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
• up to 120 hours of work experience
• 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?

• Burnaby Mountain Secondary School on Day 1’s
• attend current school to complete other courses on Day 2’s

Please note that for the 2021-2022 School year, all Burnaby Schools will be running on a semestered system. This change will impact the schedules of our programs. See below for the current schedule:

• Burnaby Mountain Semester 1, Full time
• Work Experience and/or Youth Work in Trades Semester 1 and 2

HOW DO I REGISTER?

• submit an application package
• participate in an interview