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Electrician Foundation

Credential Type
Certificate
Credits
720 hours
Program Duration
24 Weeks
Format
Full-Time
Offered
February, Spring Term
Delivery Location
Merritt
The Electrician Foundation Program equips students with the skills and knowledge needed for a career in electrical trades through hands-on training and practical experience.

OVERVIEW

This 24-week program provides students with the experience and necessary skills to seek employment as an apprentice electrician.

The Electrician Foundation Program reflects the standards based on the Construction Electrician Red Seal Occupational Standard (RSOS – 2015) and the Industrial Electrician Red Seal Occupational Standard (RSOS – 2016).

The curriculum for the first year of the electrician apprenticeship program adheres to requirements established by the British Columbia Ministry of Advanced Education, which includes installing residential, commercial, and industrial systems according to the Canadian Electrical Code.

These courses prepare learners for careers in the electrical industry or allied crafts. Installing, maintaining, and repairing electrical equipment in commercial, industrial, and residential settings is the specialization of electricians.

Learners engage in extensive practical exercises to develop their job-readiness in residential, commercial, and industrial wiring. This includes wiring of practical labs, drawing and labelling schematic and wiring diagrams, as well as bending conduit and installing cable tray using various types of electrical fittings for indoor and outdoor use.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

  • B.C. secondary school graduation or equivalent, or 19 years of age and out of secondary school for at least one year as of the first day of classes.
  • One of: English 12, English 12 First Peoples, Technical and Professional Communications (TPC) 12, an equivalent Provincial Level Adult Basic Education English course, or equivalent assessment.
  • Math requirement: Learners graduating from secondary school in or prior to 2012: Mathematics 11 or an equivalent Advanced Level Adult Basic Education Mathematics course, or an equivalent assessment. Learners entering Grade 10 in or after 2010 and/or completing the new mathematics curriculum: One of: Apprenticeship and Workplace Mathematics 11, Foundations of Mathematics 11 or, Pre-Calculus 11, or an equivalent Advanced Level Adult Basic Education Mathematics course or an equivalent assessment.

COURSE REQUIREMENTS

Course Code Course Title % of Time
Line A Apply Circuit Concepts 56%
Line B Perform Safety-Related Functions 3%
Line C Use Tools and Equipment 2%
Line D Work Organization 8%
Line G Use Communication and Mentoring Techniques 1%
Line H Install and Maintain Consumer/Supply Services and Metering Equipment 4%
Line I Install and Maintain Protection Devices 2%
Line J Install and Maintain Low Voltage Distribution Systems 2%
Line L Install and Maintain Bonding, Grounding, and Ground Fault Detection Systems 2%
Line Q Install and Maintain Raceways, Cables, and Enclosures 4%
Line R Install and Maintain Branch Circuitry 6%
Line V Install and Maintain Motor Starters and Controls 8%
Line AA Install and Maintain Communication Systems 2%

Additional Learning (incorporated into the standard curriculum)

  • Business Management and Operations
  • Trades Math
  • Emerging Workplace Trends
  • Employment Strategies

CAREER PATHWAYS

  • Apprenticeship Pathway to an Electrician (Industrial, Residential)

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APPLICATION PROCESS

CHOOSE PROGRAM

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SUBMIT APPLICATION

You can apply online at Education Planner BC or download the application form.

RECEIVE A LETTER

You will receive either a Conditional Offer Letter or a Full Offer Letter by email from the Registrar’s Office.