Diploma in Electronics Engineering Technician in Industrial Controls

Fanshawe College - St. Thomas-Elgin (Regional Campus)

UG Certificate / Diploma

Canada,Ontario

12 Months

Duration

CAD 18,728/year

Tuition Fee

CAD 100 FREE

Application Fee

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Canada, Ontario

Type: College

Location Type: Urban

Founded: 1967

Total Students: 43,000 +

Int. Students: 3,500 +

Campus Detail

Main Campus Address

120 Bill Martyn Pkwy, St Thomas, ON N5R 6A7, Canada

Diploma in Electronics Engineering Technician in Industrial Controls

Program Overview

Graduates of the Electronics Engineering Technician - Industrial Controls program will play a key role in the world of technology with the in-depth knowledge gained in this exciting, fast-paced program.  Automation is used in virtually every industry with the demand for trained graduates always increasing.  Graduates will study a wide range of automation topics and have a thorough understanding of electricity and electronics as applied to automation and system controls.  Electronic control systems can be found in automated factories, building environmental systems and processors of bulk materials such as dairies, refineries etc.  Students will study motor controls, industrial sensors, automation theory and digital based control systems. Graduates will also have a working knowledge of pneumatic and electropneumatic control systems.  They will be able to program, install and troubleshoot programmable logic controllers (PLC's) and will have exposure to a working robot in an actual industrial workcell setting.

Learning Outcomes
The graduate has reliably demonstrated the ability to

  • Analyze interpret, modify and prepare electrical and electronics drawings, layouts and reports, with guidance as required
  • Analyze and solve routine technical problems related to electronics engineering by applying fundamental concepts of mathematics and science
  • Apply appropriate troubleshooting techniques to electronic circuits or systems and perform test procedures.
  • Assemble, modify, test and troubleshoot electronic circuits, equipment and systems in accordance with job requirements, functional specifications and relevant standards, with guidance as required.
  • Maintain and repair electronic equipment and systems in accordance with relevant operational guidelines.
  • Provide justification for the purchase of electronic equipment, components and systems in accordance with code, standards and job requirements, and functional specifications.
  • Analyze and troubleshoot logic and digital circuits, as well as embedded microprocessor-based and microcontroller-based systems, including assembly and high-level language programs.
  • Analyze and troubleshoot circuits consisting of passive components by applying appropriate measurement techniques.
  • Analyze and troubleshoot circuits consisting of low power, high power, active and electromechanical components, and analog integrated circuits.
  • Analyze and troubleshoot control systems
  • Troubleshoot, maintain and repair analog and digital communication systems
  • Apply relevant shop practices in compliance with safety policies and current regulations for electronics engineering workplaces.
  • Assist in implementing and conducting quality control and quality assurance programs and procedures.
  • Complete work in compliance with relevant legislation, established standards, policies, procedures and regulations, and ethical principles.

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