Co-op Format
| September to December | January to April | May to August |
|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 | Semester 2 | Work Term 1 (Co-op) |
| Semester 3 | Work Term 2 (Co-op) | Work Term 3 (Co-op) |
| Work Term 4 (Co-op) | Semester 4 |
Learn more about Electrical Engineering Technician - Power
Co-op Enrollment
Students interested in the co-operative program (433) do not apply directly. Once enrolled in program 403, students who start in September, can apply to the co-op stream (433) during Semester 1 and will be admitted at the end of Semester 1, if they meet the co-op requirements. Co-op is not available to students who start first semester in January.
Co-op Delivery and Fees
This program has an optional co-op, as part of the program of study.
The annual co-op fee structure can be found on the Tuition and Fees page.
For questions, please contact the Co-op Specialist listed at the bottom of the webpage.
Eligibility
The number of spots available in this optional co-op program varies from year to year based on employment trends. The number of available spots and academic eligibility criteria are shared with students during their first semester of study, prior to applying to the co-op stream.
Co-op Designation
This program offers four co-op work term opportunities but requires two completed co-op work terms for the co-op designation.
Work Term Capabilities
(which do not reflect individual work experiences & exposures)
- Interpret and produce electrical and electronics drawings using AutoCAD
- Assemble, test, modify, and maintain electrical circuits and equipment
- Electrical code and electrical wiring practices; conduit bending and installation
- Calibrate and maintain instruments or devices in the operation of electrical motors, generators and distribution equipment
- Install and troubleshoot static and rotating electrical machines and associated control systems
- Use, verify, and maintain automation and instrumentation equipment and systems
- Assist in commissioning, testing and troubleshooting electrical power systems under the supervision of a qualified person
Additional Information
Mohawk College students enrolled in the two-year Electrical Engineering Technician - Power program at the Stoney Creek Campus will be earning more than a technician diploma! Graduates of this program will have taken the in-school portion of apprenticeship training in the related trade - (442A) Industrial Electrician. This allows graduates to enter an apprenticeship - for which many large employers are demanding a technician diploma for entry - with the apprenticeship in-school training completed.
| Co-op Pay Range | Co-op Pay Average |
|---|---|
| Range: $17.60 - $31.00 | Average: $25.00 |
For further information regarding the co-op programs, please contact:
Rachel Alfano, Co-op Specialist
Phone: 365-226-0018
Email: rachel.alfano [at] mohawkcollege.ca (Rachel Alfano)
