Electrical engineering technologists are specialists in managing energy. It’s a powerful career choice that demands good problem-solving skills and an eye for detail. In return, you’ll enjoy good job prospects, excellent mobility and great earning potential.
Start date
SeptemberLength
76 weeks:Locations(s)
Moose JawLength and location notes
There are five academic semesters and three mandatory four-month paid Co-operative Education work terms. Semesters and co-op work term time patterns are listed in Courses below.
The Electrical Engineering Technology program is a three-year diploma offered full time at Saskatchewan Polytechnic, Moose Jaw Campus. There are five academic semesters and three Co-operative Education work terms.
You’ll study topics that provide comprehensive knowledge and skills in the generation, transmission and distribution, utilization, protection, and sustainable management of energy. Your knowledge and skills will become more focused as you advance. Some of the topics you’ll study are:
- Electrical machines
- Electrical power generation
- Electrical system design
- Industrial automation and control systems
- Industrial power electronics
- Instrumentation
- Power transmission and distribution
- Project management
- Relaying and protection
- Renewable energy systems.
- and much more
Lab work and projects provide a hands-on focus to learning. You’ll develop a technical proposal, apply research skills to a technical problem, design and build electrical systems and more.
The co-op work term advantage
Many of our co-op employers require both a valid Saskatchewan Driver's License and a clean Driver's Abstract. For international students, it can take up to 12 months to obtain a Driver's license; therefore, it is to your advantage to come with a Driver's License from your home country if possible. Some opportunities require a Criminal Record Check and/or drug and alcohol testing.
Diploma to degree
Use your diploma to ladder into an engineering degree at Lakehead University in Ontario or a mining engineering technology degree at Queen’s University in Ontario or a technology degree at Memorial University in Newfoundland.
Learning environment
- 40 students are accepted each year.
- Students will experience lab and project work, lectures, and co-operative work terms.
- Class hours are 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. daily. On average students are expected to complete 20 hours of homework each week outside class time.
- There are some group projects that require coordination.
- It is very important that students take initiative and manage their work time effectively.
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Career and salary information
Your career
Demand for electrical engineering technology graduates is strong. There are opportunities in construction, manufacturing, consulting engineering, power generation, renewable energy, mining, oil and gas. You could work in plant operations and maintenance, technical sales and service, automated control systems, design, estimating, metering and more.
Potential careers
| Sample job title | NOC classification |
|---|---|
| Electrical engineering technologist | Electrical & electronics engineering technologists & technicians (22310) |
| Electrical distribution network technologist | Electrical & electronics engineering technologists & technicians (22310) |
| Metering technologist | Electrical & electronics engineering technologists & technicians (22310) |
| Distribution planning technologist | Electrical & electronics engineering technologists & technicians (22310) |
Admissions
Admission requirements
- Grade 12 with a minimum of 60% in Pre-Calculus 30*
- Physics 30
- English Language Requirement
*Previous Saskatchewan mathematics requirement also accepted:
- Minimum of 60% in Math B30 and C30
Notes:
- Many of our co-op employers require both a valid Saskatchewan Driver's License and a clean Driver's Abstract. For international students, it can take up to 12 months to obtain a Driver's License; therefore, it is to your advantage to come with a Driver's License from your home country if possible. Some co-op opportunities require a Criminal Record Check and/or drug and alcohol testing.
- It is recommended that students have computer literacy, including Windows Operating System and Microsoft Office.
Alternative admission
Applicants who do not possess the academic qualifications for a program may be admitted if evidence of probable success can be established through an alternative admission assessment. Applicants are automatically considered for alternative admission. However, some specific admission requirements may still need to be met.
ACCUPLACER©
Refer to the ACCUPLACER© cut scores for this program below, and review additional details concerning Alternative Admission using Accuplacer.
- 250 Arithmetic
- 240 Advanced Algebra and Functions
- 256 Quantitative Reasoning, Algebra, and Statistics
- 250 Reading
- 245 Writing
Post-secondary
Some programs allow applicants to meet the admission grade level requirement using 15 approved post-secondary credits. Review additional information.
If the program applied to has specific course requirements, they may be met through alternative post-secondary courses. Review already approved courses that may be used for admission purposes for your programs.
Admission method
First Qualified/First AdmittedThe First Qualified/First Admitted (FQFA) process is used for the majority of Saskatchewan Polytechnic programs. When we determine that you meet the program's admission requirements, you will be offered admission based on the date you fully qualify for the program. The earlier you provide the appropriate documents and information that qualify you for admission to the next intake, the earlier you might begin your studies. Your application, once qualified, is always considered for the next intake.
Applicants to programs with multiple intakes in an academic year remain in the application pool until the last intake for that academic year has begun. Programs using the FQFA process receive applications year round and maintain an application pool for each academic year. Qualified applicants who are not offered a seat must reapply for the next academic year.
Sponsored programs or programs targeted to specific groups do not accept applications year round or maintain an application pool.
See Admission Processes for more information about this method of admission.
Tuition and fees
Estimates are based on current rates and are subject to change. Amounts for a program may vary by campus. Totals shown here include all mandatory fees as well as approximate cost for books and supplies. Visit the Tuition and Fees web page for a complete breakdown of tuition and fees for this program.2024-25 academic year
Year 1 - $10,900
Year 2 - $7,620
Year 3 - $3,170
International students
View tuition rates for international students.
Courses
The program follows this academic and co-operative education schedule. Courses are outlined below by semester.| Sept - Dec | Jan - Apr | May - Aug | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | Semester 1 | Semester 2 | Work term 1 |
| Year 2 | Semester 3 | Work term 2 | Semester 4 |
| Year 3 | Work term 3 | Semester 5 |
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Prior Learning Assessment and Recognition
Saskatchewan Polytechnic recognizes that adults learn in many different ways. This includes acquiring knowledge and skills through life and work experience or non-formal training.
See link(s) below to get more information about PLAR.
- Candidate Guide
- Candidate Guide (Department of Arts and Sciences courses)
- communications, mathematics, sciences, social sciences
- More about PLAR
All students can apply to write a challenge exam to receive credit for MAT 110. For more information, please contact the Department Head of Arts & Sciences.
Transfer credit
Many Sask Polytech students benefit from transferring course credit. You may be eligible to transfer credit to Sask Polytech or to another college or university.
Transfer credit options vary over time; this information is subject to change. Transfer credit options for this program include:
- admission eligibility to the Bachelor of Technology program, Memorial University, Newfoundland (13 courses, totalling 39 credit hours, are required to fulfill the degree requirements; courses are available online)
- advanced standing toward an engineering degree, Lakehead University (post-diploma programs typically consist of transition courses followed by two years of full-time study)
| Institution | Details |
|---|---|
| Cape Breton University | Graduates of this program may be eligible for 30 cu in the Bachelor of Engineering Technology Manufacturing degree program, or 36 cu in the Bachelor of Engineering Technology Bio-Medical, Electronics and Controls, or Petroleum degree programs. |
| Lakehead University | Graduates of this program may obtain advanced standing toward a degree in engineering. |
| Memorial University | Graduates of this program may be eligible for block transfer into Bachelor of Technology Degree with 39 credit hours (13 courses) to be completed, including a technical project and report. |
| Northern Alberta Institute of Technology | Graduates of this program may be eligible for direct admission into the two-year Bachelor of Technology program at NAIT. |
Student awards
Thanks to the generosity of donors and alumni, Saskatchewan Polytechnic gives away more than $2 million in student awards during the academic year.
Saskatchewan Polytechnic offers student awards for every certificate and diploma program at every campus. Not all student awards are based on marks - some are based on financial need or things like community or volunteer involvement.
Accreditation
Technology Accreditation Canada (TAC)
Technology Accreditation Canada (TAC) accredits the program at the Technologist level.
TAC is a bold, world class organization, delivering accreditation services for the
engineering technology and applied science profession in Canada.
Professional Registration
Technology Professionals Saskatchewan
Technology Professionals Saskatchewan is the provincial regulatory body for graduates
of this Saskatchewan Polytechnic program. As a graduate of an accredited program
recognized by Technology Professionals Saskatchewan, your academic training places
you on an expedited path towards obtaining professional registration as a professional
technologist (P.Tech.) or certified technician (C.Tech.). For more information, visit
tpsk.ca
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