Diploma in Electrical – Industrial Maintenance and Controls at Nova Scotia Community College in Halifax, Canada is a diploma in Electrical Engineering programme. The programme runs for 1 year. Tuition for international students is CAD 13,505 per year (CAD 3,800 per year for local students).
At a glance
Degree:Diploma
Field:Electrical Engineering
Duration: 1 year
Local tuition: CAD 3,800 / year
International tuition: CAD 13,505 / year
We have no an application deadline on record for this programme yet — see the official programme page.
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Electrical – Industrial Maintenance and Controls at Nova Scotia Community College is a one-year diploma that builds on foundational electrical training with advanced study of industrial electrical systems. Coursework covers electrical motors, controls, transformers, solid-state systems and automation technology, with instruction in transformer installation, single-phase and three-phase motors, motor control circuits, programmable logic controllers, integrated circuits, amplifiers, solid-state drives and AC generators. The curriculum places strong emphasis on the troubleshooting and problem-solving skills needed to maintain electrical systems in industrial plants. Students complete portfolio development and safety awareness coursework alongside technical training. The program builds on the Electrical Construction and Industrial certificate, or equivalent recognized work experience, preparing graduates who already hold foundational electrical skills for advanced roles maintaining motors, controls and automation equipment in industrial settings.
Requirements
Admission Requirements: Nova Scotia Community College requires an Electrical Construction and Industrial certificate, or recognized work experience and/or training in the field, for entry to this programme. International applicants must submit official post-secondary documents for assessment, with diploma equivalency and English language requirements varying by country; NSCC's institution-wide English proficiency standard applies where required, met with IELTS Academic minimum 6.0 on each band, TOEFL iBT 80 overall (pre-January 2026), Duolingo English Test 115 overall with no subscore below 95, CAEL Band 60, CanTest 4.5 average, or PTE Academic 55, or an exemption. Accepted students must maintain a minimum 90% attendance requirement and complete portfolio development and safety awareness coursework.
