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Program description - September 2026
Power up your future with Conestoga's Electrical Techniques certificate.
If you're a high school graduate who enjoys working with your hands and solving problems, Conestoga's one-year Electrical Techniques certificate is your entry point into a fast-paced and rewarding career in the skilled trades. This Ontario college program provides the foundational skills needed to work with electrical contractors or in manufacturing environments using cutting-edge technology.
You'll learn how electricity works, how to interpret code rules, read blueprints and understand electronics used in today's high-tech world. Training takes place in dedicated electrical shops with licensed electricians, ensuring small class sizes and plenty of hands-on experience. The program also includes academic upgrading, giving you the option to continue into other School of Trades programs or directly into the second term of the Electrical Industrial Technician diploma.
What you'll learn
- Electrical theory and practical applications
- Blueprint reading and code interpretation
- Electronics used in modern industrial settings
- Safe use of tools and equipment in electrical shops
- Academic upgrading to support future education pathways
Career pathways
- Entry-level roles with electrical contractors or manufacturers
- Apprenticeship opportunities in electrical trades
- Direct entry into Term 2 of the Electrical Industrial Technician diploma
- Foundation for further study in skilled trades programs
Note:
- This is a highly competitive program. Apply by February 1 (for September), by July 15 (for January), and by November 1 (for May). See oversubscribed programs for more information.
Program details
Estimated tuition & fees
The tuition and fee details for the 2026-2027 academic year (September 2026 to August 2027) are provided below for your selected intake. Please note that fees for the 2027-2028 academic year (September 2027 to August 2028) will be released in Spring 2027. Students continuing their studies into the 2027-2028 academic year should review the updated fee details when they become available. Additional costs for books and supplies may apply. All fees are subject to change and are reassessed annually.
Tuition and fee details for terms starting September 2027 and later will be available Spring 2027.
2 Terms
Canadian
International
Canadian fee details
| Description | Fall 2026 | Winter 2027 |
|---|---|---|
| Full-time Program Tuition | $1374.96 | $1374.96 |
| Administration Fee | $25.00 | $25.00 |
| CSI Advocacy Fee | $10.00 | $10.00 |
| CSI Association Fee | $120.00 | $120.00 |
| CSI Extended Health & Dental Plan Fee | $390.00 | - |
| CSI Legal Care Fee | $35.00 | - |
| CSI UPass Fee - BR | $59.26 | $59.26 |
| *eText Fee | $271.00 | - |
| Graduation/Alumni Services Fee | $20.00 | $20.00 |
| ONE Card Fee | $9.50 | $9.50 |
| Student Services | $91.50 | $91.50 |
| Student Spaces | $50.00 | $50.00 |
| Technology Enhancement Fee | $110.00 | $110.00 |
| CSI - Student Welcome Kit Fee (optional) | $75.00 | - |
| CSI Student Events Fee (optional) | $35.00 | $35.00 |
| Sustainability Fee (optional) | $5.00 | $5.00 |
| Term Total | $2681.22 | $1910.22 |
| Year Total | $4591.44 |
*The fee listed is for the current academic term and is subject to change. Confirmed costs will appear on your registration invoice. For the most up-to-date eText and course materials pricing, please refer to your personalized booklist.
Returning student tuition & fees
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International fee details
| Description | Fall 2026 | Winter 2027 |
|---|---|---|
| International Program Tuition | $7738.39 | $7738.39 |
| Administration Fee | $25.00 | $25.00 |
| CSI Advocacy Fee | $10.00 | $10.00 |
| CSI Association Fee | $120.00 | $120.00 |
| CSI College Int'l Health Insurance Plan (CIHIP) | $680.00 | - |
| CSI Extended Health & Dental Plan Fee | $345.00 | - |
| CSI Legal Care Fee | $35.00 | - |
| CSI UPass Fee - BR | $59.26 | $59.26 |
| *eText Fee | $271.00 | - |
| Graduation/Alumni Services Fee | $20.00 | $20.00 |
| ISR (International Student Recovery) | $375.00 | $375.00 |
| ONE Card Fee | $9.50 | $9.50 |
| Student Services | $91.50 | $91.50 |
| Student Spaces | $50.00 | $50.00 |
| Technology Enhancement Fee | $110.00 | $110.00 |
| CSI - Student Welcome Kit Fee (optional) | $75.00 | - |
| CSI Student Events Fee (optional) | $35.00 | $35.00 |
| Sustainability Fee (optional) | $5.00 | $5.00 |
| Term Total | $10054.65 | $8648.65 |
| Year Total | $18703.30 |
*The fee listed is for the current academic term and is subject to change. Confirmed costs will appear on your registration invoice. For the most up-to-date eText and course materials pricing, please refer to your personalized booklist.
Returning student tuition & fees
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Program device & software requirements
This program requires you to have a device that meets certain specifications. For most students, this cost is in addition to the tuition & fees listed above.
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Delivery sequence - September 2026 - Brantford
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