Electrical Engineering Technology (Optional Co-op)
How To Apply
Program Details
- Program Code3823
- Credential TypeOntario College Advanced Diploma
- SchoolSchool of Engineering Technology
- Program TypePost-secondary program
- Program Length3 years/ 6 semesters
- Delivery ModeHybrid
- LocationProgress Campus
- Emailamat@centennialcollege.ca
- Telephone416-289-5000
- Technology Requirements
Program Availability
- Program Overview
- Courses
- Career Options and Education Pathways
- Admission Requirements
- Co-op Option
- How to Apply
- Tuition and Fees
- Technology Requirements
- Program Vocational Learning Outcomes
- Advising
Centennial College’s Electrical Programs prepare students for careers in the electrical and energy sectors through hands-on training, applied theory, and industry-relevant curriculum. Programs include Electrical Techniques (certificate), Electrical Engineering Technician (diploma), and Electrical Engineering Technology (advanced diploma with optional Co-op).
Students develop practical skills in electrical circuits, power distribution, electrical installations, industrial automation, motor controls, and electrical system design through extensive laboratory work and real-world projects. Graduates learn to install, test, maintain, troubleshoot, and commission electrical systems while ensuring compliance with relevant codes and safety standards.
These programs emphasize applied learning through labs, simulations, and industry-based projects, preparing graduates for roles in construction, manufacturing, utilities, energy, telecommunications, and building systems industries.
Please note: Some courses may be offered in an online/hybrid format.
In keeping with Ministry and the Ontario College of Trades standards, the program will deliver content that meets the requirements for Level 1 and Level 2 in-school Electrician apprenticeship (309A/442A) training.
Program Overview
Centennial College’s Electrical Programs prepare students for careers in the electrical and energy sectors through hands-on training, applied theory, and industry-relevant curriculum. Programs include Electrical Techniques (certificate), Electrical Engineering Technician (diploma), and Electrical Engineering Technology (advanced diploma with optional Co-op).
Students develop practical skills in electrical circuits, power distribution, electrical installations, industrial automation, motor controls, and electrical system design through extensive laboratory work and real-world projects. Graduates learn to install, test, maintain, troubleshoot, and commission electrical systems while ensuring compliance with relevant codes and safety standards.
These programs emphasize applied learning through labs, simulations, and industry-based projects, preparing graduates for roles in construction, manufacturing, utilities, energy, telecommunications, and building systems industries.
Please note: Some courses may be offered in an online/hybrid format.
In keeping with Ministry and the Ontario College of Trades standards, the program will deliver content that meets the requirements for Level 1 and Level 2 in-school Electrician apprenticeship (309A/442A) training.
Courses
Career Options and Education Pathways
Companies Offering Jobs
Graduates work with companies such as:
- Hydro One
- Toronto Hydro
- Alectra Utilities
- Elexicon Energy
- Ontario Power Generation
- TTC
- Mircom Group
- Vipond
- Siemens
- Schneider Electric
- Electrical contractors and system integrators
- Engineering consultant companies
- Manufacturing and automation companies
Program Highlights
- Progress Campus features modern labs and lecture facilities that ensure a technologically-advanced learning environment.
- You gain 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.
- Through the hands-on Electrical Engineering Technology courses, you also learn to produce electrical drawings, as well as design electrical circuits.
Career Outlook
- Junior Electrical controls technologist
- Electrical instrumentation technician
- Junior electrical designer
- Distribution system technologist
- Project manager
- Maintenance electrician (Apprentice)
- Quality control/quality assurance technologist in electrical manufacturing
- Field service technician/technologist
- Technical sales representative
- Technical trainer
Education Pathways
Graduates of this advanced diploma program have the opportunity to apply learning achieved at Centennial College for credits toward further study at the degree level.
Listed below are institutions offering credits for this program. Please note that each receiving institution has minimum admission requirements in order to qualify for transfer credits, which are assessed by the institution.
University of New Brunswick
| Institution | Degree |
|---|---|
| Algoma University | Honours Bachelor of Automation and Robotics |
| British Columbia Institute of Technology | Bachelor of Technology in Technology Management |
| Lakehead University | Bachelor of Engineering Post Diploma |
| Honours Degree in Multiple majors | |
| McMaster University | Bachelor of Technology in Power and Energy Engineering Technology |
| Ontario Tech University | Facilitating Adult Learning with Technology (undergraduate diploma) |
| Honours Bachelor of Commerce (Bridge) | |
| Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Educational Studies | |
| Seneca Polytechnic | Honours Bachelor of Interdisciplinary Studies |
| University of New Brunswick | Bachelor of Applied Management |
| York University | Honours Bachelor of Arts in Multiple majors |
Visit our search page at //centennial.adv-pub.moveonca.com/outgoing-home/ for more information on pathways and transfer credits.
You can use this Education Pathways Checklist as a guide to help with your education journey.
For pathways to other Ontario post-secondary institutions, please visit ONTransfer.
Educational Partners
- OACETT (Ontario Association of Certified Engineering Technicians and Technologists)
- STO (Skilled Trades Ontario)
- CFAA (Fire alarm technician)
- Elexicon, Alectra Utilities (Utility Microcredentials)
- Industry advisory committee partners (PAC)
- TTC
Recognitions
OACETT
The Ontario Association of Certified Engineering Technicians and Technologists (OACETT) recognizes this TAC nationally-accredited program as meeting the academic standard for certification in the Certified Technician (C.Tech.) category as well as the OACETT language benchmark requirement. Watch a video to more about OACETT.
Placement Partners
Typical co-op and placement partners include:
- Electrical utilities
- Electrical contracting companies
- Manufacturing and automation companies
- Fire alarm, Building systems and facility management organizations
- Renewable energy companies
Accreditation
TAC
This program has met the national educational standards of Canada’s engineering technology and applied science profession, as such, has received national program accreditation by Technology Accreditation Canada (TAC).
Please note: The qualification requirements and costs for each external accreditation, designation, certification or recognition are set by the granting body — not by Centennial College. In order to qualify for any external accreditations, designations, certifications or recognition, students, and graduates will need to follow the processes and meet the applicable requirements listed on the websites and in the materials of those external bodies.
Areas of Employment
Centennial College Electrical Engineering Technology grads are able to work in diverse employment settings in commercial companies, utilities and industries using electrical technology. Among the specific areas in which graduates will be able to work are:
- Power distribution and utilization
- Electrical power generation, transmission, and protection
- Industrial telecommunications
- Electrical maintenance and installation
- Control systems
- Services
- Sales
- Design
- Repairs
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
- Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD), or equivalent, or mature student status (19 years or older)
- Grade 12 English (C or U), or equivalent (minimum grade required), or take the Centennial English Admission Test
- Grade 12 Mathematics (C or U), or equivalent (minimum grade required), or take a Centennial College Engineering Math Skills Assessment for Admission
Additional Requirements
Safety Requirements
Students must follow laboratory safety procedures and may be required to complete training such as:
- Electrical lab safety
- WHMIS
- Personal protective equipment (PPE) use
Semester Requirements
Electrical Engineering Technology: 6 semesters
Disability Considerations
Centennial College provides accessibility accommodations through the Centre for Accessible Learning and Counselling Services (CALCS). Students may request academic accommodations in accordance with college policies.
Co-op Option
The co-op option in this program will provide you with the opportunity to gain hands-on experience while you complete three consecutive co-op work terms as an employee in the field. This experience not only allows you to put classroom learning into practice, but will also provide valuable contacts for your future career.
To participate in this co-op option, you will need to complete an application process in the fourth semester. If academically qualified, you may be admitted to the co-op program. Academically qualified students who are accepted into the program will register for the co-op preparation course as scheduled.
Co-op Requirements
- Minimum of 80% of courses completed from year one and two combined
- Completion of COMM-160/161 by the end of semester 4 with a C grade (60%) or higher
- A cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher (this must be maintained for the duration of the program)
- Students must be legally eligible to work in Canada
- Students who meet the above prerequisites will submit their application for co-op to the Career Services & Cooperative Education Department in semester 4
- Students must meet eligibility requirements set by Centennial College’s Co-operative Education department, including academic standing, completion of required courses, and participation in Co-op preparation workshops.
- Students must maintain the minimum GPA required by the program and successfully complete prerequisite technical courses before participating in Co-op work terms.
Note: Meeting the minimum co-op program requirements does not guarantee admission into the co-op program.
How to Apply
1. Apply Online
Domestic Students
If you are applying through the Better Jobs Ontario Program, please work with an Employment Ontario service provider. For more information go to Better Jobs Ontario Program.
If you have previously attended a full time program at Centennial College, you may be eligible for a Program Transfer. Visit Enrolment Services at any Campus for information.
All other applicants must apply online at Ontariocolleges.ca. A non-refundable application fee of $125 must accompany applications. The fee is payable online, by telephone, online banking, by mail, or in person to Ontariocolleges.ca. For more information go to Ontariocolleges.ca Application Fees.
International Students
Apply directly to Centennial College here.
2. Submit Documents
Current Ontario high school students and graduates from Ontario high schools: Notify your guidance counsellor that you have applied to college and your school will forward transcripts to Centennial College via Ontariocolleges.ca.
Graduates of college/university, or high school outside Ontario but within Canada: You are responsible for requesting that your educational institute sends any required documents and transcripts to Ontariocolleges.ca.
Applicants who attended school outside of Canada: If you are submitting transcripts to meet admission requirements, you must have the transcripts assessed by an independent credential assessment agency such as World Education Services (WES) or International Credential Assessment Service (ICAS).
For more information go to Submitting your Transcripts.
3. Confirm Your Offer of Admission
Offers of Admission are sent by mail to eligible applicants. When you receive your offer, you must login to your account at Ontariocolleges.ca and confirm before the Deadline to Confirm noted in your offer letter.
You may confirm only one college and one program offer at a time.
You must confirm your offer by the Deadline to Confirm noted in your Offer of Admission letter or your seat may be given to another applicant.
When you confirm your Offer of Admission at Centennial College you are given access to your personal myCentennial account where you can check your email, grades, register for courses, pay tuition fees, and see your class timetable.
4. Pay Fees
Centennial fees statements are sent by email to your personal email account and to your myCentennial email account. Fees statements are not mailed.
You must make a minimum payment by the Fees Deadline noted in your Fees Statement or your seat may be given to another applicant.
5. Build Your Timetable (Register for Courses)
Build your timetable (web-register for courses) at my.centennialcollege.ca.
Fall registration begins mid-July
January registration begins mid-December
May registration begins mid-April
Your web-registration will not open if:
You have not submitted your minimum fee payment by the deadline
You received a Conditional Offer of Admission and you have not met the conditions of your offer.
Once you have paid your fees or have made appropriate arrangements, register for your courses online through myCentennial.
Tuition and Fees
Fees noted below are estimates only. Tuition is based on two semesters, beginning Fall 2025.
| Student | Tuition (2 Semesters) | Ancillary Fees | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canadian | $2,721.00 | $1,652.68 | $4,373.68 |
| International | $18,254.00 | $2,150.63 | $20,404.63 |
Technology Requirements
Technology Requirements
Bring IT programs will require students to own and use a mobile computing device that meets or exceeds the recommended hardware requirements.
Note: If you require accommodation for a documented disability, please consider your adaptive technology needs when you select a device for your BringIT programs (click for recommendations). If you wish to access disability services, please make an appointment with the Centre for Accessible Learning and Counselling Services, by calling 437-568-4799, or by email at calcs@centennialcollege.ca.
Have questions? Check out Frequently Asked Questions for our Bring IT Program.
Students from this program will require to own/purchase a device and software relevant to the program:
Minimum Recommended Specifications:
- Windows Laptop with:
- Intel Core i7 processor (7th generation or later) or AMD equivalent processor;
- High-End Graphics Card, VR Ready (Geforce GTX 1060 6GB, or better, recommended)
- 16GB of RAM; 500GB HD;
- USB & HDMI Ports;
- 13 inch Monitor;
- Windows 10 Edition OS
- Recommended:
- Built-in Ethernet Port; Audio/Mic combo;
- A Solid State Drive (SSD);
- 15 inch Touch Screen;
- A laptop with a battery life of 3hrs or better
You will need regular access to a computer with an internet connection. High speed broadband access (LAN, Cable or DSL) with minimum 10mbps download speed is highly recommended. Some courses have more advanced system requirements.
Program Vocational Learning Outcomes
Program Vocational Learning Outcomes
Program Vocational Learning Outcomes describe what graduates of the program have demonstrated they can do with the knowledge and skills they have achieved during their studies. The outcomes are closely tied to the needs of the workplace. Through assessment (e.g., assignments and tests), students verify their ability to reliably perform these outcomes before graduating.
- 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.
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