Electrical Engineering Technician

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This program teaches students to design, install, maintain, and repair electrical systems. It includes residential wiring, machinery, robotics, programming, and control systems. Students use modern equipment in a specialized training space. The curriculum combines classroom theory with practical lab work on electrical principles and industry standards.

Focus areas include Residential Wiring, Electrical Machinery, Robotics, Programming, Control Systems, Fire Alarm Systems.

2 years, 60 credits, co-op and non-co-op options available, work integrated learning eligible.

Graduates work as electrical engineering technicians, robotics technicians, or instrumentation and controls technicians.

Ontario Secondary School Diploma or equivalent, English Grade 12 (ENG4C or equivalent), Mathematics Grade 12 (MAP4C or equivalent) or Grade 11 (MCF3M or equivalent), IELTS overall 6.0 with no band below 5.5, TOEFL iBT overall 80 with minimum 20 in each component, or Duolingo overall 110 with no score below 95.

On-campus, full-time, 2 years.

Algonquin College in Ottawa, Canada, is a publicly funded English-language college founded in 1967 that serves about 21,000 students, including roughly 3,000 international learners. The college provides more than 300 programs across business, media and design, health and community studies, hospitality and tourism, technology and trades, and more. With multiple campuses in the Ottawa region, Algonquin combines applied learning with a broad program portfolio to meet diverse career goals.

Algonquin is known for experiential learning, offering co-ops, internships and industry partnerships that place classroom knowledge into real-world contexts. Industry-aligned curriculum, simulation labs and applied research projects give students practical experience valued by employers. The college also emphasizes innovation and sustainability, integrating green practices across facilities and programming to reflect current industry standards.

International students benefit from targeted supports, orientation services and career resources designed to ease transition and enhance employability in Canada and beyond. Ottawa’s bilingual, multicultural environment and proximity to government and tech employers provide additional opportunities for networking and work experience. Prospective students seeking hands-on training, clear career pathways and a supportive campus in Canada’s capital will find Algonquin offers practical programs and strong industry connections.