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electrical Foundation
24-Week Certificate at Silver King, nelson
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program, please visit selkirk.ca/programs/
trades/electricalfoundation/details/
Program Calendar
2012
• April 20 - Graduation ceremonies.
• July 12 - Winter Program ends.
• August 7 - Summer Program begins.
• December 20 - Winter break.
2013
• January 2 - Summer Program continues.
• January 31 - Summer Program ends.
• February 4 - Winter Program begins.
• April 19 - Graduation ceremonies.
• July 19 - Winter Program ends.
• August 2013 - Summer Program begins.
(Projected date)
Notes: Applicants are advised that this is a
popular program. Prospective students should apply
well in advance. Projected dates are subjected
to change.
Program Objectives
The Electrical Foundation Program at Selkirk College
prepares learners for entry level positions as
apprentice electricians with electrical contracting
companies involved in residential, commercial,
and industrial construction in addition to positions
with firms and institutions involved in any
type of electrical work.
Students work and learn in classroom, laboratory,
and shop environments where they develop the
ability to access and utilize resource material,
follow proper procedure and make sound decisions
while properly installing and maintaining
electrical equipment.
This program provides close contact with electrical
industry employers and tradespeople throughout
British Columbia through field visitations and
employment placements.
The program addresses the need to cultivate
generic skills such as good communications skills;
ability to learn independently; social skills; ethics;
positive attitudes; valuing diversity; responsibility;
teamwork; ability to adapt to changing circumstances;
thinking skills: problem-solving and
research skills.
Graduates of the Electrical Foundation Program
at Selkirk College are able to find employment as
electrical apprentices engaged in the installation
and maintenance of electrical power, lighting,
heating, control, alarm, data and communication
systems in residential, commercial and industrial
settings as well as numerous other related fields.
Notes
Prospective students are advised that, due to
the small size of the West Kootenay economy,
only a very low percentage of Selkirk Electrical
Entry graduates find apprenticeships locally. The
majority find employment outside the Kootenays
in the Lower Mainland, Vancouver Island, the
Okanagan, Northeast BC, and Alberta. Employment
success is greatly enhanced if graduates are
willing to relocate.
Career Potential
Employment in electrical trades is forecast to grow
at about the average for all occupations through
to 2011. About 1261 new jobs and an additional
1472 replacement jobs will become available as
workers retire. This forecast reflects the historic
relationship between population growth and
construction activity and the generally good level
of investment and housing activity.
Construction is the major industry employing
workers in this occupational group. The construction
industry is expected to grow at the rate of
1.6% per year between 2001 and 2011, which is
slightly higher than the provincial average for all
industries. Industry sources expect higher than
average levels of residential construction and thus
expect higher employment growth over the short
term.
Because the construction industry employs such a
large number of workers, there will be a significant
number of openings for electricians in the long
term, especially to replace an aging workforce.
Experienced electricians can progress to such
supervisory positions as foreman, superintendent,
estimator or electrical inspector. With some
money and management skills, electricians can
start their own contracting businesses.
Admission Requirements
• graduation from a British Columbia Senior
Secondary School or equivalent,* with
• Principles of Math 11 or Applications of
Math 12 with a “C” grade or better.
• completion of Principles of Math 12
and Physics 12 is recommended but not
mandatory.
• all applicants are required to complete a
computerized placement test in reading,
writing and mathematics once they have
submitted their application.
*Consideration will be given to mature individuals
(19 years or older) who are not Senior Secondary
School graduates provided they have completed or
are in the process of obtaining Principles of Math
11 or equivalent with a “C” grade or better. (This
course must be completed prior to the program
entry date.)
Employers may desire a higher level of Math
and Physics as part of hiring policies.
A refundable tool deposit of $100 will be required
at the start of the program.
Math Requirements
Important Math Requirements for students
graduating from High School in 2013.
Course of Studies
• Use Essential Skills
• Use Safe Work Practices
• Use Tools and Equipment
• Apply Circuit Concepts
• Use Test Equipment
• Read and Interpret Drawings and Manuals
• Apply the CEC, Regulations and Standards
• Install Low Voltage Distributions Systems
• Install Control Circuits
Contacts
Industry and Trades Contact Program Contact
Direct: 250.354.3221
Tel: Ext. 3221
trades@selkirk.ca
Dan Obradovic School Chair
Direct: 250.352.6601
Tel: Ext.
dobradovic@selkirk.ca
School of Industry and Trades Training
Selkirk College 12/13
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