Electrician

If you enjoy problem-solving, mathematics and working with your hands, you’ll enjoy working as an electrician.

Learn how to install, alter, repair and maintain electrical systems designed to provide heat, light, power, control, signal or fire alarms for all types of buildings, structures and premises. On the job, you’ll begin by reading and interpreting electrical, mechanical and architectural drawings, specifications and applicable code to determine wiring layouts. Next, you’ll cut, thread, bend, assemble and install conduits and other types of electrical conductor enclosures, pull wire through conduits and holes in walls and floors as well as position, maintain and install distribution and control equipment such as switches, relays, circuit breaker panels and fuse enclosures.

Students can also specialize in renewable energy – such as wind and solar – and fire alarm systems. During your career, you may be able to work in specific industries including: residential (housing developments); commercial (office buildings); institutional (hospitals, schools); and industrial (plants and factories).

Upon successfully completing the required working hours and technical training periods, graduates will be awarded journeyperson status by Alberta’s Apprenticeship and Industry Training. Electricians are a Red Seal Endorsed trade –a recognizable standard that allows tradespeople to work across Canada.

Admission Requirements 

Successful completion of the following courses:

• English 20-2
• Math 20-3
• Science 10

OR

A pass mark in all five Canadian General Educational Development (GED) tests

OR

Alberta Apprenticeship and Industry Training Entrance Exam