Electrical Foundations

Upon completion of this program, learners will be able to:

Identify four categories of learning resources
Outline steps for setting goals and making decisions
Apply effective time-management strategies
Solve practical problems in mathematics for electricians
Demonstrate safety and maintenance of hand and power tools
Use essential skills in troubleshooting and computers
Use safe work practices
Use tools and equipment
Apply circuit concepts
Use test equipment
Read and interpret drawings and manuals
Apply the Canadian Electrical Code (CEC) regulations, and standards
Install low voltage distributions systems
Install control devices
Install and maintain raceways, cables and enclosures
Install and maintain branch circuitry
Install and maintain communication systems
Format an effective employment package
Determine the employers’ needs
Explain the stages of an interview
Develop responses to commonly asked interview questions
Complete a typical application form
Research potential employers
Compile and maintain an Employment Portfolio

Commercial Electrician
Construction Electrician Apprentice
Institutional Electrician
Maintenance Electrician
Manufacturing Electrician
Marine Electrician
Residential Electrician

Grade 12 graduation, or equivalent (General Education Development, Adult Basic Education), or mature student status (age 19 and one year out of school). All transcripts must be “true certified copies” or originals.
Applicants must successfully complete the admissions interview and entrance assessments with a minimum score of 20/40 in the English Assessment and a minimum score of 20/40 in the Math Assessment (with a minimum composite score of 42/80)