Put your electrical engineering career on the fast track

Our technology-level program is designed to meet the needs of a wide range of industries that rely on electrical technologists to support day-to-day operations and project work. Using actual equipment used by industry, our courses include an in-depth study of power electronics, electrical control systems, and instrumentation. Gain hands-on experience using AutoCAD, PLCs, and instrumentation tools in our electrical labs featuring industry-standard 120 to 208/600-volt equipment. Focusing on commercial and industrial installations, you’ll master how to install, maintain, and troubleshoot today’s modern electrical systems. 
 
Upon successfully completing our immersive program, your advanced diploma equates to two levels toward a Construction and Maintenance Electrician apprenticeship and all three levels toward an Industrial Electrician apprenticeship. Our program features an optional, paid co-op directly in a real-world work environment. 

Program highlights

  • Capped enrolment 
  • Be positioned for faster career advancement opportunities with an advanced diploma 
  • Hands-on experience using AutoCAD, PLCs, and instrumentation tools 
  • Learn report writing techniques that meet Canadian Council of Technicians & Technologists standards 
  • Optional paid co-op to gain industry experience 
  • Common first and second year with Cambrian’s Electrical Engineering Technician – Industrial program 
  • Diploma equates to 2 of the 3 levels of required theory towards your apprenticeship Certificate of Qualification for Construction & Maintenance Electrician apprenticeship and all 3 levels of required theory for an Industrial Electrician apprenticeship 

Program of study for 2024-25 Academic Year 

Students are required to successfully complete an online Lab Safety course (in Moodle) when starting their program at Cambrian.  This course must be completed prior to entering the labs (as identified in the table below) in the Schools of Skills Training, Engineering Technology and Environmental Studies.

Plan of Study Grid
Semester 1Credits
CAD 1002 Electrical CAD 2
ELC 1004 Prints & Electrical Code I 3
ELC 1009 Electrical Workplace Safety 2
ELC 1125 Electrical Installation I 1 5
ELR 1121 Electrical Fundamentals 1 6
ENG 1002 College Communications 3
MTH 1152 Electrical Math I 3
 Credits24
Semester 2
ELC 1211 Electrical Installation II 1 5
ELC 1215 Motor Control Fundamentals 4
ELC 1226 Digital Electronics Theory 3
ELC 2308 Prints & Electrical Code II 3
INT 1008 Instrumentation Fundamentals 3
MTH 1252 Electrical Math II 3
One General Education course. 2 3
 Credits24
Semester 3
ELC 1011 Prints and Electrical Code III 3
ELN 2320 Power Electronics I 1 5
ELC 2316 Electrical Systems Lab 1 4
ELC 2317 Electrical Systems Theory 3
ENG 1754 Technical Communication 3
INT 1006 Instrumentation I 1 4
MTH 2352 Electrical Math III 3
One General Education course. 2 3
 Credits28
Semester 4
ELC 1012 Prints and Electrical Code IV 3
ELC 2425 PLC Basic Programming 4
ELC 2413 AC and DC Machines Lab 1 4
ELC 2414 AC and DC Machines Theory 3
ELN 2419 Power Electronics II 1 4
INT 1007 Instrumentation II 1 4
One General Education course. 2 3
 Credits25
Semester 5
ELC 1006 Intermediate PLC 6
ENE 1014 Alternative Energy 3
ELC 3504 Industrial Wiring Practices 1 6
ELC 3511 Electronic Drives 1 3
MTH 2353 Electrical Math III (TECH) 3
TEC 3501 Technical Report Research 1
 Credits22
Semester 6
ELC 1007 PLC Projects & Troubleshooting 1 5
INT 3505 Instrumentation III 1 3
ELC 1008 Electrical Protection & Dist. 3
ELC 3609 Fundamental Hydraulics 1 3
MTH 3552 Electrical Math V 3
ELC 3515 Industrial Networking 4
TEC 3601 Technical Report 1
 Credits22
 Total Credits145
1

 Course with Lab Component

2

For more information regarding General Education courses, click here.

Admission requirements

For graduates of the new curriculum (OSS): Ontario Secondary School Diploma (30 credits) or equivalent or mature student status, including:

  • Any grade 12 English (C) or (U)
  • Any grade 12 mathematics (C) or (U) (MCT4C is highly recommended)

Additional admission requirements

Recommendations

  • Any grade 11 physics (U) or grade 12 physics (C) or (U)

Program delivery

2024-2025

Fall term start

SEMESTER 1:  Fall 2024
SEMESTER 2:  Winter 2025
SEMESTER 3:  Fall 2025
SEMESTER 4:  Winter 2026
SEMESTER 5:  Fall 2026
SEMESTER 6:  Winter 2027

Winter term start

SEMESTER 1:  Winter 2025
SEMESTER 2:  Spring 2025
SEMESTER 3:  Fall 2025
SEMESTER 4:  Winter 2026
SEMESTER 5:  Fall 2026
SEMESTER 6:  Winter 2027

Specific program pathways

College or university degree opportunities  

If you are a graduate of this program, you may continue your studies at a college or university and you may receive credit(s) for your prior college education. Refer to Cambrian's college and university agreement details for further information. 

Employment opportunities

Graduates will be capable of performing the electrical design functions of an Electrical Engineering Technologist in an engineering environment.  They will also have completed the equivalent of all three levels of Electrical Trade School, which will make them desirable candidates as Apprentice Electricians on residential, commercial or industrial jobs. 

Graduates are also prepared for employment opportunities in:

  • Telecommunications
  • Fire and Security Alarm Systems
  • Renewable Energy
  • Power Distribution
  • Heating, Ventilation & Air Conditioning

Please note: Cambrian College strives to ensure the accuracy of the information on this website. Please note that the academic curriculum is continually reviewed and revised to ensure that Cambrian's programs and courses remain relevant. The College reserves the right to cancel or make changes to any course or program, fee, procedure, or campus location at any time.