Electrician Apprenticeship Training

Industry Training Authority (ITA) approved

Tuition: $800 approx per level + books/supplies

Where: Campbell River

Starts: See schedule below

Advance your skills and qualifications in the electrician trade
Work towards your Interprovincial (Red Seal) designation

Why Choose North Island College?

Quality education. Our student success rate confirms the quality of instruction at North Island College as our graduates have some of the highest completion rates in the province.
Excellent facilities. Exceptional value. We have up to date shops and equipment and highly experienced instructors. Our tuitions are some of the lowest in the Province and accommodations in this beautiful part of Vancouver Island are very reasonable.
Industry approved training. NIC works closely with a program advisory committee, comprised of industry professionals and local employers, to ensure you receive the best, most current training possible.

Electrician Technical Training

All NIC training programs follow the criteria set by the Industry Training Authority (ITA) to ensure your trade qualifications meet current industry standards.

ELA 100, Level 1, 10 weeks - Campbell River
ELA 200, Level 2, 10 weeks - Campbell River
ELA 300, Level 3, 10 weeks - Campbell River
ELA 400, Level 4, 10 weeks - Campbell River

North Island College works closely with industry to ensure your apprenticeship training is of the highest quality. For upcoming apprenticeship training schedules view the Schedules tab. For more information on Apprenticeships visit the ITA website at www.itabc.ca.

Handbook for Electrician Apprentices

The Handbook for Electrician Apprentices is a free information package intended to familiarize students with the services available at NIC as well as what they will be studying and how to prepare. Also included is an outline of topics covered each year, a list of required materials, and a math self test, which students can use to assess their current abilities, and if needed, access information about where to get help.

Admission Requirements

There are no formal admission requirements for apprenticeship technical training.
Complete and submit the NIC Application for Admission form, writing "Electrical" and the level of training as the program name.
Complete and submit the NIC Apprentice Training Registration form.

To Be Successful

Students will find greater ease and success in their training if their abilities in mathematics, reading, and writing are at a sufficient level. The Handbook for Electrician Apprentices includes a math self test to help determine your readiness for college. NIC Assessment Services is also available to provide Math and English assessments year round. For students who do need to refresh their skills or upgrade in a few areas, those classes are available tuition-free at NIC.
Students are encouraged to develop a workplace plan with their employer to make sure they are practicing all related trade skills listed in the Handbook program outline.
School training periods can be very intense, especially because of the quantity of reading you will be required to do. Whenever possible, students are encouraged to complete reading in advance.

North Island College reserves the right to cancel any class or change posted dates.

ELA-100 – Electrical Apprenticeship Level 1

2010 Fall; October 18th – December 24th
2011 Winter; March 14th – May 20th
2011 Summer; August 8th – October 14th
2012 Winter; January 3rd – March 9th
2012 Spring; May 22nd to July 27th
2012 Fall; October 15th to December 21st
2013 Summer; August 6th – October 11th
2014 Winter; January 6th – March 14th

ELA-200 – Electrical Apprenticeship Level 2

2010 Fall; October 18th – December 24th
2011 Spring; May 24th – July 29th
2011 Fall; October 17th – December 23rd
2012 Fall; October 15th - December 21st
2013 Winter; January 7th - March 15th
2013 Winter; March 18th - May 24th
2013 Spring; May 27th – August 2nd
2013 Fall; October 14th – December 20th

ELA-300 – Electrical Apprenticeship Level 3

2011 Winter, January 4th – March 11th
2011 Winter; March 14th – May 20th
2011 Fall, October 17th – December 23rd
2012 Winter; March 12th - May 18th
2012 Fall; October 15th - December 21st
2013 Winter; March 18th - May 24th
2013 Fall; October 14th – December 20th
2014 Winter; January 6th – March 14th
2014 Winter; March 17th – May 23rd

ELA-400 – Electrical Apprenticeship Level 4

2010 Fall; October 18th – December 24th
2011 Winter; January 4th – March 11th
2011 Winter, March 14th – May 20th
2011 Spring; May 24th – July 29th
2011 Fall; October 17th – December 23rd
2012 Winter; March 12th to May 18th
2012 Summer; August 7th to October 12th
2013 Winter; January 7th - March 15th
2013 Fall; October 14th – December 20th
2014 Winter; March 17th – May 23rd

What is an apprenticeship?
An apprenticeship is a relationship between an employer and an employee where the employee (the apprentice) commits to learn the trade while working for the employer, and the employer commits to provide on the job training, time away from the workplace for the apprentice to attend technical training classes, and to pay the apprentice a certain percentage of the journeyperson wage rate, which increases as the apprentice progresses through the training.
What is a journeyperson?
A journeyperson is a person who has received a ‘Certification of Qualification’ in a trade. A journeyperson is then entitled to be referred to by the trade name (ie: Carpenter, Electrician, Millwright, Heavy Duty Mechanic, etc.)
What training will I take?
Apprenticeships normally consist of approximately 80% on the job training and 20% in-school technical training. While working on the job site the apprentice is to learn the trade under the tutelage of a journeyperson, who is assigned responsibility for the apprentice’s training. The apprentice is also required to attend technical training classes. The classes are most commonly held in Colleges, and depending on the trade consist of 6 to 10 weeks of classroom training during each year of the apprenticeship.
How long does an apprenticeship last?
An apprenticeship lasts 1 to 5 years, depending on the trade, and the rate the apprentice progresses through the training. Most apprenticeships are four years.
How much will I earn?
The rate of pay depends on the rate being paid a journeyperson in the same trade with the same employer. Although it is dependent on the employer, the rates are often 50% for the first 6 months and rising through 55%, 60%, 65%, 70%, 75%, 80%, 90% at the end of each six month period. Rates vary by trade and by employer.
What certification will I receive upon completion of my apprenticeship?
You will receive a ‘Certification of Apprenticeship’, and upon completion of the BC exam you will also receive a BC Government ‘Certification of Qualification’. Apprentices in many trades may also write the Inter-provincial (Red-Seal) exam. This certification is recognized across the country and enables Red-Seal qualified journeypersons to work in those trades across the country. In some trades in BC, the Red-Seal exam is used as the C of Q exam.

Questions?

Contact:

Campbell River
Sandra Billard
250-923-9710

Port Alberni
Jane Nielsen
250-724-8703

Comox Valley
Sharon Bouchard
250-334-5017

questions@nic.bc.ca