Foundation - Electrical

The Harmonized Electrical Foundation program prepares students for entry-level positions as electrical apprentices with contracting companies involved in residential, commercial and industrial construction and maintenance. Students learn to access and utilize resource materials, follow procedures and make sound decisions while installing and maintaining electrical equipment.

This 24 week program covers the Industry Training Authority (ITA) Level 1 Curriculum while allowing students extra time to develop hand skills in a shop setting. Construction Electricians plan, design, assemble, install, alter, repair, inspect, verify, commission, connect, operate, maintain and decommission electrical systems. Electrical systems provide heating, lighting, power, alarm, security, communication and control in residential, commercial, institutional, industrial transportation, marine and entertainment environments.

Grade 12 Graduation Required or Mature Student,

4 credits (2 courses) at English Studies 10, English First Peoples 10 level or equivalent, and

Any one of the following:

Foundations of math 11,

Workplace math 11,

Pre-calculus 11 or higher, or

Equivalent Math, ACCUPLACER or CAT

Physics 11 recommended

English proficiency:

IELTS (academic module): Overall - 5.5, No less than 5.0

TOEFL (internet-based): Overall - 68

Canadian Academic English Language Assessment (CAEL): Overall 50, No less than 50

Pearson's Exam (PTE-A): Overall 42, No less than 36

Duolingo English Test: Overall Score 75