Why Choose North Island College?
- Globally recognized accreditation. The Electronics Technician program has received accreditation through the Canadian Technology Accreditation Board (CTAB), which verifies that the program meets the profession’s approved standards and criteria. CTAB accreditation is recognized internationally.
- Be prepared. With a total of 700 hours of practical training, you’ll have the confidence and experience you need to move smoothly into a wide range of second-year specialty options, including the Industrial Automation diploma at NIC. This time may also be counted towards work experience in some apprenticeships.
- Proven success. The high tech facilities and quality instruction offered at NIC lead to proven success for graduates. NIC electronics students have consistently ranked among the best at the National Skills Canada Competition.
- A great place to learn. Small class size, state-of-the-art equipment, low cost of living, and a great climate combine to give you the best possible learning environment.
Program Highlights
During the Electronics Technician Core certificate program, graduates learn the skills required to repair, maintain, and install electronic circuits and equipment. Through a series of hands-on experiments, students learn the correct use of tools, test equipment, troubleshooting procedures, and soldering techniques. Students will accumulate 700 hours of hands-on lab time.
Students are eligible to become a Student Members of the Applied Science Technologists & Technicians of British Columbia (ASTTBC) and, on completion of two years practical work experience, become a CTech or CET member of any of the 10 Provincial Technician and Technologies Associations. Benefits of membership in a Provincial Association include employer recognition and access to the Canadian Technical Employment Network (CTEN) for job hunting.
North Island College is also a charter member of the International Electronic Technicians Articulation Committee. All of the Electronics Technician Core coursework is transferable to other BC institutions and to a growing number of out-of-province institutions. Upon completion, graduates can also enter directly into NIC’s Industrial Automation Diploma program.
Career Opportunities
As a graduate of the NIC first-year Electronics Technician Core certificate, you will be qualified to enter directly into second year of the Industrial Automation diploma at NIC, or to transfer to other BC or Canadian institutions. Second-year specialties lead to a wide range of high-demand career opportunities in the following industries: forest products, pulp and paper, chemical processing, oil/gas/petroleum, mining and metal processing, steam generation and utilities, water and waste water treatment, food and beverage, pharmaceuticals, textiles, materials handling, and electronics/semiconductors manufacturing.
Supply List
REQUIRED
Calculator (SHARP EL546W is recommended)
OPTIONAL
Toolbox
Although the necessary tools for the lab component for the program are supplied, it is recommended the student put together a tool kit of their own containing the following:
• Needle Nose Pliers
• Diagonal Pliers
• Screwdriver 1/8” Slotted
• Screwdriver 3/16” Slotted
• Screwdriver Phillips #0
• Screwdriver Phillips #1
• Nutdriver 3/16”
• Nutdriver 1/4"
• Wire Strippers
• Crescent Wrench 6” Adjustable
• IC Insertion Tool
• IC Extractor
• Wire Wrapping Tool
• Solder Sucker (Pump)
• Solder Sucker (Bulb)
• De-Soldering Wick