Electrician Schools in British Columbia
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Electrician schools in British Columbia combine classroom instruction with on-the-job training to prepare students for a career as an electrical worker. Most programs tend to be short term, with completion possible in as little as 6-9 months. Training programs, housed within community colleges, trade schools, or electrical training centers, typically lead to two-year associate’s degrees or short term certificates. The Electrical Joint Training Committee (EJTC) provides industry training, thanks to the partnership between the Electrical Contractors Association of British Columbia (ECABC) and the International Brotherhood of Electrical Works (IBEW). Electricians are required to pass a certification exam that is administered by each province.
The typical electrician student must be accepted into an apprenticeship program that lasts 3-5 years. To qualify, students must have a high school diploma, GED, and score high enough on aptitude tests to be admitted. Hands-on classroom training includes electrical codes, electrical safety standards, commercial wiring, residential wiring, telecommunications wiring, line wiring, AC theory, and industrial electricity. Electricians can choose to focus on construction or maintenance although many perform both types of work. With good job growth prospects, graduates can expect to be fully prepared for entry-level electrician jobs. For further details on how to become an electrician in British Columbia, check out this handy ECABC Toolkit (PDF format).
