Trades - Pre-employment
Pre-employment Electrician Courses
Location
Vermilion
Credential
Certificate
Program Length
16 weeks
Required courses
| EL 100 Electrical Theory - 4 credits |
| This introductory course is designed to develop skills in and increase knowledge of the principles of electricity, magnetism, and electrical measuring devices. The student is introduced to resistors, DC sources, circuits and conductors. The student also studies basic mathematics as it applies to the electrical field. Prerequisites: None. Co-requisites: EL 101, EL 102 & EL 110 |
| EL 101 Canadian Electrical Code - 4 credits |
| This introductory course on the Canadian Electrical Code is designed to acquaint the student with all the sections that are required for a first year Electrical Apprentice. Prerequisites: None. Co-requisites: EL 100, EL 102 & EL 110 |
| EL 102 Electrical Lab Fundamentals - 4 credits |
| This course covers basic control circuits, safety, splicing and termination of conductors, basic alarm systems, and use of basic electrical hand tools. It also includes WHMIS, basic job skills such as wire pulling, termination, and conduit bending, and basic wiring methods for non-metallic cable, flexible conduit, and metal conduit. Prerequisites: None. Co-requisites: EL 100, EL 101 & EL 110 |
| EL 110 Pre-employment Electrical Practicum - 3 credits |
| This practicum course requires completion of four continuous weeks of work experience. Students are assigned work experience in an electrical operating environment. This practicum provides an opportunity to observe and contribute to the operation of the host's organization. P/F. Prerequisites: at least 65% combined average of EL 100, EL 101, EL 102 & SA 120. Co-requisites: None |
| SA 120 Safety Training - 0 credits |
| This course prepares workers to recognize safety hazards, to avoid dangerous actions and to perform basic rescue when needed. The course includes a variety of safety modules but not limited to: WHMIS, H2S Alive, CPR and First Aide, Confined Space Entry, Defensive Driving, Transport of Dangerous Goods, Construction Safety Training System. Modules are chosen based upon the needs of the individual class. Each module includes a combination of both theory and practice. Upon successful completion of written and practical examinations, the candidate is issued a certificate. All modules are delivered by accredited in-house staff or by contracted outside agencies. P/F. Pre/co-requisites: None |