Electrical Techniques

28 weeks – Ontario College Certificate

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Experience project-based training on industry-standard tools

Overview

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: 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

OSSD or equivalent, ENG4C or ENG4U

If English is not your first language you must provide proof of English competency. View current English Language Proficiency Requirements.

Academic Upgrading

Intake: September Start
Semester 1 - Fall
ELE100 Electrical Theory I (1st 7 wks)
ELE110 Residential Theory I (1st 7 wks)
ELE120 Practical Electrical I (1st 7 wks)
ELE101 Electrical Theory II (2nd 7 wks)
ELE111 Residential Theory II (2nd 7 wks)
ELE121 Practical Electrical II (2nd 7 wks)
MTH108 Trade Calculations
CMM125 College Communication I
Semester 2 - Winter
ELE235 Electrical Theory III (1st 7 wks)
ELE245 Residential Theory III (1st 7 wks)
ELE260 Electrical Theory IV (2nd 7 wks)
ELE250 Electrical Practice III
ELE210 Blueprint Reading
ELE220 Safety and Electrical Code
GED Gen Ed On Line

Intake: January Start
Semester 1 - Winter
ELE110 Residential Theory I (1st 7 wks)
ELE120 Practical Electrical I (1st 7 wks)
ELE101 Electrical Theory II (2nd 7 wks)
ELE100 Electrical Theory I (1st 7 wks)
ELE111 Residential Theory II (2nd 7 wks)
ELE121 Practical Electrical II (2nd 7 wks)
MTH108 Trade Calculations
CMM125 College Communication I
Semester 2 - Spring
ELE235 Electrical Theory III (1st 7 wks)
ELE245 Residential Theory III (1st 7 wks)
ELE260 Electrical Theory IV (2nd 7 wks)
ELE250 Electrical Practice III
ELE210 Blueprint Reading
ELE220 Safety and Electrical Code
GED Gen Ed On Line

Ancillary fees have been reviewed as a result of COVID-19 and alternative service and program delivery plans. For current ancillary fees details please see https://www.canadorecollege.ca/get-started/money/fees-and-expenses

2020-2021 – 28 weeks – Ontario College Certificate

Commerce Court Campus – Domestic
Year Tuition Ancillary Fees Material Fee Trip Fee Total
1 $2720.24 $1234.09 - - $3954.33

2020-2021 – 28 weeks – Ontario College Certificate

Commerce Court Campus – International
Year Tuition Ancillary Fees Material Fee Trip Fee Total
1 $12795.66 $1813.09 - - $14608.75

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

Canadore College will implement Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) in Fall 2020 to enhance students’ learning experience in and out of the classroom and to ensure student flexibility in learning. To learn more about BYOD and to find out what is required for your program, please visit https://www.canadorecollege.ca/BYOD

Ontario College Certificate along with Power Actuated Tool Certification, SIMPull Certification and Lock Out Tag Out Certification.

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.

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