What does an electrician do?

• ​Electrical workers plan, assemble, install, test, repair and maintain electrical equipment in commercial, residential, industrial and marine facilities. 
• Ensures that all electrical connections are safe and meet the standards set by the electrical code. 

​What do I need to start?  

• ​Entering Grade 11 or Grade 12  
  
• Good employability skills  
• A willingness to learn  
  
• Strong interest in entering industry  
• Mechanical aptitude is an asset  
• Students must have:  English 12, Math 11 (75% or better), Physics 11/12 (75% or better)
  

​What are the benefits?  

• ​Tuition-free post-secondary apprenticeship training  
• Building connections with industry employers  
• Apprenticeship Technical Training Electrical Foundation Level  1 
• Student registered with SkilledTradesBC  

​When and where is the program offered?  

• ​24 weeks, full-time at BCIT (Burnaby Campus ) 
• Multiple intakes 

​How do I register?  

• ​Please see the school Work Experience Teacher for application package  
• Participate in a program interview  
  

​Please do not apply directly to BCIT for this program. To be eligible for TUITION FREE programming, you must apply through the North Vancouver School District!  ​