Electrician - Apprenticeship
Admission Requirements Tuition and Fees Program Structure
We offer a four-year Electrician - Apprenticeship program for those interested in becoming an electrical journeyperson (electrician).
After graduating the program, you will be able to:
- Know and understand electrical theory and its application to lighting, power and control equipment
- Layout and install electrical circuits in residential, commercial, industrial and institutional structures
- Complete instructions from electrical installation plans and specifications
- Troubleshoot and maintain electrical systems and equipment
- Know and understand the work of other tradespeople in the construction industry and know the different types of building construction
- Perform tasks in accordance with industry quality and production standards
Career opportunities
As an electrician, you will be ready for employment with construction and maintenance contractors, resource companies and other large-scale organizations. Experienced electricians may advance to supervisory roles or start their own contracting business.
Admission requirements
You can register as an apprentice and attend 1st period classroom instruction without having a sponsor or employer. However, to earn on-the-job hours toward your apprenticeship, you must have a sponsor and an employer (which may be the same company). You are encouraged to find a sponsor as soon as possible so you can learn from a qualified mentor and practice your skills. Most apprentices come to classroom instruction with on-the-job experience, so without this, you may find the classes challenging.
Find out more about the Alberta Apprenticeship Entrance Requirements.
To Apply and Register
Register on My Trade Secrets OR
Submit an Apprenticeship Industry Training Enrollment Form in person or by email to:
Keyano College, Office of the Registrar
8115 Franklin Avenue Fort McMurray, AB T9H 2H7
Phone: 780-791-4801 or 1-800-251-1408 ext. 4801
Fax: 780-791-4952 Email: registrar@keyano.ca
Tuition and fees
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Please note the 2024-25 fees are pending sign off from the Government of Alberta as per the tuition fee regulation.
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Refund policy
• $250 admission deposit is non-refundable and non-transferable.
• If an Apprentice withdraws 10 business days prior to the first day of class a 50% refund of tuition, minus the $250 admission deposit.
• If the college cancels a program a full refund will be granted.
For more information view the Keyano College Credit Calendar.
Program structure
The Electrician - Apprenticeship program is a four-year program that includes:
- A minimum of 1,500 hours of on-the-job training and eight weeks of technical training in each of the first three years
- A minimum of 1,350 hours of on-the-job training and 12 weeks of technical training in the fourth year
How apprenticeships work
An apprenticeship is a work experience based post-secondary education. As an apprentice, you will find a matching employer to help tutor you as you become an electrician through an Apprenticeship Agreement.
Your time is divided by on-the-job training under a certified journeyperson (about 80%) and attending technical training courses at a training provider, such as Keyano College (about 20%).