Electronic And General Assembly (Certificate)

The Local Industry Skills Training Program for Electronics and General Assembly is designed for students who have a barrier to learning and/or employment. The program is self-paced, with classroom, lab, and two four-week work experience components.

Hireable Skills

Students train to perform assembly work in the high-tech electronics field or mechanical assembly industries.

The range of skills taught varies for each student, but typically includes component preparation, fine and gross motor skills, board assembly, soldering, wire and cable preparation, bike assembly, bike mechanics and hardware assembly. 

Students receive further training in specific skills with manufacturing firms throughout the Lower Mainland.

Job Outcomes

Students often gain employment in the manufacturing industry including jobs related to electronic and general assembly. This includes packaging, pick ordering, soldering, working on circuit board assembly, wire assembly and mechanical assembly.

Admissions Requirements

Applicants must meet the admission requirements listed below:

• General College Admission Requirements (excluding Language Proficiency Requirement). 
• Completion of the following courses (or acceptable substitution/equivalent) with a Mastery grade in each:
  • FRST 0110: Employment Readiness
  • FRST 0120: Work Experience Practicum
  • FRST 0130: Job Search Skills

Career Pathways

Successful graduates will be prepared for entry-level positions in electronic or mechanical assembly industries, with skills such as component preparation, board assembly, soldering, bike assembly and mechanics, wire and cable preparation, and hardware assembly.