Electrical Engineering Technology Program
for Journeymen Electricians
MacPhail School of Energy
Journeymen Electricians can earn an Electrical Engineering Technology diploma through the MacPhail School of Energy. Electrical Engineering Technologists have career opportunities in all areas of the energy industry. Employers include consulting and engineering firms, the oil and gas industry, industrial plants, technical sales companies, electrical contractors, utility companies and various manufacturers and distributors. Learn more about the Electrical Engineering Technology diploma. Areas of Learning
Electrical Engineering Technology offers comprehensive training of electrical principles and hands-on practices in the following core areas: - Power Systems: The study of large interconnected power systems. This will include electricity generation from conventional and renewable energy sources, electrical power transmission, system operations and energy markets. Technical study of electrical motors, transformers, protection and control equipment is covered.
- Electrical Design: Within the context of the Canadian Electrical Code, the core design fundamentals will be applied to both commercial and industrial applications. These design concepts will be studied and incorporated into major projects in AutoCAD.
- Control and Automation: Fundamental concepts and applications of digital electronics, controls systems, motor control, communication networks, PLCs (Programmable Logic Controllers), VFDs (Variable Frequency Drives) and direct use of current industry software is taught.
Program Overview
The Electrical Engineering Technology (EET) program is a two-year diploma course.The first year EET curriculum is available through Distance and Continuing Education programs, enabling you to study at your own pace while you earn an income. - First Year: Journeymen Electricians can take Challenge Exams for some of the courses, and may receive some advance credit towards the first year EET courses after an assessment by SAIT’s Prior Learning Assessment & Recognition.
- Second Year: In the second year, students enter the full-time day program. Approval from the MacPhail School of Energy is required to obtain acceptance into the second year program.
Program Planning Guide
Use this program planning guide to assist you in customizing your schedule: | YEAR ONE / SEMESTER ONE | Course Options | | Technical Communications I | | | Architectural Computer Fundamentals | | | Introduction to Computer Based Project Planning | - Distance Education (COMP-263)
- Challenge Exam
| | Introduction to Digital | - Distance Education (DIGI-207*)
- Challenge Exam
| | Electrical Principles | | | Process Control and Measurement | | | Mathematics for Technology I | | | YEAR ONE / SEMESTER TWO | Course Options | | Safety and Environmental | | Electrical Analysis
Pre-requisites: ELEC-244; Co-requisite: ELEC-299 | - Continuing Education (ELEC-291)
- Challenge Exam
| | Electrical Practices | | Electronics Theory / Laboratory
| | | Based Electrical CADD | | Mathematics for Technology II
Pre-requisites: MATH-235 | | | YEAR TWO | Course Options | Admission to the second year is obtained through the SAIT admissions process. Applicants who have completed the first year requirements are not guaranteed a seat in the day-time program.
Apply now. Applications for September 2011 open November 1, 2010. Students must meet the minimum requirements as outlined in the Academic Calendar. | - Full-time program
- The second year courses begin in September, so all first year courses must be completed by the end of August.
| * Registrations for DIGI-207, ELEC-290 and ELEC-299 will open July 1, 2010. Download Printable Program Planning Guide (PDF) Career Resources Program Information Contact
Students interested in taking this program are strongly urged to meet with a Program Coordinator prior to enrolling in courses.
Program Coordinator: TBD
Administrative Assistant: Carolyn McKenzie (403.284.7356) SAIT Prior Learning and Assessment (PLAR)
To apply for direct credit based on previous studies contact PLAR. Challenge Exams
Students wishing to write challenge exams should contact the MacPhail School of Energy at 403.284.8451 or by email.
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