Help maintain the balance of power in this comprehensive technology program focused on electrical power control systems.
Program Highlights
Co-op term is one year in length — a format that is widely preferred by employers and students alike.
Practical and real-life experience through applied research projects.
What you'll learn
Explore the electrical control and power systems field through training in theory and laboratory practice.
Principles and knowledge of Electrical and Electronic systems
Programmable Logic Controllers and Industrial Network systems
Control systems and Variable Speed Drive systems
Electrical Power Generation, Protection and Control systems
Electrical Metering and Distribution
Students in this program will gain hands-on, experiential learning with industry partners in a decommissioned substation.
Program Length
3 academic years (periods of 8 months), plus co-op
Your future career options
Electrical Engineering Technologists
Industrial Engineering and Manufacturing Technologists/Technicians
Power-Transmission/Distribution Engineering Technologists/Technicians
Power-Protection Engineering Technologists
Where you could work includes:
Industrial and Commercial Organizations
Automotive, Food and Steel Industries
Power Generations, Transmissions and Utilities
Process Automation, Oil Refineries and Chemical Plants
Opportunities for grads
Graduates may be eligible to be registered as associate members of The Ontario Association of Certified Engineering Technicians and Technologists (OACETT).
FANUC Certification Level 1, Handling Tools and Operation.
Eligible to apply for Limited Licence with Professional Engineers Ontario (PEO).
Educational Pathways
Pathways to Mohawk
If you've successfully taken a course at another post-secondary institution, you may be able to earn course exemptions toward your credential here at Mohawk.
Pathways within Mohawk
If you have successfully completed one of the following programs at Mohawk, you may be eligible to receive transfer credit in this program.
Pre-Technology
General Arts and Science - English for Academic Purposes (Domestic)
General Arts and Science - English for Academic Purposes (International)
Electrical Engineering Technician - Power
Electrical Engineering Technology (Enter Semester 5)
Energy Systems Engineering Technology (Enter Semester 5)
Pathways beyond Mohawk
Earn a degree:
Athabasca University - Bachelor of Science, or Bachelor of Science with majors: Applied Mathematics, Computing Information Systems, or Human Science
Technological University of the Shannon - Bachelor of Engineering - Electrical Energy, Industrial Automotive & Robotic Systems, or Renewable and Electrical Energy