Diploma in Instrumentation Technician

Nova Scotia Community College

Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

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Nova Scotia Community College offers Diploma in Instrumentation Technician, a diploma in Electrical Engineering programme in Halifax, Canada. 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. — it helps other students.

Last checked September 2026 · Source: nscc.ca ·

Program details

Overview

Instrumentation Technician at Nova Scotia Community College is a two-year diploma program that trains students to operate, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair the pneumatic, electronic, and micro-processor-based process control systems used across industry. Coursework combines classroom instruction with hands-on shop and electrical lab work, building skills in calibration, fault diagnosis, and system repair. Graduates are prepared for technical roles in oil refineries, pulp and paper mills, chemical plants, steam and power plants, dairies, breweries, mining, and other manufacturing industries, as well as the oceans sector and research environments. The program suits students who enjoy hands-on, technical problem-solving and want to work with automated control systems. Entry requires a high school diploma or equivalent, including Grade 12 academic math; applicants who have not completed this prerequisite can take it through NSCC's Academic and Career Connections program before applying.

Requirements

Admission Requirements: Nova Scotia Community College requires a High School Graduation Diploma or equivalent for this programme, including Academic Grade 12 Math; students missing this credit may complete it through NSCC's Academic and Career Connections program. International applicants' diploma equivalency and English language requirements vary by country, and the programme defers to the institution-wide proficiency standard: IELTS Academic minimum 6.0 on each band, TOEFL iBT total score of 4 with minimum section scores of 3.5 in Reading, Listening and Writing and 4 in Speaking, Duolingo English Test 115 overall with no subscore below 95, CAEL Band 60, or PTE Academic 55, or an exemption.

Application Details

Start Date: September

About Nova Scotia Community College

Type: College
Founded: 1996
Students: 22,000
Programs: 120
Location: Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
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Frequently asked questions

What degree does Diploma in Instrumentation Technician award?

Nova Scotia Community College awards a Diploma in the field of Electrical Engineering on completion of this programme.

How long does Diploma in Instrumentation Technician take?

The programme runs for 2 years.

How much does Diploma in Instrumentation Technician cost?

Tuition for international students is CAD 13,505 per year (CAD 3,800 per year for local students).

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