This provincially approved apprenticeship certificate program is designed to provide students with the theoretical principles and trade skills required for careers as electricians. The program also fulfills the in-school requirements of the Provincial Construction and Maintenance Electrician apprenticeship program.

The in-school portion of the program consists of one 8-week session at the basic level, followed by two 10-week sessions at the intermediate and advanced levels. In the basic, intermediate, and advanced levels, students take courses in prints and standards, electrical principles, practical installations, electronics, and work in a variety of specialty areas. Students spend approximately one-half of their time at the Campus.

Although a Grade 10 education is the minimum entry requirement for an electrical apprentice, the level of education required for success in today's electrical industry is constantly increasing. Therefore, it is strongly recommended that electrical apprentices entering the in-school training program have a minimum equivalent of Grade 12 physics, chemistry, communications, and mathematics.

SUCCESS FACTORS

This program is well-suited for students who:

• Work well with others.
• Have a good educational background.
• Have a strong sense of responsibility.