Please note:
Prospective students must be registered apprentices with the Ministry of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development (MLITSD). For more information on apprenticeship training contact your local
Employment Ontario apprenticeship office.
Program description
This 840-hour program consisting of a 240-hour Level 1, a 300-hour Level 2, and a 300-hour Level 3, is designed to provide you with theoretical knowledge of all aspects of the construction and maintenance electrical trade as well as practical training necessary to complement your on-the-job training experience. Upon completion, this program confers the graduate an Ontario College Certificate titled Electrician - Construction and Maintenance (Apprenticeship)
Program details
Code: 0702
Delivery: Apprenticeship
Length:
840 hours
Start: Varies
Campus:
Cambridge - Reuter Drive
Credential: Ontario College Certificate
Fees & payment
- Fees are set by the Ministry of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development as per the Offer of Classroom Training.
- Books, safety equipment, tools, and parking fees are additional. For details, visit Orientation & support.
- Applicants are registered on a first-come, first-served basis.
Awards & scholarships
Conestoga College's Student Financial Services administers many awards, bursaries, scholarships and academic grants. Information and application forms for numerous awards, bursaries and scholarships are administered by Student Financial Services.
Many program-specific awards are administered by individual programs. Students should speak to their faculty or program coordinators about additional awards available in their program specific areas.
Many program-specific awards are administered by individual programs. Students should speak to their faculty or program coordinators about additional awards available in their program specific areas.
Courses
Level 1
Course details
Prints (Level 1)
DRWG1720
Description:
This course provides the student with skills necessary to read construction and electrical drawings with confidence and accuracy. The student will study: the ‘alphabet of lines’, metric and imperial scales and convert between them, information from architectural and structural and mechanical drawings and apply them to electrical installations, general and specific project specifications, panel schematics and material take-offs for a single-dwelling.
- Hours: 32
- Credits: 2
- Pre-Requisites:
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Electronics (Level 1)
ELCN1015
Description:
In this course, the student will cover the fundamental principle of operation of diodes, transistors, truth tables for logic gates, numbering systems, semiconductor materials, as well as analyze circuits connected in series and/or parallel configurations.
- Hours: 40
- Credits: 3
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Canadian Electrical Code (Level 1)
ELEC1010
Description:
In this course, the student will examine and interpret the Rules and Regulations of the C.E.C. as they pertain to electrical installation. The topics covered include: general requirements of the C.E.C., calculating conductor ampacity including free air (both above and underground installations), grounding and bonding, wiring methods, Class 1 and 2 circuits, wiring in residential occupancies, residential service calculations, wiring for pools and temporary installations.
- Hours: 32
- Credits: 2
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Electrical Theory (Level 1)
ELEC1020
Description:
This course is a comprehensive overview of electrical fundamentals. The student will study electron theory, voltage, current, and resistance, electrical and mechanical energy, as well as solve calculations for series, parallel, and combination DC circuits using Ohm’s and Kirchoff’s Laws. Also, the student will be introduced to magnetism and its relationship to EMF.
- Hours: 64
- Credits: 4
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Installation Methods (Level 1)
ELEC1040
Description:
In this course, the student will connect and install typical equipment and associated wiring found in residential construction. The student will bend and install various raceways, develop schematic circuits and lay-out diagrams, ensuring installations conform to the Canadian Electrical Code (CEC), as well as professional trade practices.
- Hours: 48
- Credits: 3
- Pre-Requisites:
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Instrumentation (Level 1)
INST1030
Description:
In this course students will study common terms and fundamental applications of Instrumentation and Process Control Systems. Students will work with the SI and Imperial System of measurement using various types of meters, scales and sensors. Examination of instrumentation symbols is also covered, as well as basic process control and instrumentation diagrams for pressure and temperature devices.
- Hours: 24
- Credits: 2
- Pre-Requisites:
- CoRequisites:
Level 2
Course details
Prints (Level 2)
DRWG2090
Description:
This course will use a full set of construction prints and specifications to determine: site features; methods of construction; the electrical characteristics and layout of mechanical equipment and systems, and the layout of various electrical service equipment and lighting equipment. The student will use prints and the Canadian Electrical Code (CEC) to determine proper sizing of raceways and conductors for various branch circuit installations, and will prepare as-build drawings, develop basic single-line, schematic and wiring diagrams.
- Hours: 30
- Credits: 2
- Pre-Requisites:
- CoRequisites:
Electronics (Level 2)
ELCN2030
Description:
In this course students will use oscilloscopes to test circuits, describe and demonstrate half and full wave rectification, connect capacitors and inductors to filter power supply outputs, study the characteristics of diodes, diacs and triacs, as well as field-effect transistors (FETs) and Op Amps in this course. This course is a combination of theoretical and practical learning.
- Hours: 40
- Credits: 3
- Pre-Requisites:
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Monitoring & Communication Systems (Level 2)
ELCN2050
Description:
This practical course calls upon the student to develop, connect, and troubleshoot various types of building systems such as intrusion, automation, and communication systems, with an emphasis on fire alarms and associated equipment and theory of operation.
- Hours: 30
- Credits: 2
- Pre-Requisites:
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Trade Theory (Level 2)
ELEC2020
Description:
This course examines magnetism including associated laws and calculations. The theories of magnetism are then applied to gain an understanding of both DC machines and AC induction motors. The fundamentals of AC theory are also covered from the development of a sine wave to current and voltage relationship in resistive, inductive and capacitive circuits.
- Hours: 80
- Credits: 5
- Pre-Requisites:
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Canadian Electrical Code (Level 2)
ELEC2100
Description:
The student will interpret the Canadian Electrical Code (CEC) requirements pertaining to the installations for: interior and exterior lighting systems; fire alarms and fire pumps; emergency systems, unit equipment and exit signs; fuses, circuit breakers and equipment ratings; equipment in hazardous locations, motor circuit calculations, as well as requirements for continuous and non-continuous loads, and determine minimum ampacities of conductors and overcurrent devices for apartments and similar buildings.
- Hours: 40
- Credits: 3
- Pre-Requisites:
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Installation Methods (Motors) (Level 2)
ELEC2110
Description:
This hands-on course focuses on various DC, single phase AC, and 3-phase AC motors and controls. The student will connect, test, and develop diagrams for various equipment and motor circuits.
- Hours: 40
- Credits: 3
- Pre-Requisites:
- CoRequisites:
Instrumentation (Level 2)
INST2040
Description:
This course examines the operation of various level and flow sensing instruments and associated measuring devices. Basic process control and instrumentation diagrams are developed and studied using standard ISA instrumentation symbols. This course is a combination of theoretical and practical learning.
- Hours: 40
- Credits: 3
- Pre-Requisites:
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Level 3
Course details
Prints (Level 3)
DRWG3010
Description:
This course exposes the student to a number of print reading and developing skills required to convey and obtain information from commercial and industrial environments. Students will use drawings and specifications to develop single line, schematic, and wiring diagrams; layout single and three-phase systems for feeder and branch circuits; as well as determine bonding and grounding requirements for high voltage vaults and substations to name a few.
- Hours: 30
- Credits: 2
- Pre-Requisites:
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Electronics (Level 3)
ELCN3010
Description:
In this course, students will be provided with a combination of theoretical and hands-on learning environments. Students will study rectification, DC Motor Drives, AC Motor Drives, Open and Closed Loop Speed Control Systems, and SCR speed controllers and their application and effects in various types of DC and AC systems; in addition to describing the operation of encoders, resolvers, and tachogenerators as feedback devices.
- Hours: 60
- Credits: 4
- Pre-Requisites:
- CoRequisites:
Electrical Apprenticeship (C & M) Examination Preparation
ELEC0060
Description:
This 30-hour course prepares the learner to write the Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities (MTCU) Construction & Maintenance Electrician Certificate of Qualification (C of Q) exam. Designed for those individuals who have completed the in-school apprenticeship training and/or those individuals who have been approved by MTCU to challenge the C of Q exam. The student will receive a review of the levels 1 ,2 & 3 material as well as effective study and exam preparation techniques.
- Hours: 30
- Credits: 0
- Pre-Requisites:
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Trade Theory (Level 3)
ELEC3020
Description:
In this course students will study the characteristics of various types of three-phase systems, including Wye, Delta, and Open Delta, and compare them to single phase systems. Students will determine and calculate voltage, current, and power in 3-phase series and parallel RCL circuits, as well as study the effects of power factor in these circuits. Many types of AC motor and generator characteristics are studied, as well as different types of transformers and their applications.
- Hours: 60
- Credits: 4
- Pre-Requisites:
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Installation Methods (Level 3)
ELEC3030
Description:
This practical course is divided into two equally divided sections: Transformers and Motors, and Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs). The transformer portion calls upon the student to determine, describe, develop and connect various types of single-phase and three-phase transformer configurations and loads connected in various configurations. The PLC portion of the course exposes the student to the programming and application of a PLC. Students will demonstrate the ability to input and troubleshoot various functions used in PLC language and address requirements including: common relays, timers, counters and mathematics functions. Students will also demonstrate the ability to test PLC inputs and outputs, as well as identify methods of hard wiring PLCs to equipment.
- Hours: 80
- Credits: 5
- Pre-Requisites:
- CoRequisites:
Canadian Electrical Code (Level 3)
ELEC3120
Description:
In this course students will find and interpret CEC requirements of various types of: motor branch circuits and feeders, power and distribution transformer installation requirements, capacitor installations, welder circuits, as well as other types of installations pertaining to commercial and industrial applications. Students must properly size conductors for feeders and branch circuits, raceways for the conductors, bonding and grounding requirements, including proper over current device sizes and associated equipment.
- Hours: 30
- Credits: 2
- Pre-Requisites:
- CoRequisites:
Instrumentation (Level 3)
INST3010
Description:
This course is equally divided into practical and theoretical learning. The students will use, list, explain and describe the operation of various types of instrumentation equipment. Air supplies, pneumatic systems and controls, and calibration are studied, as well as the basic elements of a control system, and general categories of automatic control and shielded cable in instrumentation systems. Students will also revise and explain control loops on instrumentation drawings; in addition to working with and studying a number of other instrumentation devices and applications.
- Hours: 40
- Credits: 3
- Pre-Requisites:
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Program outcomes
- Assist in the interpretation and preparation of electrical drawings including other related documents and graphics
- Analyze and solve simple technical problems related to basic electrical systems by applying mathematics and science principles
- Use and maintain test and instrumentation equipment
- Assemble basic electrical circuits and equipment to fulfil requirements and specifications under the supervision of a qualified person
- Assist in the installation and troubleshooting of basic electrical machines and associated control systems under the supervision of a qualified person
- Assist in the testing and troubleshooting electrical and electronics circuits, equipment, and systems, by using established procedures under the supervision of a qualified person
- Assist in the troubleshooting of control systems under the supervision of a qualified person
- Use computer skills and tools to solve basic electrical related problems
- Assist in conducting quality assurance procedures under the supervision of a qualified person
- Assist in the preparation and maintenance of records and documentation systems
- Install and assist in testing telecommunication systems under the supervision of a qualified person
- Apply health and safety standards and best practices to workplaces
- Perform tasks in accordance with relevant legislation, policies, standards, regulations, and ethical principles
- Apply basic electrical cabling requirements and install and test the system grounding for a specified number of applications under the supervision of a qualified person
- Identify problems and troubleshoot electrical systems under the supervision of a qualified person
- Assist in the selection of electrical equipment, systems, and components to fulfil the requirements and specifications under the supervision of a qualified person
Program handbook
Program handbookGraduate opportunities
Construction and maintenance electricians are employed in many different areas of the field including residential, commercial and industrial areas. Expertise can include new installations to rewiring of existing systems and could also lead to electrical inspection, high voltage installations, teaching, as well as self-employment.For more details on related occupations, job market information and career opportunities, see the Government of Canada website: https://www.jobbank.gc.ca/home
Program device & software requirements
This program requires you to have a device that meets certain specifications. For most students, this cost is in addition to the tuition & fees listed above.
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