This part-time program teaches you how to install, test, and maintain electrical systems for industrial and commercial facilities. Classes run in the evenings and on weekends at the Benchlands Campus, following the same curriculum as the full-time track so you can work while you study.
Career outcomes
- Electrical Technician
- Power Systems Specialist
- Industrial Controls Programmer
- Maintenance Technician
- Field Service Engineer
- Commissioning Technician
Admission requirements
- Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) or equivalent, or mature student status (19 or older by the start of classes).
- Grade 12 English (C or U), minimum 60 per cent.
- Grade 12 math (C or U), minimum 60 per cent.
Tuition
Domestic tuition is $4,260 per year for the 2026–27 academic year.
Courses
- COMM 1580 Technical Communication Foundations
- COMM 2300 Organizational Communication Theory
- COMM 2930 Visual Communication and Design
- ELEC 1140 Circuit Analysis Fundamentals
- ELEC 1170 Electrical Safety Standards
- ELEC 1320 Electrical Machines I
- ELEC 1480 Power Systems Overview
- ELEC 2220 Power Electronics I
- ELEC 3150 Electrical Machines II
- ELNX 1260 Circuit Analysis Fundamentals
- ELNX 1870 Electrical Safety Standards
- ELNX 1930 Technical Communication Skills
- ELNX 1940 Materials Science Applications
- ELNX 2240 Power Distribution Systems
- ELNX 3140 Industrial Electronics
- ELNX 3410 Instrumentation and Measurement
- ELNX 3820 Smart Grid Technologies
- MATH 1210 Technical Mathematics I
- MATH 1350 College Mathematics
- MATH 1950 Business Mathematics
- MATH 2790 Probability and Statistics
What you will learn
In this program, you will study how electrical power moves through buildings, factories, and city grids. You will learn to read complex blueprints, test circuits, and program control systems that keep modern industry running. Working in our labs at the Tamarack Building and the Escarpment Building, you will handle real equipment used in manufacturing, energy, and facilities management. You will also develop strong technical writing and communication skills so you can explain your work clearly to engineers, managers, and clients.
How the program runs
This part-time track follows the exact same curriculum as our full-time Electrical Engineering Technology program, but the schedule is built for working adults and busy students. Classes are held in the evenings and on weekends at the Benchlands Campus. You will complete the program over six terms across three years, taking one or two courses each term. The September intake is the only start date, so you will move through the sequence with the same cohort every year.
Admission
- Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) or equivalent, or mature student status (19 or older by the start of classes).
- Grade 12 English (C or U), minimum 60 per cent.
- Grade 12 math (C or U), minimum 60 per cent. Students who do not meet this requirement can complete upgrading through Wrenford Polytechnic Continuing Education before starting.
Tuition and fees
Domestic tuition is $4,260 per year for the 2026–27 academic year. You will also pay ancillary fees of $1,125 per year, which cover your student association, library access, and campus recreation. These fees are separate from tuition and are due each term. International students pay $17,600 per year. Financial aid and payment plans are available through Student Financial Aid.
After you graduate
Graduates of this program step into roles that require both technical precision and practical problem-solving. Employers in the energy, manufacturing, and construction sectors hire our graduates to maintain and upgrade critical electrical infrastructure. You will be prepared for careers as an electrical technician, power systems specialist, industrial controls programmer, maintenance technician, field service engineer, or commissioning technician. Many of our alumni move into supervisory positions within five years because of the strong foundation in management communication you build during the program.
How to apply
Domestic applicants submit their application through the provincial college application service. International applicants use Wrenford Polytechnic's own online form. You do not need to pay an application fee. Once you receive your offer, you will upload your final transcripts and proof of English proficiency to the student portal. Visit the Admissions page for a full checklist of documents, or contact the Registrar's office for questions about transfer credit or prior learning assessment.