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ELECTRICAL MAJOR<br />

The Electrical program provides students with the knowledge and skills necessary to install, operate,<br />

troubleshoot, service and repair electrical equipment in residential, commercial and industrial settings.<br />

Extensive work will be done on computer-controlled devices and equipment. Also an introduction to<br />

automated equipment such as robotics and CNC equipment is included. The program includes studies of<br />

motors, generators, transformers, electrical systems, and a wide variety of control equipment.<br />

ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS:<br />

A student entering this major should have good vision (normal or corrected) and be in good physical<br />

shape. The student should have a good manual dexterity; have good colour vision; have above average<br />

ability in mathematics and problem solving; and be mechanically minded and adept with tools.<br />

PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT REQUIREMENTS:<br />

All students entered in this program are required to wear the following Personal Protective Equipment<br />

while working in the electrical classroom or shops. Safety Glasses are required when drilling, grinding<br />

and any other areas of work under the direction of the instructor.<br />

GRADUATES:<br />

The <strong>SRSS</strong> Electrical program is accredited level one program under the Apprenticeship & Trades<br />

Qualification Act. (Accreditation #AC-174 Construction Electrician, Industrial Electrician, Power Electrician<br />

Trades) Graduates of electrical programs usually find employment as apprentice electricians with<br />

electrical contractors or in maintenance departments of large buildings and major companies. Students<br />

have also obtained employment with companies in the following industries: electrical wholesale, electrical<br />

manufacturers, power distribution, communications, cable, and security and fire alarm. Electricians and<br />

electrical technicians are both considered high demand occupations in Manitoba.<br />

Grade 10 Grade 11 Grade 12<br />

English 1 cr. English 1 cr. English 1 cr.<br />

Geography 1 cr. History of Canada 1 cr. Mathematics 1 cr.<br />

Mathematics 1 cr. Mathematics 1 cr. Phys. Ed/Health 1 cr.<br />

Science 1 cr. Phys. Ed/Health 1 cr.<br />

Phys. Ed/Health 1 cr. ELT40T Logic Control 1 cr.<br />

ELT30T AC Circuits 1 cr. ELA40T Robotics 1 cr.<br />

ELT20T Intro To Elect. 1 cr. ELC30T Res. Wiring 1 cr. ELE40T Appl. Electricity 1 cr.<br />

ELN20T DC Circuits* 1 cr. ELI30T Indus. Wiring 1 cr. ELP40T Appren. Prep. 1 cr.<br />

ELE30T Can. Elec. Code 1 cr.<br />

2 credits from Gr.10-12 2 cr.<br />

Electrical Course Descriptions pp. 48 - 49<br />

Please note that enrolment in vocational classes is limited to meet with strict safety requirements and<br />

availability of workspace and equipment. Priority in enrolment of these vocational classes will be given to<br />

students with a declared major in that specific vocational field. Students wishing to sample additional<br />

vocational classes outside their declared major will not be guaranteed placement.<br />

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