
Overview
The Electric Drive Vehicle Technician Diploma from St. Clair College first year of this program will introduce students to the aspects of electric vehicle theoretical and practical fundamentals. Upon completion of the first year, the student will obtain a certificate in Electric Vehicle Fundamentals and may choose to seek employment in the industry as a service maintenance helper or enter an apprenticeship program. The student may also continue into the 2nd year and obtain the Electric Vehicle Technician diploma.
In the second year of the Electric Drive Vehicle Technician program at St. Clair College, the student's theoretical knowledge and practical skills will be enhanced with a focus on topics such as EV powertrains, energy storage systems, electric machines, power electronic modules, thermal management systems, power and digital electronics, electric vehicle sensors/actuators, electric vehicle low-voltage/high-voltage charging, and electric vehicle computer network communication. This will enable the student to apply problem-solving strategies associated with software, firmware and hardware used in automotive electric vehicle architecture.
Career Opportunities:
- Upon completion, graduates may find employment opportunities in Automotive Service Technician (NOC 7321) or Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technician (NOC 2241) occupational areas.According to Canada Job Bank trend analysis, the employment demand over the period of 2019-2028 will range from Fair to Good both NOC 7321 and NOC 2241 occupations.
- The majority of job openings are projected to arise from employment growth and retirements, as well as transition to more efficient and environmentally responsible means of transportation.
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Visit programme websiteProgramme Structure
Courses include:
- Electronic And eDrive Technology IV
- Auto Service Operation Placement
- Automotive Operation
- Applied Automotive Operation
- Electronic And Edrive Technology
- Applied Lab Electronic And Edrive Technology
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Duration
- Full-time
- 24 months
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Visit programme websiteAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
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Other requirements
General requirements
OSSD with the majority of courses at the College (C), University (U), University/College (M) or Open (O) level, plus:
- Grade 11 Math (C) or (U)
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Visit programme websiteTuition Fee
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International
15631 CAD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 15631 CAD per year during 24 months. -
National
4323 CAD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 4323 CAD per year during 24 months.
USA tuition fee : 9832 CAD
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