Now is the time to consider a career in the electrical trades. Contractors and industry are always looking for people with solid foundational skills. The electrical trades offer a rewarding, fast-paced career; one in which you can play an essential role as a team member with an electrical contractor or within a manufacturing facility working with innovative technology. If you love working with your hands and are a creative problem solver, this program is for you. Electrical Techniques is a one-year Ontario College Certificate program which will teach you how electricity works, how to interpret code rules, read blueprints, and how electronics are used in today's high tech world.
You will be instructed by licensed electricians in dedicated electrical shops. Small class sizes and availability of equipment for everyone enable you to spend significant time with tools in your hands learning the skills that will make the difference in your career. The Electrical Techniques program includes academic upgrading, opening doors for you if you decide to continue your education at Conestoga College. You could choose to apply to any School of Trades programs or apply to the second semester of the Electrical Industrial Technician diploma program (#1154). The Electrical Techniques program is a great choice if you want to explore the career opportunities that the skilled trades have to offer, get job ready skills or pursue a new found passion for electrical technology.
-High School/Secondary Education Diploma
-High School/Secondary Education Transcript/Marksheets
-English Language Proficiency
-6.0 IELTS (with no band less than 5.5) or
-80 TOEFL
*excluding Practical Nursing, Respiratory Therapy, Public Relations, Food Processing Technician, Journalism, Business – Marketing, Business – Marketing – Accelerated, and Business Administration – Marketing diploma programs
**including Practical Nursing, Respiratory Therapy, Public Relations, Food Processing Technician, Journalism, Business – Marketing, Business – Marketing – Accelerated, and Business Administration – Marketing diploma programs
If you do not have the English language skills for direct entry into full-time post-secondary programs, you may choose to enter Conestoga's English for Academic Studies (EAS) program.
Note: Conestoga College is temporarily accepting the Duolingo English Test as proof of English proficiency. To take the test, go to englishtest.duolingo.com/applicants.