Students are provided with the theoretical knowledge and technical skills to enter the electrical workforce. Classroom learning is combined with extensive hands-on experience in well-equipped, modern labs. Students are introduced to power transmission and distribution and robotics as well as maintenance and troubleshooting techniques for industry, with a strong focus on health and safety. Computer aided drafting, electronic and digital circuits, microprocessors, programming and programmable logic controllers are also studied. Students gain valuable experience during a co-op work term, while developing industry contacts for possible post-graduation employment opportunities.

External Recognition

This program is accredited by the Canadian Association for Co-operative Education.

Program Learning Outcomes: The graduate has reliably demonstrated the ability to:

• interpret and produce electrical and electronics drawings including other related documents and graphics;
• analyze and solve routine technical problems related to electrical systems by applying mathematics and scientific principles;
• use, verify, and maintain instrumentation equipment and systems;
• assemble, test, modify and maintain electrical circuits and equipment to fulfill requirements and specifications under the supervision of a qualified person;
• install and troubleshoot static and rotating electrical machines and associated control systems under the supervision of a qualified person;
• verify acceptable functionality and apply troubleshooting techniques for electrical and electronic circuits, components, equipment, and systems under the supervision of a qualified person;
• analyze, assemble and troubleshoot control systems under the supervision of a qualified person;
• use computer skills and tools to solve routine electrical related problems;
• assist in creating and conducting quality assurance procedures under the supervision of a qualified person;
• prepare and maintain records and documentation systems;
• install, test and troubleshoot telecommunication systems under the supervision of a qualified person;
• apply health and safety standards and best practices to workplaces;
• configure installation and apply electrical cabling requirements and system grounding and bonding requirements for a variety of applications under the supervision of a qualified person;
• assist in commissioning, testing and troubleshooting electrical power systems under the supervision of a qualified person;
• apply project management principles to assist in the implementation of projects;
• apply basic entrepreneurial strategies to identify and respond to new opportunities;
• explain how electrical and electronic systems and work practices impact the environment.

Practical Experience

All co-operative education programs at Georgian contain mandatory work term experiences aligned with program learning outcomes. Co-op work terms are designed to integrate academic learning with work experience, supporting the development of industry specific competencies and employability skills.

Career opportunities

There has never been a better time to enter the field of electrical technologies. Many employment opportunities may be available to graduates in a rapidly expanding electrical field with companies in the utility sector, panel builders, green energy, automation, manufacturing, robotics and many other related industries.

Work Integrated Learning: 1 Co-op Work Term