Program Overview

Electrician – Construction and Maintenance Apprenticeship

Overview

Gain the theoretical knowledge and practical skills required to become an electrician in the electrician construction and maintenance trade.

Length of Study

• 3 levels
  • Level 1: one day per week for 39 weeks for a total of 270 hours
  • Level 2: one day per week for 39 weeks for a total of 270 hours
  • Level 3: one day per week for 43 weeks for a total of 300 hours

Your Future Career

• Commercial electrician
• Residential service electrician
• Maintenance electrician
• Self-employment

What You Learn

• Canadian Electrical Code
• Electrical theory
• Installation methods
• Instrumentation
• Electronics

Admission Requirements

You must be a signed apprentice with the Ministry of Labour, Training and Skills Development to be eligible to take these programs. Please go to ontario.ca/page/apprenticeship-ontario for additional information.

Curriculum

Semester 1

• ELA165 | Communication and Documentation - Lev 1
• ELA166 | Introduction to the Canadian Electrical Code - Lev 1
• ELA167 | Trade Practices - Lev 1
• ELA168 | Installation & Maintenance Methods - Lev 1
• ELA169 | Electrical Fundamentals - Lev 1
• ELA170 | Drawings, Specifications & Standards Fundamentals - Lev 1
• ELA260 | Canadian Electrical Code - Lev 2
• ELA245 | Drawings, Specifications and Standards - Lev 2
• ELA235 | Electrical Systems – Lev 2
• ELA240 | Electronic Fundamentals – Lev 2
• ELA250 | Motor Controls and Device – Lev 2
• ELA255 | Communications and Monitoring Systems – Lev 2
• ELA300 | Canadian Electrical Code - Lev 3
• ELA305 | Prints (C & M only) - Lev 3
• ELA310 | Electrical Theory - Lev 3
• ELA315 | Installation Methods - Lev 3
• ELA320 | Instrumentation - Lev 3
• ELA325 | Fluid Power (Ind. Elec Only) - Lev 3
• ELA330 | Electronics - Lev 3

What You Need

Textbooks

Check out the Campus Bookstore to not only purchase your textbooks but also view your book list before the semester starts.

Technology/Devices

Canadore College has implemented Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) to enhance your learning experience in and out of the classroom while ensuring flexibility in learning.

Certification/Accreditation

Certificate