Electricians install, alter, repair and maintain electrical systems designed to provide heat, light, power, control, signal or fire alarms for all types of buildings, structures and premises. Some electricians specialize in specific types of installations:
- Residential (housing developments)
- Commercial (office buildings)
- Institutional (hospitals)
- Industrial (plants, factories)
In general, electricians read and interpret electrical, mechanical and architectural drawings and electrical code specifications to determine wiring layouts; cut, thread, bend, assemble and install conduits and other types of electrical conductor enclosures and fittings; pull wire through conduits and holes in walls and floors; position, maintain and install distribution and control equipment such as switches, relays, circuit breaker panels and fuse enclosures; install, replace, maintain and repair electrical systems and related electrical equipment; install data cabling; splice, join and connect wire to form circuits; test circuits to ensure integrity and safety; and install and maintain fibre optic systems.
Twelve weeks of in-class and laboratory instruction is followed by a four-week practicum. Students who have completed 12 weeks of class and have a minimum average of 65% will be placed in a non-paid practicum.
Admission Requirements:
A minimum of 50% in
- English 20-2
- Math 20-3
- One high school science
Out-of-province applicants or those not meeting the admission requirements should refer to the Admissions section of the website.
Students should also refer to the Apprenticeship and Industry Training website www.tradesecrets.gov.ab.ca for career opportunities.
Graduation Requirements:
Students who have completed the requirements will be awarded a Certificate of Achievement.
Opportunities for Further Study:
Students with a minimum 65% standing in program requirements and 90% or better attendance record will be eligible to write the Alberta Apprenticeship first year Electrician examination.
Certification:
SA 120 Safety Training includes a variety of short modules: Standard First Aid, CPR, Fall Protection, H2S Alive, Construction Safety Training System and Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System. Students successfully completing these modules will be awarded the applicable certification.
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