Certificate in Electrician Foundation Trades

This program includes Electrician Foundation Trades Training, a 60-hour practicum, and level 1 apprenticeship training. The program prepares students for entrance into the electrical field by providing them with the basic knowledge, skills and technical training employers are seeking in new hires. Students will complete meaningful hands-on projects that will prepare them for the workplace. Upon successful completion of the program, students will be credited with 350 work-based training hours towards their apprenticeship. After successful completion of the program and securing an industry sponsoremployer, students may apply for Level 2 Electrician Apprenticeship training.

Complete either A or B:

A. English, Math, and Science

English Requirement

One of the following:

BC Language Arts 11 Courses – 4 credits earned, minimum individual grade of C+, or equivalent.

BC Language Arts 12 Courses – 4 credits earned, minimum individual grade of C+, or equivalent.

ENGL 040new window or higher, with a minimum final grade of C+, or equivalent.

IELTS score of 5.5 overall with no band less than 5.0 or equivalent English placement test and score.

Math Requirement

One of the following:

Pre-Calculus 11 with a minimum final grade of C+, or equivalent

Pre-Calculus 12 with a minimum final grade of C+, or equivalent

MATH 040new window​ or higher, with a minimum final grade of C+, or equivalent.

Science Requirement

One of the following:

Physics 11 with a minimum final grade of C+, or equivalent.

Physics 12 with a minimum final grade of C+, or equivalent.

PHYS 040new window or higher with a minimum final grade of C+, or equivalent.

B. ESTR 047

Complete:

ESTR 047 – Essential Skills for Trades Advanced-Level with a minimum final grade of 67%.