At Nova Scotia Community College in Halifax, Canada, Diploma in Electrical Technician is offered as a diploma in Electrical Engineering programme. The programme runs for 2 years. 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: 2 years
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 Technician at Nova Scotia Community College is a two-year diploma that trains students in the design, installation and safe operation of renewable electrical energy and automated control systems. The program combines practical and theoretical instruction in construction and industrial electricity, with particular focus on alternative energy technologies including solar photovoltaic and wind power systems. A mandatory field experience placement of about five weeks gives students hands-on exposure outside the classroom, and students who complete year one are eligible for a paid co-op placement of at least 12 weeks (420 hours) before starting year two. The program suits students interested in emerging renewable energy technology alongside traditional electrical trades training, preparing graduates for careers installing, maintaining and troubleshooting electrical and automated control systems across residential, commercial and industrial settings, including in the growing renewable energy sector.
Requirements
Admission Requirements: Nova Scotia Community College requires a High School Graduation Diploma or equivalent for this programme; no additional Grade 12 subject prerequisites are published. International applicants' diploma equivalency and English language requirements vary by country, and the programme defers to NSCC's institution-wide English proficiency standard, 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 throughout the program.
