College Certificate in Electrical Techniques
Fanshawe College
Key Information
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Campus location
London, Canada
Languages
English
Study format
On-Campus
Duration
1 year
Pace
Full time
Tuition fees
CAD 3,878 **
Application deadline
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** total fee for Canadian students. $15,914.14 for international students
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Introduction
Electrical Techniques is a one-year Ontario college certificate program. Students will learn the foundational knowledge of electrical fundamentals and theories. A variety of courses will discuss troubleshooting digital electronics, network cabling, installation practices, and industry communication. This program is designed to prepare students to enter an electrical apprenticeship program upon graduation.
Your Learning Experience
There’s nothing quite like working with your hands and seeing the real results of a good day’s work. If you’re looking to begin a career in the dynamic and in-demand world of an electrician, Fanshawe’s Electrical Techniques program will provide a solid foundation of skills. If you want to achieve your network cabling specialist certification or kickstart your electrical apprenticeship training, this course is for you.
You’ll begin the electrician program by familiarizing yourself with electrical fundamentals and theories. You’ll learn from a variety of courses, such as the fire alarm technician course, with takeaways including how to troubleshoot digital electronics and network cabling, installation practices, and industry communication. You’ll take these fundamentals into cutting-edge labs, where you’ll put your training to work.
You’ll graduate ready and able to work as an Industrial Electrician Apprentice, Construction and Maintenance Electrician Apprentice, Network Cabling Specialist, or Fire Alarm Technician. Even better, you can select between daytime delivery and weekend delivery (Friday nights, Saturday, and Sunday) options to suit your lifestyle.
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Program Outcome
The graduate has reliably demonstrated the ability to:
- 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.
Admissions
Curriculum
Courses
Level 1
Take all of the following Mandatory Courses:
- DIGL-1025 ---- Troubleshooting Digital Electronics
- ELEC-1134 ---- Electrical Theory
- ELEC-1135 ---- Prints and Installation
- ELEC-1092 ---- Industrial Communication
- SFTY-1051 ---- Tools and Workplace Techniques
Level 2
Take all of the following Mandatory Courses:
- ELEC-1110 ---- Electrical Machines-Introduction
- ELEC-1011 ---- Electrical Theory 2
- ELEC-1013 ---- Network Cabling
- CNTL-1010 ---- Fluid Power and Controls
- INST-1001 ---- Installation Practices
- SFTY-1013 ---- Safety and Electrical Code
Program Residency
Students Must Complete a Minimum of 9 credits in this program at Fanshawe College to meet the Program Residency requirement and graduate from this program
Career Opportunities
Graduates of Fanshawe’s Electrical Techniques program will have the fundamental electrical skills and the knowledge necessary to seek employment as apprentices in:
- electrical construction and maintenance
- industrial electrician
- network cabling technician
- independent contractor
- other related electrical trades
Here are some examples of career opportunities for graduates of Fanshawe’s Electrical Techniques program:
Electrical Draftsperson
Produce draft drawings of electrical systems and components for permit and construction projects.
Electrical Panel Builder
Wire electrical panels and ensure all electrical components adhere to standards.
Journey Electrician Apprentice
Support the renewable energy team by operating electrical switchgear, breakers, motor control center, and related equipment.
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