Electromechanical Engineering Technology - Power and Control Program (T182)

Program Description

Program Overview

Gain expertise in advanced power and control systems in the three-year Electromechanical Engineering Technology – Power and Control advanced diploma program. Developed in collaboration with Toronto Hydro, this program combines theoretical and practical experience, enabling you to work in a wide variety of electrical engineering areas, including power and control systems, utilities, industrial automation and robotics, instrumentation, and process control. The curriculum incorporates theory, applications, practical experience, and safety practices from power systems, utilities, manufacturing, control system, automation, and computer industries. You'll also learn about a variety of concepts from the sciences and humanities to boost your knowledge.

Full Description

After completing the three-year Electromechanical Engineering Technology – Power and Control advanced diploma program, you'll be ready to meet the rapidly changing demands of industrial environments and advanced manufacturing industries. You'll become an expert in installing, operating, maintaining, and troubleshooting high-tech automated equipment.

In the first two years, you'll gain experience with both power and control systems, including electric motors, controls, PLCs, generators, transformers, electrical CAD, and electrical safety code. In the third year, you'll continue with courses in advanced power and control systems, including electrical installations, power transmission and distribution, power quality, electrical protection and control, project management, automation systems, and control applications.

Your Field Education Options

Students will complete two mandatory co-op semesters.
The first co-op experience takes place between semesters 4 and 5. The second co-op experience takes place between semesters 5 and 6.

Career & Postgraduate Study Opportunities

Career Options

As a graduate of this program, you'll perform technological functions related to:

  • power and control systems
  • energy
  • robotics and automation
  • manufacturing
  • processing
  • computer industries

Your work will primarily support research, technology installation, problem-solving, product development, and design at a recognized technologist level.

Industry

As technology continues to evolve at an unprecedented pace, graduates will be in high demand for their cross-disciplinary skills in types of environments including:

  • utilities
  • power generation and distribution
  • robotics and automation
  • computer industry
  • manufacturing industry
  • renewable energy

Educational Pathways

Other opportunities can be explored through the Transfer Guide at Transfer Guide.

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