Nova Scotia Community College

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Electronic Engineering Technician

Nova Scotia Community College

Faculty:School of Trades and Technology
Degree:Diploma
Field of Study:Electrical, Electronic and Comm. Engin. Tech./Technician
Length:2 Year(s)
Cost per year:*
National: $3,620
International: $11,690
Careers:Facility Operation and Maintenance ManagersElectrical and Electronics Engineering TechnologistsElectronics Equipment Service Technicians

Description:

Electronic engineering technicians are employed in many industries including environmental, alternate energy, telecommunications, marine, military, and transportation. They are trained to assemble, install, test, maintain, and repair electronic/electrical equipment and systems. Good technicians are respected for being experts in trouble-shooting and defining problems.

Electronic technicians may be employed in a wide range of occupations, working for a variety of companies and organizations including: computer technician (for schools, colleges, universities, government agencies, hardware companies, and software companies), industrial technician (for the automotive, oil and gas, forestry, power, plastic, fishery, marine, and aerospace industries or their related government agencies), medical technician (for hospitals and medically related electronics manufacturers), communications technician (for phone, cable, cellular phone, radio, and TV companies), and electronic manufacturing companies.

Prerequisites:

These courses are intended as guidelines. Speak to your guidance counsellor to see what courses are offered at your school.
  •  Grade12 Mathematics 
High School Graduation Diploma or equivalent, including Academic Grade 12 Math.

* We make every attempt to provide accurate information on prerequisites, programs, and tuition. However, this information is subject to change without notice and we highly recommend that you contact the school to confirm important information before applying.

Modified on June 08, 2022