Co-op Format
September to December | January to April | May to August |
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Semester 1 | Semester 1 or 2 | Vacation or Semester 2 |
Semester 3 | Semester 4 | Work Term 1 (Co-op) |
Semester 5 | Work Term 2 (Co-op) | Work Term 3 (Co-op) |
Work Term 4 (Co-op) | Semester 6 |
Learn more about Energy Systems Engineering Technology - Clean and Renewable Energy
Co-op Delivery and Fees
This program has a mandatory co-op, as part of the program of study. The annual co-op fee structure can be found on the Tuition and Fees page.
For questions, please contact the Co-op Specialist listed at the bottom of the webpage.
Driver’s License and Vehicle
Please note that some co-op positions for this program require that students have a valid driver’s license and access to a vehicle. The license requirement (G class, G2 class) varies by position. Some co-op positions may require students to commute.
Co-op Designation
This program offers four co-op work term opportunities but requires two completed co-op work terms for the co-op designation.
Work Term Capabilities
(which do not reflect individual work experiences & exposures)
Work Term 1
- Design, construction, testing, installation and preventative maintenance of computer and electronic equipment
- Use electronic test instruments such as signal generators, oscilloscopes, voltmeters, ammeters and power supplies
- Installation, troubleshooting and repair of computer hardware & software
- Digital and analogue circuits design and troubleshooting
- Printed circuit board layout and construction
- Technical support, field service, component sourcing and purchasing
- Technical writing
- Small scale construction projects & use of tools
- Computer network design, installation, maintenance and management
Work Term 2
- Microcontroller programming using Assembly language
- Experience with industrial logic and sensors, and 3-phase motor and control
- PLC programming and implementation, Industrial electronics
Work Term 3, 4 & 5
- Computer aided drafting using Autocad/Autocad electrical drawing for electrical and industrial applications
- Fixed speed AC and DC motor control systems analysis, testing and troubleshooting
- Evaluation testing and modification of electrical systems and metering
- Technical writing
- Solar panel (PV) system testing, monitoring and modification
- Small scale wind turbine system testing, monitoring and modification
- Renewable energy potential evaluation using Retscreen software
- Perform energy audits and analysis of residential, small-scale industrial or commercial buildings
- Energy Project Management
- Evaluate the energy use patterns and recommend energy efficient and/or alternative energy solutions
Co-op Pay Range | Co-op Pay Average |
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Range: $18.00 - $27.75 | Average: $21.50 |
For further information, please contact:
Blair Goodman, Co-op Specialist
Phone: 905-575-2168
Email: blair.goodman [at] mohawkcollege.ca (Blair Goodman)