Energy Systems Engineering Technology (Optional Co-op)
How To Apply
Program Details
- Program Code3756
- SchoolSchool of Engineering Technology and Applied Science
- CredentialOntario College Advanced Diploma
- Program TypePost-secondary program
- Program Length3 years/ 6 semesters
- Delivery ModeHybrid / In person
- LocationProgress Campus
- Emailsdre@centennialcollege.ca
- Telephone416-289-5000, ext. 52356
Program Availability
- Program Overview
- Courses
- Career Options and Education Pathways
- Admission Requirements
- Co-op Option
- How to Apply
- Tuition and Fees
- Program Vocational Learning Outcomes
- Advising
The Energy Systems Engineering Technology program at Centennial College will focus on society's changing views of energy and the environment, which are transforming the utility and construction sectors. This advanced diploma program will present the students with the opportunity to learn how to integrate and use modern sustainable energy technologies in a manner consistent with sub-urban environments.
The utility sector is currently undergoing a radical shift in operating practice that opens the door to a range of innovative energy projects using small-scale sources — solar, wind, hydro, biomass, Hydrogen fuel cells, energy advising, energy storage systems & management, and Geo-thermal energy— to feed electricity, heat, transport vehicles and heat pumps for heating & cooling of homes and businesses. The construction industry, meanwhile, has adopted a host of new net zero building initiatives that are quickly increasing the awareness and use of sustainable and integrated architecture and engineering practices for new buildings. Manufacturers also have many new products that provide ways to implement advanced energy management in commercial and residential structures.
Due to the energy industry's changing nature, this program will be challenging but will result in a unique blend of technical, managerial and entrepreneurial skills that are highly sought after in modern energy and sustainable building companies and sectors.
Program Overview
The Energy Systems Engineering Technology program at Centennial College will focus on society's changing views of energy and the environment, which are transforming the utility and construction sectors. This advanced diploma program will present the students with the opportunity to learn how to integrate and use modern sustainable energy technologies in a manner consistent with sub-urban environments.
The utility sector is currently undergoing a radical shift in operating practice that opens the door to a range of innovative energy projects using small-scale sources — solar, wind, hydro, biomass, Hydrogen fuel cells, energy advising, energy storage systems & management, and Geo-thermal energy— to feed electricity, heat, transport vehicles and heat pumps for heating & cooling of homes and businesses. The construction industry, meanwhile, has adopted a host of new net zero building initiatives that are quickly increasing the awareness and use of sustainable and integrated architecture and engineering practices for new buildings. Manufacturers also have many new products that provide ways to implement advanced energy management in commercial and residential structures.
Due to the energy industry's changing nature, this program will be challenging but will result in a unique blend of technical, managerial and entrepreneurial skills that are highly sought after in modern energy and sustainable building companies and sectors.
Courses
Career Options and Education Pathways
Companies Offering Jobs
- Toronto Hydro
- Ontario Power Generation
- Clear Blue Technologies
- Bombardier
- Grasshopper Solar Inc
- Elexicon
- Veridian
- Mircom
Program Highlights
- Applied research and development projects in the Energy Systems Engineering Technology program promote innovation skills.
- The technical curriculum is complemented by project management skills.
- Students will have the opportunity to work on state-of-the-art energy systems labs.
- This program prepares you to implement energy solutions for commercial and residential buildings using knowledge of energy systems, energy efficiency and renewable/distributed energy systems, design, assembly, troubleshooting, building automation systems, develop advanced control systems for energy, manufacturing process, design and heating, ventilating, air conditioning & refrigeration systems and operate power plants of various sizes.
Career Outlook
- Wind & Solar technologist
- Power plants supervisor
- Energy analyst
- Energy auditor
- Powerline technologist
- Geothermal energy technologist
- Security service technologist
- PLC
- Building automation
- Micro-controllers
- Motion control & networks
- Energy storage systems
- Manufacturing process technologist and many more.
Education Pathways
Graduates of the Energy Systems Engineering Technology advanced diploma program have the opportunity to apply learning achieved at Centennial for credits toward further study at the degree level. Listed below are the degrees from partnering institutions that are available for this program.
Please note that each partner has minimum admission requirements to be met in order to qualify for transfer credits, which are assessed by the partner institution.
| Partner Institution | Degree Program |
|---|---|
| Algoma University | Bachelor or Honours Bachelor of Arts in multiple majors |
| Bachelor or Bachelor of Science in multiple majors | |
| Bachelor of Computer Science | |
| British Columbia Institute of Technology | Bachelor of Technology in Technology Management |
| Humber College | Honours Bachelor of Commerce in Management |
| Lakehead University | Bachelor of Engineering Post Diploma |
| Bachelor or Honours Bachelor degree in any major | |
| Laurentian University | Bachelor or Honours Bachelor of Arts in multiple majors |
| McMaster University | Bachelor of Technology in Power and Energy Engineering Technology |
| Nipissing University | Bachelor or Honours Bachelor of Arts in multiple majors |
| Ontario Tech University | Honours Bachelor of Arts in Educational Studies |
| Ottawa, University of | Honours Bachelor of Commerce |
| Seneca Polytechnic | Bachelor of Interdisciplinary Studies |
| Wilfrid Laurier University | Bachelor or Honours Bachelor of Arts in multiple majors |
| York University | Honours Bachelor o Computer Science |
| Bachelor or Honours Bachelor of Science in multiple majors | |
| Honours Bachelor of Environmental Studiesin Sustainable Management | |
| Bachelor or Honours Bachelor degree in any major |
Please visit our website at //centennial.adv-pub.moveonca.com/outgoing-home/ for more information on articulation agreements.
For pathways to other Ontario post-secondary institutions, please visit ONTransfer.
Educational Partners
Qualified Energy Systems Engineering Technology graduates may be eligible to participate in an articulated program with select universities and institutes. These partnerships allow you to apply academic credit towards further study.
Our partners are:
- Athabasca University, Science degree
- Lakehead University, Engineering degree
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.
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
A widening skilled-labour shortage and quickly advancing technology in the energy sector are creating huge demand for technologists who possess a breadth of knowledge across the mechanical, electrical, electronic and automation engineering fields.
Energy Systems Engineering Technology program graduates are prepared to:
Work with architectural companies to integrate energy technologies into the latest green buildings and apply knowledge of knowledge of renewable energy systems, heat transfer, fluid mechanics, computational fluid dynamics, energy auditing, energy management, energy storage systems to industries such as:
- Power plants, Utility companies, Manufacturing industries
- Wind, Solar, and Geothermal energy sectors
- HVAC, Hydro and Biomass energy sectors
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 11 Mathematics (M or U) or Grade 12 Mathematics (C or U), or equivalent (minimum grade required), or take a Centennial College Engineering Math Skills Assessment for Admission
Additional Requirements
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-170/171 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
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 apply at the Employment Training Centre (Progress Campus). The Better Jobs Ontario Program is a funding initiative for those who have been laid-off and are in need of training. 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
Domestic Applicants
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.
Domestic 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.
International Applicants
Please refer to the International Education Application Guide.
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 2024.
| Student | Tuition (2 Semesters) | Ancillary Fees | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canadian | $2,721.00 | $1,274.69 | $3,995.69 |
| International | $17,722.00 | $1,762.87 | $19,484.87 |
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 and solve complex technical problems through the application of the theoretical principles of renewable and clean energy systems and technologies.
- Analyze electrical and/or mechanical components, processes and systems through the application of engineering principles to construct various types of energy systems.
- Analyze and prepare graphics and other technical documents to appropriate engineering and architectural standards using industry-specific software and procedures.
- Use a variety of troubleshooting techniques and test equipment to identify problems with electrical and/or mechanical components of conventional, renewable and clean energy technologies.
- Assemble and troubleshoot working prototypes of sustainable energy systems and subsystems to meet job requirements, functional specifications and relevant standards; and integrate renewable and clean energy technology into the system design.
- Adhere to the legal, regulatory and health and safety codes and guidelines.
- Contribute to the financial and technical planning and implementation of sustainable construction and development projects.
- Practice principles and ethics associated with environmental management issues.
- Apply principles of networking, instrumentation and other related technologies to monitor and control energy systems in residential or small-scale industrial or commercial facilities.
- Apply strategies, practices and techniques to manage and optimize the generation, capture, storage, integration and distribution of renewable (e.g. wind, solar, geothermal etc.) and clean energy (e.g. nuclear) using conventional and emerging technologies such as smart metres and smart grids.
- Analyze, assemble and retrofit existing conventional systems applying green energy management techniques for efficient and clean energy generation and distribution.
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Hocine Boudhar, Energy Systems Engineering Technology graduate, 2014I was looking for the skills to help me integrate into a steady job market and to obtain the knowledge that would take me to the next level in the energy field. After searching colleges and universities, I found that Energy Systems Engineering Technology program at Centennial College was the best for my needs.
Here, I have learned the design, operation, maintenance and installation processes of various energy systems with enough hands-on experience.
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