School of Trades and Technology
Electrical Techniques
28 weeks – Ontario College Certificate
Skilled workers trained in residential and commercial wiring are in demand.
Overview
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: Successful completion is equivalent to Level 1 Apprenticeship in-class portion.
Your Future Career
- Independent contractor
- Construction and maintenance worker
- Electrical apprentice
- Electrical distributor
- Network/telephone cable installer
- Pole line
What You Learn
- Electrical theory and practice
- Trades calculations
- Blueprint reading
- Safety and electrical code
Admissions Requirements
Admissions Requirements
OSSD or equivalent, ENG4C or ENG4U
If English is not your first language you must either provide proof of English competency or take the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or International English Language Testing System (IELTS). You must have a minimum overall band score of 5.5 on IELTS, or a minimum TOEFL score of 550 (paper based) or 213 (computer scored) or 80 IBT (internet based) to be admitted to a postsecondary program at the college. SPP in India requires a minimum of IELTS 6.0
Curriculum
Curriculum
Commerce Court Campus
Intake: September StartSemester 1 - Fall
| ELE 100 | Electrical Theory I (1st 7 wks) |
| ELE 110 | Residential Theory I (1st 7 wks) |
| ELE 120 | Practical Electrical I (1st 7 wks) |
| ELE 101 | Electrical Theory II (2nd 7 wks) |
| ELE 111 | Residential Theory II (2nd 7 wks) |
| ELE 121 | Practical Electrical II (2nd 7 wks) |
| MTH 108 | Trades Calculations |
| CMM 125 | College Communication I |
Semester 2 - Winter
| ELE 235 | Electrical Theory III |
| ELE 245 | Residential Theory III |
| ELE 250 | Electrical Practice III |
| ELE 210 | Blueprint Reading |
| ELE 220 | Safety and Electrical Code |
| PSY 123 | Applied Psychology |
Commerce Court Campus
Intake: January StartSemester 1 - Winter
| ELE 100 | Electrical Theory I (1st 7 wks) |
| ELE 110 | Residential Theory I (1st 7 wks) |
| ELE 120 | Practical Electrical I (1st 7 wks) |
| ELE 101 | Electrical Theory II (2nd 7 wks) |
| ELE 111 | Residential Theory II (2nd 7 wks) |
| ELE 121 | Practical Electrical II (2nd 7 wks) |
| MTH 108 | Trades Calculations |
| CMM 125 | College Communication I |
Semester 2 - Spring
| ELE 235 | Electrical Theory III |
| ELE 245 | Residential Theory III |
| ELE 210 | Blueprint Reading |
| ELE 220 | Safety and Electrical Code |
| PSY 123 | Applied Psychology |
What You Need - Recommended
What You Need - Recommended
Check out the Campus Bookstore to not only purchase your textbooks but also view your book list before the semester starts.
You will also need:
- Pair of solder kits (from the Campus Shop) - apx. $30.00
Certification/Accreditation
Certification/Accreditation
Ontario College Certificate along with Power Actuated Tool Certification, SIMPull Certification and Lock Out Tag Out Certification.
Learning Outcomes
Learning Outcomes
Learning outcomes represent culminating demonstrations of learning and achievement. In addition, learning outcomes are interrelated and cannot be viewed in isolation of one another. As such, they should be viewed as a comprehensive whole. They describe performances that demonstrate that significant integrated learning by graduates of the program has been achieved.
