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Diploma of Electrical Engineering Technician

Northern College

  • Timmins, Canada
  • 2 years
  • English
  • On campus
  • Diploma

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About the program

A two-year diploma in installing and maintaining electrical and electronic systems at the Timmins Campus.

Program highlights

  • Internship available: no
  • Placement support: yes
  • Work during study: yes
  • Post-study work rights (3 years): yes
  • PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

  • Develop subject knowledge in Electrical Engineering Technician and apply scientific and technical reasoning
  • Evaluate design choices
  • And communicate practical solutions.

Career outcomes

  • Electrical engineering technician
  • Electrical utilities
  • Communications companies
  • Manufacturers
  • Consulting firms
  • Government agencies
  • Apprentice electrician

Curriculum

  • Four semesters. DC and AC fundamentals
  • Measuring instruments
  • Residential wiring
  • Electronics
  • Digital circuits
  • Three-phase theory
  • Electrical motor control
  • Embedded programming and networks
  • Electrical machines
  • PLC I
  • Power systems
  • Instrumentation
  • Energy systems
  • CAD
  • Physics and mathematics through calculus.

Entry requirements

Academic

  • Senior high school diploma with 50% in English and mathematics
  • English proficiency.

Accepted academic background

Ontario Secondary School Diploma or equivalent senior high school diploma, With the programme's required subjects (Grade 12 English and, For many programmes, Math or sciences).

Language tests

  • IELTS 6.0
  • TOEFL iBT 79
  • PTE Academic 58
  • Duolingo 105

Documents you’ll need

  • Academic Transcripts
  • English Language Test Results.

How to apply

  1. Check the entry requirements and the intake (apply at least 8 months before start
  2. Apply until classes begin) through the designated application portal. Apply online through OCAS International and pay the 100 CAD application fee. Upload your senior high school diploma or certificate
  3. Transcripts and English test results. Receive the offer (Fall offers from 1 February) and confirm your seat by 1 May. Use the Letter of Acceptance to apply for the Canadian study permit.

Other costs

Tuition per year$15,716 CAD
Application fee$100 CAD
Deposit$1,000 CAD

Program details

CampusTimmins Campus
Faculty or schoolEngineering Technology and Trades
DepartmentElectrical Engineering Technician
Teaching languageEnglish
Credit value60
Study paceFixed
Post-study stay3 years
Scholarship noteNorthern College publishes international scholarships including entrance and student-excellence awards, Eligibility and available intake cycles vary, And a Fall 2026 entrance award must not be assumed for Fall 2027.

Intakes and deadlines

  • Program starts

    September 2027

    Apply by

    No deadline listed

Frequently asked questions

  • The program takes 2 years.