Electrical Techniques

Learn the theoretical principles and trade skills required to becoming an electrician.

• All classes are taught in the Algonquin Centre for Construction Excellence (ACCE) facility which is fully outfitted with the most up-to-date equipment and tools
• Meets the in-school requirement for an apprenticeship; qualifies you to write the exam to earn a Certificate of Qualification in the Electrician Construction and Maintenance trade
• Apprentices have access to up to eight different lab environments including a newly opened Basic Wiring Lab and Electronics lab

Tuition & Fees

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• 2024/2025 Academic Year

• Tuition Fees: $400 for Level 01.

• Incidental Fee: $150 per level.

• Information Technology Fee: $43.86 for Level 01.

Books and supplies can be purchased at the campus store.Students are responsible for parking and locker fees, if applicable.

All students are responsible to supply and use their own personal protective equipment (such as CSA-approved safety footwear, non-tinted protective eyewear, hearing protection, gloves, hard hat) as required in each lab environment.

Overview

Learn the theoretical principles and trade skills required to becoming an electrician.To enrol in the Electrical Techniques - Apprenticeship Ontario College Certificate program, applicants must:

• be currently employed in the trade
• be formally registered as apprentices with the Ministry of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development (MLTSD)
• have a valid Offer of Classroom Training from the Ministry of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development that includes a Ministry Client ID and approved Class Number
• Eligibility is determined by the Ministry of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development.

The Electrician Construction and Maintenance trade is a compulsory trade in Ontario and requires certification.To learn more about apprenticeships, visit ontario.ca/page/skilled-trades for detailed information.

For Registered Apprentices:

This 28-week program fulfills all in-class requirements for your apprenticeship. It is divided into three levels (Beginner, Intermediate and Advanced) where you alternate between going to school and working in the field for 12 - 18 months.

You take courses on:

• the Canadian Electrical Code
• electrical theory
• electronics
• instrumentation
• installation methods

You also learn about prints, standards and electrical principles, practical installations and how to work in a variety of specialty areas.At the end of this program, you are qualified to write the exam to earn a Certificate of Qualification in the Electrician Construction and Maintenance trade.

To work outside of Ontario, you need to test for the Red Seal Endorsement (RSE) in Industrial or Construction specializations.

NOTE: Although a Grade 10 education is the minimum entry requirement for an electrical apprentice, the level of education required for success in today`s electrical industry is constantly increasing; therefore, it is strongly recommended that electrical apprentices entering the in-school training program have a minimum equivalent of Grade 12 physics, chemistry, English and mathematics.

Success Factors

This program is well-suited for students who:

• Work well with others.
• Have a strong sense of responsibility.
• Are safety aware.

Learning Outcomes

The graduate has reliably demonstrated the ability to:

• Assist in the interpretation and preparation of electrical drawings including other related documents and graphics.
• Analyze and solve simple technical problems related to basic electrical systems by applying mathematics and science principles.
• Use and maintain test and instrumentation equipment.
• Assemble basic electrical circuits and equipment to fulfill requirements and specifications under the supervision of a qualified person.
• Assist in the installation and troubleshooting of basic electrical machines and associated control systems under the supervision of a qualified person.
• Assist in testing and troubleshooting electrical and electronic circuits, equipment, and systems by using established procedures under the supervision of a qualified person.
• Assist in the troubleshooting of control systems under the supervision of a qualified person.
• Use computer skills and tools to solve basic electrical related problems.
• Assist in conducting quality assurance procedures under the supervision of a qualified person.
• Assist in the preparation and maintenance of records and documentation systems.
• Install and assist in testing telecommunication systems under the supervision of a qualified person.
• Apply health and safety standards and best practices to workplaces.
• Perform tasks in accordance with relevant legislation, policies, procedures, standards, regulations, and ethical principles.
• Apply basic electrical cabling requirements and install and test system grounding for a specified number of applications under the supervision of qualified person.
• Identify problems and troubleshoot electrical systems under the supervision of a qualified person.
• Assist in the selection of electrical equipment, systems and components to fulfill the requirements and specifications under the supervision of a qualified person.