Electrician

Occupation Description:

Construction Electricians plan, design, assemble, install, alter, repair, inspect, verify, commission, connect, operate, maintain and decommission electrical systems. Electrical systems provide heating, lighting, power, alarm, security, communication and control in residential, commercial, institutional, industrial, transportation, marine and entertainment environments.

Application Process

November 1 to Spring Break

look over all the information below and - get a good understanding of the pre-reqs, expectations, time commitment, reading, math, training, etc
- no questions... go ahead and apply for the program!
- questions?... book an appointment with Abraham Kang (District Coordinator), to learn more
  - use the: Booking App, or
  - use the QR code in the right column
student completes the fillable "SD43 Application" (top link in the right column) by typing in answers and getting necessary signatures
submit to your counsellor at your high school

after Spring Break to late April

Personal interview/conversation with Abraham Kang (District Coordinator) at your school

mid-May into June

Abraham Kang (District Coordinator)will:
- email students conditional acceptances into the program
  - unsuccessful applicants will also are contacted
- enroll the student at the training site(s)
- ensure counselors adjust students' timetables to reflect course/credits

Pre-Requisites

completed all grade 11 core subjects priorto the intake day, including:
- Physics 11
- Math 11: Foundations (C+) or Pre-Cal (C+) or Workplace (B)
- any Tech Ed 10 or 11 course
excellent attendance + lates record

Student Cost

tuition-free, but students will need to pay $350 for program materials and textbook.

Location & Transportation

Dr. Charles Best Secondary
Transportation, to and from the training site, is the responsibility of the parent/guardian

Time Commitment

1 intake: for the 2025-26 school year, this program will be running for all of semester 1.
5 days a week - 7:45pm to 2:00pm

Skills

General
- Athletic, Collaborative, Mathematical, Precise, and Tactile.
Key Job
- Critical Thinking, Troubleshooting, Judgment & Decision-Making, Quality Control Analysis, Installation & Maintenance

Student Eligibility

this program is made up different districts filling the 16 seats -
traditionally Coquitlam SD43 has had 1-2 students enrolled
students typically take this program in their grade 12 year after taking all the necessary/core grade 11 subjects
students must begina program prior to June 30 of their graduation year
- ex 1: a Program begins in March and runs for 23 weeks - this is okay for a current grade 12 student to apply to
- ex 2: a program will begin in September after a grade 12 has graduated - that current grade 12 should not apply as they will not be accepted
must have government-issued photo ID (ex: a driver's license, BC ID, passport) that is current/valid on the ITA exam date (last week or so of program)
on intake date, students must be:
- a Canadian citizen or permanent resident, and
- an enrolled student in a high school in SD43
unfortunately, international students are not able to enroll in this program