Electronics Engineering Technology Specializing in Computers and Telecommunications Coop Training planned for Fall 2007 Please take a moment to learn about this exciting program!

Cegep-Heritage College is located in Gatineau close to the Gatineau Park Cegep-Heritage College is located in Gatineau close to the Gatineau Park It is a small college with approximately 850 students It is a small college with approximately 850 students

Electronics Engineering Technology is a three year career program. Electronics Engineering Technology is a three year career program. This program includes a specialization in Computers and Telecommunications to meet the needs of employers of our graduates in the Ottawa-Gatineau area. This program includes a specialization in Computers and Telecommunications to meet the needs of employers of our graduates in the Ottawa-Gatineau area. When you complete this program you will receive a DEC diploma which entitles you to become recognized as a Certified Electrical Engineering Technologist for working in Quebec and Ontario. When you complete this program you will receive a DEC diploma which entitles you to become recognized as a Certified Electrical Engineering Technologist for working in Quebec and Ontario.

Our Training Labs Small class sizes and well equipped labs Small class sizes and well equipped labs In most courses, each student has a separate workbench of their own which includes a well equipped set of electronics test gear and a Windows computer In most courses, each student has a separate workbench of their own which includes a well equipped set of electronics test gear and a Windows computer In this picture, David Lafrenierre is working at his workbench on his game arcade project. In this picture, David Lafrenierre is working at his workbench on his game arcade project.

Further Education Some of our graduates have continued their studies at University and are admitted into second year. Some of our graduates have continued their studies at University and are admitted into second year. Our grads have gone to Concordia, Carleton, Ottawa and Lakehead Universities as well as Royal Military College to study Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Biology and Communications. Our grads have gone to Concordia, Carleton, Ottawa and Lakehead Universities as well as Royal Military College to study Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Biology and Communications.

Some Of Our Graduates and Their Third Year Projects What our students do as a third year project of their choice is amazing! In fact, some students have won some impressive awards and prizes for their work. Let’s take a look at some of our students with their projects… What our students do as a third year project of their choice is amazing! In fact, some students have won some impressive awards and prizes for their work. Let’s take a look at some of our students with their projects…

“Diver’s Assistant” by Alain Chartrand The “Diver’s Assistant” was designed to follow divers around shipwrecks. It had lights, a camera, bilge pump, two motorized propellers, a camera, and a 3” LCD TV screen. The Windows program that he wrote, allows the operator to navigate the “Diver’s Assistant” alongside the diver. In the Windows PC, the operator could see where the “Divers Assistant” was going as well as load images to be displayed to the diver through the onboard LCD TV. The “Diver’s Assistant” was designed to follow divers around shipwrecks. It had lights, a camera, bilge pump, two motorized propellers, a camera, and a 3” LCD TV screen. The Windows program that he wrote, allows the operator to navigate the “Diver’s Assistant” alongside the diver. In the Windows PC, the operator could see where the “Divers Assistant” was going as well as load images to be displayed to the diver through the onboard LCD TV. Alain competed at the Vireznet competition, which was a show for all colleges and university students in the area. The students would show their projects and they would be judged by Professors, Engineers and Computer Scientists working in the area. Alain competed at the Vireznet competition, which was a show for all colleges and university students in the area. The students would show their projects and they would be judged by Professors, Engineers and Computer Scientists working in the area.

Alain won the Bell Award for best project from all Colleges and Universities! Alain won the Bell Award for best project from all Colleges and Universities! Here you can see the trophy and the laptop computer that he won. Here you can see the trophy and the laptop computer that he won.

The previous year we took first and second prizes at Vireznet. Here is John Sinkenson with second prize for his voice activated control system and Tom Larivier with first prize for his Seeing Eye Rover for exploring inside the Pyramids. Since graduating, both John and Tom have been working at RCMP secure networks. The previous year we took first and second prizes at Vireznet. Here is John Sinkenson with second prize for his voice activated control system and Tom Larivier with first prize for his Seeing Eye Rover for exploring inside the Pyramids. Since graduating, both John and Tom have been working at RCMP secure networks.

Here is a closer look at John Sinkenson’s project. It is a wireless voice activated control system for persons in wheelchairs to control electrical devices in their home by communicating with a wireless headset in spoken command words to control doors, radios, fans, tvs, etc.. Commands like “Computer open door” control the system. John has been working as a wireless security expert at RCMP secure networks since his graduation in Here is a closer look at John Sinkenson’s project. It is a wireless voice activated control system for persons in wheelchairs to control electrical devices in their home by communicating with a wireless headset in spoken command words to control doors, radios, fans, tvs, etc.. Commands like “Computer open door” control the system. John has been working as a wireless security expert at RCMP secure networks since his graduation in 2001.

Daryl Lussier entered the first year of Vireznet with his PC Controlled Weather Station. Daryl worked for several years at Alcatel as a test floor manager and then decided to further his studies in Computer Software Engineering at Lakehead University. Daryl Lussier entered the first year of Vireznet with his PC Controlled Weather Station. Daryl worked for several years at Alcatel as a test floor manager and then decided to further his studies in Computer Software Engineering at Lakehead University.

Dan Nadeau made a PC controlled Radar Gun which could be rotated to an object by the Windows computer. It had a camera mounted on it so that the computer could record the image and speed of an object onto the hard-drive of the PC. Dan works for Department of Foreign Affairs of the Federal Government. He lives in London, England and maintains all electronics systems (networks, telephones, satellite feeds, security systems, computers) in Embassies throughout Europe, Iceland, Greenland, Northern Africa and the Middle East. Dan travels frequently. Dan Nadeau made a PC controlled Radar Gun which could be rotated to an object by the Windows computer. It had a camera mounted on it so that the computer could record the image and speed of an object onto the hard-drive of the PC. Dan works for Department of Foreign Affairs of the Federal Government. He lives in London, England and maintains all electronics systems (networks, telephones, satellite feeds, security systems, computers) in Embassies throughout Europe, Iceland, Greenland, Northern Africa and the Middle East. Dan travels frequently.

Jennifer Mulligan made a PC Controlled Rover with a camera and infrared lights for night vision. Jennifer has worked at RCMP secure networks since her graduation in She is a specialist in Secured User Identification Systems. She evaluates technologies such as retinal eye scanners, fingerprint readers and DNA readers to be used by military, police and security officers for login access into secure computer networks throughout the country and the world. Jennifer Mulligan made a PC Controlled Rover with a camera and infrared lights for night vision. Jennifer has worked at RCMP secure networks since her graduation in She is a specialist in Secured User Identification Systems. She evaluates technologies such as retinal eye scanners, fingerprint readers and DNA readers to be used by military, police and security officers for login access into secure computer networks throughout the country and the world.

Hank House is shown here with his networked security and video monitoring system. It includes a PC controlled base unit and up to 4 remote satellite units. Each satellite unit contains a motion detector and a rotating camera. Hank lives near James Bay and has been working on setting up an Internet network and the local radio station for his community. Hank House is shown here with his networked security and video monitoring system. It includes a PC controlled base unit and up to 4 remote satellite units. Each satellite unit contains a motion detector and a rotating camera. Hank lives near James Bay and has been working on setting up an Internet network and the local radio station for his community.

Kevin Rioux made a PC Controlled seeing-eye mobile robotic arm. Kevin Rioux made a PC Controlled seeing-eye mobile robotic arm.

Alexander Docherty ~ “IMissU”, the Internet Video Kiosk Alexander Docherty ~ “IMissU”, the Internet Video Kiosk Put in your money and record a two minute video with sound message, then send it by to anywhere in the world. This project includes a touch screen monitor, coin slot, and custom Windows computer and program. The Kiosk can be used by any tourist who can speak French, English or Spanish. This could be setup to operate in tourist areas of the city like airports or Parliament Hill. Alex is currently studying Communications at Concordia University. Put in your money and record a two minute video with sound message, then send it by to anywhere in the world. This project includes a touch screen monitor, coin slot, and custom Windows computer and program. The Kiosk can be used by any tourist who can speak French, English or Spanish. This could be setup to operate in tourist areas of the city like airports or Parliament Hill. Alex is currently studying Communications at Concordia University.

Maria Sabbagh ~ “Computer Controlled 360 Degree Rotating Text Display” A disk that rotates at exactly 7200 rpm with a microprocessor, 7 LEDs, and wireless communications link to a PC running a custom Windows application. Up to 32 5x7 dot matrix characters can be displayed in a 360 degree view range. Imagine mounting this unit in the middle of a room and being able to view scrolling text messages from anywhere within the room. Maria is working toward a degree in Electrical Engineering at University of Ottawa. A disk that rotates at exactly 7200 rpm with a microprocessor, 7 LEDs, and wireless communications link to a PC running a custom Windows application. Up to 32 5x7 dot matrix characters can be displayed in a 360 degree view range. Imagine mounting this unit in the middle of a room and being able to view scrolling text messages from anywhere within the room. Maria is working toward a degree in Electrical Engineering at University of Ottawa.

David Benitez ~ “Remote Control Surveillance Vehicle” A wireless rover equipped with a 360 degree camera, microphone, LCD message display and custom remote control Windows program.

Joey Vaillancourt ~ “Hands-free Solo Music Master” Joey is a “one-man show” bringing his voice and guitar to the stage. He likes to play with backup music from playlists on his computer. This project includes a custom Windows program to cue up songs from playlists under command from the foot controller/LCD display box on the stage. Joey is employed with Breconridge in Kanata, a state of the art electronics manufacturing company.

Pierre Yves Lanthier ~ “Remote Controlled Robotic Arm Vehicle” A rover with a robotic arm and camera mounted to the gripper. This rover is controlled by a custom Windows program.

Troy Cluff ~ “Windows Based Home Security System” A sensors connection and scanning box which communicates back to a custom Windows program for control and logging of events. Troy is employed in Arnprior with a company that makes custom electronics for the mills in the Pontiac area.

Darin Drisner ~ “Computerized Electronic Tape Measure” Download all required measurements for your carpentry project from the custom Windows program to the Tape Measurement unit, then take it to the site and use it to describe and measure the required cuts for the project. The tape measure unit is battery powered with an LCD display. Darin is studying Electrical Engineering at Concordia University.

Louis-Philipe Bowie ~ “GPS Data Logger” A portable GPS data logger that can be installed in a racing car. It monitors and tracks the car during a race for later analysis by uploading the logger’s GPS recorded data to a custom Windows program running on a PC.

Jean-Daniel Larose ~ “Windows Remote Controlled Hummer Rover” A wireless remote controlled vehicle. It is equipped with a 360 degree rotating camera that is controlled through a custom Windows program running on a PC. “JD” works at the Casino du Hull installing, upgrading and repairing the electronic slot machines.

Michael Noel ~ “Computerized Security Door Locks on a Wireless Network” A computerized security door lock system with electric door lock, keypad, LCD display and wireless network interface. A user needs to type in a password for the door to be opened. The Windows program was written to control a network of door locks throughout a building, which will log who entered which rooms and the times. The Windows program also maintains a database of user passwords which are downloaded into the electronic door locks.

Daniel Paulin ~ “Windows Based Electric Guitar Effects and Stomp Box” An electric guitar "Stomp box" to control a custom Windows effects processor program, allowing the user to modify or “effect" an electric guitar's signal by choosing presets specified by the user on a PC. These presets could then be cycled and modified using foot switches on the stomp box itself.

Abdolrahman Saadi ~ “Windows Controlled Wireless Electronic Message Board” This electronic scrolling message board allows the user to compose, transmit and display text, characters and animated figures from the custom Windows control program to the dot matrix LEDs of the display message board. Following his graduation, Saadi worked for a large electronics company in The Netherlands for two years. He is now back in Canada preparing to study Electronics Engineering at University of Ottawa

Studying Electronics Engineering Technology with a Specialization in Computers and Telecommunications can be very interesting and exciting!

Two coop work terms are being planned to fit into this program’s curriculum; most probably after Semester 2 and Semester 4

Employers of Our Graduates Federal Government Federal Government National Research Council Department of Foreign Affairs RCMP Secure Networks Communications Research Labs House of Commons Armed Forces …. Local “High-Tech” Local “High-Tech”MitelZarlinkAlcatel Northern Telecom Breconridge Canadian Geophysics Cisco Systems Corel hundreds of other companies

There Is Great Demand For Workers in the Hi-Tech Industry and the Federal Government!

Compare Costs and Earnings In ten years, after training as a Certified Electronics Engineering Technologist at Cégep and then going to work: 3 years at Cégep with expenses averaging $1,000/year 7 years in the workforce as an Electronics Engineering Technologist, salary averaging $48,000/year Average net earnings in 10 years: $331,000 In ten years, after pre-university training at Cégep and further studies at university, then going to work: 2 years at Cégep with expenses averaging $1,000/year 3 years in Engineering at university with expenses averaging $10-$12K/year 5 years in the workforce as an Engineer, salary averaging $56,000/year Average net earnings in 10 years: $237,000

Studying Electronics Engineering Technology with a Specialization in Computers and Telecommunications can lead to great career opportunities and pay!

Program Admission Requirements For admission to the program leading to a Diploma of College Studies (D.E.C.) you will need a secondary school diploma (D.E.S.) or (D.E.P.), including: Secondary V English Secondary V French (second language) Secondary IV History Physical Science 436 Mathematics 436 The college may admit a person who has received instruction which it considers equivalent.

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