WHAT DOES A CONSTRUCTION ELECTRICIAN DO?

• installs, constructs, alters, repairs, maintains, tests, services, calibrates, and operates related electrical and electronic systems in any residential, construction or large industrial projects
• ensures that all electrical connections are safe and meet the standards set by the electrical code

WHAT DO I NEED TO START?

• entering grade 11 or 12
• good employability skills
• strong interest in entering industry
• strong math skills are an asset

WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS?

• post-secondary apprenticeship training without the tuition fee
• scholarship opportunities
• 20 graduation credits
• approximately 10 days of work experience placements
• building connections with industry employers
• Apprenticeship Technical Training  Level 1 Certification
• CSA Safety Star certification
• Fall Protection certification
• Student registered with Industry Training Authority (ITA)

WHEN AND WHERE IS THE PROGRAM OFFERED?

This program is offered at two of our schools:

• Attend Burnaby Mountain Secondary School in Semester 1
• attend current school to complete other courses for graduation in Semester 2
• Work Experience placements are undertaken as available September through June

OR

• Attend Byrne Creek Community School for extended afternoons on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday
• attend current school during mornings to complete other courses for graduation
• Work Experience placements are undertaken as available September through June

HOW DO I REGISTER?

• submit an application package
• participate in an interview