Advanced Diploma in Electrical Engineering Technology (Co-op)

Georgian College

This Ontario Association of Certified Engineering Technicians and Technologists (OACETT) accredited program, offers students advanced courses in electrical power systems, robotics, programmable logic controllers, networking, instrumentation and project management. Students gain hands-on experience in associated lab classes using state of the art hardware and test equipment. These courses, together with experience gained in three coop work terms with industry partners, provide students with a broad technical background and a wide range of employment opportunities in the electrical industry. There has never been a better time to enter the field of engineering technology to serve today's global market economy. The numbers of jobs in the electrical automation sector have been growing steadily, including opportunities in specialized robotics manufacturers, automotive support industries and equipment manufacturers. The utility sector also offers exciting career possibilities working with green technologies and utilities companies. Additional employment opportunities may be found in product installation and service, design and testing, research, maintenance, industrial sales and marketing, estimating, contract and project administration as well as quality control.

Georgian College