Graduate Certificate in Advanced Electrical Applications

The Advanced Electrical Applications graduate certificate program is designed to provide learners with the knowledge and skills to design, commission, troubleshoot, and maintain electrical power generation and distribution systems, and related equipment. The program builds on an Electrical or Electronics Engineering Technology diploma or related degree. Emphasis is placed on application of theoretical principles to design reliable, robust, and advanced electrical systems. The program is suited to those with a strong aptitude for, and interest in, mathematics, physics, and technology, as well as those who possess strong analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills. The program can be completed in one year of full-time study or two years of part-time study, with options for online and asynchronous study.In this program, students will learn and apply knowledge and skills in real, practical, and simulated environments through lectures, extensive hands-on activities, and individual or team projects.Graduates will receive a certificate and be able to work in the following sectors: electric power generation, transmission, and distribution, defense services, and general medical and surgical hospitals.

NBCC will request evidence of English proficiency on a recognized linguistic test or successful completion of a recognized pathway program from one of our English language training partners. NBCC will only accept tests that were taken within the last 2 years. the applicant's first language is English; or, a minimum of three (3) years of secondary education has been successfully completed in English within the last 2 years; or, a minimum of one (1) year of successful completion in a recognized post-secondary institution has been in English within the last 2 years. Successful completion of English 122 or 121, or equivalency to NB high school curriculum, with a minimum mark of 70% (non-modified curriculum) can be submitted to satisfy NBCC’s English proficiency requirement.