当今的电场极为广泛和多样。雇主需要有干劲的人，他们具有设计，实施和维护发电，配电和控制系统，娱乐和通信系统以及过程，自动化和制造系统的知识和技能。电气技术员计划将为学生提供满足这些苛刻工作机会所需的理论和实践技能。电气工程技术员课程的毕业生将对电气领域的许多方面具有全面的实践和理论知识。
Today's electrical field is extremely broad and diverse. Employers need motivated people who have the knowledge and skills to design, implement and maintain power generation, distribution and control systems, entertainment and communication systems, and process, automation and manufacturing systems.<br>The Electrical Engineering Technician program will provide students with the theoretical and practical skills required to meet these demanding job opportunities. Graduates of the Electrical Engineering Technician Program will have a well-rounded practical and theoretical knowledge of many aspects of the electrical field.<br>Some areas of study will include, but are not limited to the following:<br>Canadian Electrical Code usage and application<br>Reading and creating blueprints, schematics, and wiring diagrams<br>Residential, commercial, and industrial wiring<br>Industrial process measurement, calibration, and control<br>Power electronics with application to power and motor speed control equipment<br>Industrial automation systems with programmable logic controllers and motor control equipment<br>Power generation and distribution equipment<br>Fire alarm, security, and communication systems<br>At the completion of the program, graduates may apply to write exemption tests to provide an exemption from the in-school portion of the Ontario Electrical Apprenticeships. These tests are administered by SLC and are free of charge to all graduates of the Electrical Engineering Technician program.