Electrical Technician

With advances in technology, employers are looking for electrical technicians capable of working with new sources of energy, such as solar photovoltaic and wind, used in residential, commercial, and industrial settings.

This program offers practical and theoretical training in both construction and industrial electricity, with a focus on alternative electrical energy systems, including solar photovoltaic, wind, and smart grid alternatives.

Your first year establishes a foundation in electrical theory and provides hands-on industrial workplace skills. In your second year, you will further your knowledge of electrical theory and gain practical experience with residential, commercial, and industrial applications of electricity and alternative and renewable energy systems.

Graduates benefit by obtaining the practical and theoretical training that is similar to the Electrical Construction and Industrial Certificate and Diploma programs, with an emphasis on the additional electrical skills that are required for green energy systems.

Work Experience

• Field experience is a mandatory credit course, providing you with the opportunity to apply your knowledge and skills outside of the classroom.

  • Opportunities are typically unpaid and last approximately 5 weeks.

• This program is eligible for an optional cooperative education (co-op) credit course between years one and two.

  • A co-op provides an opportunity for paid, full-time employment in a field related to your program.

  • Co-op takes place in the third term and must be a minimum of 12 weeks and 420 hours.

  • Our co-op program follows Co-operative Education and Work-Integrated Learning Canada (CEWIL) guidelines.

• Transportation, accommodations and other costs related to work experience are your responsibility

Choose NSCC

• You benefit from our faculty, who bring years of experience and strong industry connections to the classroom.

• You build your skills using state-of-the-art simulators, along with advanced technology used in the green energy sector.

• You get hands-on and practical training. This program teaches a balance of theory and practical application, which means you read and study how to do a job and then get to apply those skills in a work-like setting.

• This program places a high value on providing you with the skills and knowledge to work safely in industry. To prepare for employment, you participate in safety awareness courses.

Other Info

• Industrial safety standards require that you have adequate vision and colour perception to operate safely in the shop and in the field while performing tasks of this trade.

• Many employers in this industry require a current, official criminal record check as part of the hiring process. A conviction on your criminal record may impact your ability to secure employment.