Electrical Techniques

Description

Students are introduced to the theoretical and practical aspects of the electrical industry so they can perform most basic electrical techniques under the supervision of a qualified person. Upon completion of the program, students can apply for work as an electrical apprentice, or they may choose to continue their education and apply for an Electrical Engineering Technician or Technologist post-secondary program. Students study health and safety, applied math, entrepreneurship, electrical and electronic theory.

Career Opportunities

Graduates pursuing an apprenticeship may find a range of occupations in the electrical field including construction, maintenance, service and industrial. Graduates choosing to continue their education may find additional opportunities in power generation and transmission, alternate energy, green technologies and automation sectors. Job estimator, project coordinator and electrical salesperson are also areas of career opportunity. 

Graduates are eligible for exemption from Level 1 in-school training requirements when entering 309A, 309C or 442A Electrician apprenticeship.

Program Learning Outcomes

The graduate has reliably demonstrated the ability to:

1. perform duties under supervision in accordance with workplace regulations;
2. assist in the preparation, maintenance and storage of electrical drawings and records to ensure the integrity of the information and workflow control;
3. assist in the identification and troubleshooting of basic electrical issues to support reliable system operation in compliance with industry standards;
4. use and maintain instrumentation equipment in accordance with manufacturer’s recommendations;
5. assist in the assembly and maintenance of electrical and electronic, circuits and components according to project specifications;
6. assist in the installation and troubleshooting of basic electrical machines and power systems to maintain operational integrity and safety;
7. assist in conducting quality assurance or control procedures for electrical systems and components to ensure reliability and compliance;
8. apply basic electrical cabling requirements, install and test system grounding and bonding, and assist in the selection of electrical equipment to support safe and compliant system operation;
9. comply with workplace best practices, health and safety standards to maintain efficient, safe and secure operations;
10. assist in the installation and troubleshooting of communication systems to maintain operational integrity and safety;
11. perform tasks in compliance with relevant legislation, industry standards, and ethical principles to support safety, efficiency, and sustainability in the electrical workplace.

Program Progression

The following reflects the planned progression for full-time offerings of the program.

Fall Intake

• Sem 1: Fall 2027
• Sem 2: Winter 2028

Admission Requirements

• Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) or equivalent, or mature student status 
• Grade 12 English (C or U)

Mature students, non-secondary school applicants (19 years or older), and home school applicants may also be considered for admission. Eligibility may be met by applicants who have taken equivalent courses, upgrading, completed their GED, and equivalency testing. For complete details refer to: www.georgiancollege.ca/admissions/academic-regulations/

Applicants who have taken courses from a recognized and accredited post-secondary institution and/or have relevant life/learning experience may also be considered for admission; refer to the Credit for Prior Learning website for details:
www.georgiancollege.ca/admissions/credit-transfer/

Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) requirements

All Georgian College students are required to bring their own device (BYOD) that meets the technology requirements for their program. Having access to a personal laptop that meets your program’s technical requirements will ensure you’re prepared for in-class, online and hybrid learning activities. Students are responsible for the cost, software installation, maintenance and repair of their device.  

Graduation Requirements

10 Program Courses
1 Communications Course
1 General Education Course

Graduation Eligibility

To graduate from this program, the passing weighted average for promotion through each semester, and to graduate is 60%. Additionally, a student must attain a minimum of 50% or a letter grade of P (Pass) or S (Satisfactory) in each course in each semester unless otherwise stated on the course outline.

Program Tracking

The following reflects the planned course sequence for full-time offerings of the Fall intake of the program. Where more  than one intake is offered  contact the program co-ordinator for the program tracking.

Plan of Study Grid

Semester 1		Hours
Program Courses
DRFT 1003	Introduction to Technical Drafting	42
ELEC 1013	Electrical Trade Practices	42
ELEN 1000	DC Circuit Fundamentals	56
ENVR 1003	Environmental Health and Safety	42
MATH 1007	Mathematics Techniques	42
Communications Course
COMM 1016	Communication Essentials	42
	Hours	266
Semester 2
Program Courses
ELEC 1002	Electrical Systems and Control	56
ELEC 1003	Electrical Installations	42
ELEC 1004	Electronics 1	42
ELEC 1006	Prints and Electrical Code	42
ELEC 2015	Basic Electricity	42
General Education Course
Select 1 course from the General Education list during registration.		42
	Hours	266
	Total Hours	532

Graduation Window

Students unable to adhere to the program duration of one year (as stated above) may take a maximum of two years to complete their credential. After this time, students must be re-admitted into the program, and follow the curriculum in place at the time of re-admission.

Disclaimer: The information in this document is correct at the time of publication. Academic content of programs and courses is revised on an ongoing basis to ensure relevance to changing educational objectives and employment market needs. 

Program outlines may be subject to change in response to emerging situations, in order to facilitate student achievement of the learning outcomes required for graduation. Components such as courses, progression, coop work terms, placements, internships and other requirements may be delivered differently than published.