Electrician

The Foundation Electrician program provides trades training that grants graduates a Vancouver Island University certificate as well as ITA Electrician Level I Certification. Graduates of this program may receive credit towards the technical portion of the first year of the Electrical Apprenticeship program. In order to complete the apprenticeship and become a journeyperson, graduates would find an employer in the industry to provide the on–the–job training and 10 weeks in–school training per year in each of the next three years.

Admission Requirements

• Grade 12, or equivalent, or mature student status.
• Minimum 17 years of age.
• Minimum grade “C” in English 11 or Technical and Professional Communications 12.
• Minimum grade of “C” in one of Principles of Mathematics 11, Applications of Mathematics 11, Foundations of Mathematics 11, or Pre-calculus 11.
• Valid BC driver’s license.
• Successful completion of assessment testing.
• See also Trades general admission requirements.

For more information see: Electrician