Electrical Work certificate
Apprenticeship
The Electrical Apprenticeship program is designed for people already working in the electrical trade and registered with the Industry Training Authority (ITA). UCFV offers all four levels of technical training. These 10-week sessions are necessary to achieve journeyperson certification along with the appropriate on-the-job training.
For information call: 604-854-4506.
Entry-level trades training
This program is offered only at the Career Technical Centre. Phone 604-850-8672; fax: 604-850-0667.
Career Technical Centre
UCFV and School District #34 (Abbotsford) operate a jointly sponsored Career Technical Centre. Electrical students enter at the Grade 11 level and complete high school and a one-year UCFV Electrical certificate over
two years.
This program helps develop basic skills and knowledge used in the electrical trades. The Electrical program includes specifics such as code regulations, wiring methods, service load calculations, and safety procedures. Graduates of this program will be well prepared to enter the electrical trade as an apprentice.
Faculty
David Riel, Interprovincial TQ in Electrical (B.C.), Industrial Electrician  Certification,
  Diploma in Electrical Engineering Technology, ASTT B.C. C. Tech Certification,
  Instructor Diploma, Adult Education Diploma (UCC)
John Todrick, TQ Electrical Work, Interprovincial seal, Computer Maintenance
  Technician, Amp Act I Certificate
Upgrading policy
An upgrading student will be enrolled for no more than 15 weeks. Upgrading students will not displace anyone registered in the next intake.
The upgrading program allows those currently or recently employed in the industry to complete their certificate requirements or to become proficient in specific processes or techniques.
Upgrading students are expected to meet program prerequisites through previous or proof of industry experience approved by the program instructor.

 

Electronics Core certificate
This program is offered only at the Career Technical Centre. Phone 604-850-8672; fax: 604-850-0667.
Career Technical Centre
UCFV and School District #34 (Abbotsford) operate a jointly sponsored Career Technical Centre. Electronics students enter at the Grade 11 level and complete high school and a one-year UCFV Electronics certificate over two years.
Students complete the one-year electronics technician common core program. It provides students with the skills to install, maintain, and repair electronic circuits and equipment. You will learn the correct use of tools and test equipment, troubleshooting procedures, and soldering techniques, based upon the relevant electrical theory. Graduates will have the opportunity to proceed into a specialty technician program.
Faculty
Randy Kelley, Computer Maintenance Tech Dip, ID, AdEd Dip (VCC), MEd (SFU)
 
Upgrading policy
An upgrading student will be enrolled for no more than 15 weeks. Upgrading students will not displace anyone registered in the next intake.
The upgrading program allows those currently or recently employed in the industry to complete their certificate requirements or to become proficient in specific processes or techniques.
Upgrading students are expected to meet program prerequisites through previous or proof of industry experience approved by the program instructor.



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