Diploma of Electrical Engineering Technician
London, Canada
DURATION
2 Years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
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EARLIEST START DATE
Sep 2025
TUITION FEES
CAD 7,432 *
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
* total fee for Canadian students. $31,503.28 for international students
Introduction
Electrical Engineering Technician is a two-year Ontario college diploma program. Students will learn the electrical fundamentals, automation, and power generation and distribution. Throughout the program, students will work towards an AutoCAD certification. Graduates of this program will feel confident to wire industrial and residential projects, along with the ability to work on hydraulic/pneumatic systems, programmable logic controllers (PLCs), and industrial automation.
Your Learning Experience
Ensuring that there’s the power to run our towns, cities, hospitals, schools and the economy is a satisfying and respected career option. If the joy of having a dynamic and in-demand career is your goal, Fanshawe’s Electrical Engineering Technician program will provide the skills and experience to light up your future with limitless potential.
You’ll begin your AutoCAD training and PLC training by learning the basics: electrical fundamentals, automation, and power generation and distribution. While pursuing your AutoCAD certification, you’ll continuously apply the knowledge you obtain from the AutoCAD courses in real-world situations, working alongside your mentors and classmates with state-of-the-art technology and lab access. You'll also study PLCs, power generation and distribution systems, energy management, and conservation. Your skills will be as diverse as the constantly evolving electrical landscape.
By the time you graduate from our AutoCAD courses, you’ll have the skills necessary to wire residential and industrial projects, along with the ability to work on hydraulic/pneumatic systems, programmable logic controllers (PLCs), and industrial automation. Specialists in electrical consumption and conservation techniques have never been more sought after in today’s changing economy.
This program is a two-year, four-level program that will prepare graduates for jobs in growth areas as electrical engineering technicians such as electrical contracting, factory automation, power line maintenance, and process control. Students will study electrical fundamentals, automation, power generation/distribution, and develop practical skills. Graduates will be skilled in AutoCAD, hydraulic/pneumatic systems, PLCs, and industrial automation. Throughout the program, students will apply this knowledge in conjunction with the Canadian Electrical Code, workplace health and safety, and project management applications. Additionally, students will enhance their interpersonal and communication skills.
Admissions
Curriculum
Courses
Level 1
Gen Ed - Take a 3-credit General Education elective course.
Take all of the following Mandatory Courses:
- ELEC-1124 ---- DC Theory
- MATH-1184 ---- Mathematics 1
- ELEC-1125 ---- Installation Practices
- WRIT-1039 ---- Reason & Writing 1-Technology
- CNTL-1017 ---- Introduction to Automation & Controls
Level 2
Take all of the following Mandatory Courses:
- ELEC-3064 ---- AC Theory
- CNTL-3020 ---- Fluid Power & Automation
- MATH-3072 ---- Mathematics 2
- COMP-1569 ---- Electrical Design With AutoCad
- ELNC-1114 ---- Basic Electronic Devices
Level 3
Take all of the following Mandatory Courses:
- CNTL-3021 ---- HMI and Robotics
- MGMT-3105 ---- Sustainability & Business Practices
- TELE-1021 ---- Network Systems
- ELEC-3074 ---- Electrical Machines
- ELNC-3042 ---- Power Electronics
- ELEC-5042 ---- Electrical Energy & Distribution
Level 4
Take all of the following Mandatory Courses:
- COMP-5073 ---- Elec Wiring Design/Industrial Design
- MGMT-5098 ---- Capstone Project Technician
- COMM-3069 ---- Technical Communication for Technicians
- ELNC-5021 ---- Electronic Motor Drives
- CNTL-5016 ---- Advanced Automation Systems
- LAWS-1038 ---- Law, Ethics & Occupational H&S
General Education - Electives
Take 3 General Education Credits - Normally taken in Level 1
Program Residency
Students must complete a minimum of 20 credits in this program at Fanshawe College to meet the Program Residency requirement and graduate from this program
Program Outcome
The graduate has reliably demonstrated the ability to:
- Interpret and produce electrical and electronic 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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Career Opportunities
Graduates of Fanshawe’s Electrical Engineering Technician program will find opportunities with manufacturers of electrical equipment and electrical power utilities and the many industrial firms using electrical equipment. Graduates work in areas such as:
- electrical maintenance
- electrical construction
- utility/power/energy sectors
- production
- manufacturing
- field service
- drafting
- quality control
- technical sales
Here are some examples of career opportunities for graduates of Fanshawe’s Electrical Engineering Technician program:
Electrical Engineering Technician
Responsible for the design/drafting of a wide range of projects including the electrical and control designs for multiple plants, stations, and buildings.
Controls Technician
Responsible for the electrical controls and process programming of plant infrastructure and process equipment.
Maintenance Electrical Technician
Carry out installation, repair, troubleshooting, maintenance, and upgrading of electrical equipment.