Electrical Techniques

Program at a glance

Program code: 
030618
Accreditation: 
Ontario College Certificate
Length of study: 
30 weeks
Study options: 
Full-time (September or January intake)
Campus location: 
Commerce Court

Skilled workers trained in residential and commercial wiring are in demand. Get the training you need in Canadore’s versatile 2,200 sq. ft. electrical lab, where you will learn essential skills such as service installations, pipe bending and armoured cable practices on industry-standard tools. There is a heavy focus on real-world practical experience so you can enter the job market with knowledge and confidence.

Note: This program covers electrical apprenticeship concepts and skills that may allow you to challenge a basic electrical exemption exam when you graduate.

Admission Requirements: 

Program Prerequisites

OSSD or equivalent Grade 12 Compulsory English (ENG4C or ENG4U)

Curriculum: 

Semester One:

ELE100 Electrical Theory I

ELE110 Residential Theory I

ELE120 Practical Electrical I

ELE101 Electrical Theory II

ELE111 Residential Theory II

ELE121 Practical Electrical II

MTH108 Trades Calculations

CMM125 College Communication I

Semester Two:

ELE200 Electrical Theory III

ELE205 Electrical Practice III

ELE210 Blueprint Reading

ELE220 Safety and Electrical Code

PSY123 Applied Psychology

Career opportunities: 
  • Independent contractor
  • Construction and maintenance worker
  • Electrical apprentice
  • Electrical distributors
  • Network/telephone cable installer
What You Will Learn: 
  • Electrical theory and practice
  • Trades calculations
  • Blueprint reading
  • Safety and electrical code
Courses title override: 
What You Will Learn