Electrical, Foundation-Level

Electrical, Foundation-Level

• Full-time • Starts: September and

Humanity house) or commercial

8. Students are encouraged to submit

February • Fees, entire program:

setting. These projects are dependent

a resumé and handwritten statement

on the state of the local economy.

indicating their reasons for wishing

$2,089 (Prince George only) • 20

to enter this program. The resumé

weeks • Prince George, Quesnel,

and personal statement will be

Mackenzie and Vanderhoof

Selection process

awarded a maximum of 3 points.

Students are encouraged to submit a

Maximum points available = 25

resumé and handwritten statement

Careers

indicating reasons for wishing to enter

This program prepares you for the elec-

the program as well as complete a test

Provincial apprenticeship programs

trical apprenticeship program, or for po-

of mechanical reasoning skills, and the

An apprenticeship is a formal written

sitions such as counter and warehouse

College English/Math Achievement

agreement between an employer, an

personnel in wholesale/distributing out-

Test (EMAT). These items are included

employee and the Industry Training

lets. To work in BC, electricians must be

in the selection criteria listed below and

Authority (ITA). Typically, 80-85% of

either certified in the trade or registered

will be awarded points.

an apprenticeship is work-based train-

in a four-year apprenticeship program

If the program is over-subscribed,

ing; the rest is technical training in the

leading to certification.

students will be selected based on the

classroom/shop.

selection criteria listed below:

Most apprenticeships take four years.

Admission requirements

1.

The letter grade for English 11,

Before apprentices can earn a certificate

1. Communications 12 (with a mini-

English 045 or Communications 12 or

or ticket, they must complete work-based

mum "C" grade) or English 11 or

equivalent will contribute its actual

training and technical training, including

English 045, or equivalent.

grade points to the selection process:

examinations. After working as appren-

e.g., "A" = 4.0, "B+" = 3.33, etc.

tices for the period specified by the ITA,

2. One of the following, or equivalent:

graduates can write the Interprovincial

Principles of Math 11, Math 045,

2.

The letter grade for Principles of

Standards Examination.

Applications of Math 12, or Math

Math 11, Math 045, Applications of

042. (Effective Sept. 2012:

Math 12, or Math 042 or equiva-

Graduates of the Foundation-Level

Foundations of Math 11 or

lent, will contribute its actual point

Electrical program (Entry Level Trades

Pre-calculus 11 or Math 042 or

to the selection process: e.g., "A" =

Training) at CNC receive an ITA

Math 045 or equivalent).

4.0, "B+" = 3.33, etc.

Certification of Completion and credit

for level one technical training of their

3. One of the following, or equivalent:

3.

The letter grade for Physics 11 or

apprenticeship.

Physics 11 or Physics 045 or

Physics 045 or Application of

Applications of Physics 12.

Physics 12, or equivalent will con-

Apprentices who want to schedule their

tribute its actual points to the selec-

technical training at CNC should con-

Students who do not meet the above re-

tion process: e.g., "A" = 4.0, "B+" =

tact CNC’s School of Trades. Appren-

quirements may wish to consult with a

3.33, etc.

tices and employers must register with

CNC counsellor/advisor to determine

the ITA. For application forms or more

their eligibility on the basis of mature

4.

The mechanical reasoning test will

information, call 1-866-660-6011 or

student status.

be awarded a maximum of 5 points.

visit www.itabc.ca.

5.

A passing grade on the English por-

Program outline

tion of the EMAT will be awarded a

maximum of 1 point.

You might also be interested in . . .

Topics include the following (not a com-

6.

A passing grade on the Math por-

• Computer/Network Electronics

plete list): safety; tools and equipment;

cables, fixtures and fittings; Canadian

tion of the EMAT will be awarded a

Technician Certificate

Electrical Code; conductors, switches,

maximum of 1 point.

• Power Engineering, 4th Class Certificate

and devices; distribution systems; elec-

7.

Credit in one or more trades-related

trical drawings; electrical energy and

courses at the Grade 12 level with a

power concepts; electromagnetism; and

grade of "B" or better, or successful

motors and motor controls.

completion of any Foundation-Level

This course includes a practicum/

Trades Training program or docu-

practical component such as wiring in a

mented experience of one year in a

residential (wiring of the Habitat for

trade will be awarded 3 points.

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Electrical, Foundation-Level cont’d

Important dates

Dates are for Prince George — please

contact other campuses for their dates.

Fall/winter 2011-12 intake

• Classes: September 6, 2011 -

February 3, 2012

• Christmas break: December 16, 2011

to January 3, 2012

Spring 2012 intake

• Classes: February 13, 2012 - June

29, 2012

Revised: 11.08.02

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How to apply 

See Applying to CNC 

Useful websites:

• College of New Caledonia: www.cnc.bc.ca.
• Canada's Sector Council "Careers in Trades": www.careersintrades.ca
• Interprovincial Standards "Red Seal": www.red-seal.ca
• Canadian Apprenticeship Forum: http://www.caf-fca.org/
• Industry Training Authority: www.itabc.ca

You might also be interested in . . .  

• Computer/Network Electronics Technician Certificate
• Power Engineering, 4th Class Certificate

The College of New Caledonia reserves the right to limit, cancel, or adjust programs without notice.