Department Contact

Dean, Dr. John Chenoweth

Program Description

This 24-week program provides students with the necessary skills to seek employment as an apprentice electrician. The program exposes the student to aspects of residential, commercial and industrial systems in this trade with a focus on developing practical skills. The curriculum follows the B.C. Ministry of Advanced Education guidelines for the first-year in-class components of the Electrician Apprenticeship, which includes installation procedures in compliance with the Canadian Electrical Code for residential, commercial and industrial.

For more information on the curriculum and learning outcomes, please see the Industry Training Authority’s website, Level 1 program information: http://www.itabc.ca/program/electrician-construction

Graduates of this program receive credit for Level 1 apprenticeship technical training and may also be granted practical credit by the Industry Training Authority.