About this program

  • Credential Awarded: 1 Year Certificate
  • Campus: Welland
  • Code: 0758 P0758
  • Delivery Length: 1 Year
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Overview

Do you enjoy working with your hands and have a desire to help meet the demand for skilled electrical workers in Ontario?

As an Electrical Techniques graduate, you have the fundamental electrical skills needed and advanced knowledge necessary for workforce entry and a strong foundation for further study in the electrical field.

Highlights
  • Learn from highly experienced and supportive faculty who are experts in their fields.

  • Modern equipment and spacious lab facilities provide an optimal, applied learning
    experience.

  • Demand for graduates is high in the Niagara Region and throughout Ontario.

Career Opportunities
  • Electrical construction and maintenance apprentice
  • Fire alarm technician
  • Independent contractor
  • Industrial electrician apprentice
  • Network cabling technician
  • Related mechanical tradesperson
  • Service technician
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Courses

Term one (2025 Fall)
Code Course Name Credits
DRFT1123 Electrical Prints - Residential 2
ELEC1100 Electrical Concepts I 3
ELEC1121 Electrical Installations I 4
ELEC1146 Canadian Electrical Code 3
ELNC1115 Electronic Concepts I 3
MATH1180 Mathematics for Electrical Trades 3
TECH1151 Health and Safety 3
Term two (2026 Winter)
Code Course Name Credits
CAPL1199 Computer Applications 3
COMM1125 Essentials of Workplace Communication 3
DRFT1124 Electrical Prints - Commercial and Industrial 2
ELEC1134 Introduction to Electrical Instrumentation 3
ELEC1170 Introduction to Network Cabling 3
ELEC1200 Electrical Concepts II 3
ELEC1221 Electrical Installations II 4
ELNC1215 Electronic Concepts II 3
Learning Outcomes Term: 1254
  1. Assist in the interpretation and preparation of electrical drawings including other related documents and graphics.

  2. Analyze and solve simple technical problems related to basic electrical systems by applying mathematics and science principles.

  3. Use and maintain test and instrumentation equipment.

  4. Assemble basic electrical circuits and equipment to fulfill requirements and specifications under the supervision of a qualified person.

  5. Assist in the installation and troubleshooting of basic electrical machines and associated control systems under the supervision of a qualified person.

  6. Assist in testing and troubleshooting electrical and electronic circuits, equipment, and systems by using established procedures under the supervision of a qualified person.

  7. Assist in the troubleshooting of control systems under the supervision of a qualified person.

  8. Use computer skills and tools to solve basic electrical related problems.

  9. Assist in conducting quality assurance procedures under the supervision of a qualified person.

  10. Assist in the preparation and maintenance of records and documentation systems.

  11. Install and assist in testing telecommunication systems under the supervision of a qualified person.

  12. Apply health and safety standards and best practices to workplaces.

  13. Perform tasks in accordance with relevant legislation, policies, procedures, standards, regulations, and ethical principles.

  14. Apply basic electrical cabling requirements and install and test system grounding for a specified number of applications under the supervision of a qualified person.

  15. Identify problems and troubleshoot electrical systems under the supervision of a qualified person.

  16. Assist in the selection of electrical equipment, systems and components to fulfill the requirements and specifications under the supervision of a qualified person.

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Admission Requirements

Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD), or equivalent including the following required course(s):
  • English – any Grade 12 (C) or (U), or equivalent
  • Mathematics – any Grade 11 (C), (U), or (M), or equivalent
Recommended Courses and/or Skills:

These courses and skills may help you succeed academically in this program, but they are not required for admission.

  • Mathematics – any Grade 12 (C) or (U)
  • Technological Design – Grade 11 (M) or Grade 12 (M)
Selection and Ranking

Applications are evaluated based on the published admission requirements. When the applicant provides proof of meeting the requirements, an offer of admission can be issued, provided space is available in the program.

Learn more about admission decisions.

Computer Requirements

Students are responsible for ensuring that they have a Microsoft Windows-based desktop or laptop that meets or exceeds the following general requirements:

  • A desktop or laptop running on an updated Microsoft Windows operating system (Windows 11 recommended).
  • Minimum 256GB SSD storage and 8 GB memory (note that 16 GB memory is strongly recommended).
  • An integrated or peripheral video camera, microphone, and speaker system.
  • Reliable internet connectivity with Broadband capabilities. A minimum download speed of 10 – 50 Mbps is recommended.

Niagara College may not be able to provide support for systems different than the above specifications as provided software may not operate properly. Academic software for your courses will be made available for download and remote use. Access will also be provided to remote high performance computer labs if software downloads are not feasible.

Note: We do not provide support for Chromebooks or Apple products. (learn more)

Computer/technology requirements may be subject to change without notice.

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Availability

Domestic Applicants Apply
International Applicants Apply
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No longer offered this term

The College reserves the right to cancel or make changes to any course or program, fee, procedure, or campus location at any time.

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