation, programmable logic controllers and motor control systems. Students work with heavy electrical motors, generators and transformers, learning a variety of industrial applications. Special emphasis is placed on writing, implementing and troubleshooting PLC programs, and communicating technical information effectively. Graduating students perform technological functions in various aspects of the energy field, primarily in support of research, development and design at a recognized technologist level. The Ontario Association of Certified Engineering Technicians and Technologists (OACETT) conditionally recognizes this program as meeting all the academic requirements for certification in the Certified Technician (C.Tech.) category. Show less
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📖Program Curriculum

Courses
Level 1
Course details
College Reading & Writing Skills
COMM1085

Computer Applications
COMP1673

Conestoga 101
CON0101

Drawing I
DRWG1365

Electrical Principles
EECE1520

Electrical Skills I
EECE1545

Introduction to Digital Electronics
ELEC1870

Mathematics I (Electrical)
MATH1880

Electives: General Education
Student must pass 1 Course(s), selected in the Student Portal from available course options
Level 2
Course details
Programmable Logic Controllers I
CNTR2180

Drawing II
DRWG1415

Electrical Fundamentals (Power)
EECE1140

Electrical Skills II
EECE1455

Introduction To Instrumentation
INST1015

Mathematics II (Electrical)
MATH1895

Magnetic Circuits
PHYS2010

Electives: General Education
Student must pass 1 Course(s), selected in the Student Portal from available course options
Program outcomes
Interpret and produce electrical and electronics drawings including other related documents and graphics.
Analyze and solve routine technical problems related to electrical systems by applying mathematics and science principles.
Use, verify, and maintain instrumentation equipment and systems.
Assemble, test, modify and maintain electrical circuits and equipment to fulfill requirements and specifications under the supervision of a qualified person.
Install and troubleshoot static and rotating electrical machines and associated control systems under the supervision of a qualified person.
Verify acceptable functionality and apply troubleshooting techniques for electrical and electronic circuits, components, equipment, and systems under the supervision of a qualified person.
Analyze, assemble and troubleshoot control systems under the supervision of a qualified person.
Use computer skills and tools to solve routine electrical related problems.
Assist in creating and conducting quality assurance procedures under the supervision of a qualified person.
Prepare and maintain records and documentation systems.
Install, test and troubleshoot 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.
Configure installation and apply electrical cabling requirements and system grounding and bonding requirements for a variety of applications under the supervision of a qualified person.
Assist in commissioning, testing and troubleshooting electrical power systems under the supervision of a qualified person.
Select electrical equipment, systems and components to fulfill the requirements and specifications under the supervision of a qualified person.
Apply project management principles to assist in the implementation of projects.

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🏫About Conestoga College

Conestoga College is a public college located in Kitchener, Ontario, Canada. It was established in 1967 as the Conestoga College of Applied Arts and Technology and currently offers over 200 certificate, diploma, degree, and post-graduate programs to over 16,500 full-time students and 30,000 part-time students. The college is known for its programs in engineering technology, health sciences, information technology, media, design, and community services. Conestoga College has several campuses in the Waterloo Region, including the Doon (Kitchener), Cambridge, and Waterloo campuses, as well as satellite locations in Stratford, Ingersoll, Guelph, and Brantford. The college also offers online courses and distance education programs. The college has a strong focus on applied learning and hands-on training, with state-of-the-art facilities and equipment to support experiential learning. Conestoga College has partnerships with various organizations, including local businesses and industries, to provide students with co-op and internship opportunities, allowing them to gain practical work experience and develop industry connections. The college has also received recognition for its commitment to sustainability and environmental stewardship.

🏠 Accommodation

You will need to book the accommodation after you have been accepted.

You can choose to live on campus or off campus in private accommodation.

How to book:
  • Make a booking online after you have been accepted (in this case please let us know your choice when you apply).
  • Register when you arrive - its not possible to reserve a room before arriving. You can arrive a few days before and book it
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💰 Fees

Application Fee:

570 RMB

Tuition fee:

8,471 USD per year

16,942 USD in total

❓✅❌ Entry Requirements

You are not eligible to apply to this program because:

The minimum age is 18.

English fluency is required.
You need to be either:
- A native English speaker
- Studied a degree in English before
- Can demonstrate a high level of English
- Having an English certificate such as IELTS level 6 or TOEFL 95 and above is an advantage.

Minimum education level: High School.

The program is competitive, you need to have a high grades of Average A, 70%, or a high GPA.

All students from all countries are eligible to apply to this program.

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📬 Admissions Process

3 Steps to Apply to a University

Application step 1

Application step 2

Application step 3

Please choose the programs here , "You are advised to select 2-3 programs to increase your chances of getting accepted.

Required Documents:

  • English Language Certificate
  • Your Highest Academic Transcript (in English)
  • Your Photograph
  • Your Graduation Certificate (in English)
  • Your Passport Copy

Preparing documents:

You can start your application now and send the application documents during your application. Some documents you can send later if you don’t have them right away. Some more info about preparing application documents is here

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Application process:

Applying Online is simple in just a few steps. More information is available here.

The first steps are to choose the programs, pay the application fee and upload the application documents.

Once submitted to Global Admissions, we will review your application within 2-3 days and proceed to the university or ask you for further clarification

After it has been processed to the university you will receive your unique application ID from each university.

The university may contact you directly for further questions.

We will then follow up each week with the university for updates. As soon as there is any update we will let you know. If you have made other plans, decide to withdraw / change address at any time please let us know.

After you have been accepted you will receive your admissions letter electronically and asked to pay the non-refundable deposit to the university.

Once you have paid the deposit the university will issue you the admissions letter and visa form to your home country.

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Here is some more information about the enrollment process after you have been accepted.

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