The Program:
This is a joint partnership with BCIT, students will be BCIT and SD42 students. The program provides graduates with the theory and practical skills necessary to enter the electrical trade. The electrical worker plans, assembles, installs, tests, repairs and maintains electrical equipment and systems in commercial, industrial and marine facilities.
The program emphasizes a hands-on approach to training. Experience gained in the workshop is focused on industry practice. The necessary theoretical component is integrated into the program to complement and enhance the practical work. Students are exposed to a variety of work environments through industry tours and a hands-on approach to training, where experience gained in the workshop is focused on industry practice. The necessary theoretical component is integrated into the program to complement and enhance the practical work. Industry tours will expose the student to a variety of work environments.
Location/Times
The BCIT program is located at:
Garibaldi Secondary
24789 Dewdney Trunk Road
Maple Ridge, BC
V4R 1X2
Program runs September - end of February
Monday - Friday
8:30 am - 3:00 pm
Program costs:
Students are responsible for the following program costs:
Books and supplies: $600*
*Estimated cost only - subject to change
Grading
The minimum grade for individual courses is 70 percent. An overall GPA of 70 percent or better is required. All courses must be passed in order to successfully complete the program. (ITA requirement) Dual Credit. Students who successfully complete this program will have six complete courses (24 credits) on their secondary school graduation transcript.
Program Content
The standard program consists of the following course content:
Course Applied mechanics - 4 credits
Fundamentals of electricity - 8 credits
Principles of magnetism - 4 credits
Wiring methods - 12 credits
Electrical codes, plans and specs - 8 credits
AC circuit analysis - 2 credits
Electronic devices - 2 credits
Basic motor control - 4 credits
Computer skills and job preparation - 4 credits
Requirements:
Students must have completed Grade 11 by the end of the academic year. Grade 11 students must be enrolled in a course of study that will lead to Grade 12 graduation upon completion of high school.
A MATH 11* (Precalculus or Foundations recommended)
• ENG 11*
• Grade 12 ENG (summer school recommended)
• Physics 11
(*May take the BCIT Pre-Entry Math and Reading Assessment in lieu of Math or English)
Please Note: Students are encouraged to speak with the Trades Coordinator to be registered with SkillPlan. SkillPlan is a free online software suite for students in the skilled trades used to build essential academic and trades associated skills. It is a “plug and play” software that allows students to skip ahead of concepts they are already familiar with, and/or spend more time upgrading skills they may need to brush up on. It is not meant to be onerous; the purpose is to assist students with success in their trade. SkillPlan offers modules that can be worked through in as little as a few hours or used throughout your trade journey all the way through to your Red Seal examination.
In addition, students must be in good physical condition, demonstrate a high degree of commitment, and provide their own personal safety equipment: steel toe boots, hardhat, safety glasses, etc
Recommended characteristics
Students entering the Electrician partnership program will have the greatest chance of success if they have the following characteristics:
• Ability to communicate effectively in oral and written English
• Physical and mental abilities required to perform the daily tasks associated with working in construction
• Regular lifting and transportation of heavy objects
• Willing to work outdoors in all weather
• Ability to multi-task
• Motor skills and physical capability necessary for efficient and safe use of trade related tools and equipment
Selection priority will be:
• School District No. 42 High School students who meet qualifications
• Out-of-district High School students.
Application Process:
• Visit your Career Centre for the SD42 application package.
• You must create a BCIT ID prior to completing BCIT application - for instructions - Click Here
• BCIT Application (must fill in online and then print out for signature, hand written not acceptable) - Click Here
For More Information about this trade please see the ITA website - Click Here