Learn to operate, diagnose, and service the latest computers, televisions, and mobile devices for employment as a technician in the consumer electronics repair industry.
Electronics Repair Technology
What you will learn
Upon successful completion of this program, graduates will be able to:
- Apply the skills and knowledge necessary to perform as an entry level computer repair technician, television repair technician, appliance repair technician and mobile device repair technician.
- Evaluate completed repairs for consistency, accuracy and quality according to industry specifications and standards.
- Adhere to industry health and safety standards in the repair and reconditioning of consumer electronics and appliances.
- Practice professional etiquette and personal hygiene while performing repairs.
- Work effectively as a team member while performing repairs.
What to expect
Program Duration and Maximum Time for Completion
The program is a 2-year diploma. The maximum time for completion is 5 years.Ìý
Daily instructional time is divided equally between classroom activity and practical workshop experience, with the proportion of workshop time increasing during the first three terms.
Classroom activity consists of lectures, demonstrations, audio-visual presentations and exercises that provide a practical working knowledge of concepts discussed.Ìý Extensive workshop experience is provided to reinforce theoretical concepts, develop hand skills and achieve familiarity with a variety of electronic equipment and apparatus.
During the first week of instruction, students will be given an orientation to the program and the facilities of the College.
Admission requirements
Program-specific
English 11 with a C- or equivalent
OR Academic IELTS 6.0 (no band less than 5.5)
OR TOEFL 70
OR English Language Proficiency at the Grade 11 level
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Apprentice and Workplace Math 10 with a C- or equivalent
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Departmental approval based on relevant experience will be considered
General
- Seats are offered to applicants who have met all admission requirements, on a first-qualified, first-served basis.
- International applicants must be 17 years of age or older or a graduate of a secondary school. (Some exceptions may apply.)
- Applicants must submit official transcripts and educational documents as required by their course or program.
- All ²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵ applicants are required to function successfully in an English-speaking classroom. English requirements vary by program. For details, visit ²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵ International - English Requirements.
Recommended Characteristics
- Ability to communicate effectively in oral and written English.
- Good finger and hand dexterity and hand-eye co-ordination for working with small electronic components.
- Good logical and numerical problem-solving aptitude.
- Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
- Methodical and well organized.
- Personal hygiene suitable to a customer service environment.
- Punctual and responsible.
Courses *
Program general hours
Classes may be scheduled during the daytime or evenings. Students will receive their schedules before classes begin. Typically, students have a term break from May to August.
Prior learning assessment and recognition
None
First Year | Credits | |
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·¡³¢¸é°ÕÌý1002 | Direct Current (DC) Circuit Analysis | 3 |
·¡³¢¸é°ÕÌý1001 | Alternating Current (AC) Basics | 3 |
·¡³¢¸é°ÕÌý1003 | Power Supply Fundamentals | 3 |
·¡³¢¸é°ÕÌý1004 | Technical Skills 1 | 5 |
·¡³¢¸é°ÕÌý1005 | Introduction to Lean Six Sigma | 1 |
·¡³¢¸é°ÕÌý1200 | Customer Service Essentials | 1 |
·¡³¢¸é°ÕÌý1201 | Measurement & Instrumentation in Samsung Service | 3 |
·¡³¢¸é°ÕÌý1203 | Technical Skills 2 | 5 |
·¡³¢¸é°ÕÌý1204 | Software for Repair Technicians | 3 |
·¡³¢¸é°ÕÌý2102 | Principles of Management | 3 |
Ìý | Credits | 30 |
Second Year | ||
ELRTÌý1202 | Samsung Systems and Controls | 3 |
ELRTÌý2100 | Business Mathematics | 3 |
ELRTÌý2001 | Introduction to Computer Hardware | 3 |
ELRTÌý2101 | The Canadian Economy | 3 |
ELRTÌý2003 | LCD Monitor and Television Repair | 3 |
ELRTÌý2002 | Mobile Device Repair | 3 |
ELRTÌý2004 | Technical Skills 3 | 6 |
ELRTÌý2103 | Communications in the Canadian Workplace | 3 |
ELRTÌý2104 | Organizational Behaviour | 3 |
Ìý | Credits | 30 |
Ìý | Total Credits | 60 |
* This information is intended as a guideline only. Program and course details are subject to change with the approval of ²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵ's Board of Governors.
Fees and other costs *
Tuition deposits are payable usually within three weeks after a Letter of Offer is issued.
Tuition Deposit: 11300 (10000 non-refundable).
Tution deposits are payable usually within two (2) weeks after a Letter of Offer is issued.
Tuition Deposit |
11300 (10000 non-refundable) Tution deposits are payable usually within two (2) weeks after a Letter of Offer is issued. |
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Fee description | Fee Amount | Notes |
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Application fee | 145 | |
Tuition Tuition | 39892 |
Breakdown
Tuition Breakdown
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Student union | 256 | |
College initiative | 177 | |
Materials | 0 | not including textbooks |
Campus resource | 399 | |
Laundry | 0 | |
Tools (deposit) | 0 | |
Coverall (deposit) | 0 | |
Uniform (deposit) | 0 | |
550 | ||
Temporary Medical Insurance | 149 | |
U-PASS | 708 | |
Graduation | 45 | |
Program-specific extra fees | 0 | |
Total |
* Fees are approximate and subject to change with the approval of ²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵ's Board of Governors. Students are required to pay any applicable fee increases. Application and assessment fees are non-refundable.
Fees listed are for international students. For domestic programs, visit vcc.ca.
Any refunds are issued according to ²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵ's international refund policy.
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- Closed: Applications are not accepted.
- For details about application availability based on study permit status and recommendations if the application status is closed, visit the Availability Status page.
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