Electrical Engineering Technology

Program objective
This program trains individuals to become electrical engineering technicians in the areas of automation and control. These technicians use their expertise in the primary, secondary and tertiary sectors as well as in research laboratories and repair shops. They also work in the areas of primary metal processing, forestry and paper, chemistry, plastics, pharmaceuticals, food and beverages, the manufacturing of transportation equipment or electrical material, printing, etc. They can also be found in the services sector, working in such specialties as energy distribution (gas and electricity) and consulting-engineering.

The main tasks carried out by these technologists are troubleshooting, preventive maintenance, installation and start-up of instruments in control systems. In collaboration with engineers, they also participate in the design or modification of automated systems or electrical installations. Lastly, they are mandated with purchasing material within the limits of an allocated budget.

Industrial electrical engineering technologists play a critical role in the event of procedural breakdowns in order to identify, analyze and diagnose operating problems with industrial systems and equipment. They are responsible for quickly restoring defective instruments such as sensors and conditioners, automatic devices and controllers, motors, drive systems and electrical distribution systems as well as broken-down mechanical elements such as valves, pneumatic and hydraulic cylinders, etc.

Their technological environment is made up of distributed and computerized systems as well as industrial programmable control equipment such as measuring instruments, captors, programmable controllers, electronic controllers, control networks, valves, speed controllers, etc. Note, however, that this particular environment is constantly changing and evolving.

This program replaces 243.C0 Industrial Electronics.

Before applying to a program leading to a Diploma of College Studies (DCS), applicants who studied in Québec must meet the following three requirements:

The applicant must have a Secondary School Diploma and be in one of the following situations:
The applicant has a Secondary School Diploma (SSD)*
NOTE: a SSD holder that has not passed the following courses may be required to complete remedial courses:
Secondary 5 Language of Instruction
Secondary 5 Second Language
Secondary 4 Mathematics
Secondary 4 Science and Technology or Secondary 4 Applied Science and Technology or Secondary 4 Physical Science
Secondary 4 History and Citizenship Education or Secondary 4 History of Quebec and Canada
The applicant holds a Diploma of Vocational Studies (DVS) and has successfully completed the following subjects*:
Secondary 5 Language of Instruction
Secondary 5 Second Language
Secondary 4 Mathematics
The applicant has training deemed equivalent by the College.
The applicant has training and experience deemed sufficient by the College and has interrupted full time studies for at least 24 months.
The applicant satisfies, if applicable, the special conditions for admission established by the Minister which specify the program prerequisites*.
The applicant satisfies, if applicable, any special conditions for admission established by the College for each of its programs.


*If the applicant is enrolled in school and completing his or her secondary studies at the time of application, the grades sent by the school must demonstrate that the applicant is passing in all the courses required to complete the SSD and required to fulfill the admission requirements.