Program Details:
This Program is offered at the following campus locations:
Fort St. John
Description:
This program prepares students for entrance into the field of Electrician by providing them with the basic knowledge, skills and technical training that employers are seeking in new hires. In the foundation portion of the program, students will be exposed to substantial hands-on exercises that will directly relate to the workplace. Upon successful completion of the foundation portion of the program, students will proceed into the practicum (hands-on practical experience with an industry employer) and level one components of the program. Graduates of the program who obtain employment in the industry will receive their Level 1 certification from Industry Training Authority (ITA).
Certification:
Certificate in Electrician Foundation Trades
Program Contact:
Stacy Smith
ssmith@nlc.bc.ca
Dean:
Jeff Lekstrom
Admission Requirements:
Applicants will fit one of three specific groups:
- High school dual credit students:
Grade 11 level completion that includes:
Grade 11 English, or Career and College Preparation English 040 Advanced English, with 67% (C+) or higher
Grade 11 Math (Pre-Calculus 11), or Career and College Preparation Math 040 Advanced Algebraic Mathematics, with 67% (C+) or higher
Grade 11 Physics (or equivalent), with 67% (C+) or higher
- Adults – Submission of a high school transcript indicating:
Grade 11 level completion that includes:
Grade 11 English, or Career and College Preparation English 040 Advanced English, with 67% (C+) or higher
Grade 11 Math (Applications, Principles or Pre-Calculus 11), or Career and College Preparation Math 040 Advanced Algebraic Mathematics, with 67% (C+) or higher
Grade 11 Physics (or equivalent), with 67% (C+) or higher
- Adults or high school dual credit students – Completion of assessment:
An applicant who does not have the above academic background is required to write an assessment in Reading Comprehension, Number Operations, Problem Solving, and Mechanical Reasoning; and an Electrical Math Assessment A minimum Grade Equivalent (GE) score of 12.0 or higher is required for Reading Comprehension; 11.0 or higher is required for Number Operations and Problem Solving; an above average score (51/70; 6th Stanine) required for Mechanical Reasoning; and a score of 70% or higher in the Electrical Math Assessment. Based on the results of the assessment(s), applicants may be required to participate in an assessment interview to determine admissibility. Interview may be conducted via teleconference if necessary.
Program Length (Weeks): 21
Program Length (Hours): 640.5
Program Intake Start: Refer to Trades Schedule
Program Intake Finish: N/A
Available Seats: 16
Application Deadline: One month prior to start of program
Career Prospects:
Because of his or her knowledge, training, and abilities, an electrician is capable of laying out, installing, testing, troubleshooting, and repairing electrical systems, which provide lights, heat, communications, and power to a variety of new and existing residential, commercial, and industrial structures. With advances in technology the work of the electrician is changing. Today's wired environment requires electricians to be able to install a variety of wiring such as data, audio, video, signaling, and communication cabling. Electrical control systems are also becoming more complex, often solid-state or computer controlled, which requires electricians to have a greater knowledge of electronic systems.
Affiliations:
- Industry Training Authority
- Trades Program Advisory Committees
Additional Requirements and Supplies:
- Purchase of textbooks. Personal protective equipment (safety glasses, steel-toed boots, gloves, coveralls, etc.)
- Application Fee and Trades Assessment Fee (if applicable).
- Please refer to the Tuition Schedule.
- Once accepted, students are required to pay a non-refundable, non-transferable, non-deferrable deposit to hold a seat in the program.
- Students are required to sign and adhere to the Trades and Apprenticeship Safety and Attendance Policy.
Eligibility for Canada Student Loans: Yes
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StudentAid BC to apply for financial assistance online.
Required Minimum Grade: 70%
Residency Requirements: 100%
Additional Information:
Application Deadline:
All completed applications must be received one month prior to start of the program. Completed applications received after this date will be reviewed based on seat availability.
Required Safety Courses:
*If a student already possesses a valid ticket in any of the required safety courses, and can provide proof of its validity through to the program's end date, they will not be required to enroll in that particular course. Should this occur, the cost of the course(s) will be reimbursed from their overall tuition.
Courses:
Safety Courses: Also see additional information