The 24-week Electrician Foundation (pre-apprenticeship) program will give you the skills, knowledge and training you need to enter the electrical trade and covers all the competencies for Level 1 (Common Core) of the four level Electrician Apprenticeship program. You will learn about applying circuit concepts, interpreting plans, drawings and specifications, using the Canadian Electrical Code, and installing and maintaining single-phase metering equipment, protective devices, low voltage distribution systems, grounding and bonding systems, cables and enclosures, branch circuitry systems and communication systems. The program includes classroom theory and practical hands-on experience in a state -of -the -art electrical concepts lab and experiential learning space in our shop setting. Safe work habits are emphasized, reinforced and practiced throughout the program.
In this program, you will learn about:
- Applying circuit concepts
- Performing safety related functions
- Using tools and equipment
- Organized work
- Communication and mentoring techniques
- Installing and maintaining consumer/supply services and metering equipment
- Installing and maintaining protection devices
- Installing and maintaining bonding, grounding, and ground fault detection systems
- Installing and maintaining raceways, cables and enclosures
- Installing and maintaining branch circuitry
- Installing and maintaining communication systems
For a complete program description, including prerequisite details and technical training content about each level of training see: Electrician Foundation Program Outline
You will also take:
- Occupational First Aid Level 1
- Workplace Hazardous Materials Information Systems
*Students must complete Occupational First Aid Level 1 within the program or have a current Occupational First Aid Level 1 certificate valid to the end of the program.
When you successfully finish the program you will receive:
- Level 1 Technical Training credit from SkilledTradesBC of the 4 Level Construction/Industrial Electrician Apprenticeship program
- 350 work-based Training hours
- Certificate of Completion Electrician Foundation (SkilledTradesBC)
- College of the Rockies Certificate