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Electrical (Construction / Industrial) - Apprenticeship

College of the Rockies

Degree:Certificate; Apprenticeship
Field of Study:Electrician
Course Based:Yes
Length:4 Year(s)
Scholarships:4
Careers:Contractors and Supervisors, Electrical Trades and TelecommunicationsElectricians

Description:

An Electrician is a person who installs, constructs, alters, repairs, maintains, commissions, tests, services, calibrates, and operates related electrical and electronic systems in any premise, place, building or structure. Electricians insure that all electrical connections are safe and meet the electrical code. Electricity is used for a variety of purposes including climate control, security, and communications and therefore electricians need to be proficient in many applications of electricity.

Students will receive Provincial Apprenticeship Curriculum pertinent to the apprenticeship level in which they are enrolled. Upon successful completion of all four levels and appropriate time in the trade, the student may be eligible to write the Inter-provincial exam in Electrical.

Prerequisites:

These courses are intended as guidelines. Speak to your guidance counsellor to see what courses are offered at your school.
    Apprentices currently sponsored in the BC Apprenticeship system. Upgraders or non-sponsored students should contact the College for seat availability and to register 250-489-2751 loc. 8216.

    Apprentices or Upgraders interested in obtaining prior learning assessment should contact the college for information and availability.

    * We make every attempt to provide accurate information on prerequisites, programs, and tuition. However, this information is subject to change without notice and we highly recommend that you contact the school to confirm important information before applying.

    Modified on February 17, 2023