Electricity
Program Description
Are you ready to power up your career in the electricity industry? Take the first step towards a bright future and apply now!
You’ll be able to:
- Install, repair and modify circuits and electrical equipment (motors, switches, circuit breakers, automatons, etc.).
- Install electronic systems and communication networks.
- Install, repair and replace lighting systems and electrical equipment, heating systems and alarm systems on construction sites, in homes, businesses and companies.
Admission requirements
Candidates must meet one of the following:
Persons holding a Secondary School Diploma or its recognized equivalent, for example, an Attestation of Equivalence of Secondary V studies, or a postsecondary diploma such as the Diploma of College Studies or a Bachelor’s degree.
Persons who are at least 16 years of age on September 30 of the school year in which their training is to begin and have earned the Secondary IV credits in language of instruction, second language and mathematics in the programs of study established by the Minister, or have been granted recognition of equivalent learning.
Persons who are at least 18 years of age upon entry into the program and have the following functional prerequisites: the successful completion of the General Development Test, or recognition of equivalent learning.
What are the functional prerequisites?
- Language of Instruction
Adult Sector: 3101-1 and 3102-2 or (3070-3)
Youth Sector: 632-306 or (630-316)
- Mathematics
Adult Sector: 4153-2 or (4103-1)
Youth Sector: 563-414 or 564-426 or 565-426 or (563-404) or (564-406) or (565-406)
Persons who have obtained Secondary III credits in language of instruction, second language and mathematics in programs established by the Minister are required to pursue general education courses, concurrently with their vocational training, in order to obtain the Secondary IV credits they lack in language of instruction, second language and mathematics in programs established by the Minister.
Program Content
See all the block of hours below.
Code
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Statement of competency |
Hours
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Credits
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754-992 | To protect health, safety and physical integrity on construction sites | 30 | 2 |
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783-401 | To determine their suitability for the trade and the training process | 15 | 1 |
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783-412 | To use a computer | 30 | 2 |
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783-428 | To verify the voltage, current and power of electrical circuits | 120 | 8 |
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783-433 | To draw an installation sketch and a circuit diagram | 45 | 3 |
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783-445 | To use tools | 75 | 5 |
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783-453 | To work at heights and handle materials | 45 | 3 |
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783-466 | To install electrical conduits and cables | 90 | 6 |
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783-477 | To install residential branch circuits and associated protective devices | 105 | 7 |
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783-484 | To interpret drawings, specifications, technical manuals and maintenance procedures | 60 | 4 |
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783-494 | To install and maintain three-phase transformers | 60 | 4 |
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783-506 | To install and maintain a service entrance and emergency power supply | 90 | 6 |
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783-517 | To verify that electronic circuits are working properly | 105 | 7 |
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783-525 | To verify the relay and integrated circuit logic of electrical and electronic circuits | 75 | 5 |
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783-537 | To install and maintain a lighting system | 105 | 7 |
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783-546 | To install and maintain a heating system | 90 | 6 |
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783-555 | To install copper and fibre optic communications cables | 75 | 5 |
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783-564 | To install a fire alarm system | 60 | 4 |
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783-578 | To install home automation and residential telephone systems | 120 | 8 |
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783-586 | To install and maintain DC and single-phase AC rotating machines and associated controls | 90 | 6 |
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783-597 | To install and maintain a three-phase AC rotating machine and associated controls | 105 | 7 |
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783-607 | To install and maintain a programmable controller for building electrical systems | 105 | 7 |
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783-615 | To install and maintain electronic instrumentation for building electrical systems | 75 | 5 |
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783-622 | To prepare for the job market | 30 | 2 |
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1800 | 120 |