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Ministry-approved title: Electrical Techniques
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A career in the electrical industry can be very challenging and rewarding. Electricity powers the world. This program focuses on commercial and residential electrical installation methods. You will become familiar with relevant tools and materials required for the field. Graduates of this program develop skills to be successful for an entry level position under the supervision of a qualified person in the electrical industry. Students will also have the opportunity to complete the Ministry of Labour’s Working at Heights training requirement.
Durham College (DC) offers pre-admission assessment testing to mature domestic applicants to meet admission requirements in English and/or Math. Domestic applicants who are 19 years of age or older as of the start date of their program, and who do not have the required program credit(s), i.e. Grade 12 English and/or Grade 12 Math are eligible to take an admissions assessment test.
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The Electrical Techniques program focuses on residential installations and will provide you with the basic skills to successfully install grounding/bonding for a specified number of applications.
You will learn to assist in the interpretation and preparation of electrical drawings and related documents and how to analyze and solve simple technical problems related to basic electrical systems by applying mathematics and science principles. The use of diagnostic equipment, tools and computers will help you solve basic electrical problems and gain a better understanding of the industry.
Under the supervision of a licensed electrician, as a graduate you will:
The courses listed below are for incoming students. If you are a current student, please refer to your program of study for the year you began your program. Your program of study can be found on MyDC.
Note: Shops and classes will be running six days a week. Students may be scheduled to attend shops and classes any day, including Saturday.
Courses, course descriptions and delivery formats are subject to change.
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Students will come to campus to complete in-person learning requirements. Detailed schedules, with course-specific delivery information, will be available after registration. Courses, course descriptions and delivery formats are subject to change.
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Durham College has invested in developing new student work integrated learning opportunities in the School of Skilled Trades, Apprenticeship and Renewable Technology. We are launching a paid Co-op opportunity for our Technician Program. Our programs offer plenty of "Hands-On" activities. Students can install cabling systems, motor controls, and operate automated systems.
Successful completion of the Electrical Techniques certificate program will offer opportunities for further study in additional Durham College programs such as Electrical Engineering Technician; Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning Techniques; and Mechanical Technician – Elevating Devices. As a graduate, you may also be eligible to pursue pathways into a variety of Durham College programs in the electrical industry, including electronics and electromechanical.
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Brad Tamlin is a Red Seal 309A electrician. He has nearly 40 years of experience in the electrical industry and has worked in construction and residential, commercial, and industrial installations. He also has 15 years of experience as an Instrumentation Technician and in industrial power electronics.
Room CSTT 120. The Electrical shop space. Durham College has the latest tools and equipment in our new electrical shop area. Students have an opportunity to bend conduit, install various cabling systems, and install a residential consumer's service including grounding and bonding requirements.
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