Looking for a high voltage occupation that is challenging, secure and financially rewarding? A career as an electrician might be the right fit for you!
To work as an electrician, you should:
Electricians perform a variety of tasks on electrical systems. They need to be up to date on electrical building codes and in touch with developing electrical technologies. Electricians who specialize in new technologies such as solar power, wind power, fuel cells, wiring for smart homes and automated systems for high-tech industries are expected to be in demand.
To become an Electrician there are two ways to start.
If you are a high school student, contact the counseling office at your high school for information on how to become a Youth Train in Trades student and get a jump-start on your trades training while you complete your high school diploma. Learn more about the Youth Train in Trades program.
To begin an apprenticeship to become an electrician, you must:
College of the Rockies offers all three levels of Electrician Common Core technical training and Electrician, Construction Level 4 and Electrician, Industrial Level 4.
Explore Apprenticeship Program
Program | Level | Starts | Ends | Length |
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*Electrician (Harmonized) | FDTN | August 4, 2020 | January 29, 2021 | 24 Weeks |
*Electrician (Harmonized) | FDTN | February 9, 2021 | July 23, 2021 | 24 Weeks |
*Electrician (Harmonized) | FDTN | August 3, 2021 | February 4, 2022 | 24 Weeks |
*Electrician (Harmonized) | FDTN | February 8, 2022 | July 22, 2022 | 24 Weeks |
*Electrician (Harmonized) | FDTN | August 2, 2022 | January 27, 2023 | 24 Weeks |
*Electrician (Harmonized) | FDTN | February 7, 2023 | July 21, 2023 | 24 Weeks |
*Electrician Common Core (Harmonized) | 1 | January 10, 2022 | March 18, 2022 | 10 Weeks |
*Electrician Common Core (Harmonized) | 1 | October 3, 2022 | December 9, 2022 | 10 Weeks |
*Electrician Common Core (Harmonized) | 1 | March 27, 2023 | June 2, 2023 | 10 Weeks |
*Electrician Common Core (Harmonized) | 2 | January 11, 2021 | March 19, 2021 | 10 Weeks |
*Electrician Common Core (Harmonized) | 2 | October 4, 2021 | December 10, 2021 | 10 Weeks |
*Electrician Common Core (Harmonized) | 2 | March 28, 2022 | June 3, 2022 | 10 Weeks |
*Electrician Common Core (Harmonized) | 2 | January 9, 2023 | March 17, 2023 | 10 Weeks |
*Electrician, Common Core (Harmonized) | 3 | March 29, 2021 | June 4, 2021 | 10 Weeks |
*Electrician, Common Core (Harmonized) | 3 | September 7, 2021 | November 12, 2021 | 10 Weeks |
*Electrician, Common Core (Harmonized) | 3 | January 10, 2022 | March 18, 2022 | 10 Weeks |
*Electrician, Common Core (Harmonized) | 3 | September 6, 2022 | November 10, 2022 | 10 Weeks |
*Electrician, Common Core (Harmonized) | 3 | March 27, 2023 | June 2, 2023 | 10 Weeks |
*Electrician, Construction (GAP) | 4 | January 5, 2021 | January 8, 2021 | 4 Days |
*Electrician Construction (Harmonized) | 4 | January 11, 2021 | March 19, 2021 | 10 Weeks |
*Electrician Construction (Harmonized) | 4 | March 28, 2022 | June 3, 2022 | 10 Weeks |
*Electrician Construction (Harmonized) | 4 | January 9, 2023 | March 17, 2023 | 10 Weeks |
*Electrician, Industrial (GAP) | 4 | June 1, 2021 | June 3, 2021 | 3 Days |
*Electrician, Industrial (Harmonized) | 4 | June 7, 2021 | August 13, 2021 | 10 Weeks |
*Electrician, Industrial (Harmonized) | 4 | June 6, 2022 | August 12, 2022 | 10 Weeks |
*Projected | All dates subject to change |
Harmonization is an ITA initiative to substantively align the curriculum taught in each apprenticeship level for consistency across Canada in 30 Red Seal trade apprenticeship programs by 2020. The ITA is committed to minimizing challenges to apprentices to complete their training and are supporting training providers through the Harmonization Initiative. The ITA has considered the input of industry partners as well as training providers across the province to develop transition plans to ensure that there are options for all current apprentices to complete their apprenticeship with minimal disruption. Transition plans for each trade vary and may involve Gap Training (which refers to missing or resequencing content).
For further details on transition plans, gap training or questions related to harmonization, please visit the ITA website www.itabc.ca
Delivery Method:?
Temporarily Blended
Credential:
Foundation, Apprenticeship
Categories: Industry & Trades Training, Red Seal
Interests: Work With My Hands, Start or Run Your Own Business, Not Have a Desk Job
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