Electronics Engineering Technician

Program Overview

In an economy that depends on finding new ways to use technology to make it easier for us to live, work and play, electronics engineering technicians maintain, operate, test, install and service electronic equipment in the fields of data communications and the Internet of Things (IoT), smart systems, telecommunications, computing, industrial automation, test and measurement, power generation and distribution, and health care and consumer products.

The Electronics Engineering Technician program covers theory with hands-on practical experience and project-based learning of analog and digital electronic circuits and systems.

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Electricity

Circuit Building

Admission Requirements

Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) or Mature Student Status
Grade 12 English (C or U)
Grade 12 mathematics (C, M or U)

Note: this program has additional recommended requirements. Please visit the Admission Requirements tab for further information.

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Intakes and Availability

Date	Domestic Availability	International Availability
September 2020	Open	Open

Tuition

Year one domestic: $2,722 (CDN)
Year one international: $13,322 (CDN)

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Semester 1 Courses

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Career Options

WHAT YOU COULD BE:

Alarm system technician
Broadcast engineering technician
Communications technician
Computer-aided designer
Electrical control technologist
Electrical technician
Electronics engineering technician/technologist
Electronic test assembler
Fibre optics communications technician
Junior radio frequency technician
Junior robotics technician
Naval electronics technician
Robotics technician
Service technician
Signals and communication apprentice
Technical sales

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Program Details

In an economy that depends on finding new ways to use technology to make it easier for us to live, work and play, Electronics is forefront.

Electronics engineering technicians maintain, operate, test, install and service electronic equipment in the fields of:

Telecommunications
Data Communications and the Internet of Things (IoT)
Computing hardware and software
Industrial Automation
Test and Measurement
Power Generation and Distribution
Medical Equipment
Consumer Products.

The Electronics Engineering Technician program is two years in duration, covering theory with hands-on practical experience, project-based learning of analog and digital electronic circuits and systems.

Energy conservation, environmental awareness and the global environmental movement will have an impact on you as you train to become part of the green workforce. We promote job-ready skills through leading edge instruction and hands-on practical labs that are available to you in and outside of regular class hours.

Admission Requirements

Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) or Mature Student Status
Grade 12 English (C or U)
Grade 12 mathematics (C, M or U)

Courses

Semester 4

Courses and course descriptions are subject to change.

Costs

YEAR ONE FEES	Domestic	International
Tuition	$2,722	$13,322
Compulsory Ancillary	$1,337	$1,812
Program Incidental	$20	$20
Total Fees:	$4,079	$15,154

Please note: fees are based on the 2019-2020 academic year and do not include textbooks. For more information please see Other fees to consider.

Career Options

WHAT YOU COULD BE:

Alarm system technician
Broadcast engineering technician
Communications technician
Computer-aided designer
Electrical control technologist
Electrical technician
Electronics engineering technician/technologist
Electronic test assembler
Fibre optics communications technician
Junior radio frequency technician
Junior robotics technician
Naval electronics technician
Robotics technician
Service technician
Signals and communication apprentice
Technical sales

WHERE YOU COULD WORK:

Automotive and parts manufacturing
Industrial automation
Information technology
Medical equipment facility
Military
Robotics
Public transit
Telecommunications
Transportation

Program Transfer, Degree Completion and Additional Credentials

Durham College also offers degree completion opportunities with a number of Canadian and international institutions. Sample diploma-to-degree opportunities include:

Please visit our pathways page to learn more about how you can transfer your credits towards a degree.

COVID-19 Information

Electronics Engineering Technician

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Semester 1 Courses

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WHAT YOU COULD BE:

Program Details

Admission Requirements

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Semester 3

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Helpful Resources

College guide September 2020 [PDF]

College guide September 2020 [Interactive]

Graduate Employment Report [PDF]