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Energy Systems Engineering Technology (Fast Track) (Optional Co-op)

Tuition fee CA$18,829 per year

The fee is for the 2023–2024 academic year and includes tuition (CA$17,206), health insurance and ancillary charges.

The fees displayed are estimates for two semesters and are subject to change.

Registration fee CA$400 one-time

The registration fee includes the non-refundable application fee (CA$100) and the refundable deposit fee (CA$300).

Accommodation fee CA$1,800 per month

The above fee is an estimated amount for living expenses for one month.

  • Including the cost of food, rent, transportation and other living expenses (varies depending on your living preferences).
  • Estimated living expenses are to be used as a guide only and are subject to change.

More information

centennialcollege.ca/..chnology-fast-track 

Overview

The Energy Systems Engineering Technology (Fast-Track) program allows the qualified college or university graduates direct admission into Year 2 (Semester 3) of this three-year program to receive a Technology advanced diploma in four semesters.

This college engineering program will form the base of society’s changing views on energy and the environment, transforming the utility and construction sectors. As such, it will focus on offering you the fundamental skills to understand energy and its uses in modern society.

A radical shift in operating practice in the utility sector is opening the doors to ground-breaking energy projects using small-scale sources, such as solar, wind, hydro, fuel cells, geothermal and biomass energy to produce electrical and thermal energy. The construction industry has also adopted a host of new building initiatives that quickly increase green awareness and use sustainable engineering practices for various sectors. The challenge and opportunity will be to learn how to integrate and use these modern sustainable energy technologies consistent with the market demands.

Due to the energy industry’s changing nature, this program will be challenging. Still, it will result in a unique blend of technical, managerial and entrepreneurial skills that are highly sought after in modern energy and sustainable building companies and sectors.

Co-op Option

The co-op option will allow you to gain hands-on experience while you complete two co-op work terms as an employee in the field. This experience not only allows you to put classroom learning into practice but will also provide valuable contacts for your future career.

To participate in this co-op option, you must complete an application process in the first semester. If academically qualified, you may be admitted to the co-op program.

When you graduate, your diploma will highlight the co-op credential.

Career opportunities

  • Wind & Solar technologist
  • Power plants supervisor
  • Energy analyst
  • Energy auditor
  • Powerline technologist
  • Geothermal energy technologist
  • Security service technologist
  • PLC
  • Building automation
  • Micro-controllers
  • Motion control & networks
  • Energy storage systems
  • Manufacturing process technologist
Apply Now! January 2026
Application start
Mar 1, 2025
This intake is not applicable
Studies commence
Jan 2, 2026
Apply Now! September 2025
This intake is not applicable
Studies commence
Sep 2, 2025
Apply Now! January 2026
Application start
Mar 1, 2025
This intake is not applicable
Studies commence
Jan 2, 2026
Apply Now! September 2025
This intake is not applicable
Studies commence
Sep 2, 2025