About this program

  • Credential Awarded: Certificate of Achievement
  • Campus: Welland
  • Trade Code: 309A
  • Delivery Length: 30 Weeks Full-Time
  • Starts: April 28, 2025
  • Status:
    Applications Closed

Overview

Program Overview

The Electrician Trade is an exciting career choice with many opportunities for specialization. A Construction and Maintenance Electrician lays out, assembles, repairs, maintains, connects and tests electrical fixtures, apparatus, control equipment and wiring in various residential and commercial buildings. Employment in this trade could include full-time, seasonal or a project-by-project basis type of work, or you can be self-employed.

An employed signed apprentice, in the Electrician trade, may continue their in-school Apprenticeship Training at Niagara College. Upon completion of all levels of the Electrician – Construction and Maintenance apprenticeship, they can seek provincial certification for a Red Seal Certificate of Qualification.

This is a 30-week full-time program, with 18 weeks of in-school training and a 12-week paid work placement. Twenty spots are available. This pre-apprenticeship is fully funded – tuition, textbooks, personal protective equipment (PPE), and parking or bus pass are covered.

Career Pathways

  • Certified fibre-optics specialist
  • Certified fire alarm specialist
  • Control technician
  • Data communication
  • Electrician
  • Electronics specialist
  • Instrument fitter
  • Low voltage repair work
  • Residential electrical installer

Program components include:

  • Academic Refresher Courses (High School Diploma or equivalent is required)
  • Trade Preparation and Job Readiness Courses
  • Level 1 in-school Apprenticeship Training for Electrician – Construction and Maintenance
  • Work Placement
Pursue an apprenticeship

After successful completion of the Pre-apprenticeship program and you have signed an apprenticeship agreement, the Ministry of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development will offer training to complete the apprenticeship. Training will be available at Niagara College.

About Pre-Apprenticeships

Pre-Apprenticeship Training Programs offered by Niagara College are fully funded by the Government of Ontario. These programs are designed to support participants entering the apprenticeship system and help prepare them for this step. Pre-apprenticeship programs are offered on a year to year basis upon funding approval by the Ministry of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development. Successful applicants are required to undergo selection criteria as outlined by the Ministry.

Upon successful completion participants of pre-apprenticeship programs will receive an Ontario College Pre-Apprenticeship Certificate of Achievement, Level 1 in-school apprenticeship component, and work term experience (practical experience with a regional employer).

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Courses

Students beginning in May will follow the 2025 Winter (1251) curriculum.

Important

Please be advised that the curriculum you have selected is for a past or future term. The remaining information on this website is reflective of the most recent intake term, unless stated otherwise.

Term one (2025 Winter)
Code Course Name Credits
MASD1034 Mathematics for General Machinist Pre Apprentice 0
ENSD1036 PreApprenticeship Communications 0
MECH1014 Pre-Apprenticeship Health and Safety 3
CPLN1019 PreApprenticeship Job Readiness 0
STDV1033 Self Management and Self Direction 24 wk Pre Apprenticeship 0
ELEC1018 PreApp Basic Electrical Installation Fundamentals 0
WELD1018 Pre-Apprenticeship Introduction to Welding Processes 3
Term two (2025 Spring)
Code Course Name Credits
APPR1300 Communication and Documentation 2
APPR1301 Introduction to the Canadian Electrical Code (CEC) 3
APPR1302 Trade Practices 3
APPR1303 Installation and Maintenance Methods 4
APPR1304 Electrical Fundamentals 5
APPR1305 Drawings, Specifications and Standards Fundamentals 3
Term three (2025 Fall)
Code Course Name Credits
PRAC1015 Work Placement - Electrician 0
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Admission Requirements

  • Be a Canadian Citizen, Permanent Resident, or Refugee with a work permit
  • Be 18 years of age or older
  • Have a high school diploma/GED or verified equivalent
  • Be willing and able to commit to a full-time program for 30 weeks
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How to Apply

Thank you for your interest in the Electrician – Construction & Maintenance Pre-Apprenticeship Program.

Due to the high volume of applications received, we are no longer accepting new applications at this time. We appreciate your enthusiasm and interest in the skilled trades and encourage you to stay connected for future opportunities.

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Information for Employers

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