Diploma In Electronics Engineering Technician Centennial College

• Program Code: 3405
• School: School of Engineering Technology and Applied Science
• Credential: Ontario College Diploma
• Program Type: Post-secondary program
• Program Length: 2 years/ 4 semesters
• Delivery Mode: online, in-class, hybrid
• Location: Progress Campus

The Electronics Engineering Technician program will prepare you for a challenging career in the electronics field.

Through an optimum balance of hands-on experience and theory, courses in this college diploma program will cover areas such as wireless communications, data communications, microcontrollers, and industrial systems. To develop a solid foundation in modern electronics, you'll work in labs with computers, communication transceivers, and electronics testing and measurement equipment.

Two years in length, the college engineering program will also give you the option to continue your studies by transferring into the fifth semester of its Technologist version. To do so, you'll be required to have a minimum 2.0 GPA.

Please note:

• Qualified college or university graduates with a background in electronics may gain direct admission into semester three of this two-year program and receive their Electronics Engineering Technician diploma in two semesters (program #3221).
• As a program #3205 student, if you complete 80 percent of the Year 1-course load and have a GPA of 3.5 or above, you'll be able to enroll in the Samsung Pathway. As part of the Electronics Technician program, you'll take preparatory course modules to write the TSSA GAS Technician 3 certification exam. Upon completion of the entire program, you'll receive a Recognition of Achievement – Samsung Pathway in addition to your Centennial College diploma (program #3220).

Program Vocational Learning OutcomesPrinter Friendly

Program Vocational Learning Outcomes describe what graduates of the program have demonstrated they can do with the knowledge and skills they have achieved during their studies. The outcomes are closely tied to the needs of the workplace. Through assessment (e.g., assignments and tests), students verify their ability to reliably perform these outcomes before graduating.

1. Analyze, interpret, modify and prepare electrical and electronics drawings, layouts, and reports, with guidance as required.
2. Analyze and solve routine technical problems related to electronics engineering by applying fundamental principles of mathematics and science.
3. Apply appropriate troubleshooting techniques to electronic circuits or systems and perform test procedures.
4. Assemble, modify, test, and troubleshoot electronic circuits, equipment, and systems in accordance with job requirements, functional specifications, and relevant standards, with guidance as required.
5. Maintain and repair electronic equipment and systems in accordance with relevant operational guidelines.
6. Provide justification for the purchase of electronic equipment, components, and systems in accordance with code, standards and job requirements, and functional specifications.
7. Analyze and troubleshoot logic and digital circuits, as well as embedded microprocessor-based and microcontroller-based systems, including assembly and high-level language programs.
8. Analyze and troubleshoot circuits consisting of passive components by applying appropriate measurement techniques.
9. Analyze and troubleshoot circuits consisting of low power, high power, active and electromechanical components, and analog integrated circuits.
10. Analyze and troubleshoot control systems.
11. Troubleshoot, maintain and repair analog and digital communication systems.
12. Apply relevant shop practices in compliance with safety policies and current regulations for electronics engineering workplaces.
13. Assist in implementing and conducting quality control and quality assurance programs and procedures.
14. Complete work in compliance with relevant legislation, established standards, policies, procedures and regulations, and ethical principles.
15. Recognize procedures and practices that are non-compliant with legislation, standards, regulations, and ethical principles

Companies Offering Jobs

Bell Technical Solutions, Celestica, Harris Corp, Leitch, BlackBerry, SMTC Manufacturing, Toronto Hydro, TTC, Air Canada Simulation, General Electric, MSC Electronics, Optys, Solectron, SMTC Manufacturing Corp., Telesat, ViDix Technology Corp, the Royal Canadian Navy, Canadian Armed Forces, etc.

Program Highlights

• In our labs located at the School of Engineering Technology and Applied Science, you work with modern equipment.
• This program fosters a healthy learning environment to enhance your learning.
• In the Electronics Engineering Technician program, you are included in activities sponsored by the student branch of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE).

Career Outlook

• Telecommunications officer
• Computer applications developer
• Radio and television equipment operator
• Audio-visual equipment operator

Education Pathways

Successful graduates of this Electronics Engineering Technician Diploma program have the opportunity to apply their credits toward further study at the degree level. Listed below are the degrees from partnering institutions that are available for this program.

Please note that each partner pathway has a specific minimum grade requirement in order to qualify for transferring credits, which are assessed by the partner institution.