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Diploma of Electrical Engineering Technology Co-op
- Welland, Canada
- 3 years
- English
- On campus
- Diploma
About the program
Three-year co-op advanced diploma in electrical engineering technology for power, Electrification and automation.
Program highlights
- Internship available: yes
- Placement support: yes
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (0 year): yes
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Demonstrate applied knowledge and practical skills in Electrical Engineering Technology Co-op. Apply concepts related to programme with three paid co-op work terms in guided assignments and practical contexts. Communicate work appropriately and complete subject-relevant projects or assessments.
Career outcomes
- Automation and SCADA
- Control room technologist
- Energy asset management
- Engineering consultant
- Equipment manufacturer
- Industrial plant maintenance
- Power generation
- Transmission and distribution
- Power quality
Curriculum
- Programme with three paid co-op work terms. Courses include electrical I and II
- Electronic devices
- Digital systems
- Power systems
- Motor controls
- PLCs
- Canadian Electrical Code
- Industrial electronics
- Protection
- Power quality and system analysis
- Robotics and automation
- And an electrical systems design project.
Entry requirements
Academic
- OSSD or equivalent with Grade 12 English (C or U) plus a successful audition
- Grade/context: OSSD or equivalent with Grade 12 English (C or U)
- Mathematics or other courses for engineering
- Technology and design programmes
- No overall minimum average published.
Accepted academic background
OSSD or equivalent with Grade 12 English, Programme-specific prerequisites.
Language tests
- IELTS 6.0
- TOEFL iBT 80
- PTE Academic 58
- Duolingo 105
- Cambridge 169
Documents you’ll need
- Academic Transcripts
- Previous Qualification Certificate
- English Language Test Results (If Applicable).
How to apply
- Check the programme and its intake on Program Availability. Apply online and pay the 150 CAD non-refundable application fee. Upload the secondary diploma and transcript
- Certified translations and language proof where required. Receive the Offer of Admission and pay the deposit shown on the Estimated Fees Invoice. Confirm the programme in MyNC to receive the Letter of Acceptance and Provincial Attestation Letter. Apply for the study permit
- Pay first-term tuition and send the permit to the international team.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $17,550 CAD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $150 CAD |
| Deposit | $1,000 CAD |
Program details
| Campus | Welland Campus |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | School of Technology |
| Department | Electrical Engineering Technology Co-op |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 90 |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 0 year |
| Scholarship note | Niagara College publishes scholarships and awards for selected programs, Some are automatically considered while others require applications. International eligibility must be checked for the specific award. |
Frequently asked questions
The program takes 3 years.
Tuition is $17,550 CAD per year. The application fee is $150 CAD. The deposit is $1,000 CAD. The estimated living cost is $16,150 CAD.
Accepted language tests: IELTS 6.0, TOEFL iBT 80, PTE Academic 58, Duolingo 105, Cambridge 169.