Electrician
Note: This trade is transitioning to a Pan-Canadian Harmonized program, so it is important that Apprentices understand how that impacts their program path. Details on the transition can be found via the Industry Training Authority, or contact your trainer for the most current updates.
Electricians work in a wide variety of buildings and facilities - on everything from lighting and climate control systems, to communication equipment and thousands of other specific tools and devices. An Electrician's work involves assembling, installing, commissioning, testing, maintaining, servicing and operating electrical systems and equipment. Electricians typically work in three main settings: Construction, Industrial, and Institutional.
Construction electricians work either as employees who are part of a contractor's team, on both residential and commercial projects, or as independent electrical contractors on such projects.
Industrial electricians are typically employed on staff at large-scale industrial facilities such as pulp mills, hydroelectric dams, and mining and smelting operations.
Finally, most large institutions such as hospitals, school boards, universities and other public facilities have at least one electrician working as part of their maintenance department.
An Electrician is designated as a Construction Electrician under the Interprovincial Standards Red Seal Program.
Other programs in this sector:
Recommendations
Electricians must be capable of distinguishing colours to work with colour-coded wiring.
The following education is recommended: Recent grade 12 graduate (within 5 years); Principles of Math 11; Physics 11; English 12 or Communications 12.
The Apprenticeship Program is comprised of Levels 1-to-4 of progressive technical training, with each Level taking 10 weeks (300 hours) to complete. In addition, apprentices are required to accumulate 6,000 hours of work-based training.
The Foundation Program can jump-start your career without employer sponsorship by supplying the knowledge and skills to enter directly at Level 2 (refer to the Industry Training Authority for alternative paths into the occupation).
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| Camosun College | Interurban | Jan 03 2023–Jun 16 2023 | Electrical (Harmonized) | |
Institution | Campus | Date | Program | Contact |
| BCIT | BBY - Burnaby | Jan 04 2023–Jun 16 2023 | Electrical (Harmonized) | |
Institution | Campus | Date | Program | Contact |
| BCIT | BBY - Burnaby | Jan 04 2023–Jun 16 2023 | Electrical (Harmonized) | |
Institution | Campus | Date | Program | Contact |
| Univ. of the Fraser Valley | Trades and Technology Centre (CEP) | Jan 16 2023–Jun 30 2023 | Electrical (Harmonized) | |
Institution | Campus | Date | Program | Contact |
| Northern Lights College | Fort St. John | Jan 30 2023–Jun 23 2023 | Electrical (Harmonized) | |
Institution | Campus | Date | Program | Contact |
| Thompson Rivers University | Williams Lake | Jan 30 2023–Jul 14 2023 | Electrical (Harmonized) | |
Institution | Campus | Date | Program | Contact |
| Van. Island University | Nanaimo | Jan 30 2023–Jul 14 2023 | Electrical (Harmonized) | |
Institution | Campus | Date | Program | Contact |
| North Island College | Campbell River | Jan 30 2023–Jul 14 2023 | Electrical (Harmonized) | |
Institution | Campus | Date | Program | Contact |
| Selkirk College | Silver King Campus - Nelson | Jan 30 2023–Jul 13 2023 | Electrical (Harmonized) | |
Institution | Campus | Date | Program | Contact |
| Thompson Rivers University | Kamloops | Jan 30 2023–Jul 14 2023 | Electrical (Harmonized) | |
Institution | Campus | Date | Program | Contact |
| College of New Caledonia | Prince George - Main Campus | Feb 06 2023–Jul 21 2023 | Electrician (Harmonized) | |
Institution | Campus | Date | Program | Contact |
| Coast Mountain College | Terrace | Feb 06 2023–Jun 23 2023 | Electrical (Harmonized) | |
Institution | Campus | Date | Program | Contact |
| Okanagan College | Duncan Ave. Penticton | Feb 06 2023–Jul 20 2023 | Electrical (Harmonized) | |
Institution | Campus | Date | Program | Contact |
| College of the Rockies | Main Campus | Feb 07 2023–Jul 21 2023 | Electrical (Harmonized) | |
Institution | Campus | Date | Program | Contact |
| Nicola Valley Institute of Tech. | Merritt | Feb 13 2023–Aug 11 2023 | Electrical (Harmonized) | |
Institution | Campus | Date | Program | Contact |
| BCIT | BBY - Burnaby | Feb 13 2023–Jul 28 2023 | Electrical (Harmonized) | |
Institution | Campus | Date | Program | Contact |
| BCIT | BBY - Burnaby | Feb 13 2023–Jul 28 2023 | Electrical (Harmonized) | |
Institution | Campus | Date | Program | Contact |
| BCIT | BBY - Burnaby | Feb 13 2023–Jul 28 2023 | Electrical (Harmonized) | |
Institution | Campus | Date | Program | Contact |
| BCIT | BBY - Burnaby | Feb 13 2023–Jul 28 2023 | Electrical (Harmonized) | |
Institution | Campus | Date | Program | Contact |
| Okanagan College | 1000 K.L.O. Rd. Kelowna, BC | Mar 07 2023–Aug 18 2023 | Electrical (Harmonized) | |
Institution | Campus | Date | Program | Contact |
| Camosun College | Interurban | Mar 13 2023–Aug 25 2023 | Electrical (Harmonized) | |
Institution | Campus | Date | Program | Contact |
| Kwantlen Polytechnic Univ. | Cloverdale | Apr 03 2023–Sep 15 2023 | Electrical (Harmonized) | |
Institution | Campus | Date | Program | Contact |
| BCIT | BBY - Burnaby | Apr 11 2023–Sep 22 2023 | Electrical (Harmonized) | |
Institution | Campus | Date | Program | Contact |
| BCIT | BBY - Burnaby | Apr 11 2023–Sep 22 2023 | Electrical (Harmonized) | |
Institution | Campus | Date | Program | Contact |
| Thompson Rivers University | Kamloops | Apr 24 2023–Oct 06 2023 | Electrical (Harmonized) | |
Institution | Campus | Date | Program | Contact |
| Kwantlen Polytechnic Univ. | Cloverdale | May 01 2023–Oct 13 2023 | Electrical (Harmonized) | |
Institution | Campus | Date | Program | Contact |
| Kwantlen Polytechnic Univ. | Cloverdale | May 01 2023–Oct 13 2023 | Electrical (Harmonized) | |
Institution | Campus | Date | Program | Contact |
| Camosun College | Interurban | May 23 2023–Nov 03 2023 | Electrical (Harmonized) | |
Institution | Campus | Date | Program | Contact |
| BCIT | BBY - Burnaby | Jun 19 2023–Dec 01 2023 | Electrical (Harmonized) | |
Institution | Campus | Date | Program | Contact |
| BCIT | BBY - Burnaby | Jun 19 2023–Dec 01 2023 | Electrical (Harmonized) | |
Institution | Campus | Date | Program | Contact |
| Kwantlen Polytechnic Univ. | Cloverdale | Jul 04 2023–Dec 15 2023 | Electrical (Harmonized) | |
Institution | Campus | Date | Program | Contact |
| College of the Rockies | Main Campus | Jul 31 2023–Jan 26 2024 | Electrical (Harmonized) | |
Institution | Campus | Date | Program | Contact |
| BCIT | BBY - Burnaby | Jul 31 2023–Jan 26 2024 | Electrical (Harmonized) | |
Institution | Campus | Date | Program | Contact |
| BCIT | BBY - Burnaby | Jul 31 2023–Jan 26 2024 | Electrical (Harmonized) | |
Institution | Campus | Date | Program | Contact |
| Univ. of the Fraser Valley | Trades and Technology Centre (CEP) | Jul 31 2023–Jan 26 2024 | Electrical (Harmonized) | |
Institution | Campus | Date | Program | Contact |
| Thompson Rivers University | Kamloops | Aug 01 2023–Jan 26 2024 | Electrical (Harmonized) | |
Institution | Campus | Date | Program | Contact |
| College of New Caledonia | Prince George - Main Campus | Aug 08 2023–Feb 02 2024 | Electrician (Harmonized) | |
Institution | Campus | Date | Program | Contact |
| Okanagan College | 5054 48th Ave SE Salmon Arm, BC | Aug 08 2023–Jan 25 2024 | Electrical (Harmonized) | |
Institution | Campus | Date | Program | Contact |
| Selkirk College | Silver King Campus - Nelson | Aug 08 2023–Feb 02 2024 | Electrical (Harmonized) | |
Institution | Campus | Date | Program | Contact |
| Camosun College | Interurban | Aug 28 2023–Feb 23 2024 | Electrical (Harmonized) | |
Institution | Campus | Date | Program | Contact |
| Okanagan College | 1000 K.L.O. Rd. Kelowna, BC | Aug 29 2023–Feb 16 2024 | Electrical (Harmonized) | |
Institution | Campus | Date | Program | Contact |
| Coast Mountain College | Terrace | Sep 05 2023–Feb 02 2024 | Electrical (Harmonized) | |
Institution | Campus | Date | Program | Contact |
| North Island College | Campbell River | Sep 05 2023–Feb 23 2024 | Electrical (Harmonized) | |
Institution | Campus | Date | Program | Contact |
| Van. Island University | Nanaimo | Sep 05 2023–Mar 01 2024 | Electrical (Harmonized) | |
Institution | Campus | Date | Program | Contact |
| BCIT | DW Poppy Secondary - Langley | Sep 05 2023–Mar 01 2024 | Electrical (Harmonized) | |
Institution | Campus | Date | Program | Contact |
| BCIT | Princess Margaret Secondary - Surrey | Sep 05 2023–Mar 01 2024 | Electrical (Harmonized) | |
Institution | Campus | Date | Program | Contact |
| Camosun College | Interurban | Oct 10 2023–Apr 05 2024 | Electrical (Harmonized) | |
Institution | Campus | Date | Program | Contact |
| Kwantlen Polytechnic Univ. | Cloverdale | Oct 10 2023–Apr 05 2024 | Electrical (Harmonized) | |
Institution | Campus | Date | Program | Contact |
| BCIT | BBY - Burnaby | Oct 10 2023–Apr 05 2024 | Electrical (Harmonized) | |
Institution | Campus | Date | Program | Contact |
| BCIT | BBY - Burnaby | Oct 10 2023–Apr 05 2024 | Electrical (Harmonized) | |
Institution | Campus | Date | Program | Contact |
| Univ. of the Fraser Valley | Trades and Technology Centre (CEP) | Oct 16 2023–Apr 12 2024 | Electrical (Harmonized) | |
Institution | Campus | Date | Program | Contact |
| Thompson Rivers University | Kamloops | Oct 23 2023–Apr 19 2024 | Electrical (Harmonized) | |
Institution | Campus | Date | Program | Contact |
| Van. Island University | Nanaimo | Nov 14 2023–May 10 2024 | Electrical (Harmonized) | |
Institution | Campus | Date | Program | Contact |
| Camosun College | Interurban | Jan 02 2024–Jun 14 2024 | Electrical (Harmonized) | |
Institution | Campus | Date | Program | Contact |
| BCIT | BBY - Burnaby | Jan 03 2024–Jun 14 2024 | Electrical (Harmonized) | |
Institution | Campus | Date | Program | Contact |
| BCIT | BBY - Burnaby | Jan 03 2024–Jun 14 2024 | Electrical (Harmonized) | |
Institution | Campus | Date | Program | Contact |
| Univ. of the Fraser Valley | Trades and Technology Centre (CEP) | Jan 15 2024–Jun 28 2024 | Electrical (Harmonized) | |
Institution | Campus | Date | Program | Contact |
| Northern Lights College | Fort St. John | Jan 29 2024–Jun 21 2024 | Electrical (Harmonized) | |
Institution | Campus | Date | Program | Contact |
| Van. Island University | Nanaimo | Jan 29 2024–Jul 12 2024 | Electrical (Harmonized) | |
Institution | Campus | Date | Program | Contact |
| North Island College | Campbell River | Jan 29 2024–Jul 12 2024 | Electrical (Harmonized) | |
Institution | Campus | Date | Program | Contact |
| College of New Caledonia | Prince George - Main Campus | Feb 05 2024–Jul 19 2024 | Electrician (Harmonized) | |
Institution | Campus | Date | Program | Contact |
| College of New Caledonia | Burns Lake | Feb 05 2024–Jul 19 2024 | Electrician (Harmonized) | |
Institution | Campus | Date | Program | Contact |
| Coast Mountain College | Terrace | Feb 05 2024–Jun 28 2024 | Electrical (Harmonized) | |
Institution | Campus | Date | Program | Contact |
| Thompson Rivers University | Williams Lake | Feb 05 2024–Jul 19 2024 | Electrical (Harmonized) | |
Institution | Campus | Date | Program | Contact |
| College of the Rockies | Main Campus | Feb 05 2024–Jul 19 2024 | Electrical (Harmonized) | |
Institution | Campus | Date | Program | Contact |
| Okanagan College | Duncan Ave. Penticton | Feb 05 2024–Jul 18 2024 | Electrical (Harmonized) | |
Institution | Campus | Date | Program | Contact |
| Selkirk College | Silver King Campus - Nelson | Feb 05 2024–Jul 18 2024 | Electrical (Harmonized) | |
Institution | Campus | Date | Program | Contact |
| Thompson Rivers University | Kamloops | Feb 05 2024–Jul 19 2024 | Electrical (Harmonized) | |
Institution | Campus | Date | Program | Contact |
| Okanagan College | Vernon, BC | Feb 06 2024–Jul 19 2024 | Electrical (Harmonized) | |
Institution | Campus | Date | Program | Contact |
| BCIT | BBY - Burnaby | Feb 12 2024–Jul 26 2024 | Electrical (Harmonized) | |
Institution | Campus | Date | Program | Contact |
| BCIT | BBY - Burnaby | Feb 12 2024–Jul 26 2024 | Electrical (Harmonized) | |
Institution | Campus | Date | Program | Contact |
| BCIT | BBY - Burnaby | Feb 12 2024–Jul 26 2024 | Electrical (Harmonized) | |
Institution | Campus | Date | Program | Contact |
| BCIT | BBY - Burnaby | Feb 12 2024–Jul 26 2024 | Electrical (Harmonized) | |
Institution | Campus | Date | Program | Contact |
| Okanagan College | 1000 K.L.O. Rd. Kelowna, BC | Mar 05 2024–Aug 16 2024 | Electrical (Harmonized) | |
Institution | Campus | Date | Program | Contact |
| Camosun College | Interurban | Mar 11 2024–Aug 23 2024 | Electrical (Harmonized) |