Overview

• 4-month certificate
• Fall and Winter intakes (2025 Winter intake is not running)
• Exchange District Campus
• International applicants contact RRC Polytech's International Education Office at intled@rrc.ca or 204-632-2143 for information on this program and space availability

Description

This program will provide a solid foundation in Electrical, Electronic, or Instrumentation Engineering Technology if you do not meet the admission requirements for the 28-month Electrical Engineering Technology programs. This program includes both preparatory courses and some Term 1 Electrical Engineering Technology courses which may reduce your Term 1 course load if you continue into the EET program.

You must take and pass all courses during the term with an overall GPA of 2.0 to be automatically registered in Term 1 EET for the following academic term. It is strongly recommended that students have a minimum GPA of 2.5 before moving to Term 1 EET.

You may only attempt the Introduction to Electrical Engineering Technology program one time. Students who do not enter the Electrical Engineering Technology through the Introduction to EET are still eligible to enter EET through the regular admission requirements.

Admission Requirements

However, if you apply within 6 weeks of the program start date, admission requirements are due within 5 days of applying.

Regular Admission Requirements

1. Grade 12
• Submit proof of graduation from or enrolment in Grade 12, including one credit in each of the following:
• Grade 12 English (40S)
• Grade 12 Math (40S)
• If you provide proof of enrolment at time of application, your official final grades indicating successful completion must be submitted by July 15 for fall enrolment or by the deadline specified in your admission letter
• If you are required to complete an English language assessment, do not submit your transcripts until requested to do so.  See English Language Requirements (ELRs) for more information.
  and
2. English Language Requirements (ELRs)
• Answer this question to determine if you meet this program’s ELRs:
  Have I successfully completed 3 years of full-time high school (secondary) education in Canada, the United States, or an ELR exempt country where English was the language of instruction?
• If YES, you meet English language requirements.  Apply and then submit your transcripts* for review
  or
• If NO, submit proof of meeting an ELRs option.  If you choose the English language assessment option, review this program's approved assessments and required levels.
  or 
• If you completed all of your education in Canada, the United States, or an ELR exempt country in English but you did not graduate high school, submit your transcripts* for review. 
• * If your transcripts are from the USA or an ELR exempt country, we will assess an International Credentials Assessment Fee to be paid before your transcripts will be reviewed.

Mature Student Admission Requirements
If you are 19 years of age or older and have been out of high school for a minimum of one year at time of application, and you do not meet the regular admission requirements, you may apply under the Mature Student admission requirements.

1. Academic Requirement
   
• High school graduation is not required, but you must have successfully completed or be enrolled in one credit in each of the following:
• Grade 12 English (40S)
• Grade 12 Math (40S)
• If you provide proof of enrolment at time of application, your official final grades indicating successful completion must be submitted by July 15 for fall enrolment or by the deadline specified in your admission letter
• If you are required to complete an English language assessment, do not submit your transcripts until requested to do so.  See English Language Requirements (ELRs) for more information.
  and
2. Meet Regular Admission Requirement 2

Who Should Enrol?

To be successful in this program you need an inquisitive mind and you should enjoy working on practical problems. Because you will be working with equipment that requires hand and finger coordination, manual dexterity is important.

You should have the desire to enhance your language skills because jobs in this field will ultimately require you to issue clear verbal instructions on site and to write concise reports for management.

As many students have found this program academically demanding, you should be prepared to set aside two to three hours each evening for assignments.

Computer/Laptop Requirements

Online learning is a critical component of course delivery in all Red River College Polytechnic programs. To ensure each student has the tools they need to achieve their academic goals, all Red River College Polytechic students require, at minimum:

1.  Off-campus access to a current computer with a webcam

2.  A high-speed internet connection:

• Recommended minimum speed: 10 mbps for download, 3 mbps for upload
• Slower internet connection speeds may result in audio and video issues. Please keep in mind that if others in your home are using the same internet connection at the same time as you are, you may also experience audio and video issues.

The following are computer requirements for online learning, labs and assessments in this program:

Computer type: Windows PC. Mac (Apple), Chromebook or Smartphone is not acceptable.

Computer specifications:

There are two options for computer specifications.

• The general specifications recommended by Red River College found at https://www.rrc.ca/future-students/computer-requirements/ are sufficient for this program. Please note: the restrictions about Computer Type as described above still hold for this program.
• However, students intending to progress to the Electrical Engineering Technology diploma program after successful completion of the Introduction to Electrical Engineering Technology program may wish to consider obtaining a computer with the specifications listed here, as the computer requirements for the diploma program are more demanding. Please consider both computer specifications before committing to procuring your computer for the Introduction to Electrical Engineering Technology program.
  

Recognition of Prior Learning

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) is a process which documents and compares an individual's prior learning gained from prior education, work and life experiences and personal study to the learning outcomes in College courses/programs. For more information, please visit www.rrc.ca/rpl.