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. As electricity is used for a variety of purposes including climate control, security and communications, electricians need to be proficient in many applications of electricity.
Students will receive provincial apprenticeship curriculum pertinent to the apprenticeship level in which they are enrolled. Upon successful completion of all four apprenticeship levels and appropriate time in the trade, students may be eligible to write the Inter-Provincial Exam for either Construction or Industrial Electrician.
The information on this program page is a summary of the official Program Information and Completion Guide approved by NLC’s Education Council.
Career Prospects
There are a wide range of career paths for electricians. Some of the types of work, or areas of specialty that can be pursued after electrician training include, but are not limited to: construction and maintenance work, industrial work, linework, communication systems, security and fire alarm systems, solar panel installation, wind turbine maintenance, marine and elevator repair. With advances in technology the work of the electrician is changing and today’s wired environment requires electricians to be able to install electrical control systems that are becoming more complex, often solid-state or computer controlled, which requires electricians to have a greater knowledge of electronic systems
Details
Intakes
| Location | Level | Starting | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fort St John | 1 | September 2026 | Cohort |
| Fort St John | 2 | March 2026 | Cohort |
| Fort St John | 2 | April 2027 | Cohort |
| Fort St John | 3 | January 2027 | Cohort |
| Fort St John | 4 | April 2027 | Cohort |
| Fort St John | 4 | September 2026 | Cohort |
Length
Level 1 is 300 hours; approximately 10 weeks long.
Level 2 is 300 hours; approximately 10 weeks long.
Level 3 is 300 hours; approximately 10 weeks long.
Level 4 is 300 hours; approximately 10 weeks long.
Estimated Program Fees
Program fee type: Trades/Apprenticeship
Costs indicated are estimates for a full-time course load.
Book, instruments, supplies, uniforms/clothing and third-party fees are additional.
Domestic Fees
| Tuition | Student Fees | Instruction-related Fees | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Level 1 | $ 1,068.00 | $ 74.09 | $ 181.31 | $ 1,323.40 |
| Level 2 | $ 1,068.00 | $ 74.09 | $ 181.31 | $ 1,323.40 |
| Level 3 | $ 1,068.00 | $ 74.09 | $ 181.31 | $ 1,323.40 |
| Level 4 | $ 1,068.00 | $ 74.09 | $ 181.31 | $ 1,323.40 |
International Fees
| Tuition | Student Fees | Instruction-related Fees | International Medical Insurance | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Level 1 | $ 4,179.00 | $ 78.21 | $ 197.62 | $ 289.80* | $ 4,744.63 |
| Level 2 | $ 4,179.00 | $ 78.21 | $ 197.62 | $ 289.80* | $ 4,744.63 |
| Level 3 | $ 4,179.00 | $ 78.21 | $ 197.62 | $ 289.80* | $ 4,744.63 |
| Level 4 | $ 4,179.00 | $ 78.21 | $ 197.62 | $ 289.80* | $ 4,744.63 |
*Per four months
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Admission Requirements
Eligibility as indicated by SkilledTradesBC.
Important Notes
- The program is not eligible for Canada Student Loans.
- Students must provide personal protective equipment (footwear having CSA safety-toe protection and CSA safety glasses with clear lenses).Students are required to have a computer (laptop or other mobile device) with minimum computer requirements.
- The program is affiliated with SkilledTradesBC.
Program Requirements
| Residency Requirement | 100% of each level must be completed at Northern Lights College or by approval of the Dean |
|---|---|
| Minimum Grade Requirements | 70% minimum in all courses |
Levels:
- ELAT 102 – Electrician Level 1 (300 contact hours)
- ELAT 202 – Electrician Level 2 (300 contact hours)
- ELAT 302 – Electrician Level 3 (300 contact hours)
- ELAT 402 – Electrician Construction Level 4 (300 contact hours)
Gap training options:
- ELAT 190 – Electrician Level 2 Gap Training (12 contact hours)
- ELAT 390 – Electrical Level 4 Gap Training (77 contact hours)
Credential
Training results are reported to SkilledTradesBC