Electrician Apprenticeship

Length of Program:

• 10 weeks

Program Description:

This program offers technical and practical training related to:

Applying circuit concepts, analyzing DC circuits and electromagnetism, using measuring and testing equipment, interpreting plans and drawings, using the Canadian Electrical Code, installing and maintaining single phase consumer/supply metering equipment, installing surge protective devices, ground fault and arc fault detection systems, installing low voltage distribution systems and grounding and bonding systems, installing conductors, cables, raceways, boxes, fittings, luminaries, wiring devices and lighting controls and standards and voice/data/video systems. This program includes classroom theory, demonstrations and practical hands-on training in a state-of the art electrical concepts lab as well as in the electrician shop. Safe work habits are important in this trade and are emphasized, reinforced and practiced throughout the program.

For a complete program description, including prerequisite details and technical training content about each level of training, see: Electrician Common Core Level 1 Apprenticeship.

Tuition and Fees for Domestic Students

For the 2025/26 academic year (2025/SU, 2025/FA, 2026/WI, 2026/SP)

_{*Tuition and Fees for domestic students are estimates and are subject to change. Depending on course electives there may be additional lab fees. Tuition and Fees do not include textbook costs or supplies. Tuition fees include student technology fees, student activity fees, and alumni fees. For more information, visit: Tuition and Fees.}

Additional Student Costs for Personal Protective Equipment and Supplies:

• Linesman pliers
• Diagonal cutters
• Hacksaw
• Wire strippers
• Phillips screwdriver
• Slotted screwdriver
• Robertson screwdriver
• Torpedo level
• Knife
• Tape measure
• Channel lock pliers
• 6″ crescent wrench
• Personal digital multimeter minimum 10MΩ/v

Length of Program:

• 10 weeks

Program Description:

This program offers technical and practical training related to:

Technical and practical training related to applying circuit concepts, installing and maintaining metering equipment, protective devices, ground fault detection systems, power generation systems, renewable energy generating and restoring systems, transformers, raceways, cables and enclosures, branch circuitry, HVAC systems, exit and emergency lighting systems , cathodic protection systems, and motor starters and controls. This program includes classroom theory, demonstrations and practical hands-on training in a state-of the art electrical concepts lab as well as in the electrician shop. Safe work habits are important in this trade and are emphasized, reinforced and practiced throughout the program.

For a complete program description, including prerequisite details and technical training content about each level of training, see: Electrician Common Core Apprenticeship Level 2

Tuition and Fees for Domestic Students

For the 2025/26 academic year (2025/SU, 2025/FA, 2026/WI, 2026/SP)

_{*Tuition and Fees for domestic students are estimates and are subject to change. Depending on course electives there may be additional lab fees. Tuition and Fees do not include textbook costs or supplies. Tuition fees include student technology fees, student activity fees, and alumni fees. For more information, visit: Tuition and Fees.}

Additional Student Costs for Personal Protective Equipment and Supplies:

• Linesman pliers
• Diagonal cutters
• Hacksaw
• Wire strippers
• Phillips screwdriver · slotted screwdriver
• Robertson screwdriver
• Torpedo level
• Knife
• Tape measure
• Channel lock pliers
• 6″ crescent wrench
• Personal digital multimeter minimum 10MW/v

Length of Program:

• 10 weeks

Program Description:

This program offers technical and practical training related to:

Analyzing three-phase circuits and electronic circuits, installing and maintaining consumer/supply services and metering equipment, installing and maintaining low voltage distribution systems, bonding, grounding and ground fault detection systems, power generation systems, installing and maintaining low voltage and high voltage transformers, motor starters and controls, drives and AC and DC motors. This program includes classroom theory, demonstrations and practical hands-on training in a state-of the art electrical concepts lab as well as in the electrician shop. Safe work habits are important in this trade and are emphasized, reinforced and practiced throughout the program.

For a complete program description, including prerequisite details and technical training content about each level of training, see: Electrician Common Core Level 3

Tuition and Fees for Domestic Students

For the 2025/26 academic year (2025/SU, 2025/FA, 2026/WI, 2026/SP)

_{*Tuition and Fees for domestic students are estimates and are subject to change. Depending on course electives there may be additional lab fees. Tuition and Fees do not include textbook costs or supplies. Tuition fees include student technology fees, student activity fees, and alumni fees. For more information, visit: Tuition and Fees.}

Additional Student Costs for Personal Protective Equipment and Supplies:

• Linesman pliers
• Diagonal cutters
• Hacksaw
• Wire strippers
• Phillips screwdriver
• Slotted screwdriver
• Robertson screwdriver
• Torpedo level
• Knife
• Tape measure
• Channel lock pliers
• 6″ crescent wrench
• Personal digital multimeter minimum 10MW/v

Length of Program:

• 10 weeks

Program Description:

This program offers technical and practical training related to:

Applying circuit concepts, installing and maintaining power conditioning, Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) and surge suppression systems, installing power conditioning, installing and maintaining protective devices, renewable energy generating and storage, installing and maintaining branch circuity, airport runway lighting systems, traffic signal lights and controls, non-rotating equipment and associated controls, signaling systems, fire alarm systems, security and surveillance systems, communication Systems, nurse call systems, voice/data/video (VDV) systems and maintaining, installing and programming automated control systems. Safe work habits are important in this trade and are emphasized, reinforced and practiced throughout the program.

For a complete program description, including prerequisite details and technical training content about each level of training, see: Construction Electrician Apprenticeship Level 4

Tuition and Fees for Domestic Students

For the 2025/26 academic year (2025/SU, 2025/FA, 2026/WI, 2026/SP)

_{*Tuition and Fees for domestic students are estimates and are subject to change. Depending on course electives there may be additional lab fees. Tuition and Fees do not include textbook costs or supplies. Tuition fees include student technology fees, student activity fees, and alumni fees. For more information, visit: Tuition and Fees.}

Additional Student Costs for Personal Protective Equipment and Supplies:

• Linesman pliers
• Diagonal cutters
• Hacksaw
• Wire strippers
• Phillips screwdriver · slotted screwdriver
• Robertson screwdriver
• Torpedo level
• Knife
• Tape measure
• Channel lock pliers
• 6″ crescent wrench
• Personal digital multimeter minimum 10MW/v

Length of Program:

• 10 weeks

Program Description:

This program offers technical and practical training related to:

Installing and maintaining under and over voltage protection devices, power conditioning, UPS and surge suppression systems, renewable energy generating and storage systems, high voltage systems, non-rotating equipment and associated controls, fire alarm systems, security and surveillance systems, and voice/data/video (VDV) systems. In addition, apprentices install, program and maintain building automation systems, automated control systems, pneumatic and hydraulic control systems as well as pumping systems.

For a complete program description, including prerequisite details and technical training content about each level of training, see: Industrial Electrician Level 4

Tuition and Fees for Domestic Students

For the 2025/26 academic year (2025/SU, 2025/FA, 2026/WI, 2026/SP)

_{*Tuition and Fees for domestic students are estimates and are subject to change. Depending on course electives there may be additional lab fees. Tuition and Fees do not include textbook costs or supplies. Tuition fees include student technology fees, student activity fees, and alumni fees. For more information, visit: Tuition and Fees.}

Additional Student Costs for Personal Protective Equipment and Supplies:

• Linesman pliers
• Diagonal cutters
• Hacksaw
• Wire strippers
• Phillips screwdriver · slotted screwdriver
• Robertson screwdriver
• Torpedo level
• Knife
• Tape measure
• Channel lock pliers
• 6″ crescent wrench
• Personal digital multimeter minimum 10MW/v

As an Electrician, you can choose from a wide variety of job opportunities with:

• Electrical contractors
• Building maintenance departments
• Construction companies
• Building manufacturers
• Plants and factories
• Cities and municipalities

Experienced electricians can become supervisors or managers – or you can even start your own electrician business! The electrical industry is always changing with new technologies, so if you’re looking for a career that is flexible and challenging, being an electrician is a life-long rewarding career.

Gain insights into job expectations, career prospects, salary, and additional information through WorkBC.

Challengers:

Apprentices or up-graders interested in obtaining prior learning assessment or challenging the technical training should contact SkilledTradesBC for information and availability.