Renewable Energies Technician

Academic Requirements

To apply for the Renewable Energies Technician program at Niagara College, applicants must meet the following academic requirements:

Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD), or equivalent, including the following required courses:

• English – any Grade 12 (C) or (U), or equivalent
• Mathematics – any Grade 12 (C) or (U), or equivalent

Recommended Courses and/or Skills: While not mandatory, the following courses and skills may enhance academic success in this program:

• Communications Technology – Grade 11 (M) or Grade 12 (M)
• Computer Engineering – Grade 11 (M) or Grade 12 (M)
• Construction Technology – Grade 11 (C) or Grade 12 (C)
• Physics – Grade 11 (U) or Grade 12 (C) or (U)
• Technological Design – Grade 11 (M) or Grade 12 (M)

For international students, it is essential to provide official, translated high school and/or post-secondary transcripts, proof of graduation, and proof of English proficiency. Transcripts may be required to be evaluated by WES in some cases.

Students are also responsible for their own transportation to complete program requirements, which may not be easily accessible by public transportation. Additionally, students must ensure they have a Microsoft Windows 10 based laptop system that meets specific technology requirements.

For any clarification and support regarding the application process, please contact LOA Portal's advisors.

Language Requirements

If you have completed your studies outside of Canada, you may be required to provide proof of one or more of the following:

• Secondary Education: A minimum of two years of full-time secondary-level education (in the final two years of study) in a country where English is the official first language.
• Post-Secondary or Higher Education: A minimum of one year of full-time post-secondary or higher education in a country where English is the official first language.

If English is not your first language, you can meet Niagara College’s admission requirements by submitting one of the accepted language proficiency test scores listed below.

• Cambridge English Exams (B2 First/FCE, C1 Advanced/CAE or C2 Proficiency/CPE): 169 – No skill under 162.
• International English Language Testing System (IELTS) including Indicator Test: 6.0 – No individual band under 5.5.
• Internet-based (IBT) Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) including Special Home Edition Test: iBT: 80, Minimum 20 in Writing and Speaking OR Minimum 4.0 overall, with a minimum of 4.0 in each section.
• Pearson Test of English (PTE): 58+, with no individual skill below 53.
• Duolingo English Language Test: 105+, with no individual subscore below 95.
• Oxford ELLT and Pre-Sessional English: 6.0 – No individual band under 5.0.
• Canadian Academic English Language Test (CAEL): 60 – No individual band under 50.
• Niagara College’s English for Academic Preparation program (EAP) OR English as a Second Language (ESL) Online program: Completion of English for Academic Preparation (EAP) Level 5 with 70% and no individual grade under 50% OR English as a Second Language (ESL) Online exit test.

NOTE: Language proficiency test results are valid for a period of two years from the test date.

Please check with our team for more details.

DISCLAIMER: The information above is subject to change. For the latest updates, please contact LOA Portal's advisors. The listed minimum requirements are a guideline and do not guarantee admission. Do not worry, we will notify you of any changes during the application process.