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To practice as an electrical engineering technologist or technician in B.C., you may choose to register with Applied Science Technologists and Technicians of British Columbia. Eligibility is achieved through completion of an accredited diploma program and 24 months of progressive work experience, 12 of which must be at the technologist profile or higher in a Canadian work environment.

Electrical and electronics engineering technologists and technicians

Confirm with the certifying body that your intended program qualifies you for this certification.

To practice as an electronic service technician in B.C., you may choose to register with Applied Science Technologists and Technicians of British Columbia. Eligibility is achieved through completion of an accredited diploma program and 24 months of progressive work experience, 12 of which must be at the technologist profile or higher in a Canadian work environment.

Confirm with the certifying body that your intended program qualifies you for this certification.

This career is eligible for Red Seal endorsement. When all levels of your trades training are complete, you can write an Interprovincial Red Seal exam. A successful result demonstrates you have met the national standard for your trade in Canada will allow you to practice your trade outside of B.C. in provinces and territories covered by the Red Seal certification.

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To work as an electronic service technician in B.C., you may need a SkilledTradesBC certification demonstrating that you have completed the necessary technical training and work experience part of your apprenticeship program. 

Electronic service technicians (household and business equipment)

Maintenance managers

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To practice as an Electrical Power Distribution Manager in B.C., you must register with Engineers and Geoscientists B.C. Eligibility is achieved through graduation from an accredited program, 4 years of work experience as an Engineer-In-Training, and successful completion of the National Professional Practice Examination.

Electrical power distribution managers

This instructional program class comprises any program that prepares individuals to apply basic engineering principles and technical skills in support of electrical, electronics and communication engineers. These programs include courses in electrical circuitry, prototype development and testing; systems analysis and testing, systems maintenance, instrument calibration, and report preparation.

Electrical, electronic, and communications engineering technology/technician

Electrical Engineering Advanced Diplomas

To work in an accounting-related profession in B.C., you may choose to earn the Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) designation. Eligibility for this designation is achieved through the completion of a bachelor’s degree in any subject from a Canadian or international university and required prerequisite courses. 

Employment as a senior manager in construction, transportation, production, and utilities may additionally require several years of related work experience. 

Senior managers - construction, transportation, production and utilities

To work as 'Telecommunications line and cable installers and repairers' and 'Telecommunications equipment installation and cable television service technicians' in B.C., you may need a SkilledTradesBC certification demonstrating that you have completed the necessary technical training and work experience part of your apprenticeship program.

Telecommunication carriers managers

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To practice as an engineering manager in B.C., you must register with Engineers and Geoscientists B.C. Eligibility is achieved through graduation from an accredited program, 4 years of work experience as an Engineer-In-Training, and successful completion of the National Professional Practice Examination.

Engineering managers

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To practice as an electrical engineer in B.C., you must register with Engineers and Geoscientists B.C. Eligibility is achieved through graduation from an accredited program, 4 years of work experience as an Engineer-In-Training, and successful completion of the National Professional Practice Examination.

Electrical and electronics engineers

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To practice as an engineer in B.C., you must register with Engineers and Geoscientists B.C. Eligibility is achieved through graduation from an accredited program, 4 years of work experience as an Engineer-In-Training, and successful completion of the National Professional Practice Examination.

Other professional engineers

Electrical Engineering Bachelor's Degrees

Electrical Engineering Diplomas

Electrical and electronics engineering technologists and technicians may work independently or provide technical support and services in the design, development, testing, production and operation of electrical and electronic equipment and systems. They are employed by electrical utilities, communications companies, manufacturers of electrical and electronic equipment, consulting firms, and in governments and a wide range of manufacturing, processing and transportation industries.

Electronic service technicians service and repair household and business electronic equipment such as audio and video systems, computers and peripherals, office equipment and other consumer electronic equipment and assemblies. They are employed by electronic service and retail establishments, by wholesale distributors and within service departments of electronic manufacturing companies. Apprentices are also included in this unit group.

Electrical Engineering Certificates

The Electrical Power and Industrial Control option of the Electrical and Computer Engineering Technology (ECET) program offers students a foundation in the technology used in utility, industrial, commercial and residential applications. This two-year diploma program has an optional co-operative education component. Students will graduate with strong theoretical and practical, hands-on knowledge in many areas, including:
    - Power generation including renewable and conventional energy resources
    - Electric machines (motors and generators) and their controls
    - Power distribution design for utilities
    - Industrial electrical systems and lighting design according to the Canadian Electrical Code (CEC)
    - Measurement of power quality issues and how to solve them
    - Troubleshooting and operation of electrical power equipment including transformers and switchgear
    - Power systems protection including both legacy and modern protection system
    - Field measurement and design for grounding and bonding systems
    - Industrial data communications including traditional SCADA systems and new smart grid technologies
    - Industrial power electronics including variable frequency drives, inverters and rectifiers
    - Power conversion systems for renewable energy resources such as wind and solar
    - Programmable logic controller (PLC) system design and programming
    - Managing and completing student-initiated or industry-sponsored projects in small groups

Electrical and Computer Engineering Technology (Electrical Power and Industrial Control Option): Diploma

Building on the knowledge and skills gained in the first year of the Electrical and Computer Engineering Technology program, students learn the principles required to design, develop, manufacture, and test telecommunication systems and networks. The program covers land mobile radio systems, digital data transmission, fibre optic and microwave technology, satellite communications, radio frequency (RF) design, local and wide area networks (LANs and WANs), wireless networks, internet engineering technology, digital signal processing (DSP) techniques and the application of microcontrollers.  Students will also complete a student-initiated or industry-sponsored project.

The Telecommunications and Networks option is part of the specialty diploma in Electrical and Computer Engineering Technology.

Graduates of this option may obtain a dual diploma in another Electrical and Computer Engineering Technology option by completing all the additional required courses for that option. Entry to this second option is competitive and priority is given to students completing their first option.

Electrical and Computer Engineering Technology (Telecommunications and Networks Option): Diploma

Mechatronics and Robotics offers the integration of mechanical and electronic components, or mechatronics, and it is possible to design intelligent, reliable, versatile electromechanical systems such as industrial robots, medical devices, aircraft simulators, automated assembly lines, building control systems, and autonomous vehicles.

Mechatronics and Robotics: Diploma

The Electrical Engineering Technology - Marine & Industrial Diploma has been designed to prepare you for employment in the Marine Sector and in the general Industrial Electrical field. This program shares the first year of the Electronics and Computer Engineering Technology - Renewable Energy program. Within the first year, you will learn the fundamental theories and skills necessary to proceed to more advanced industry-specific topics. Later on in the program, topics such as Electric Machines, Power Distribution, Control Theory, and others related to the electrical technology field will be presented. In addition, as an Electrical Engineering Technology—Marine & Industrial student, you have the option to supplement your classroom learning with the completion of up to three paid work terms. 

Electrical Engineering Technology Diploma: Marine and Industrial

The Electronics and Computer Engineering Technology - Renewable Energy Diploma will give you a broad knowledge of both electronics and computer engineering systems, which will enable you to embrace high technology in all its forms, and to support local industry in maintaining current products and systems and in creating the products of the future. At the same time, the program gives special emphasis to the technologies and control of renewable energy systems, a growth sector in Canada and around the world. You will get hands-on experience with leading edge systems and products and with industry standard development environments, which will facilitate a smooth transition into the workplace. If you choose to complete the co-op option, you'll complete a mix of academic and work terms.

Electronics and Computer Engineering Technology - Renewable Energy Diploma

The Mechatronics and Advanced Manufacturing Technology program prepares graduates for careers in the manufacturing industry. With growing reliance on automated technology in the manufacturing sector, technicians are being challenged to perform higher-level tasks that involve diagnostics, analytics, trouble-shooting and hands-on maintenance and repair. Students will acquire critical theoretical and technical knowledge, and hands-on practical experience in applied trades areas such as machining, welding, metal fabrication and electrical. In addition to these skills, students in this program will acquire the knowledge to enable them to prepare technical reports pertaining to the operation and management of an automated manufacturing facility.

Mechatronics and Advanced Manufacturing Technology Diploma

This Electronics Engineering Technology Diploma provides training in analog and digital electronic systems and equipment. The program places equal emphasis on a thorough understanding of circuit and system concepts/applications and proper techniques for building, testing and measuring circuits and systems. You'll learn about electronic circuits and system analysis and design. Explore electronic technology fields such as telecommunications, control systems, embedded systems and the industrial internet of things (IoT).You may find employment in the areas of communications, microcontroller applications, embedded system applications, systems control and automation.

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