Halifax,
NS,
Canada
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
Diploma in Electrical - Industrial Maintenance and Controls in Port Hawkesbury Canada | Nova Scotia Community College
Nova Scotia Community College
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Port Hawkesbury Canada
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Qualification
Bachelor Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
CAD
11,690
(c. USD8,390.45)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
12 months
This program offers graduates of basic electrical training the perfect opportunity to gain practical skills in electrical motors, controls, transformers, solid-state systems, and automation technology. The curriculum emphasizes developing troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities.
Students will work on installing, diagnosing issues, and performing transistor calculations for power supplies, rectification, and electronic control circuits. The program covers installation and maintenance of: Transformers, Single-phase motors, Motor controls and programmable logic controller (PLC) systems
Integrated circuits, Amplifiers, Solid-state drives, AC generators, Three-phase motors
Career opportunities
Graduates can pursue roles in electrical construction, plant operations and maintenance, utility companies, and electrical supply firms.
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Further education possibilities
Electrician certification is mandatory in Nova Scotia. After employment, apprentices must register with the Nova Scotia Apprenticeship Agency under the Apprenticeship and Trades Qualification Act.
Red Seal Certification - apprenticeship graduates qualify for the inter-provincial exam. This nationally recognized credential allows certified tradespeople to work across Canada in designated trades.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.0
Qualification Requirements
Electrical Construction and Industrial certificate or recognized work experience and/or training
International students Submit your official post-secondary documents for assessment.
Copy of Statement of Marks/Mark Sheet for Grade 12. School-issued transcripts/records with marks are not acceptable.
Official transcripts You must submit your official transcript(s) for courses required for admission.
International English Language Testing Systems (IELTS Academic Test) minimum score of 6.0 on each test (Listening, Reading, Writing, Speaking).
Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) minimum test scores of 80 on the Internet-Based Test (TOEFL iBT), 60 on the Paper-Delivered Test, or 550 on the Paper-Based Test.
Canadian Test of English for Scholars and Trainees (CanTest) average score of 4.5.
Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) minimum Level 8 on each test. Canadian Language Benchmarks Placement Test (CLBPT) is not accepted.
Canadian Academic English Language Assessment (CAEL) minimum Band 60.
Michigan English Test (MET) minimum score 59.
International students Submit your official post-secondary documents for assessment.
Copy of Statement of Marks/Mark Sheet for Grade 12. School-issued transcripts/records with marks are not acceptable.
Official transcripts You must submit your official transcript(s) for courses required for admission.
International English Language Testing Systems (IELTS Academic Test) minimum score of 6.0 on each test (Listening, Reading, Writing, Speaking).
Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) minimum test scores of 80 on the Internet-Based Test (TOEFL iBT), 60 on the Paper-Delivered Test, or 550 on the Paper-Based Test.
Canadian Test of English for Scholars and Trainees (CanTest) average score of 4.5.
Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) minimum Level 8 on each test. Canadian Language Benchmarks Placement Test (CLBPT) is not accepted.
Canadian Academic English Language Assessment (CAEL) minimum Band 60.
Michigan English Test (MET) minimum score 59.
Tuition
CAD
11,690