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Engineering Technology - Electrical Engineering Technology - Computer Control

3-year, Ontario College Advanced Diploma Program

Official Program Information

This three year Ontario Advanced College Diploma provides students with a knowledge of electrical / electronic / instrumentation analysis and design tools necessary to function as a technologist in today's industrial automation environment.

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If you’re an analytical thinker, with a love of technology and computing, look no further. The OACETT/CTAB accredited Electrical Engineering Technology – Computer Control program places special emphasis on computerized electronic control applications using state of the art DCS, PLC and drive systems. Traditional operator interface systems, as well as today’s leading panel and PC based SCADA/HMI packages, are studied with a design philosophy on safety. You will gain an in-depth knowledge of today’s industrial device communications and networking required to design/analyze and implement new and existing systems.

The first-year of the program is common with the Instrumentation Engineering Technician and Electronics Engineering Technician - Computers programs, giving you the opportunity to remain in the technician program if you should so desire. The three-year program consists of six academic semesters and two sixteen-week co-op placement terms (optional). After the second academic semester, you may be eligible to participate in the first co-op work term, giving you hands-on experience beyond what traditional classroom instruction and laboratories can provide.

Employment Opportunities: 

Employment opportunities exist in a wide variety of industrial settings involving design, production and maintenance of electrical/electronic and instrumentation systems. Positions may occur with automation systems integrators, power generation, computer service, pulp and paper, automotive production, petro-chemical steel manufacturers, information technology, parts manufacturers and manufacturer's representatives.

Admission Requirements: 
  1. Ontario Secondary School Diploma (or equivalent) with courses from the College (C), University (U), University/College (U/C), or Open (O) preparation levels.
  2. or Successful completion of the Mature Student Assessment
  3. or appropriate credits from Academic and Career Entrance program (ACE).

And Courses Required:

  • Grade 12 English (College or University Preparation)
  • Grade 11 MCF3M Functions and Applications, or MCR3U Functions, or Grade 12 MAP4C Foundations for College Math, or MCT4C Mathematics for College Technology or University Preparation.

You will be assessed to determine your math placement. Assessment will determine whether you would be placed in MA115 or MA215.

If you do not meet the entrance requirements, we encourage you to apply for the Pre-Technology program to facilitate success in your technology path.

Articulation Agreements: 

After successfully completing the program, you may transfer into the third year of Lakehead University’s Electrical Engineering program to pursue an Electrical Engineering Degree. Other arrangements can be made to transfer into Lakehead’s Software Engineering Degree program as well.

Departments:

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Do you have significant & relevant experience?

Ask about Prior Learning Assessment & Recognition (PLAR) - a mechanism to offer credits for learning acquired through study, work, volunteering and other life experiences that are not recognized through formal transfer credit mechanisms.