DCS Electrical Engineering Technology

The Electrical Engineering Technology program offers versatile technical training that prepares students to work in various fields related to electricity, electronics, and digital technologies.

Depending on the college, the program may provide general training or focus on one or more areas of specialization, including:

• Programmable Electronics
• Automation and Control
• Networks and Telecommunications

Please note that profile names, content, and areas of specialization may vary from one college to another. Some institutions offer training that covers several of these fields, while others offer distinct profiles or focus on specific areas of application.

To explore the available pathways and find a program that matches your interests, consult the “Institution(s) Offering This Program” section and discover the options available at different colleges.

To be admitted to a program leading to a Diploma of College Studies (DCS), applicants who have completed their studies in Quebec must meet the following three requirements:

Hold a Secondary School Diploma (SSD) by meeting one of the following criteria:

The applicant has obtained an SSD.*

NOTE: Applicants holding an SSD who have not successfully completed the following courses may be required to complete upgrading activities for the missing subjects:

Language of instruction in Secondary 5

Second language in Secondary 5

Mathematics in Secondary 4

Science and Technology in Secondary 4, or Technological and Scientific Applications in Secondary 4, or Physical Science in Secondary 4

History and Citizenship Education in Secondary 4, or History of Quebec and Canada in Secondary 4

The applicant has obtained a Diploma of Vocational Studies (DVS) and has successfully completed the following courses*:

Language of instruction in Secondary 5

Second language in Secondary 5

Mathematics in Secondary 4

The applicant has an educational background deemed equivalent by the College.

The applicant has an educational background and experience deemed sufficient by the College and has interrupted full-time studies for a cumulative period of at least 24 months.

Meet, where applicable, the specific program requirements established by the Minister, which specify the prerequisite courses for the program.*

Meet, where applicable, the specific admission requirements established by the College for each of its programs.

*When submitting an admission application, applicants who are still completing their secondary studies in Quebec must provide academic results demonstrating that they are on track to successfully complete all courses required to obtain their SSD and meet the admission requirements.