Electrical (Construction)

Electricians work in a wide variety of buildings and facilities - on everything from lighting and climate control systems, to communication equipment and thousands of other specific tools and devices. An Electrician is designated as a Construction Electrician under the Inter-provincial Red Seal program.

An Electrician's work involves assembling, installing, commissioning, testing, maintaining, servicing and operating electrical systems and equipment.

Construction - electricians work either as employees who are part of a contractor's team, on both residential and commercial construction projects, or as independent electrical contractors on such projects.  Program Schedule


FOUNDATION
This program is designed for individuals that may need to acquire the background, breadth of knowledge or industry connections that enable them to be hired as electrical apprentices. An electrical foundation program, as prescribed by the Industry Training Authority (ITA), would give students the practical and theoretical skills equivalent to a level one apprentice providing learners the opportunity to explore and pursue a career within the electrical trade. This program is taught to the content as prescribed by the ITA in the Construction Electrician Foundation Program Profile which states:

“Credit for Apprenticeship:
Individuals who complete the Construction Electrician Foundation Program will receive Level 1 technical training credit and 350 work-based hours credit towards completion of the Construction Electrician Level 1 apprenticeship program”.

The students will: acquire the knowledge and skills needed according to the National Occupational Analysis (NOA) for the electrical trade learn safe job-site practices acquire appropriate work habits for the industry learn to read codes and drawings used in the trade acquire the essential skills that underlie effective communication and professional attitudes

The Foundation in Construction Electrician will be comprised of the following courses :

ELEC 1100 Basic Skills Credits: 2
Description:
Students will learn effective learning and job search techniques. They will learn to solve problems using mathematics and apply science concepts appropriate to the electrical trade.

ELEC 1110 Workplace Safety Credits: 1
Description:
Students will have exposure to and learn the application of safe work practices, Worksafe BC Standards and Regulations, lockout procedures, and confined spaces. They will learn practical components of rigging, scaffolding, and ladders. Students will also receive certificates in Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS), Powder Actuated Tools, and Basic First Aid.

ELEC 1120 Basic Electrical Theory Credits: 5
Description:
Students will be introduced to the nature and principles of electricity, the operation of electrical devices and the operation of testing / metering equipment. They will focus on the analysis and problem solving of DC circuits. Students will learn the basic principles of magnetism.

ELEC 1130 Code and Blueprint Reading Credits: 1
Description:
Students will be introduced to the history and importance of the Canadian Electrical Code (CEC). They will learn the CEC and other related regulatory standards. Students will be introduced to the use of construction drawings, manufacturers’ specifications, and job and material planning.

ELEC 1140 Controls Credits:1
Description:
Student will learn the basics of simple motor controls circuits. They will cover the means of monitoring the processes being controlled. Students will learn the safety procedures and operating principles of manual and magnetic motor starters and control circuits.

ELEC 1150 Installation of Low-Voltage Distribution Systems Credits:10
Description:
Students will use shop projects and hands-on activities to reinforce electrical theory and electrical code and provide practical training for the job-site. They will learn the importance of safety.