Electronic Engineering Technician

Electronic Engineering Technicians 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.

• You’ll benefit from our expert faculty who bring years of experience to the classroom and strong industry connections.


• This program is nationally recognized through its accreditation by the Canadian Council of Technicians and Technologists (CCTT) at the Engineering Technologist level. Graduates may be eligible for membership in the Society of Certified Engineering Technicians and Technologists of Nova Scotia (Tech Nova). Graduates may be qualified to work anywhere in Canada and in several countries around the world.


• Due to the similarity between this program and Electronic Engineering Technology, you have the option to complete the Electronic Engineering Technology program in one additional year of study.

• Qualified electronic technicians are in demand in a variety of industries including oil and gas, biomedical, computer, telecommunications, and electronic manufacturing.


• Electronic Technicians may be employed in a wide range of occupations, working for a variety of companies and organizations. Some of these fields and employers include but are not limited to: Computer Technician (for schools, colleges, universities, government agencies, hardware companies and software companies), Industrial Technician (for the automotive, oil & 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.


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• High School Graduation Diploma or equivalent, including Academic Grade 12 Math.

• You’re expected to develop a portfolio of your work as part of this program of study. A portfolio is a powerful and convincing way to demonstrate your achievements to future employers over and above a standard résumé.


• The School of Trades and Technology has specific requirements for health and safety practices and procedures for all shops and labs. Students practice 5S+S quality system throughout the entire program and wear specified personal protective equipment when training in designated shops or labs.


• Students are required to maintain a work record book or journal.


• Safety apparel, such as hard hats and safety boots, is mandatory at most industrial or construction training workplaces. Workplaces may also require you to wear additional personal protective equipment.


• Co-operative Education (Co-op) – This program is eligible for an optional Co-op credit course. Co-op provides an opportunity for paid employment between the first and second year of your program. Employers, as co-educators, provide learning opportunities beyond the bounds of the classroom giving you a well-rounded education enriched by practical application.