Electrical Construction and Industrial

Electricians work in a wide variety of buildings and facilities, on everything from lighting and climate control systems to communication equipment. An electrician's work involves assembling, installing, commissioning, testing, maintaining, servicing, and operating electrical systems and equipment.

Employers are looking for electricians capable of working in residential, commercial, and industrial settings who can respond to constant changes in technology.

This program offers practical and theoretical training in both construction and industrial trades.

Work Experience

• Field experience is a mandatory credit course, providing the opportunity to apply your knowledge and skills outside the classroom.

  • Opportunities are typically unpaid and last approximately 5 weeks.

• Transportation, accommodations, and other costs related to work experience courses are your responsibility.

Study Options

• This program is available for part-time study at Ivany Campus. You complete your program through a combination of online and in-class courses (some courses are delivered 100% online).

  • When applying for part-time study, you must meet all the admission requirements.

  • Once admitted, you're referred to the campus for course selection.

  • The time to complete the program through part-time study is two years.

  • Tuition for part-time study is calculated on a per-course basis and is paid at the beginning of each term.

• This program is available at Shelburne Campus through blended delivery (a combination of in-class and online (synchronous) courses). Some courses are delivered 100% online.

  • In-class courses are scheduled at Shelburne Campus during Term 1 (September to October) and Term 3 (April to May).

  • Online (synchronous) courses are scheduled during Term 1 (November to December) and Term 2 (February to April).

  • A 6-week work experience is scheduled during Term 2 (January to February).

Choose NSCC

• You benefit from our expert faculty, who bring years of experience and strong industry connections to the classroom.

• You get hands-on and practical training. This program teaches a balance of theory and practical application, which means you read and study how to do a job, and then you get to apply those skills in a work-like setting.

• This program places a high value on providing you with the skills and knowledge to work safely in industry. To prepare for employment, you participate in safety awareness courses.

Other Info

• Industrial safety standards require that you have adequate vision and colour perception to operate safely in the shop and in the field while performing tasks of this trade.

• Many employers in this industry require a current, official criminal record check as part of the hiring process. A conviction on your criminal record may impact your ability to secure employment.