Electrician – Construction and Maintenance Apprenticeship

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Complete your in-school training at Canadore

Overview

Gain the theoretical knowledge and practical skills required to become an electrician in the electrician construction and maintenance trade.

 

Length of Study: 3 levels 

Level 1 – one day per week for 39 weeks for a total of 270 hours
Level 2 - one day per week for 39 weeks for a total of 270 hours
Level 3 – one day per week for 39 weeks for a total of 270 hours (Beginning Fall 2026)

Your Future Career

  • Commercial electrician
  • Residential service electrician
  • Maintenance electrician
  • Self-employment

What You Learn

  • Canadian Electrical Code
  • Electrical theory
  • Installation methods
  • Instrumentation
  • Electronics

You must be a signed apprentice with Skilled Trades Ontario (STO) to be eligible to take these programs.  Please go to www.skilledtradesontario.ca for additional information.

Semester 1 (Level 1)

ELA165 Communication and Documentation - Lev 1
ELA166 Introduction to the Canadian Electrical Code - Lev 1
ELA167 Trade Practices - Lev 1
ELA168 Installation & Maintenance Methods - Lev 1
ELA169 Electrical Fundamentals - Lev 1
ELA170 Drawings, Specifications & Standards Fundamentals - Lev 1

Semester 2 (Level 2)

ELA260 Canadian Electrical Code - Lev 2
ELA245 Drawings, Specifications and Standards - Lev 2
ELA235 Electrical Systems – Lev 2
ELA240 Electronic Fundamentals – Lev 2
ELA250 Motor Controls and Device – Lev 2
ELA255 Communications and Monitoring Systems – Lev 2

Semester 3 (Level 3)

ELA300 Canadian Electrical Code - Lev 3
ELA305 Prints (C & M only) - Lev 3
ELA310 Electrical Theory - Lev 3
ELA315 Installation Methods - Lev 3
ELA320 Instrumentation - Lev 3
ELA325 Fluid Power (Ind. Elec Only) - Lev 3
ELA330 Electronics - Lev 3

Textbooks:

Check out the Campus Bookstore to not only purchase your textbooks but also view your book list before the semester starts. 

Technology/Devices:

Canadore College has implemented Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) to enhance your learning experience in and out of the classroom while ensuring 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

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