Duration
2 years
Location
Davis Campus
(Brampton)
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Overview
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Courses
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Admission Requirements
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Careers
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Fees & Financial Aid
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Learning Outcomes
Master the skills of electrical engineering.
Program Overview
Outstanding career preparation
Sheridan's Electrical Engineering Technician program offers you the opportunity to gain proficiency in advanced electrical and communication principles. You'll graduate from this two-year program with extensive hands-on experience and a broad skill set applicable to a wide range of industry contexts.
Earn a credential that employers respect
Learn the most current electrical practices while earning an Ontario College Electrical Engineering Technician diploma — a credential that employers respect.
Explore your future classroom
As a student in our Electrical Engineering Technician program, you’ll work in labs designed to imitate the real-world workplace. Want a look inside? Take a virtual tour of our Electrical Lab: virtualtour.sheridancollege.ca/sheridan/davis-campus/electrical-lab
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Faculty
Faculty of Applied Science & Technology
Designation
Ontario College Diploma
Duration
2 years (4 semesters)
Location
7899 McLaughlin Road, Brampton
Courses
Creative, innovative learning is at the core of all Sheridan’s courses. Here are the courses you’ll take in this program.
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Semester 1
CODE TITLE CREDITS ELEY 10146 Residential Installations 6 APPL 19839 Computer Skills for Trades Professionals 3 ENGI 13199 Instrumentation Electrical 3 ENGI 10001 Electrical Theory 1 5 ENGI 19599 Electrical Trade Safety 1 3 MATH 13431 Mathematics for the Trades 3 TECH 10065 Residential Prints and Standards 4 Total credits: 27
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Semester 2
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Semester 3
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Semester 4
Courses subject to change.
Current students should refer to their Academic Requirements in myStudentCentre to track their academic progress and outstanding course requirements.
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Faculty
Faculty of Applied Science & Technology
Designation
Ontario College Diploma
Duration
2 years (4 semesters)
Location
7899 McLaughlin Road, Brampton
Admission Requirements
Program Eligibility
Ontario Secondary School Diploma or equivalent, with these required courses:
- One English, Grade 12 (ENG4C or ENG4U)
- One Math, Grade 11 or 12 (C, M or U)
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Applicant Selection
Eligible applicants are selected on the basis of their academic achievement (the average of their six highest senior-level credits, including required courses).
Applicants who do not meet the admission requirements for this program may be advised individually regarding other related programs.
English Language Proficiency
All applicants whose first language is not English must meet Sheridan’s English proficiency requirements.Book a campus tour
Faculty
Faculty of Applied Science & Technology
Designation
Ontario College Diploma
Duration
2 years (4 semesters)
Location
7899 McLaughlin Road, Brampton
Career Opportunities
Upon completion of this program, you may expect to find employment in the following areas:
- Electrical Apprenticeship
- Electrical Engineering
- Maintenance
- Manufacturing
- Power, utility and energy sectors
- Quality control and production
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Faculty
Faculty of Applied Science & Technology
Designation
Ontario College Diploma
Duration
2 years (4 semesters)
Location
7899 McLaughlin Road, Brampton
Program Fees
Fees shown here are estimates only. Fees are in Canadian dollars and include tuition, health insurance and ancillary charges.
The fees shown here are for the 2025–2026 academic year, and are subject to change. The fees displayed are for the first two (2) academic semesters of study at Sheridan unless otherwise noted; fees for subsequent semesters are not reflected on this website.
Fees for Canadian students
$5,026.13
Fees for International students
$19,587.13Financial Aid & Awards
Your education is a big investment, and we're here to help! Keep an eye on our Financial Aid & Awards page for regular updates, and check out these important links:
- Ontario Student Assistance Program (OSAP)
- Scholarships, awards and bursaries
- Work Study Assistance Program
International Entrance Scholarship
International students beginning their full-time postsecondary studies at Sheridan may receive an entrance scholarship. A separate application is not required. Visit the International Entrance Scholarship page for details.
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Faculty
Faculty of Applied Science & Technology
Designation
Ontario College Diploma
Duration
2 years (4 semesters)
Location
7899 McLaughlin Road, Brampton
Learning Outcomes
The graduate has reliably demonstrated the ability to:
- Interpret and produce electrical and electronics drawings including other related documents and graphics.
- Analyze and solve routine technical problems related to electrical systems by applying mathematics and science principles.
- Use, verify, and maintain instrumentation equipment and systems.
- Assemble, test, modify and maintain electrical circuits and equipment to fulfill requirements and specifications under the supervision of a qualified person.
- Install and troubleshoot static and rotating electrical machines and associated control systems under the supervision of a qualified person.
- Verify acceptable functionality and apply troubleshooting techniques for electrical and electronic circuits, components, equipment, and systems under the supervision of a qualified person.
- Analyze, assemble and troubleshoot control systems under the supervision of a qualified person.
- Use computer skills and tools to solve routine electrical related problems.
- Assist in creating and conducting quality assurance procedures under the supervision of a qualified person.
- Prepare and maintain records and documentation systems.
- Install, test and troubleshoot telecommunication systems under the supervision of a qualified person.
- Apply health and safety standards and best practices to workplaces.
- Perform tasks in accordance with relevant legislation, policies, procedures, standards, regulations, and ethical principles.
- Configure installation and apply electrical cabling requirements and system grounding and bonding requirements for a variety of applications under the supervision of a qualified person.
- Assist in commissioning, testing and troubleshooting electrical power systems under the supervision of a qualified person.
- Select electrical equipment, systems and components to fulfill the requirements and specifications under the supervision of a qualified person.
- Apply project management principles to assist in the implementation of projects.
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Faculty
Faculty of Applied Science & Technology
Designation
Ontario College Diploma
Duration
2 years (4 semesters)
Location
7899 McLaughlin Road, Brampton
Program availability
Ontario College Diploma
Full-time 2 years Program code: PETEN
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| Sep 2025 | Davis Campus (Brampton) |
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Domestic Available
International Available
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| Jan 2026 | Davis Campus (Brampton) |
In Person
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Domestic Available
International Available
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| May 2026 | Davis Campus (Brampton) |
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Domestic Available
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Be job-ready
Sheridan’s electrical programs help you master the skills required for a career in the electrical industry. You’ll gain both electrical theory and hands-on practice in our state-of-the-art facilities. Check out the tools, equipment, instructors and facilities that make Sheridan’s electrical programs so successful.
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