Dual Qualification - Grade 12 + College Certificate - Construction Electrician - Foundation

Program Description

Students will complete their ITA technical training and graduation program coursework in the first year, and then in the second year they will complete their work place practicum. Students will graduate with a Grade 12 Diploma and usually 1 year of an ITA trades certificate.

What will be learned:

• Safe work practices
• How to use the required tools and equipment
  
• Common core for electrical speciality
  
• Troubleshooting and installing selected circuit devices in accordance with established standards, practices and codes
  
• Industrial power electronics
  
• Math literacy and science skills will be taught in order to accurately read, layout, design and sketch basic electrical drawings.
  
• Calculate electrical circuit quantities;
  
• Use a logical thinking process for problem-solving and decision making;
  
• Interact with others within groups or teams in ways that contribute to the effective working relationships and achievements of goals
  

Construction Electricians work in a wide variety of buildings and facilities - on everything from lighting and climate control systems, to communication equipment and thousands of other specific tools and devices. A Construction Electrician's work involves assembling, installing, commissioning, testing, maintaining, servicing and operating electrical systems and equipment. Construction Electricians also need a good understanding of the many applications of electricity, and must ensure that building codes and other safety requirements are followed.