This program consists of Foundation Trades Training and Level 1 Apprenticeship training.The 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. Students will be exposed to substantial hands-on exercises that directly relate to the workplace and includes a practicum course of 60 hours.
Upon successful completion of the program, and a further 290 hours of work-based training, students may enter Level 2 Electrician Apprenticeship training.
Career Prospects
An electrician lays out, installs, tests, troubleshoots, and repairs 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, as 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.
Intakes
| Location | Starting | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Fort St John | January | Cohort |
Length
600 hours; approximately 21 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 (includes GST) | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | $ 2,052.00 | $ 143.76 | $ 586.18 | $ 2,781.94 |
International Fees
| Tuition | Student Fees | Instruction-related Fees (includes GST) | International Medical Insurance | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | $ 7,374.00 | $ 143.76 | $ 586.18 | $ 828.00 | $ 8,931.94 |
Still have questions?
Contact:
- info@nlc.bc.ca if you are in Canada
- info@international.nlc.bc.ca if you are outside of Canada
- trades@nlc.bc.ca if you are currently an NLC student
Admission Requirements
Complete either A, B, or C:
A. English, Math, and Science
English Requirement
One of the following:
- BC Language Arts 11 Courses – 4 credits earned, minimum individual grade of C+, or equivalent.
- BC Language Arts 12 Courses – 4 credits earned, minimum individual grade of C+, or equivalent.
- ENGL 040 or higher, with a minimum final grade of C+, or equivalent.
- IELTS score of 5.5 overall with no band less than 5.0 or equivalent English placement test and score.
Math Requirement
One of the following:
- Pre-Calculus 11 with a minimum final grade of C+, or equivalent
- Pre-Calculus 12 with a minimum final grade of C+, or equivalent
- MATH 040 or higher, with a minimum final grade of C+, or equivalent.
Science Requirement
One of the following:
- Physics 11 with a minimum final grade of C+, or equivalent.
- Physics 12 with a minimum final grade of C+, or equivalent.
- PHYS 040 or higher with a minimum final grade of C+, or equivalent.
B. ESTR 047
Complete:
- ESTR 047 – Essential Skills for Trades Advanced-Level with a minimum final grade of 67%.
C. Placement testing
Complete the Canadian Adult Achievement Test (CAAT) with:
- Reading Comprehension: 12.0 grade equivalent or higher
- Number Operations: 12.0 grade equivalent or higher
- Problem Solving: 12.0 grade equivalent or higher
- Mechanical Reasoning: 51/70 (6th Stanine) or higher
And also:
- Trades Math Assessment with a score of 70% or higher
Post-Admission Requirements
After being accepted into the program but before the Electrician Practicum (ELFT 150) begins, students will be required to provide proof of the following certifications*:
- Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS).
- Occupational First Aid – Level 1
- H2S Alive
* All certificates must be valid for the duration of the Electrician Foundation Program. Failure to provide proof may result in suspension or removal from the program.
Important Notes
- The program is eligible for Canada Student Loans. Visit Student Aid BC to apply for financial assistance online. Note that dual credit students are not eligible for Student Aid.
- Students must provide personal protective equipment (Safety glasses, Steel-toed boots, Gloves and Coveralls). Students are required to have a computer (laptop or other mobile device) with minimum computer requirements.
- The program is affiliated with SkilledTradesBC and School Districts 59, 60, 81 and 87.
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 and a passing grade in ELFT 150 |
All of:
- ELFT 101 – Electrician Foundation Trades Training (240 contact hours)
- ELFT 102 – Electrician Foundation Level 1 (300 contact hours)
- ELFT 150 – Electrician Practicum (60 contact hours)
Credential
Certificate in Electrician Foundation Trades