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Cert in Electrical Techniques

Oshawa, Ontario, Canada

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Cert in Electrical Techniques is a certificate in Applied Professions & Services programme offered by Durham College in Oshawa, Canada. The programme runs for 2 semesters, delivered on campus. Teaching is in English. Tuition for international students is CAD 15,677 per year (CAD 2,965 per year for local students).

At a glance

Degree: Certificate

Field: Applied Professions & Services

Duration: 2 semesters

Delivery: On Campus

Language: English

Local tuition: CAD 2,965 / year

International tuition: CAD 15,677 / year

Last reviewed September 2026 ·

Program details

Overview

A career in the electrical industry can be very challenging and rewarding. Electricity powers the world. This program focuses on commercial and residential electrical installation methods. You will become familiar with relevant tools and materials required for the field. Graduates of this program develop skills to be successful for an entry level position under the supervision of a qualified person in the electrical industry. Students will also have the opportunity to complete the Ministry of Labour’s Working at Heights training requirement.

Requirements

Admission Requirements: Durham College's minimum entry is an Ontario Secondary School Diploma, or Mature Student Status. The Electrical Techniques certificate adds Grade 12 English at the C or U level and Grade 12 mathematics at the C, M or U level, with Technical Mathematics and Grade 11 or 12 physics and chemistry recommended but not required; it states no minimum admission average. The program page states no English-language test score of its own for international applicants and points to Durham's institution-wide requirement for certificate, diploma and advanced diploma programs, set out on the college's international admissions page: IELTS Academic 6.0 overall with no band below 5.5, TOEFL iBT 80 with no section below 20, PTE Academic 53 overall with no section below 49, CAEL 60 overall with no section below 60, or Duolingo English Test 105; domestic applicants may instead evidence English with the required Grade 12 English credit.

Application Details

Start Date: Two intakes a year - September and January. Current cycle class starts: 8 September 2026 and 11 January 2027.

Application Deadline: Domestic (apply at ontariocolleges.ca): equal-consideration date 1 February 2026 for September 2026 entry and 1 October 2026 for January 2027 entry - Durham's standing rule is 1 February for a September start and 1 October for a January start. Applications completed after the equal-consideration date are still accepted and assessed while seats remain. International: apply through Durham College's own international application, not ontariocolleges.ca; Durham publishes no general international closing date and directs applicants to the Intakes and Availability table on the program page. This program is on Durham's list of programs anticipated to be highly competitive: qualified applicants complete by the equal-consideration date are ranked on the average of four senior-level (Grade 11 or 12, C, M or U) prerequisite subjects.

About Durham College

Type: College

Campus setting: Suburban

Founded: 1967

Students: 13,000

Programs: 156

Location: Oshawa, Ontario, Canada

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Frequently asked questions

What degree does Cert in Electrical Techniques award?

Durham College awards a Certificate in the field of Applied Professions & Services on completion of this programme.

How long does Cert in Electrical Techniques take?

The programme runs for 2 semesters.

How much does Cert in Electrical Techniques cost?

Tuition for international students is CAD 15,677 per year (CAD 2,965 per year for local students).

Can Cert in Electrical Techniques be studied online?

No — the programme is taught on campus at Durham College.

What language is Cert in Electrical Techniques taught in?

The programme is taught in English.

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