Electrician: Construction and Maintenance - Electrical Engineering Technician 3821

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Program code: 3821
School: School of Engineering Technology and Applied Science
Credential: Ontario College Diploma
Program Type: Post-secondary program
Program Length: 2 years/ 6 semesters
Start Date: Fall
Location: Progress Campus
Tel: 416-289-5000, ext. 2356

Program Overview:

This Co-op Diploma Apprenticeship program enables students to train as apprentices in Electrician trade (309A) while obtaining a two-year post secondary engineering technician diploma in the Electrical Engineering field. Students obtain a thorough grounding in electrical engineering sciences and skills, including electrical circuits, maintenance of electrical instruments or devices, operation of electrical motors and power transmission as used in the industry.

Eight months of the program time is spent on a Co-op placement arranged by the college. The hours earned during the Co-op placement are counted towards the practical part of apprenticeship training.

Please note:  This program will not run in fall of 2012.  We are awaiting approval for January 2013.  Please watch Ontariocolleges.ca for information.

Semester 1 Courses
Course Code Course Title Campus
COMM-160/COMM-161 College Communications 1 Progress Campus
ECME-111 Electrical Code 1 & Prints 1 Progress Campus
ECME-112 Electrical Theory 1 Progress Campus
ECME-113 Installation Methods 1 Progress Campus
ECME-114 Electronics 1 & INSTR 1 Progress Campus
GNED-212 Ethics in Technology and the Environment Progress Campus
 


Semester 2 Courses
Course Code Course Title Campus
COMM-170/COMM-171 College Communications 2 Progress Campus
COOP-621 Employment Preplacement 4 Progress Campus
ECME-121 Electrical Code 2 & Prints 2 Progress Campus
ECME-122 Electrical Theory 2 Progress Campus
ECME-123 Installation Methods 2 Progress Campus
ECME-124 Electronics 2 Progress Campus
GNED-500 Global Citizenship: From Social Analysis to Social Action Progress Campus
 
COOP-622  Co-op Apprentice Placement 1
COOP-623  Co-op Apprentice Placement 2


Semester 3 Courses
Course Code Course Title Campus
ECME-211 Canadian Electrical Code 3 Progress Campus
ECME-212 Electrical Theory 3 Progress Campus
ECME-213 Installation Methods 3 Progress Campus
ECME-214 INSTR 2 & Monitoring Systems Progress Campus
GNED General Education Elective Progress Campus
MATH-102 Mathematics 2 Progress Campus
 


Semester 4 Courses
Course Code Course Title Campus
ECME-221 Fluid Power ( Industrial Only) Progress Campus
ECME-222 Prints 3 (Construction & Maintenance Only) Progress Campus
ECME-223 INSTR 3 Progress Campus
ECME-224 Electronics 3 Progress Campus
ECME-225 Network & Adv Ctrl System Progress Campus
ECME-226 Design and Development Course Progress Campus
ECME-227 Power Generation & Distribution Progress Campus
 

Program Highlights:

  • Requirements for both in school apprenticeship curriculum and an Ontario College diploma are completed.
  • In-school theory and lab experience is combined, in this unique program.
  • On the job experience in a paid co-op placement.
  • Electrician/ Electrical Engineering Technician Coop Diploma Apprenticeship (CODA) graduates can look forward to exciting careers in the areas of Service, Installation, Repairs, Sales, and Design.
  • Project approach to learning, simulating actual workplace assignments

Please note:  This program will not run in fall of 2012.  We are awaiting approval for January 2013.  Please watch Ontariocolleges.ca for information.
Eligibility
  • Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) or equivalent, or mature student status (19 years or older)
Academic Requirements
  • English Grade 12 C or U or equivalent, or skills assessment.
  • Math Grade 11 M, C or U or Grade 12 M, C or U, or equivalent, or skills assessment
Additional Requirements

 

  • Submit questionnaire, resume and references to determine apprenticeship employability; an employer interview may be required

Please note:  This program will not run in fall of 2012.  We are awaiting approval for January 2013.  Please watch Ontariocolleges.ca for information.

 

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Apply Online

Apply at ontariocolleges.ca. Applications must be accompanied with the $95 non-refundable application fee (payable by credit card, certified cheque or money order). Direct payment or online banking is available.

Application guidelines: 

  • All applications must be submitted directly to ontariocolleges.ca.
  • Applications will be equally considered if received on or before February 1st. Any application after the date will be considered on a first-come, first-serve basis.
  • For January admissions, offers of admission will be issued beginning in June.
  • For May admissions, offers of admission will be issued beginning in January.
  • Centennial College accepts applications for admission up to the 5th day of class for a semester as long as there are seats available in the program for the semester.
  • Ontariocolleges.ca will be accepting applications for all semesters of the next academic year in late October to early November of the previous year.

Note: If you are a student applying through the "Second Career Strategy" with only one program, please apply through the Employment Training Centre for Second Career. Second Career Strategy is a funding initiative for those who have been laid-off and are in need of training.

 

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Submit Documents

Are you currently attending an Ontario Secondary School?
Your secondary school will forward transcripts to Centennial College via ontariocolleges.ca. No other document submissions are required.

Not currently attending an Ontario Secondary School? 
You must send official copies of your documents through ontariocolleges.ca. Do not send copies directly to Centennial College.

 

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Confirm Acceptance

Log on to ontariocolleges.ca and confirm your acceptance. Accept only one college and one program offer at a time.  To hold your place in the program, your acceptance of this offer must be received by the "Deadline to Confirm" date noted in your Offer of Admission letter.

 

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Fees Statement and Payment

Once you have confirmed your offer of admission, you will receive your fees statement. Complete fee payment instructions and access information to myCentennial (Centennial's online student guide) will be provided. More info...

  • Fall enrolment: Fee statements are issued in June.
  • January enrolment: fee statements are issued in late September/early October.
  • May enrolment: Fee statements are issued in early March.

Note: Failure to pay fees by the due date may result in your place in the program being offered to another qualified applicant.

 

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Register Courses

Once you have paid your fees or have made appropriate arrangements, register for your courses online through myCentennial.

  • Fall registration: Mid-July
  • January registration: Mid-December
  • May registration: Mid-April
Career Outlook

Electrician/ Electrical Engineering Technician Coop Diploma Apprenticeship (CODA) graduates can look forward to exciting careers in the areas of:

  • Service
  • Installation
  • Repairs
  • Sales
  • Design
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