The two-year Electrical Engineering Technician Ontario College Diploma program provides you with the essential knowledge and skills sought by employers in the industry. Develop skills in the design, installation, maintenance and repair of electrical systems from cable loops, phone and fire suppression systems to robotics and machinery. Through a series of theory courses and extensive practical labs, you learn to use scientific and engineering principles, including: foundation of electrical principles, codes and regulations how to design, install and troubleshoot electromagnetic controls, electrical machinery and programmable controllers the different instrumentation options available and the applicable use for them an understanding of robotics and controls as well as industrial telecommunications critical thinking skills and an understanding of the environmental impact of technology AutoCAD and applications the different infrastructure requirements of distributed electrical systems or fire alarm system codes and standards, installation and maintenance fundamentals of mathematics, calculus, technical communications for engineers, programming and computer applications project management and leadership skills OACETT (Ontario Association of Certified Engineering Technicians and Technologists) recognizes this program as meeting the academic requirements for certification in the Certified Technician (C.Tech) category. While a student, you are encouraged to register as an Associate member of OACETT. Graduates of the Electrical Engineering Technician program may pursue the Electrical Engineering Technology Ontario College Advanced Diploma to further open career options in the electrical engineering field. The advanced diploma also creates an opportunity to transfer into year 3 of the Electrical Engineering program at Lakehead University. This program prepares you to work in a wide variety of careers in the electrical industry, including in areas such as electrical testing and maintenance, manufacturing and electrical automation.The two-year Electrical Engineering Technician Ontario College Diploma program provides you with the essential knowledge and skills sought by employers in the industry. Develop skills in the design, installation, maintenance and repair of electrical systems from cable loops, phone and fire suppression systems to robotics and machinery. Through a series of theory courses and extensive practical labs, you learn to use scientific and engineering principles, including: foundation of electrical principles, codes and regulations how to design, install and troubleshoot electromagnetic controls, electrical machinery and programmable controllers the different instrumentation options available and the applicable use for them an understanding of robotics and controls as well as industrial telecommunications critical thinking skills and an understanding of the environmental impact of technology AutoCAD and applications the different infrastructure requirements of distributed electrical systems or fire alarm system codes and standards, installation and maintenance fundamentals of mathematics, calculus, technical communications for engineers, programming and computer applications project management and leadership skills OACETT (Ontario Association of Certified Engineering Technicians and Technologists) recognizes this program as meeting the academic requirements for certification in the Certified Technician (C.Tech) category. While a student, you are encouraged to register as an Associate member of OACETT. Graduates of the Electrical Engineering Technician program may pursue the Electrical Engineering Technology Ontario College Advanced Diploma to further open career options in the electrical engineering field. The advanced diploma also creates an opportunity to transfer into year 3 of the Electrical Engineering program at Lakehead University. This program prepares you to work in a wide variety of careers in the electrical industry, including in areas such as electrical testing and maintenance, manufacturing and electrical automation.