Electrical Engineering Technology (Co-op and Non Co-op Version)
Advance your skillsets for a career in the electrical engineering technology field.
- OACETT recognizes this program as meeting the academic requirements for certification in the Certified Technician (C.Tech) category
- All classes are taught in the Algonquin Centre for Construction Excellence (ACCE) facility which is fully outfitted with the most up-to-date equipment and tools
- Increased skill-set with third year of in depth studies allows for more job opportunities and higher pay than Technician*
Program Availability and Schedule
Schedule
Coming soon - a schedule that will show when each Level of the program will be delivered. See the Courses tab for further details on the Levels within this program.
Program Summary
Credential
Program Delivery
Program Code
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Work Integrated Learning
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CIP Code(s): 15.0303
In the three-year Electrical Engineering Technology Ontario College Advanced Diploma program, you use state-of-the-art facilities to gain the knowledge and experience necessary to enter the electrical engineering technology field.
Through a series of theory courses and extensive practical labs, you learn skills specific to becoming an Electrical Engineering Technologist, with advanced knowledge and skill of the following:...(read more)
Overview
Advance your skillsets for a career in the electrical engineering technology field.
In the three-year Electrical Engineering Technology Ontario College Advanced Diploma program, you use state-of-the-art facilities to gain the knowledge and experience necessary to enter the electrical engineering technology field.
Through a series of theory courses and extensive practical labs, you learn skills specific to becoming an Electrical Engineering Technologist, with advanced knowledge and skill of the following:
- electrical principles
- electronic assembly and circuitry
- industrial control systems
- computer applications
- electrical equipment design
- AutoCAD and Revit
- communication systems
- instrumentation and robotics
Undertake a complex capstone project, by partnering with an industry client or pursue your own research interest. using project management skills and technical skills development across the program to analyze and solve a real-world challenge. You define the scope, manage the resources, and track the variables as you develop a proof of concept.
Electives during this program allow you specialize in either automation or utilities.
OACETT (Ontario Association of Certified Engineering Technicians and Technologists) recognizes this program as meeting the academic requirements for certification in the Certified Engineering Technologist (C.E.T.) category. While a student, you are encouraged to register as an Associate member of OACETT.
Students also have the option to gain real-world experience through a paid co-operative education (co-op) work term (see Additional Information for more details). Please note that places in the co-op work term are subject to availability and academic eligibility. Please note admission to the co-op program does not guarantee a co-op placement.
Upon graduation, you may find employment in many different applications within the Electrical Engineering Technology field including:
- Design of equipment, processes, infrastructure, or systems
- Maintenance of equipment or systems
- Interpretation or preparation of specifications
- Technical drawings, or instructions
- Quality management and inspection
- Project management
- Field and customer service
- Estimating
- Technical sales
- Supervision of projects
Courses
Programs at Algonquin College are delivered using a variety of instruction modes. Courses may be offered in the classroom or lab, entirely online, or in a hybrid mode which combines classroom sessions with virtual learning activities. Upon registration, each full-time student is provided an Algonquin email account which is used to communicate important information about program or course events.
Code:
DAT8910
Course Name:
Computer Applications - Electrical
Course Description:
Students are introduced to the College computer network, spreadsheet applications, word processing software and electrical design software, ... + Read More
Hours:
28.0
Code:
ELE8909
Course Name:
Electrical Principles 1
Course Description:
To understand how electrical circuits, systems and equipment work, knowledge of electrical principles is essential. Students study safe pra... + Read More
Hours:
84.0
Code:
ELE8913
Course Name:
Codes and Regulations
Course Description:
Codes and Regulations serve to ensure electrical systems are consistent, reliable, safe and effective. Students locate and interpret the Can... + Read More
Hours:
42.0
Code:
ENL1004
Course Name:
Professional Communication Essentials
Course Description:
Communication remains a fundamental skill regardless of discipline or field of study. Using an applied approach, students focus on writing, ... + Read More
Hours:
42.0
Code:
MAT8210
Course Name:
Essential Mathematics
Course Description:
The study of algebraic and transcendental functions is an essential prerequisite to Calculus. Students manipulate algebraic expressions, sol... + Read More
Hours:
56.0
Code:
GED0318
Course Name:
General Education Elective
Course Description:
Students choose one course, from a group of general education electives, which meets one of the following five theme requirements: Arts in S... + Read More
Hours:
45.0
Code:
DAT8921
Course Name:
Introduction to Programming
Course Description:
Programming provides opportunities to solve problems and innovate solutions in the engineering field. Students are introduced to structured... + Read More
Hours:
42.0
Code:
ELE8937
Course Name:
Electromagnetic Control
Course Description:
Electromagnetism is widely used in modern technology and industry; it is the foundation of electric power engineering. Students cover the d... + Read More
Hours:
56.0
Code:
ELE9022
Course Name:
Electrical Principles 2
Course Description:
Understanding the fundamental of electrical principles is essential for design, analysis and troubleshooting of electric circuits and system... + Read More
Hours:
70.0
Code:
ELE9023
Course Name:
Electrical Machinery
Course Description:
The energy conversion between the electrical and mechanical power is performed by electric machines. Therefore, understanding electric machi... + Read More
Hours:
70.0
Code:
GEP1001
Course Name:
Cooperative Education and Job Readiness
Course Description:
Students are guided through a series of activities that prepare them to conduct a professional job search and succeed in the workplace. Thro... + Read More
Hours:
21.0
Code:
GED0318
Course Name:
General Education Elective
Course Description:
Students choose one course, from a group of general education electives, which meets one of the following five theme requirements: Arts in S... + Read More
Hours:
45.0
Code:
ELE8932
Course Name:
Programmable Controllers
Course Description:
Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC) are specialized computers adapted for control and monitoring of complex manufacturing and industrial ap... + Read More
Hours:
84.0
Code:
ELE8935
Course Name:
Digital Electronics
Course Description:
Digital electronics are considered the building blocks and backbone of modern electronics, computer systems, smart systems and devices. Ther... + Read More
Hours:
56.0
Code:
ELE8936
Course Name:
Analog and Power Electronics
Course Description:
The digital world relies heavily on analog and power electronics to condition, amplify and switch signals to function efficiently. Therefore... + Read More
Hours:
56.0
Code:
GEP2001
Course Name:
Co-Op Job Search 1
Course Description:
Students are guided through a self-directed co-op job search using Algonquin's web-based resource centre, HireAC, as well as independent res... + Read More
Hours:
10.0
Code:
MAT8230
Course Name:
Calculus
Course Description:
Differential Calculus is the mathematical study of rates of change. Students study derivative, its definition and interpretation and its app... + Read More
Hours:
56.0
Code:
GED0318
Course Name:
General Education Elective
Course Description:
Students choose one course, from a group of general education electives, which meets one of the following five theme requirements: Arts in S... + Read More
Hours:
45.0
Code:
WKT2101E
Course Name:
Co-Op Work Term Electrical
Course Description:
This course includes a work placement, a weekly recording of the activities done in a journal and a final summary report of the overall expe... + Read More
Hours:
0.0
Code:
ELE8931
Course Name:
Industrial Instrumentation
Course Description:
Instrumentation, process monitoring and control are crucial for the automation of industrial and manufacturing processes, resulting to an im... + Read More
Hours:
56.0
Code:
ELE8941
Course Name:
Robotics and Controls
Course Description:
Robotics and controls are at the core of many engineering system designs, and require technicians to use their acquired skills to plan, inte... + Read More
Hours:
56.0
Code:
ELE8949
Course Name:
Project Management for Electrical Engineering Technicians
Course Description:
Students develop the planning, scheduling, budgeting and organizing skills required to manage projects. Relevant industrial examples are use... + Read More
Hours:
14.0
Code:
ELE9040
Course Name:
Industrial Telecommunications
Course Description:
Industrial telecommunication plays an important role in modern technology and the future of electronics. Therefore, fundamental knowledge an... + Read More
Hours:
56.0
Code:
ELE9044
Course Name:
Building Electrical Systems with AutoCAD
Course Description:
Proficiency in the use of CAD tools is important for the design of electrical systems, and engineering design in general. AutoCAD software i... + Read More
Hours:
42.0
Code:
ELE8945
Course Name:
Distributed Power Systems
Course Description:
Students examine power generation, transmission and distribution with particular emphasis on the province of Ontario. This includes an under... + Read More
Hours:
42.0
Code:
ELE8946
Course Name:
Fire Alarm Systems
Course Description:
Fire alarm systems are an essential element ensuring protection and life safety of people, homes and buildings. The knowledge and skill in t... + Read More
Hours:
42.0
Code:
WKT2102E
Course Name:
Co-Op Work Term II Electrical
Course Description:
With departmental approval, students complete an optional paid full-time work term. The placement is monitored by the College and assignment... + Read More
Hours:
0.0
Code:
CAM8302E
Course Name:
Microcomputer Interfacing
Course Description:
Students develop practical knowledge to integrate microcomputer and electronic circuits to control mechanical and electronic devices. Studen... + Read More
Hours:
56.0
Code:
ELE8960
Course Name:
Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition
Course Description:
Whether it's manufacturing, water treatment, or energy production, Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) systems are at the heart... + Read More
Hours:
56.0
Code:
ELE9056
Course Name:
Electrical Equipment Design
Course Description:
Students analyze the design of electrical equipment and systems including solar and wind energy generation, and transformers. Measurement an... + Read More
Hours:
28.0
Code:
ENG4001E
Course Name:
Project 1
Course Description:
Experience with practical projects provides students with learning opportunities to gain insight and experience, thereby making the connecti... + Read More
Hours:
28.0
Code:
ENL4001
Course Name:
Technology Report Preparation
Course Description:
Technical reporting is a necessary skill within software development. Students define and describe a problem of significant technical comple... + Read More
Hours:
14.0
Code:
MAT8103
Course Name:
Ordinary Differential Equations
Course Description:
Physical situations such as beam deflection, harmonic motion, circuit theory or Newton's Laws require solving first or second order ordinary... + Read More
Hours:
42.0
Code:
ELE8958
Course Name:
Protection and Control
Course Description:
Students examine the types of protection relays and fault protection used in power distribution and transmission. Students study current tra... + Read More
Hours:
70.0
Code:
ELE8959
Course Name:
Mechanical-Electrical Systems Integration
Course Description:
Students are introduced to the essential mechanical devices and systems they deal with in design, construction and troubleshooting. Students... + Read More
Hours:
70.0
Code:
DAT8960
Course Name:
Introduction to Revit
Course Description:
Students are introduced to Revit and learn the fundamental skills required to produce construction drawings. Building Information Modeling (... + Read More
Hours:
28.0
Code:
ELE8966
Course Name:
Advanced Building Electrical Systems
Course Description:
Electrical systems within buildings are analyzed and designed based on CE and Building Code requirements. Students determine feeder sizing, ... + Read More
Hours:
42.0
Code:
ENG4003E
Course Name:
Project 2
Course Description:
The ability to identify and satisfy all stakeholder expectations is essential in successful product development. Following up on topics sele... + Read More
Hours:
28.0
Code:
ENG8344E
Course Name:
Control Systems
Course Description:
Students are introduced to industrial control systems. They develop an understanding of various control systems and their components. Topics... + Read More
Hours:
56.0
Code:
ENL4003
Course Name:
Technology Report
Course Description:
Professionals within the tech industry must be able create and present technical reports. Students work collaboratively to complete a detail... + Read More
Hours:
14.0
Code:
ELE8967
Course Name:
Electrical Power Transmission Systems
Course Description:
Students explore the construction and operation of AC and DC transmission systems, modelling transmission lines, control of power flow, perf... + Read More
Hours:
70.0
Code:
ELE8968
Course Name:
Building Automation Systems
Course Description:
Various topics related to Building Automation Systems (BAS) are covered. Students are introduced to the main components of the BAS. Many tec... + Read More
Hours:
70.0
Careers & Pathways
Careers
Graduates may find employment as electrical designers, electrical engineering technologists, AutoCAD draftspersons, project estimators, control system designers, instrumentation controls technologists, building automation engineering technologists or telecommunication quality assurance technologists.
Pathways
Please use our Pathways tool to search for pathway options.
Learning Outcomes
The graduate has reliably demonstrated the ability to:
- Analyze, interpret, and produce electrical and electronics drawings, technical reports including other related documents and graphics.
- Analyze and solve complex technical problems related to electrical systems by applying mathematics and science principles.
- Design, use, verify, and maintain instrumentation equipment and systems.
- Design, assemble, test, modify, maintain and commission electrical equipment and systems to fulfill requirements and specifications under the supervision of a qualified person.
- Commission and troubleshoot static and rotating electrical machines and associated control systems under the supervision of a qualified person.
- Design, assemble, analyze, and troubleshoot electrical and electronic circuits, components, equipment and systems under the supervision of a qualified person.
- Design, install, analyze, assemble and troubleshoot control systems under the supervision of a qualified person.
- Use computer skills and tools to solve a range of electrical related problems.
- Create, conduct and recommend modifications to quality assurance-procedures under the supervision of a qualified person.
- Prepare reports and maintain records and documentation systems.
- Design, install, test, commission and troubleshoot telecommunication systems under the supervision of a qualified person.
- Apply and monitor health and safety standards and best practices to workplaces.
- Perform and monitor 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.
- Design, commission, test and troubleshoot electrical power systems under the supervision of a qualified person.
- Select and recommend electrical equipment, systems and components to fulfill the requirements and specifications under the supervision of a qualified person.
- Apply project management principles to contribute to the planning, implementation, and evaluation of projects.
- Identify and apply discipline-specific practices that contribute to the local and global community through social responsibility, economic commitment and environmental stewardship.
Tuition & Fees
Get an idea of how much each semester will cost with our Tuition and Fee Estimator.
Textbook and course material costs are available on the Algonquin College bookstore website.
2026/2027 Academic Year
Tuition and related ancillary fees for this program can be viewed by using the Tuition and Fees Estimator tool at www.algonquincollege.com/fee-estimator
Further information on fees can be found by visiting the Registrar's Office website at www.algonquincollege.com/ro
Fees are subject to change.
Additional program related expenses include:
- Books, e-textbooks and supplies, including safety glasses and safety boots, cost approximately $1,000.
- All students are responsible for supplying their own personal protective equipment, such as CSA-approved safety footwear, protective eyewear, hearing protection, , as required in each lab environment.
Admissions Requirements
All applicants must satisfy both College Eligibility and Program Eligibility requirements.
College Eligibility
- Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) or equivalent;
- Mature Student status (19 years of age or older and without a high school diploma at the start of the program). Eligibility may be determined by academic achievement testing, for which a fee will be charged.
Program Eligibility
- English, Grade 12 (ENG4C or equivalent).
- Mathematics, Grade 12 (MAP4C or equivalent) or Grade 11 (MCF3M or equivalent).
- Applicants with international transcripts must provide proof of the subject specific requirements noted above and may be required to provide proof of language proficiency. Domestic applicants with international transcripts must be evaluated through the International Credential Assessment Service of Canada (ICAS) or World Education Services (WES).
- IELTS-International English Language Testing Service (Academic) Overall band of 6.0 with a minimum of 5.5 in each band; OR TOEFL Internet-based (iBT) tests taken prior to January 21, 2026 overall 80, with a minimum in each component: Reading 20; Listening 20; Speaking 20; Writing 20; OR TOEFL Internet-based (iBT) tests taken after January 21, 2026 overall 4, with a minimum in each component: Reading 4; Listening 4; Speaking 4; Writing 4; OR Duolingo English Test (DET) Overall 110, minimum of 110 in Literacy and no score below 95.
Should the number of qualified applicants exceed the number of available places, applicants will be selected on the basis of their proficiency in English and mathematics.
Application Information
ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY
Program Code 0318X03FWO
Applications to full-time day programs must be submitted with official transcripts showing completion of the academic admission requirements through:
ontariocolleges.ca
60 Corporate Court
Guelph, Ontario N1G 5J3
1-888-892-2228
Students currently enrolled in an Ontario secondary school should notify their Guidance Office prior to their online application at www.ontariocolleges.ca.
Applications for Fall Term and Winter Term admission received by February 1 will be given equal consideration. Applications received after February 1 will be processed on a first-come, first-served basis as long as places are available.
International applicants please visit this link for application
process information: https://algonquincollege.my.site.com/myac360/s/
For further information on the admissions process, please visit:
Admissions - Registrar's Office https://algonquincollege.com/ro/admissions/
Additional Information
Program Resources
CO-OP INFORMATION
All applicants apply to the co op version of the program through OntarioColleges.ca or our International Application Portal. After admission, students who do not wish to pursue the co op option may opt out before the first scheduled co op work term.
Co operative education (Co op) provides students with the opportunity to integrate classroom learning with real world experience through paid, program related work terms.
Two academic terms before their first co op work term, students must actively participate in and complete a self directed co op preparation course, including required readiness activities and workshops.
Students are responsible for conducting a guided, self directed job search and securing approved, paid co op employment related to their program of study. Co op students compete for positions alongside students from Algonquin College and other Canadian and international colleges and universities. While Algonquin College's Co op Career Centre supports students by developing co op opportunities and providing guidance throughout the process, employment is not guaranteed.
Co op work opportunities may require students to relocate. All costs associated with participation-including travel, accommodation, work permits, visa applications, and other related expenses-are the responsibility of the student.
Co op work terms are typically 14 weeks in duration and are completed during academic terms when students are not enrolled in classes. For details about the number and timing of co op work terms in your program, please refer to the Courses tab on your program's webpage.
International students are responsible for ensuring they meet all co op work permit requirements before participating in a co op work term. Additional information is available at: www.algonquincollege.com/international/student-handouts/
For more information about co op programs, expectations, and general and program specific co op eligibility criteria, visit: www.algonquincollege.com/coop-career-centre/
Students are trained on a Windows-based platform which is the industry standard in the field of engineering. Mac platforms are not acceptable because they are not compatible with the hardware and software used in this program.
OACETT (Ontario Association of Certified Engineering Technicians and Technologists) recognizes this program as meeting the academic requirements for certification in the Certified Technician (C.Tech) Engineering
Technologist (C.E.T.) category. Students are encouraged to register as Associate members of OACETT. Additional requirements to become fully certified (work experience, the OACETT Professional Practice Examination, peer references, etc.) are the jurisdiction of OACETT.
Visit www.oacett.org for more information.