Electrical Apprenticeship

10-Week Technical Training at Silver King, Nelson

Program Calendar

2012

• Level 4 - January 3 - March 9
• Level 2 - March 12 - May 18
• Level 3 - October 8 - December 14
• Level 4 - October 8 - December 14

2013

• Level 2 - January 7 - March 15 (projected)
• Level 4 - January 7 - March 15 (projected)
• Level 1 - March 18 - May 24 (projected)
• Level 3 - March 18 - May 24 (projected)

Note:  The above projected Levels/dates are subject to change.

Program Objectives

Selkirk College offers all four levels of Electrical technical training in cooperation with the Industry Training Authority (ITA). The theory courses prepare students to become Journeyperson Electricians by completing the required technical training for Levels 1, 2, 3 and 4. Each level consists of a ten-week program that meets 30 hours per week.

Admission Requirements

• indentured in Electrical Apprenticeship,
• recommended: graduation from a British Columbia Senior Secondary School or equivalent, including English 12, Math 12 and Physics 11.

Math Requirements

Approximate Expenses

Total program expenses are comprised of both College Fees and Program Specific Fees.

Course of Studies

ECAL 190 Electrical Apprenticeship Level 1

• Use Essential Skills
• Use Safe Work Practices
• Use Tools and Equipment
• Apply Circuit Concepts
• Use Test Equipment
• Read and Interpret Drawings and Manuals
• Apply the CEC, Regulations and Standards
• Install Low Voltage Distributions Systems
• Install Control Circuits

Prerequisites

Indentured in Electrical Apprenticeship

ECAL 290 Electrical Apprenticeship Level 2

• Use Essential Skills
• Apply Circuit Concepts
• Use Test Equipment
• Apply the CEC, Regulations and Standards
• Install Low Voltage Distributions Systems
• Install Electrical Equipment
• Install Control Circuits

Prerequisites

Indentured in Electrical Apprenticeship

ECAL 390 Electrical Apprenticeship Level 3

• Apply Circuit Concepts
• Use Test Equipment
• Apply the CEC, Regulations and Standards
• Install Low Voltage Distributions Systems
• Install Electrical Equipment
• Install Control Circuits

Prerequisites

Indentured in Electrical Apprenticeship

ECAL 490 Electrical Apprenticeship Level 4

• Apply Circuit Concepts
• Use Test Equipment
• Apply the CEC, Regulations and Standards
• Install Low Voltage Distributions Systems
• Install Electrical Equipment
• Install Control Circuits
• Install Signal and Communication Systems
• Install High Voltage Systems

Prerequisites

Indentured in Electrical Apprenticeship