Electrician Schools in Alberta



In Alberta, electrician schools partner with local apprenticeship programs to help students receive the necessary training to become a licensed electrician. Most electrician schools are housed within trade and community colleges where students receive hands-on training, both in the classroom and on-the-job through an apprenticeship. Many electrician programs in Alberta can be completed in less than two years, including certificates, which only take as little as 9 months. Students who qualify for an apprentice program must have a high school diploma or GED, and sufficient scores on a mechanical aptitude test.

Once in the apprenticeship program, students learn the trade by working under the guidance of a licensed electrician. Most apprentices receive pay. Courses include residential wiring, electrical safety, industrial electricity systems, blueprint reading, commercial wiring, and programmable logic controllers. To perform electrical work, electricians must hold a Certification of Qualification or be a registered apprentice. According to the 2009 Alberta Wage and Salary Survey, Alberta electricians make an average hourly wage of $30.56.