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undergraduate

Degree

College Diploma - Electrical Power Distribution & Control Technician

Course code: #PDCT

undergraduate

Degree

College Diploma - Electrical Power Distribution & Control Technician

Quick facts

  • Annual tuition (2022)

    $14,069 CAD

  • Application fee

    $150 CAD

  • Duration

    2 years

  • PGWP

    3 years

  • Min GPA

    50 out of 100

Options
Co-op

These items are optional and you can choose them as you wish after applying for the course.

Deadlines

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

Overview

College Diploma - Electrical Power Distribution & Control Technician

Lambton College's Electrical Power Distribution & Control Technician program prepares students for a career in the rewarding and extensive electrical field.

Working both in the classroom and in various lab and shop settings, students gain practical, hands-on experience along with strong theoretical training in electrical fundamentals.

This program teaches students how electricity works, how to wire and program PLCs, control strategies, power generation, distribution and protection, the wiring of residential, commercial, and industrial circuits, interpreting electrical codes, and how electronics and instrumentation devices are used in today's high-tech world.

The optional co-op provides students with the opportunity to gain important electrical experience and in many cases, co-ops are the beginning of a rewarding, full-time career. 

Even though this is a relatively new program, there are already student success stories of graduates extending their co-op into a full-time career.

Estimate your cost

Residency
Count of person

$22,669

Total costs

yearly

Details


Cost of living 1 person $7,584
Accommodation 1 bed room $8,600
Tuition 1 person $14,069

Hourly wage

Min wage

16.55 CAD / 1 hour

in Canada every student can work 20 hour per week

Required documents

  • Certified copies of transcripts
  • Proof of English Proficiency
  • CV/Resume
  • Passport bio-data page

Language requirements

GRE
not required
GMAT
not required

IELTS

6.5
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TOEFL

79
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PTE

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Cambridge

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Language pathway (conditional offer) is available

 The Lambton Institute of English is operated by Lambton College, a public, not-for-profit Ontario post-secondary institution that provides high-quality academic training in English as a Second Language (ESL) and English for Academic Purposes (EAP)

This Board of Governors certificate program is designed for full-time students who need to improve their English language skills for post-secondary study. 

The program is divided into two categories. English as a Second Language (ESL) and English for Academic Purposes (EAP). 

The former focuses on establishing a strong foundation in the four skills of speaking, reading, writing, and listening in levels elementary and intermediate. The latter focuses on using these four skills for academic purposes. 

Level CEFRCategory
Level 1      ElementaryA2     ESL
Level 2IntermediateB1ESL
Level 3High-Intermediate     B2EAP

Following the completion of this Board of Governors certificate program, students are eligible for entry into an academic diploma or post-graduate program

Entry into the Elementary Level requires a minimum score of 20 points on the Oxford Online Placement Test, which is equivalent to the CEFR A2.


Academic background and requirement

OSSD or equivalent with:

  • Grade 12 English C or U
  • Grade 12 Mathematics C or U
  • Grade 11 or 12 Physics C or U (recommended)

Please Note: Grade 12 Mathematics for College Technology or any Grade 12U mathematics is recommended; Grade 12 Foundations for College Mathematics (MAP4C) minimum final grade is 60%

If the program is highly competitive, preference will be given to students having Grade 12 Mathematics for College Technology or any Grade 12U mathematics, as well as Physics C or U.

The admissions process is competitive and meeting the minimum academic requirements does not guarantee admission.

In order to keep pace with the requirements of each and every course in your program, Lambton College recommends that each student have access to a laptop while studying at our college.

Career opportunities

  • Electrician Instrumentation Technician
  • Electrical Draftsperson
  • Electrical Panel Assembler
  • Quality Control Technician
  • Field Services Technician
  • Technical Sales Representative

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