Electrical - Apprenticeship Levels 1 to 4
Overview
Selkirk College is endorsed by SkilledTradesBC to deliver all four levels of Construction Electrical Apprenticeship Technical Training as well as levels 1, 2 and 3 of Industrial Electrical Apprenticeship Technical Training to registered electrical apprentices.
Each level of training consists of a full-time, ten-week, on-campus program of study.
Activities include classroom sessions whereas an apprentice you will learn theoretical principals of electricity and applied concepts of the Canadian Electrical Code. Laboratory sessions help to reinforce electrical concepts covered by the theory classroom component.
Upon successful completion of the Level Four technical training session, apprentices challenge the Interprovincial Trade Qualification examination. Those who pass the exam and complete the work-based hours earn the BC Certificate of Apprenticeship, the BC Certificate of Qualification, and the Interprovincial Standard Red Seal Endorsement.
Apprenticeship Requirements
- 1,200 technical training hours, completed in four levels (10 weeks each)
- 6,000 work-based training hours
Program Outcomes
Level 1
Upon successful completion of this program, learners will be able to:
- Use safe work practices
- Apply circuit concepts
- Use test equipment
- Read and interpret drawings and manuals
- Install low voltage distribution systems
- Install electrical equipment
- Install control circuits and devices
Level 2
Upon successful completion of this course, learners will be able to:
- Use essential mathematical skills
- Apply circuit concepts
- Use test equipment
- Read and interpret drawings and manuals
- Install low voltage distribution system
- Install electrical equipment
- Install control circuits and devices
Level 3
Upon successful completion of this course, learners will be able to:
- Apply circuit concepts
- Use test equipment
- Read and interpret drawings and manuals
- Install low voltage distribution systems
- Install electrical equipment
- Install control circuits and devices
Level 4
Upon successful completion of this course, learners will be able to:
- Apply circuit concepts
- Use test equipment
- Read and interpret drawings and manuals
- Install low voltage distribution systems
- Install electrical equipment
- Install control circuits and devices
- Install signal and communication systems
- Install high voltage systems
Admission Requirements
The following admission requirements are specific to the Electrical Apprenticeship Program:
- Indentured in Electrical Apprenticeship
- Active Apprenticeship Work Sponsor
- Successful completion of previous level
- Physically fit, (mobility/lifting) good manual dexterity, hand-eye coordination, balance, work at heights and in adverse weather.
- An interview (in person or by telephone) with the school chair or designate may be required before entry to the program. Interview results are not used as criteria for admission.
General
SELECTION
Applications will be separated into two levels as identified in Selkirk College Policy 8611: Admissions, namely "fully qualified" and "partially qualified".
1. Fully Qualified
The applicant meets all of the requirements stated in Part I, A, above.
2. Partially Qualified
The applicant is deficient in meeting Part I, A, 2, a) above.
3. Order of Selection see Policy 8611 section 5.2 (8) and (9)
APPLICATION PROCEDURE
1. Before an applicant's file is considered to be complete, the following must have been received by the Admissions office:
a) Completed application form.
2. Applications for admission will be received until the program is full.
Minimum of 70% required to receive credential.
PROMOTION
Students should keep records of their grades and strive to maintain a Progress Grade of 70% or better. Students should be aware of their Progress Grade at all times.
PROGRAM COMPLETION
Completion Requirements
a) Completion of all courses required by SkilledTradesBC with a Cumulative Average of 70% or better. At the time of writing, the SkilledTradesBC required courses are:
Tuition & Fees
All amounts are estimates and are subject to change. Tuition amounts are based on a full-time course load. Please note that many programs have additional costs beyond those listed here. For more information, please visit Tuition & Fees.
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