Electrical

Electricians install, test, and repair electrical wiring, fixtures, and related equipment in all types of buildings and structures. They are employed by electrical contractors and building maintenance departments, or they may be self-employed. Electricians work in all four construction sectors: new home building and renovation, heavy industrial, institutional and commercial, and civil engineering.

Take Charge of your Future and become an Electrician

As an electrician, your duties may include:

Installing and repairing lighting fixtures and equipment, including switches and circuit breakers
Connecting power to communications equipment, signalling devices and heating and cooling systems
Troubleshooting electronic systems and replacing faulty components
Conducting preventive maintenance programs
Reading and interpreting drawings and blueprints

Apprenticeship Program Levels 1- 4

For complete program information visit the Electrician Apprenticeship Program.

Pre-Apprenticeship Program

For complete program information see the

online Okanagan College Calendar

This 24-week program provides students with little or no previous experience in the electrical trade with the necessary skills to seek employment in that industry as an apprenticeship electrician. The program exposes the student to aspects of residential, commercial and industrial systems in this trade with a focus on developing practical skills. The curriculum follows the BC Ministry of Advanced Education guidelines for the first-year in-class components of the Electrician Apprenticeship, which includes installation procedures in compliance with the Canadian Electrical Code for residential, commercial and industrial systems.

Graduates of this program receive credit for level one apprenticeship technical training and may also be granted practical credit for the Industry Training Authority.

2010 Intakes

Date	Time	Location
Feb 8, 2010 - Jul 23, 2010	8:00 AM - 3:00 PM	Salmon Arm
Feb 8, 2010 - Jul 22, 2010	7:30 - 3:30 PM M-Thurs.	Penno Road
Mar 22, 2010 - Sep 3, 2010	8:00 AM - 3:00 PM	Penticton
Aug 9, 2010 - Jan 28, 2011	8:00 AM - 3:00 PM	Vernon
Sep 7, 2010 - Feb 24, 2011	7:30AM - 3:30 PM M-Thurs.	Penno Road