Overview
Get certified with ²ÝÁñÉçÇø's electrician apprenticeship program! This program provides the technical training portion of your apprenticeship journey, which in combination with work-based training hours, leads to Red Seal certification.
Careers
Once you become an electrician, you will be able to work in almost every type of industry. You may be employed by electrical contractors, municipalities, institutions, industrial operations, become self-employed, manage, or own large electrical companies.
Industries in which electricians are critical include:
- Utility and Energy Companies
- Residential, Commercial, and Industrial Construction
- Manufacturing and Production
- Mining
- Oil and Gas
- Institutional and Municipal Facilities
- Building and construction
- Industry (pulp mills, mining, utility companies)
- Institutional (hospitals, schools, municipal government)
What you will learn
In the Apprentice Electrical program you’ll learn the skills to assemble, install, test, troubleshoot and repair electrical wiring; control devices such as switches, relays, and circuit breaker panels; and you’ll splice, join, and connect wires to form circuits and more. Electricians use their skills in everything from lighting to climate control and communications systems. As well as learning the theory of electricity, the program includes many opportunities for hands on learning. This practical experience is invaluable for preparing you for the electrical trade.
Training dates & how to apply
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To apply for your first level of technical training at ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Quesnel call: 250-991-7500 or 1-866-680-7550.
About apprenticeship programs
Apprenticeship programs provide a unique approach to post-secondary education, combining classroom-based learning (known as technical training) with on-the-job training. This enables you to “earn while you learn,” significantly reducing the need for student debt and building your career NOW instead of waiting until you’ve completed your education.
In addition to earning wages while learning on the job, many apprentices have their technical training paid for by their company, and/or qualify for Employment Insurance while in school. Additionally, there are a number of grants and tax credits available to both apprentices and employers. Visit to learn more.
Red Seal tradespeople are certified to work across Canada and may also have their credentials recognized internationally. Certified skilled tradespeople are in demand worldwide, leading to opportunities for international work experience or volunteer opportunities. Many tradespeople also are entrepreneurs, building businesses that may eventually employ others and give back to the local community.
A Red Seal trade can also be a stepping stone to further education, management positions, or even returning to college as an educator teaching the next generation of tradespeople.
Governing bodies
Apprentice Electrical Courses
In the Electrical Apprenticeship program you'll learn the skills to assemble, install, test, troubleshoot and repair electrical wiring; control devices such as switches, relays, and circuit breaker panels; and you'll splice, join, and connect wires to form circuits and more. Electricians use their skills in everything from lighting to climate control and communications systems. Electricians work in a host of settings: construction, industrial facilities like pulp mills and mining, institutions like hospitals, electrical shops, hydroelectric dams, or in their own electrical firms.
Apprentice Electrician
ELEC 100 – Electrician Common Core Level 1 (10 weeks)
ELEC 200 – Electrician Common Core Level 2 (10 weeks)
ELEC 300 – Electrician Common Core Level 3 (10 weeks)
ELEC 400 – Construction Electrician Level 4 (10 weeks)
Construction Electrician Apprentices who successfully complete ELEC 400 are eligible to write the Red Seal Certification Exam.
Technical training must be completed in sequence. It is recommended to complete a full year of work-based training hours between levels to best prepare for the next level of technical training.
*You may also receive credit for Level 1 by successfully completing the Electrician Foundation Program
Training dates & how to apply
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Locations & Dates
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| Fall 2024 |
Prince George |
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| Spring 2025 |
Prince George |
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Entry Requirements
Once your employer has submitted an Apprentice and Sponsor Registration Form to SkilledTradesBC on your behalf you can apply to attend technical training at ²ÝÁñÉçÇø. Many of our apprenticeship programs have waitlists so we encourage you to apply early.
SkilledTradesBC doesn’t require apprentices to have completed a required number of work-based-training hours to attend technical training. However, because apprenticeship programs are a unique blend of in-class and on-the-job training we encourage you to work with your employer to decide on a training schedule that best combines these two forms of training.
Need help meeting these requirements?
Check out our Academic Upgrading options.
Limited admission
A program with a limited number of seats per intake and is on a “first qualified, first admitted” basis.
Invest in your future
View costs by level
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Level 1 Tuition: $1,326.05-1,353.34
Level 2 Tuition: $1,326.05-1,353.34
Level 3 Tuition: $1,326.05-1,353.34
Level 4 Tuition: $1,326.05-1,353.34
These costs are an estimate and do not include books. Student fees vary by campus. Check the fee schedule for more details.
Books for this program can be purchased from the .
Paying for college
We're here to help. You can apply for scholarships and bursaries through ²ÝÁñÉçÇø. We can also help you find loans and other funding. Visit Financial aid to find out how.
offers financial support to apprenticeship students.
offers a variety of financial supports for apprentices and their employers including tax credits, grants, and EI while attending technical training.
Apprentices may qualify for interest free loans of up to $4,000 per level of technical training through the program.
Salaries and employment
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