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undergraduate

Degree

Diploma in Renewable Energies Technician (Co-op)

Course code: #RET3S

undergraduate

Degree

Diploma in Renewable Energies Technician (Co-op)

Quick facts

  • Annual tuition (2022)

    $23,073 CAD

  • Application fee

    $100 CAD

  • Duration

    2 years

  • PGWP

    3 years

  • Min GPA

    50 out of 100

Highlights
Co-op

These are mandatory and all come with course.

Deadlines

Term start& deadline Deadline
Fall-September 01-February-2023 2023-02-01
Fall-September Ongoing Ongoing

Overview

Diploma in Renewable Energies Technician (Co-op)

Renewable Energies Technician (Co-op) is a two-year Ontario College Diploma where students will learn the fundamental knowledge of electrical, electronic, and mechanical disciplines within this industry

This program will cover the design and installation of renewable energy solutions such as solar energy, wind turbines, biomass energy, and geothermal energy systems. 

You’ll examine the best industry practices of health, safety, and environmental conservation along with complete safety training for working at heights and confined spaces. 

Plus, you’ll be introduced to the general concepts associated with global climate change and the practicalities associated with sustainable energy including conservation techniques.

When you graduate, you’ll have an in-depth working knowledge of current practice in the installation, commissioning, and routine maintenance and repair of Photovoltaic and Wind Turbine generating systems.

Estimate your cost

Residency
Count of person

$30,473

Total costs

yearly

Details


Cost of living 1 person $6,144
Accommodation 1 bed room $7,400
Tuition 1 person $23,073

Hourly wage

Min wage

17.20 CAD / 1 hour

in Canada every student can work 20 hour per week

Required documents

  • Academic/Official Transcripts
  • Proof of English Language Proficiency (If Applicable)
  • Passport or Visa Documents
  • Official translations of documents in a language other than English

Language requirements

GRE
not required
GMAT
not required

IELTS

6
5.5
listening
5.5
writing
5.5
speaking
5.5
reading

TOEFL

79
-
listening
-
writing
-
speaking
-
reading

PTE

53
-
listening
-
writing
-
speaking
-
reading

Cambridge

169
162
listening
162
writing
162
speaking
162
reading
Language pathway (conditional offer) is available

Fanshawe's 10-level EAP program is certified by Languages Canada and meets the language requirements for admission to Western University, Fanshawe, and many other Ontario colleges. 

The EAP program and full-time professors will help you to gain confidence and fluency in using English as well as help you prepare for your next steps using the latest methods and technology.

Start Dates 

2023: January 9, March 6, May 8, July 3, Sept. 5, Oct. 30  

Tuition Fees 

Number of weeks for each level: 8 

Tuition Fees: CAD 2,924.00 

Ancillary fees: CAD 264.43 

Total Fees: CAD 3,188.43 

Deposit: CAD 100.00 non-refundable fee at the time of application.

Fanshawe College EAP standardized test conversion chart 

While we recommend that new students undergo the custom placement testing on campus, applicants with a recent score from other recognized English proficiency tests (IELTS, TOEFL, or Cambridge English Scale) may place directly into a Fanshawe EAP level as shown below.

EAPDUOLINGOIELTSTOEFL
110-401.5-2.50
245-5032-9
355-603.59-19
465-70420-31
575-804.532-43
685-90544-55
795-1005.556-67
8105-110668-79
9115-1206.580-91
10125+7+92+

Academic background and requirement

OSSD with courses from the College (C), University (U),
University/College (M), or Open (O) stream WITH:
- Mathematics* ONE OF:
      - Any Grade 12 Mathematics (C) or (U)
      - Any Grade 11 Mathematics (C), (U), or (M)
OR
Academic and Career Entrance Certificate (ACE)
OR
Pre-Technology Ontario College Certificate
OR
Ontario High School Equivalency Certificate (GED) AND:
-  Mathematics* ONE OF:
       - Any Grade 12 Mathematics (C) or (U)
       - Any Grade 11 Mathematics (C), (U), or (M)
OR
Mature Applicant with standing in the required course stated above

Note:

  • *Applicants who lack the required Mathematics course may be admitted to the program subject to appropriate prior upgrading.

Career opportunities

  • Solar Technician
  • Wind Turbine Technician
  • Field Technician

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