Electrical Engineering Technician

The Electrical Engineering Technician diploma at Fleming College in Peterborough, Ontario equips you with the applied skills to work with electrical and electronic systems across industry, construction and automation. Over two years you will study electrical theory, circuits, electronics, motors and controls, programmable logic controllers (PLCs), instrumentation, and electrical drawings and codes. Extensive lab work with real equipment ensures you can apply theory to practical, hands-on tasks.

You will learn to build, test and troubleshoot electrical and control circuits, work with industrial automation, interpret schematics, and support the design, installation and maintenance of electrical systems. The program balances electrical and electronics fundamentals with current industrial technology, making graduates versatile and employable. Career paths include electrical and electronics technician, controls and automation technician, maintenance technician, and electrical design and drafting roles in manufacturing, utilities, construction and automation industries. The credential can also ladder into the Electrical Engineering Technology advanced diploma for deeper specialisation. International students gain practical Canadian technical experience and an in-demand applied credential. With electrification and automation expanding across every sector, this diploma offers a strong, future-focused foundation for a stable and well-paid technical career.

Small class sizes, experienced instructors and applied, placement-rich learning at Fleming’s Peterborough campus mean you graduate job-ready, with the confidence and real skills to pursue opportunities such as Electrical Technician in a growing, in-demand sector.