Electrical Trades

Would you like to…

• Install and repair wiring in residential and commercial buildings

• Learn to read electrical diagrams and blueprints

• Be able to bend and install conduit systems

• Learn to use electrical testing equipment

• Learn to apply the National Electrical Code

• Learn to install low voltage wiring such as telephone, cable T.V. and thermostat wiring

These jobs are available

• Apprentice electrician

• Wholesale sales representative

• Supply house counter person or warehouse/shipping clerk

• Electrical maintenance

Course Description
The course will teach students to identify, install, and troubleshoot electrical wiring and associated devices that are commonly used in both residential and commercial environments. Students will participate in the construction of a new house. The program includes switches, receptacles, lighting, low voltage communications wiring, service installation, and other wiring associated with residential electricity. Students will also learn the fundamental commercial wiring Start-Stop Stations, 3 phase motors, single and three phase transformers, relay logic, and programmable logic controllers.

Students must be physically fit and capable of working under adverse weather conditions including both very hot and freezing cold. The students work during all types of weather on the Building Trades house. They also work with real circuits, so the ability to abide by strict safety rules is extremely important. An aptitude for math in general and algebra in particular is required, as in an aptitude to read and produce technical documents and drawings.

Program: Two Years
Level: Junior and/or Senior/Post Secondary
Credit: 3 Units Per Year
Prerequisite: Algebra 1