Fanshawe College

Course Details

Advanced Diploma(Electronics Engineering Technology)

Course Description

This program is a three-year, seven level program that will ready graduates for jobs in growth areas of automation, network communications, electrical utilities/protection, process control, electronics and embedded systems. Students will study electrical system design, automation, power generation/distribution and develop practical skills. Graduates will be skilled in AutoCAD, hydraulic/pneumatic systems, PLCs, motors, electronics, programming and industrial automation. Throughout the program, students will apply this knowledge in conjunction with the Canadian Electrical Code, workplace health and safety and project management applications. Additionally, students will enhance their interpersonal and communication skills.

Course Duration

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3year

Career outcomes

Graduates of this program are very versatile and may work in an engineering design office with manufacturers of automated equipment, or in the plant engineering departments of process industries such as steel, paper, plastic and chemical. Other opportunities exist with power utilities and with computer and instrumentation manufacturers. Graduates generally work in design but may also be involved in technical sales, maintenance and supervision.

Advanced Diploma(Electronics Engineering Technology) Fanshawe College