Construction Electrician – certificate
Quick Facts
Credential:
Certificate
Duration:
24 weeks
Format:
Full time, Mon - Fri
Start date:
January, October - Full
Location:
Trades & Technology Centre, 5579 Tyson Road, Chilliwack, BC
Cost:
Tuition and fees
Features:
- Apprenticeship option available
- Program eligible for financial aid
- Small class sizes: student/instructor ratio is 18:1
Program description
The Construction Electrician certificate program covers the basic concepts of safety, code electrical construction and maintenance. Basic skills learned include:
- Commercial-type wiring methods
- Polyphase systems
- Power distribution systems
- Industrial electronics
- Introduction to rotation electrical equipment
Career expectations
Graduates will be well prepared to enter the trade as apprentices. As an apprentice you will learn to:
- Install, maintain and repair equipment in residential, commercial, and industrial establishments
- Install, connect, and test electrical wiring systems for light, heat, and power
Entrance requirements
Go to entrance requirements for the Construction Electrician certificate in the UFV Academic Calendar
International student admissions
This program is not open to international students.
- Explore your options: all programs open to international students
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