Electrical Foundations
The Electrical Foundations Program includes Level 1, which is the first year theoretical and hands-on training component of the four-year apprenticeship program. Upon successful completion of the diploma requirements, students will receive certification and a total of 350 hours towards their apprenticeship.
An Electrician is designated as a Construction Electrician under the Inter-Provincial Red Seal program. This ITA-BC Approved modular program provides opportunities for students to gain employable lifetime skills, and provides employers with a highly trained and experienced workforce, while strengthening British Columbia’s economy.
In addition to providing students with the tools necessary to be successful throughout their time in school as well as career management skills, students will learn how to maintain and use hand tools and power tools safely, be provided with a substantial mathematics overview to ensure success in the program, learn basic DC theory, safety procedures, rudimentary motor control, introduction to electronics and the Canadian Electrical Code.
The Electrical Foundations Program includes a 6 week Practicum, which is conducted 25 hours per week, for a total of 150 hours. Practicum placements are subject to availability (may be in various areas).
Other Programs at Sprott Shaw College - Burnaby - School of Trades Campus
Arts - Design / Animation
Skilled Trades
Welcome to our Burnaby Campus! This campus only provides Trades programs.
Our location is easily accessible by transit. By bus students can take the #130 from Patterson Skytrain station, or the #25 or #130 from Brentwood Town Centre Skytrain station.
Parking stalls are located on the East and South facing areas of the school and are labeled “Sprott Shaw College Student Parking”. Metered parking is also available on Beta Street and surrounding area for $4.00/day, as well as a pay parking lot located adjacent to our building.
Consider getting the training you want to start your career while enjoying all that the city has to offer you. Contact us today to find out if Sprott Shaw is right for you.
Sprott Shaw College - Burnaby - School of Trades Campus:3216 Beta Avenue, Burnaby, British Columbia V5G 4K4, Canada