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Diploma of Electrical and Electronics Engineering Technician
New Brunswick Community College
- Saint John, Canada
- 1 year
- English
- Hybrid
- Diploma
About the program
One-year certificate for electrical and electronics technician work.
Program highlights
- Internship available: no
- Placement support: yes
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (0 year): yes
- PR pathway friendly: yes
What you will learn
- Demonstrate applied knowledge and practical skills in Electrical and Electronics Engineering Technician. Apply concepts related to one academic year in guided assignments and practical contexts. Communicate work appropriately and complete subject-relevant projects or assessments.
Career outcomes
- Electrical utilities
- Communications companies
- Electrical and electronic equipment manufacturers
- Consulting firms
- Government
- Manufacturing and transportation industries
Curriculum
- One academic year
- Blended delivery. Core: DC circuits and networks
- AC circuits
- Electrical power systems labs
- Digital electronics
- Electronic devices
- Soldering and prototyping
- Electronics assembly
- Microcontroller programming
- Technical math
- And professional ethics. Labs
- Simulations and projects.
Entry requirements
Academic
- Secondary (high school) diploma or equivalent with Grade 12 language and Grade 11 mathematics
- Some programmes add science or mathematics courses (admission profiles A
- B
- C). Official high school transcript required. English: IELTS 6.0
- TOEFL iBT 80
- Duolingo 100
- PTE Academic 65 or Cambridge 169
- Grade/context: No minimum grade published
- Admission is by programme admission profile (required courses)
- No GPA or percentage cut-off stated.
Accepted academic background
Secondary (high school) diploma or equivalent, Grade 12 language (grammar or literature) and Grade 11 mathematics, Some programmes add science or mathematics courses (Profiles A, B, C, H, I, J, K, E.g. Profile C: Foundations of Mathematics 110 plus two sciences). Official high school transcript required, Applicants from Gambia, Ghana, Liberia, Nigeria and Sierra Leone also need WAEC or NECO results.
Language tests
- IELTS 6.0
- TOEFL iBT 80
- Duolingo 100
- PTE Academic 65
- Cambridge 169
Documents you’ll need
- Academic Transcripts
- Previous Qualification Certificate
- English Test Results
- Passport Copy.
How to apply
- Check the programme's admission profile and the English requirement. Create an account in the NBCC International Application Portal
- Choose up to two programmes and pay the 100 CAD non-refundable application fee. Upload the official high school transcript
- Proof of English proficiency and
- For some countries
- WAEC/NECO results. After the Letter of Acceptance
- Pay the 1
- 500 CAD non-refundable confirmation deposit within 14 days
- Then the second payment. Apply for the study permit (a Provincial Attestation Letter may be needed) and upload proof by NBCC's deadline.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $10,592 CAD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $100 CAD |
| Deposit | $1,500 CAD |
Program details
| Campus | Saint John campus |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | _ |
| Department | Electrical and Electronics Engineering Technician |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 30 |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 0 year |
| Scholarship note | NBCC publishes scholarships, Bursaries and awards, Including limited opportunities for international students after enrollment. Award availability, Program coverage and year-of-study requirements vary. |
Frequently asked questions
The program takes 1 year.
Tuition is $10,592 CAD per year. The application fee is $100 CAD. The deposit is $1,500 CAD. The estimated living cost is $18,000 CAD.
Accepted language tests: IELTS 6.0, TOEFL iBT 80, Duolingo 100, PTE Academic 65, Cambridge 169.