Trades - Apprenticeship
Electrician Further Study
Location
Vermilion
Credential
Journeyperson
Program Length
4 training periods
New credential
Alberta's new Skilled Trades and Apprenticeship Education Act is adding another credential for successful journeypersons. Certificates through advanced diplomas will be granted based on the number of credits in the particular trade. One apprenticeship credit is equal to 300 on-the-jobs hours or 15 classroom hours.
Your credential helps employers recognize your level of education as well as help you if you pursue further education.
Electricians qualify for an advanced diploma.
Continue your learning
Your career as an electrician can go further than your journeyperson ticket.
For example, after 3 years as a journeyperson you can qualify as a Master Electrician. You may apply to the Electrical Contractors Association of Alberta for this designation.
In Alberta a valid Master Electrician Identification Number is required in order to pull electrical work permits.
Lakeland College offers a master electrician certification course, usually on weekends during the winter. Lakeland College also offers a variety of other electrical courses with flexible dates and times.
Some courses can come to your workplace. For more information, contact Eileen Arthur:
- call toll-free1 800 661 6490 ext.8567
- call direct in Vermilion at 780 853 8567
- e-mail eileen.arthur@lakelandcollege.ca.
You also have the option of earning Blue and Red Seals.
Lakeland’s continuing education department has offered a Red Seal preparation course.
Blue Seal
This Alberta certification encourages journeypersons to study business. Earning your seal requires 150 hours of study at an approved institution (Lakeland qualifies). See the Blue and Red Seal page (link above) for more information.
Red Seal
Your Red Seal indicates you’ve passed an interprovincial exam and can work in any part of Canada.
You may also want to take another trade. Check Alberta's Trades Secrets website for more details on related trades including:
- communication technician
- electric motor systems technician
- instrument technician
- power system electrician
- powerline technician
- refrigeration and air conditioning mechanic