This program focuses on the skills needed to assemble, install, troubleshoot and repair electronic equipment used by consumers, businesses and industry. Students learn electronics theory and how to work with circuits and the various components of electronic systems such as capacitors, resistors, semiconductors and amplifiers. The focus is on a broad understanding of the field that students can then apply to specific areas of interest or employment. This online distance program is only available to study while remaining in your home country and does not qualify for study/work permit eligibility in Canada.
This is a Distance Education program in which you complete all courses (modules) by studying at home, with an interactive learning package on a personal computer. Laboratory projects and exercises are also carried out in this way. The learning materials, provided in a downloadable file format, with 23 courses (modules) contains text, audio, 2D and 3D animations, computer-based testing and CircuitLogix and 3DLab simulation software.
You may enrol at any time during the year (open-enrolment) and complete the modules in the learning package at your own speed. Typical completion time is 32 weeks, but there are no time limits.
PREREQUISITES
Ontario Secondary School Diploma (with credits at or above general level) or equivalent or mature student status. An electronics background is helpful but not essential.
ADVANCED STANDING
If you have finished the Electromechanical Technician program, you are exempted from 18 modules of the Electronics Technician program.
Your Career
Graduates will be prepared to work as service technicians on electronic products and equipment used by consumers, business and industry. Typical activities include:
Future Study Options
Credits from this program may be applied toward the Electronics Engineering Technician diploma program.
Credits from this program may also be applied toward a four-year Bachelor of Science in Technology Management degree offered through George Brown Colleges partnership with Indiana State University (ISU).
You can also transfer credits toward a four-year Bachelor of Science degree offered through George Brown Colleges partnership with Athabasca University.
Credits from this program may also be applied toward a four-year Bachelor of Science in Organizational Studies degree offered through George Brown Colleges partnership with Neumann University.
*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution
September 2025
Have graduated from senior secondary school or equivalent (those applying for a postgraduate program must have graduated from a university or college)
Be 17 years of age or older at the time of registration
Applicants with transcripts from an institution where the language of instruction is not English may meet English language proficiency requirements with one of the following proofs of language proficiency.
*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.
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