Certificate in Electrical Techniques
George Brown College
Key Information
Campus location
Toronto, Canada
Languages
English
Study format
On-Campus
Duration
1 Year
Pace
Full time
Tuition fees
CAD 17,055 / per year
Application deadline
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Earliest start date
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Introduction
The Electrical Techniques program covers installation, testing, maintenance, analysis, and troubleshooting of specified electrical circuits, equipment, and systems under the supervision of a qualified person. Throughout the program, students will learn to apply health and safety standards to their work, and perform tasks in accordance with the standards of the Canadian Electrical Code.
Graduates will receive a post-secondary certificate.
Admissions
Scholarships and Funding
Scholarships for international students at George Brown College are generally in-program awards based on students’ academic performance (and other criteria) at George Brown College after the beginning of the academic program.
Curriculum
Required Courses
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Program Outcome
The graduate demonstrates the ability to:
- Assist in the interpretation and preparation of electrical drawings, including other related documents and graphics.
- Analyze and solve simple technical problems related to basic electrical systems by applying mathematics and science principles.
- Use and maintain test and instrumentation equipment.
- Assemble basic electrical circuits and equipment to fulfill requirements and specifications under the supervision of a qualified person.
- Assist in the installation and troubleshooting of basic electrical machines and associated control systems under the supervision of a qualified person.
- Assist in testing and troubleshooting electrical and electronic circuits, equipment and systems by using established procedures under the supervision of a qualified person.
- Assist in the troubleshooting of control systems under the supervision of a qualified person.
- Use computer skills and tools to solve basic electrical-related problems.
- Assist in conducting quality assurance procedures under the supervision of a qualified person.
- Assist in the preparation and maintenance of records and documentation systems.
- Install and assist in testing telecommunication systems under the supervision of a qualified person.
- Apply health and safety standards and best practices to workplaces.
- Perform tasks in accordance with relevant legislation, policies, procedures, standards, regulations, and ethical principles.
- Apply basic electrical cabling requirements and install and test system grounding for a specified number of applications under the supervision of a qualified person.
- Identify problems and troubleshoot electrical systems under the supervision of a qualified person.
- Assist in the selection of electrical equipment, systems, and components to fulfill the requirements and specifications under the supervision of a qualified person.
Career Opportunities
Your Career
Graduates of the program bring a wide range of skills to future employers. This program increases your marketability and knowledge of the electrical industry. You may also be interested in continuing on to a two-year or three-year program at George Brown College.
Industry
The construction industry is one of the country’s largest employers, and skilled trades workers are among the highest paid and most in demand in Canada.