The Electrical Engineering Technology (Optional Co-op) program at Conestoga College is a full-time, three-year Ontario College Advanced Diploma program with an optional co-op. It is designed for students who are interested in the field of electrical engineering. The program provides students with both theoretical and practical experience, enabling them to work in a wide variety of electrical engineering areas including power systems and process control.
Career Opportunities:
- Power Systems Engineer: They design, develop, and oversee the installation of power systems, including power generation and distribution systems.
- Process Control Engineer: They design and implement control systems to automate industrial processes.
- Instrumentation Engineer: They design and develop devices or systems that measure physical quantities such as pressure, temperature, and flow.
- Automation Engineer: They design and implement automated systems to increase productivity and reliability in the manufacturing process.
An Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD), or equivalent (assessed to Ontario standards), or 19 years of age or older with mature student status.
- English Requirement: Grade 12 compulsory English, C or U, or equivalent, OR Conestoga College Preparatory Communications (COMM1251).
- Mathematics Requirement: Grade 12 Mathematics, C or U (MCT4C or MHF4U or MCV4U or MDM4U), or equivalent, or Conestoga College Preparatory Mathematics for Technology & Apprenticeship (MATH1385).
- Academic Strength: An academic strength is calculated by averaging the submitted marks of required subjects. If more than one mark is received for a required subject, the highest mark will be used in the calculation. Ten (10) additional marks are added to each Advanced level, OAC, U, U/C, and post-secondary course used in the calculation of academic strength.
- Minimum Grade Requirements: MCT4C: 60% MHF4U, MCV4U: 55% MDM4U: 70% MATH1385: 60%
- Additional Requirements: Grade 11 or 12 Physics or Science or Conestoga College Preparatory Physics, technical shops/labs, technical drafting, electricity, electronics are desirable but not mandatory.
Please note that applicants with MAP4C will not be considered for admission to this program. They may be considered after writing the Conestoga College Math Pre-Admissions test. Minimum grade cut-offs apply. Applicants with MAP4C may be given an alternate offer to the one-year Technology Foundations program which serves as a preparatory pathway into this program.
If a student does not meet the math admission requirements, they may arrange for testing to assess their mathematical ability.
A sound mathematical background is important for success in this program and is considered during the admission selection process. Minimum cutoffs apply.
**Please note that the exact requirements may vary, and might be subject to change. It’s always a good idea to check the college’s website or contact their admissions office for the most accurate and up-to-date information.
The estimated tuition and fee details for the Electrical Engineering Technology (Optional Co-op) program at Conestoga College for the 2024-2025 academic year are as follows:
Canadian students- CAD$ 4,200
International students- CAD$ 17,000
**These fees include tuition and ancillary fees. Please note that books and supplies may be additional.
**It’s important to note that tuition covers only part of the costs associated with post-secondary education. The tuition fee and other specific fees can be claimed as a deduction for income tax purposes, subject to tax regulations.
**For more detailed information about fees and funding, it’s recommended to check the college’s website or contact their admissions office.