Program description
This 1050-hour program, consisting of a 270-hour Level 1, a 270-hour Level 2, a 270-hour Level 3, and a 240- hour Level 4, 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.
Program details
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
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
Introduction to the Canadian Electrical Code
CODE1140
In this course, the apprentice will be introduced to the Canadian Electrical Code (CEC) and will learn to navigate and apply the code to workplace examples
- Hours: 36
- Credits: 3
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Communication and Documentation
COMM1006
In this course, the apprentice is able to demonstrate communication techniques, use communication tools and computer software applications as well as describe documentation requirements (sector specific), strategies for learning skills and attitudes/attributes that contribute to on-the-job success.
- Hours: 27
- Credits: 2
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Drawings, Specifications, and Standards Fundamentals
DRWG1765
During this course the apprentices will learn to interpret and use information provided from drawings, specifications, and standards for electrical installation and maintenance (single phase). An apprentice will also be able to create drawings and schedules.
- Hours: 36
- Credits: 3
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Installation and Maintenance Methods
ELEC1915
This course will provide an apprentice the opportunity to install and maintain a single-phase service, distribution, and branch circuit equipment as well as develop electrical schematics
- Hours: 54
- Credits: 4
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Electrical Fundamentals
ELEC1925
This course will provide an apprentice the opportunity to apply electrical principles, concepts, and associated calculations as well as demonstrate the following skills, how to measure circuit parameters; build series, parallel, and combinations circuits; and the relationship between work, power, and energy.
- Hours: 81
- Credits: 6
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Trade Practices
OHS1580
In this course, the apprentice will learn trade specific practices related to safety requirements and the use of tools and equipment. The focus of the course will be to provide an apprentice the opportunity to gain ans awareness of safe work practices and common jobsite hazards.
- Hours: 36
- Credits: 3
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Level 2
Course details
Canadian Electrical Code II
CODE2070
In this course, an apprentice will have the opportunity to determine code requirements and perform calculations for maximum circuit loading, continuous and non-continuous duty motor branch circuits (single motor), lighting branch circuits, electric heating branch circuits, emergency systems, fire alarm systems and fire pumps, protection and control devices, fibre optics and communication cables and equipment, service and feeders for apartments and row housing, and patient care areas.
- Hours: 36
- Credits: 3
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Drawings, Specifications, and Standards Intermediate
DRWG2310
In this course, an apprentice will learn to navigate, use and apply drawings and specifications, prepare as-built sketches as well as the introduction of processes to install and maintain electric heating, HVAC systems, luminaires, wiring devices and exit and emergency lighting systems.
- Hours: 36
- Credits: 3
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Electronic Fundamentals
ELCN2020
In this course, an apprentice will have the opportunity to demonstrate the operation and application of solid-state components that control AC and DC wave forms.
- Hours: 36
- Credits: 3
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Electrical Systems
ELEC2390
Upon successful completion of this course, the apprentice will be able to describe the construction, characteristics, operation and maintenance requirements for DC motors, generators and generating systems as well as apply the principles of single-phase AC theory.
- Hours: 72
- Credits: 5
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Motor Controls and Devices
ELEC2400
This course will provide apprentices the opportunity to install motor control circuits, starters, and controllers. Apprentices will also develop ladder diagrams (power and control. When working with motor control circuits and components, apprentices will be able to perform diagnostic, commissioning, and troubleshooting methods. Finally, apprentices perform the installation, connections, and maintenance procedures for motor starters
- Hours: 45
- Credits: 3
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Communication and Monitoring Systems
ELEC2410
This course will allow the apprentice to perform the installation, operation, testing, verification and troubleshooting of security and surveillance systems, fire alarm systems and communication systems and their components
- Hours: 45
- Credits: 3
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Level 3
Course details
Canadian Electrical Code III
CODE3100
In this course, an apprentice will learn to determine code requirements and perform calculations (as applicable) for hazardous locations, motors, transformers, welders, capacitors, renewable energy and storage systems, and three-phase consumer supply service and metering equipment.
- Hours: 36
- Credits: 3
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Drawings, Specifications, and Standards Advanced
DRWG3180
This course will provide an apprentice the opportunity to explain the principles and considerations related to pressure, temperature, level and flow measurement in instrumentation, interpret Process (P) and Instrumentation (I) diagrams using ISA instrumentation symbols, perform the procedures to connect and verify the operation of pressure, temperature, flow and level measuring equipment/devices. An apprentice will be expected to perform calculations related to signal transmission, describe the operation of PIDs and describe instrumentation control voltage and current loop circuits.
- Hours: 36
- Credits: 3
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Power Electronics
ELCN3060
This course will provide an apprentice the opportunity to use a transistor in analog and digital modes, operate an Op-Amp, explain the considerations and process for installing and maintaining AC and DC drives, and confirm the operations of AC drives.
- Hours: 36
- Credits: 3
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Renewable Energy Generating and Storage Systems
ELEC3300
This course will allow the apprentice to learn the installation and maintenance requirements and procedures for renewable energy generating and storage systems as well as demonstrate the connection of renewable energy generating and storage system components for the creation of a stand-alone system.
- Hours: 27
- Credits: 2
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Electrical Theory and Application
ELEC3310
This course, will allow the apprentice to learn the characteristics and applications of single and three-phase transformers and motors, explain the procedures for installing and maintaining transformers and AC motors, perform measurements to verify the connection and operation of transformers, motors and RLC circuits and to determine and verify polarity, impedance, winding ratio and insulation resistance of transformers. An apprentice will also be able to perform calculations for three-phase systems including voltage, current, power and AC RLC circuit performance.
- Hours: 72
- Credits: 5
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PLC Fundamentals
ELEC3320
Through the successful completion of this course, an apprentice will be able to describe basic PLC functions including numbering systems, programming and addressing requirements as well as perform testing of PLC inputs and outputs and demonstrate basic programming capacity.
- Hours: 27
- Credits: 2
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Introduction to Instrumentation
INST3040
This course will provide an apprentice the opportunity to explain the principles and considerations related to pressure, temperature, level and flow measurement in instrumentation, interpret Process (P) and Instrumentation (I) diagrams using ISA instrumentation symbols, perform the procedures to connect and verify the operation of pressure, temperature, flow and level measuring equipment/devices. An apprentice will be expected to perform calculations related to signal transmission, describe the operation of PIDs and describe instrumentation control voltage and current loop circuits.
- Hours: 36
- Credits: 3
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Level 4
Course details
Canadian Electrical Code IV
CODE4000
Through the successful completion of this course, apprentices will be able to use the Canadian Electrical Code to determine the correct requirements for specialty installations
- Hours: 48
- Credits: 4
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Electrical Apprenticeship (C & M) Examination Preparation
ELEC0060
- Hours: 30
- Credits: 0
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Building Automation Systems
ELEC4000
Through the successful completion of this course, an apprentice will be able to describe the considerations for installing and maintaining building automation systems and components. An apprentice will also be able to connect a variety of building automation equipment.
- Hours: 32
- Credits: 2
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Power Conditioning
ELEC4010
During this course, an apprentice will learn to be able to explain the causes and effects of power quality issues in AC systems, the applications of power conditioning and uninterruptable power supply (UPS) systems as well as describe the considerations and methods for installing and testing surge suppression/protection equipment.
- Hours: 24
- Credits: 2
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Advanced Motors and Generators
ELEC4020
This course will give an apprentice the opportunity to explain considerations for installing DC systems and the considerations for installing, connecting and maintaining AC generating systems. Apprentices will also explain the process for the installation of three-phase AC motors, including performing the measurements to verify the operation and connection of three-phase AC motors. Finally, they will connect and operate DC and AC generating systems.
- Hours: 40
- Credits: 3
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Hight Voltage Service and Operation
ELEC4030
During this course, an apprentice will learn the considerations for installing, modifying, replacing, testing and maintaining high voltage installations, explain the considerations for installing, replacing, maintaining, troubleshooting and upgrading high voltage transformers and components as well as calculate minimum conductor size maximum overcurrent protection for high voltage transformers.
- Hours: 40
- Credits: 3
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Specialty Installations
ELEC4040
Upon successful completion of this course, an apprentice will be able to explain the process to install and maintain specialty installations using drawings and specifications as well as interpret related documents and diagrams
- Hours: 40
- Credits: 3
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Professionalism and Ethics
ETHS4000
This course will provide an apprentice with the opportunity to explain the importance of professional codes of ethics, conduct and standards of practice, describe how personal health and well being impact professional practice and healthy work environments, explain the purpose of personal and professional development plans as well as identify mentoring strategies.
- Hours: 16
- Credits: 1
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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 fulfill 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 fulfill the requirements and specifications under the supervision of a qualified person
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
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