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Electrical Apprenticeship

Become a certified Construction Electrician.

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Program at a glance

Credential

Certificate

Work experience

Sponsored apprentice

Delivery

On campus

Study options

Full-time

Open to International

No

Length

10 weeks

Two paths

What’s the difference between foundation program vs apprenticeship?
Two programs

Electrician (Harmonized)

Construction electricians assemble, install, and wire the electrical systems in new homes and buildings. You'll work on everything from lighting and climate control systems to communication equipment.

Schedules

10 weeks per level, each year; requires four levels to gain a Red Seal Certification.Training will take place at Interurban Campus.

Training will take place at Interurban Campus.Contact Registrationto confirmseat availability*,250-370-3550.

Level 1: Harmonized

Level 1: 10 weeks

Start DateEnd Date
January 2, 2024March 8, 2024
March 11, 2024July 26, 2024
May 21, 2024July 26, 2024
October 15, 2024December 20, 2024
January 6, 2025March 14, 2025
March 17, 2025May 23, 2025
May 26, 2025August 1, 2025
October 14, 2025December 19, 2025
January 5, 2026March 13, 2026
March 16, 2026May 22, 2026
May 25, 2026July 31, 2026
October 13, 2026December 18, 2026
January 4, 2027March 12, 2027
March 15, 2027May 21, 2027

Level 2: Harmonized

10 weeks

Start DateEnd Date
January 2, 2024March 8, 2024
March 11, 2024May 17, 2024
May 21, 2024July 26, 2024
August 6, 2024October 11, 2024
October 15, 2024December 20, 2024
January 6, 2025March 14, 2025
March 17, 2025May 23, 2025
May 26, 2025August 1, 2025
August 5, 2025October 10, 2025
October 14, 2025December 19, 2025
January 5, 2026March 13, 2026
March 16, 2026May 22, 2026
May 19, 2026July 24, 2026
August 4, 2026October 9, 2026
October 13, 2026December 18, 2026
January 4, 2027March 12, 2027
March 15, 2027May 21, 2027

Level 3: Harmonized

10 weeks

Start DateEnd Date
January 2, 2024March 8, 2024
March 11, 2024May 17, 2024
May 21, 2024July 26, 2024
October 15, 2024December 15, 2024
January 6, 2025March 14, 2025
March 17, 2025May 23, 2025
May 26, 2025August 1, 2025
October 14, 2025December 19, 2025
January 5, 2026March 13, 2026
March 16, 2026May 22, 2026
May 19, 2026July 24, 2026
October 13, 2026December 18, 2026

Level 4: Harmonized

10 weeks

Start DateEnd Date
January 2, 2024March 8, 2024
March 11, 2024May 17, 2024
August 26, 2024November 1, 2024
October 15, 2024December 20, 2024
January 6, 2025March 14, 2025
March 17, 2025May 23, 2025
August 25, 2025October 31, 2025
October 14, 2025December 19, 2025
January 5, 2026March 13, 2026
March 16, 2026May 22, 2026
August 24, 2026October 30, 2026
October 13, 2026December 18, 2026
January 4, 2027March 12, 2027
March 15, 2027May 21, 2027

*All dates are subject to change.
Note:- apprenticeship training requirements are aligned across Canada within the Red Seal trades.

Skilled Trades BC logo

Program standards for each trade's required training are set by.

Red Seal badge

Ƶapp is a proud supporter of the Red Seal interprovincial trades program.

Vancouver Island's largest provider of trades training

Take your skills and training to the highest standards as an apprentice to complete your Red Seal Certification.

As a sponsored apprentice, you'll receive on-the-job practical skills from your employer. At Ƶapp, you'll develop your skills in communication, critical thinking, problem-solving, mathematics, and safe work practices

A female electrician holding a circuit tracer.

Four levels of electrical apprenticeship certification

You'll be in school about once a year to completea level of in-school theoryto provide balance for your on-the-job practical experience. Each level of training is10 weeksand includes a.

Look over theschedulewith your employer to decide when is the best time to come to Ƶapp.

Tuition and fees

Effective from September 1, 2024, to August 31, 2025

Tuition

Tuition is listed for each level

Electrical Apprenticeship

$1,112.50 Level 1

$1,112.50 Level 2

$1,112.50 Level 3

$1,112.50 Level 4

Student fees

In addition to tuition estimates, student fees are calculated based on your enrolment. Refer to:Student Fees.

Financial assistance

Apprentice Employment Insurance

Apprentices should apply forApprentice EI (Service Canada)financial support before the start of the program and up to 4 weeks in advance. Late applications may result in Service Canada denying funding.

Grants

The Government of Canada provides .

Let's get you started

Ƶapp accepts applications to apprenticeship technical training programsyear-round.

To apply you must have ajob with an employer who will sponsor and train you.

An apprenticemust be sponsored by an employerwho is registered at SkilledTradesBC. If you and your employer agree to enter into a contract for an apprenticeship, either of you may contact to register you as an apprentice.

Steps To Register

Contact us

If you have registration questions pleasecontact the Registration department.

For questions about the program contact the Trades Apprenticeship Office at250-370-3856ortradesinfo@camosun.ca

Faculty/staff profile

Carmen deGoey Chair, Electrical Department

Carmen deGoey

Chair, Electrical Department

cdegoey@camosun.ca
250-370-3772
Jack White

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Justin Smith

Program Leader, Electrical Foundation

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John Bain

Instructor, Electrical

jbain@camosun.ca
250-370-3764
Jack White

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Alan Davies

Alan Davies

Instructor, Electrical

daviesa@camosun.ca
250-370-3768
Jack White

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Yannick Gagnon

Yannick Gagnon

Instructor, Electrical

gagnony@camosun.ca
250-370-3797
Jack White

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Luigi Micco

Luigi Micco

Lab Technician - Electrical

miccol@camosun.ca
250-370-3804
Jack White

Faculty/staff profile

Mike Nash

Michael Nash

Instructor, Electrical

nashm@camosun.ca
250-370-3737
Jack White

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Mark Oickle

Instructor, Electrical

oicklem@camosun.ca
250-370-3736
Jack White

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Michael Schroeder

Michael Schroeder

Instructor, Electrical

schroederm@camosun.ca
250-370-3798
Jack White

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Jose Tomines

Jose Tomines

Instructor, Electrical

tominesj@camosun.ca
250-370-3767
Jack White

Faculty/staff profile

Scott Towne

Scott Towne

Instructor, Electrical

townes@camosun.ca
250-370-3735
Jack White

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Peter Vos

Peter Vos

Instructor, Electrical

vosp@camosun.ca
250-370-3755
Jack White

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Cuma Yilmaz

Instructor, Electrical

yilmazc@camosun.ca
250–370–3757
Jack White

Contact information

Trades Apprenticeship Office

Campus location

Centre for Trades and Technology building (CTEI), room 102

Location link

Interurban Campus

250-370-3856

tradesinfo@camosun.ca


If your inquiry is time sensitive we recommend phoning250-370-3550. When emailing please include your full name and student numberregistration@camosun.ca.

Questions about your classes

For about the program contact250-370-3856,tradesinfo@camosun.caor the Department Chair.