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What is Electronics?


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Congratulations 

Jamie Maloway
1st year student
 
Winner of the gold medal at the National Skills Canada competition

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NewDid you know that the Canadian Forces will pay for your Education at
Okanagan College Electronic Engineering Technology,
give you a salary while you go to school,
and guarantee you a job after graduation?
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Electronic Engineering Technology Bridge to UBC Okanagan Electrical Engineering
graduates of Okanagan College’s Electronic Engineering Technology program will be able to bridge into second year, second semester of Electrical Engineering at UBC Okanagan
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This diploma program provides training in the fundamentals of electrical and electronic systems and equipment. Emphasis is placed on a thorough understanding of system concepts as well as proper techniques for measurement and calibration. Half of the time is devoted to laboratory work.The program is a two year Diploma Program with the option to include 12 months cooperative work experience.
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National Accreditation

The program is nationally accredited by the Canadian Technology Accreditation Board (CTAB). While attending college, students are eligible to register with the Applied Science Technologists and Technicians of the Province of British Columbia (ASTTBC). After two years of acceptable experience, graduates may become fully certified members.

The program is also approved/accredited by the Canadian Forces Naval Electronics Technician (communications) Non Commissioned Member Subsidized Education Plan (NCMP) 		ciruit_board

Industry Relations and Further Studies

Course work includes field trips to local industries. The program offers the option for coop placement in the industry after the third semester. For more information on the coop program, visit the web site of the Cooperative Education and Student Employment Centre.
Upon graduation students may bridge to the 3rd year of an engineering degree program with universities such as Lakehead University or University of Victoria.
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An Electronic Engineering Technology Career
Graduates may look forward to opportunities in the areas of communications, computers and control related to the installation, operation, maintenance and sales of complex electrical and electronic equipment for government agencies, educational institutions and private companies. Some graduates may be employed as assistants to scientists and engineers on research and development projects. With the increasing use of automatic and computerized control in industry, there is a growing demand for technologists with a knowledge of digital techniques and computer systems.
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