Diploma in Electrical Engineering Technician

St Lawrence College

Today’s electrical field is extremely broad and diverse. Employers need motivated people who have the knowledge and skills to design, implement and maintain power generation, distribution and control systems, entertainment and communication systems, and process, automation and manufacturing systems.The Electrical Engineering Technician program will provide students with the theoretical and practical skills required to meet these demanding job opportunities. Graduates of the Electrical Engineering Technician Program will have a well-rounded practical and theoretical knowledge of many aspects of the electrical field.Some areas of study will include, but are not limited to the following:Canadian Electrical Code usage and applicationReading and creating blueprints, schematics, and wiring diagramsResidential, commercial, and industrial wiringIndustrial process measurement, calibration, and controlPower electronics with application to power and motor speed control equipmentIndustrial automation systems with programmable logic controllers and motor control equipmentPower generation and distribution equipmentFire alarm, security, and communication systemsAt the completion of the program, graduates may apply to write exemption tests to provide an exemption from the in-school portion of the Ontario Electrical Apprenticeships. These tests are administered by SLC and are free of charge to all graduates of the Electrical Engineering Technician program.

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