Electrical Apprenticeship

Become a certified Construction Electrician.

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Program at a glance

Credential

Certificate

Work experience

Sponsored apprentice

Delivery

On campus

Study options

Full-time

Open to International

No

Area of study

Trades Apprenticeship

Length

10 weeks

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If you're interested in an apprenticeship but don't have much experience a foundation program may be for you.
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Electrician (Harmonized)

Construction electricians assemble, install, and wire the electrical systems in new homes and buildings. You'll work on everything from lighting and climate control systems to communication equipment.

 

Schedules and fees

10 weeks per level, each year; requires four levels to gain a Red Seal Certification. Training will take place at Interurban Campus.

Training will take place at Interurban Campus. Contact Registration to confirm seat availability*, 250-370-3550.

Level 1: Harmonized

Level 1: 10 weeks $1,071

Start DateEnd Date
January 2, 2024March 8, 2024
March 11, 2024July 26, 2024
May 21, 2024July 26, 2024
October 15, 2024December 20, 2024
January 6, 2025March 14, 2025
March 17, 2025May 23, 2025
May 26, 2025August 1, 2025
October 14, 2025December 19, 2025
January 5, 2026March 13, 2026
March 16, 2026May 22, 2026
May 25, 2026July 31, 2026
October 13, 2026December 18, 2026
January 4, 2027March 12, 2027
March 15, 2027May 21, 2027

Level 2: Harmonized

10 weeks $1,071

Start DateEnd Date
January 2, 2024March 8, 2024
March 11, 2024May 17, 2024
May 21, 2024July 26, 2024
August 6, 2024October 11, 2024
October 15, 2024December 20, 2024
January 6, 2025March 14, 2025
March 17, 2025May 23, 2025
May 26, 2025 August 1, 2025
August 5, 2025October 10, 2025
October 14, 2025December 19, 2025
January 5, 2026March 13, 2026
March 16, 2026May 22, 2026
May 19, 2026July 24, 2026
August 4, 2026October 9, 2026
October 13, 2026 December 18, 2026
January 4, 2027March 12, 2027
March 15, 2027May 21, 2027

Level 3: Harmonized

10 weeks $1,071        

Start DateEnd Date
January 2, 2024March 8, 2024
March 11, 2024May 17, 2024
May 21, 2024July 26, 2024
October 15, 2024December 15, 2024
January 6, 2025 March 14, 2025
March 17, 2025 May 23, 2025
May 26, 2025August 1, 2025
October 14, 2025December 19, 2025
January 5, 2026March 13, 2026
March 16, 2026 May 22, 2026
May 19, 2026July 24, 2026
October 13, 2026December 18, 2026

Level 4: Harmonized

10 weeks $1,071       

Start DateEnd Date
January 2, 2024March 8, 2024
March 11, 2024 May 17, 2024
August 26, 2024November 1, 2024
October 15, 2024December 20, 2024
January 6, 2025March 14, 2025
March 17, 2025May 23, 2025
August 25, 2025October 31, 2025
October 14, 2025December 19, 2025
January 5, 2026March 13, 2026
March 16, 2026May 22, 2026
August 24, 2026October 30, 2026
October 13, 2026December 18, 2026
January 4, 2027March 12, 2027
March 15, 2027May 21, 2027

*All dates are subject to change.
Note: Harmonized - apprenticeship training requirements are aligned across Canada within the Red Seal trades.

Skilled Trades BC logo

Program standards for each trade's required training are set by SkilledTradesBC.

Red Seal badge

 

Camosun College is a proud supporter of the Red Seal interprovincial trades program. 

Vancouver Island's largest provider of trades training

Take your skills and training to the highest standards as an apprentice to complete your Red Seal Certification.

As a sponsored apprentice, you'll receive on-the-job practical skills from your employer. At Camosun, you'll develop your skills in communication, critical thinking, problem-solving, mathematics, and safe work practices

A female electrician holding a circuit tracer.

Four levels of electrical apprenticeship certification

You'll be in school about once a year to complete a level of in-school theory to provide balance for your on-the-job practical experience. Each level of training is 10 weeks and includes a SkilledTrades BC exam.

Look over the schedule with your employer to decide when is the best time to come to Camosun.

Apply for financial support

You may be eligible to receive Employment Insurance (EI) benefits while attending your course.

 

Apprentices should apply for Apprentice EI financial support up to four weeks before the start of class.

Late applications may result in Service Canada denying funding. The Government of Canada also has funding opportunities.

Apprentice EI

Note: Course fees are determined by the length of study and materials required to complete a level.

Underrepresented groups

Training programs are available to help meet the needs of underrepresented groups in the skilled trades, including women, Indigenous peoples, and other equity-deserving groups.

Erasing Barriers Fund

Additional funding may be available through the Erasing Barriers Fund. Please contact Financial Aid.

Curriculum & courses

Let's get you started

Camosun accepts applications to apprenticeship technical training programs year-round.

To apply you must have a job with an employer who will sponsor and train you.

An apprenticemust be sponsored by an employerwho is registered at SkilledTradesBC. If you and your employer agree to enter into a contract for an apprenticeship, either of you may contact SkilledTradesBC to register you as an apprentice.

Steps To Register

Contact us

If you have registration questions please contact the Registration department.

For questions about the program contact the Trades Apprenticeship Office at 250-370-3856 or tradesinfo@camosun.ca

 

Contact information

Trades Apprenticeship Office

Centre for Trades and Technology building (CTEI), room 102

Interurban Campus

250-370-3856

tradesinfo@camosun.ca


If your inquiry is time sensitive we recommend phoning 250-370-3550. When emailing please include your full name and student number registration@camosun.ca.

 

Questions about your classes

For about the program contact 250-370-3856, tradesinfo@camosun.ca or the Department Chair.