School
Vancouver Career College
Description
Qualified electricians are highly sought after and well paid trades people. Our Construction Electrician Foundations Program prepares you for an electrical apprentice position.
The 27-week program combines training in classrooms, labs and shops. Students learn the protocols and basic principles of electrical work, including installation and maintenance of electrical power, lighting, heating and alarms. The curriculum also covers the fundamentals of electrical work, including math and physics, hand and power tool use, electromagnetism, equipment testing, electrical code, and interpreting sketches and drawings. Safety is also a major component of this program and students examine Workers’ Compensation Board and Safe Work Practices.
After a five-week practicum, graduates are qualified to enter the electrical field in an entry-level position.
Accreditation
Vancouver Career College is fully accredited by the Private Career Training Institutions Agency (PCTIA) of British Columbia.
Educational Level
Associate degrees
