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Program Overview
The Electrical Technology Program is specifically designed to meet the needs of companies requiring individuals with entry-level skills to install and service electrical applications within residential/commercial and industrial fields. The program covers the practice and theory of residential/commercial wiring, machine control, programmable controllers, telecommunications, and electronic control.
Graduates of Electrical Technology will be qualified for, but not limited to, the following entry-level positions; electrical technician, low voltage technician, instrument repairer, electrician helper, cable-splicer, electrical maintenance, machine repair technician, service installer, electric motor analyst, electric motor repairer, solar installation technician, electronic and equipment repairer
WORK TOWARDS A BRIGHT FUTURE
This course students will learn the basics of electrical residential and commercial wiring. Practical experience and problem-solving skills are acquired in panel board selection, electric service, and overcurrent protection such as circuit breakers and fuses, as well as low voltage electrical systems. Students will also gain a basic knowledge in motor controls (PLC), photovoltaics (solar energy), and electronics.
Career Opportunities
Individuals who work in the electrical trades are commonly referred to as electricians. They may be involved with either construction or maintenance of electrical wiring and systems in residential, commercial or municipal environments. Different types of electricians perform different tasks, such as reading blueprints, installing and maintaining wiring, inspecting electrical components or identifying and repairing electrical problems. Different career opportunities for workers in the electrical trades include inside wiremen, outside linemen, residential wiremen and installer technicians. Students who enter this course will earn their NCCER Core and Electrical 1 Certification, OSHA 10.
Personality Assessment
Find out what your personality is like and discover your traits, worries & concerns about taking the next step to study at school towards a new and rewarding career. This quick and easy assessment will provide you with some insight into what to focus on and what you might need to watch out for to best prepare you for your new career and school goals!
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A postsecondary education is a big investment. Fortunately, we at NATS have a dedicated team to assist students with
financing their education. There are many payment options available to NATS students. A brief description of some financing options available is outlined below. Financial assistance may be available for those who qualify.
Please contact us for more details regarding Financial Assistance.
- Ontario Student Assistance Program (OSAP)
- Financial assistance may be available for those who qualify, for more information visit osap.gov.on.ca
- Second Career
- skills training to help them find jobs in high-demand occupations in Ontario
- financial support
- Out-of-Province Students
- Students from provinces outside of Ontario may also qualify for loans, scholarships, bursaries and grants administered by their provincial Student Financial Assistance Offices.
- Student Lines of Credit
- The Canada Revenue Agency Lifelong Learning Plan (LLP) allows you to withdraw amounts from your RRSPs to finance your education.
- Lifelong Learning Plan
- Students from provinces outside of Ontario may also qualify for loans, scholarships, bursaries and grants administered by their provincial Student Financial Assistance Offices.
- RESP
- Students who have been named a beneficiary under a family members Registered Education Savings Plan (RESP), may use funds from the RESP to finance their education.
- Employment Ontario
- The Canada Revenue Agency Lifelong Learning Plan (LLP) allows you to withdraw amounts from your RRSPs to finance your education.
- Monthly Payment Plan
- A monthly payment plan can be arranged through our business affairs department.