Electrical - Construction and Maintenance (Apprenticeship)

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.

Courses

Level 1

Course details

Prints (Level 1)
DRWG1720


Electronics (Level 1)
ELCN1015


Canadian Electrical Code (Level 1)
ELEC1010


Electrical Theory (Level 1)
ELEC1020


Installation Methods (Level 1)
ELEC1040


Instrumentation (Level 1)
INST1030


Level 2

Course details

Prints (Level 2)
DRWG2090


Electronics (Level 2)
ELCN2030


Monitoring & Communication Systems (Level 2)
ELCN2050


Trade Theory (Level 2)
ELEC2020


Canadian Electrical Code (Level 2)
ELEC2100


Installation Methods (Motors) (Level 2)
ELEC2110


Instrumentation (Level 2)
INST2040


Level 3

Course details

Prints (Level 3)
DRWG3010


Electronics (Level 3)
ELCN3010


Electrical Apprenticeship (C & M) Examination Preparation
ELEC0060


Trade Theory (Level 3)
ELEC3020


Installation Methods (Level 3)
ELEC3030


Canadian Electrical Code (Level 3)
ELEC3120


Instrumentation (Level 3)
INST3010


Please note:

Estimated required text and/or learning resource costs are based on the most recent available data through the Conestoga Campus Store.

Program outcomes

  1. Assist in the interpretation and preparation of electrical drawings including other related documents and graphics
  2. Analyze and solve simple technical problems related to basic electrical systems by applying mathematics and science principles
  3. Use and maintain test and instrumentation equipment
  4. Assemble basic electrical circuits and equipment to fulfil requirements and specifications under the supervision of a qualified person
  5. Assist in the installation and troubleshooting of basic electrical machines and associated control systems under the supervision of a qualified person
  6. Assist in the testing and troubleshooting electrical and electronics circuits, equipment, and systems, by using established procedures under the supervision of a qualified person
  7. Assist in the troubleshooting of control systems under the supervision of a qualified person
  8. Use computer skills and tools to solve basic electrical related problems
  9. Assist in conducting quality assurance procedures under the supervision of a qualified person
  10. Assist in the preparation and maintenance of records and documentation systems
  11. Install and assist in testing telecommunication systems under the supervision of a qualified person
  12. Apply health and safety standards and best practices to workplaces
  13. Perform tasks in accordance with relevant legislation, policies, standards, regulations, and ethical principles
  14. 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
  15. Identify problems and troubleshoot electrical systems under the supervision of a qualified person
  16. 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 handbook

Graduate 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 requirements

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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