Post-Secondary Education for Electrician By: Paige Campbell

Post- Secondary Schools Thompson River University -Certificate Selkirk College Okanagan College

Thompson Rivers University

Prerequisites: English 12 Math 12 Physics 11 Grade 12 graduation or an equivalent Placement on the Entry Assessment Test for English at an 060 level Placement on the Entry Assessment Test for Math at an 060 level 

Foundation Program This program is designed to prepare people for employment in electrical or a related trade. Learn to: Learn to use a variety of hand tools, electrical meters Engaged in extensive practical exercises to develop skills. Install, repair and maintain electronics and electrical systems.

Length of Program This course length is 24 weeks long

Location of Institution 900 McGrill Road, Kamloops, BC V2C 0C8

Cost of Program Per Year Tuition: $2,070 Mandatory: $710 Books: $750 $16.83 per month Lab/Studio fees Total: $3,630.98

Exit Qualifications Learn to install, inspect, test, troubleshoot, repair and service electrical equipment and systems with a level one apprenticeship trainning

Selkirk College

Prerequisites Apprenticeship and work place Math 11 Foundations Math- Pre-Cal 10 High School Diploma Math 12 Physics 12

Foundation Program An Apprentice level program Level one Apprentice for residential, commercial and industrial construction

Length of Program This program is 24 weeks long

Cost of Program Per Year Tuition: Approximately $2,490 Books: $750 $16.83 per month Lab/Studio fees Total: $3,340.98

Location of Institution 301 Frank Beinder Way Castlegar B.C V1N 4L3

Exit Qualifications Using skills to install, repair and maintain electronics and electrical systems at with a level one apprenticeship

Okanagan College

Prerequisites English 12 Grade 11 Math High School Diploma

Foundation Program Level one apprentice Teaches you aspects of residential, commercial, and industrial systems in this trade

Length of Program This program is 6 Months long

Cost of Program Per Year Tuition: Approximately $5,563 Books: $750 $16.83 per month Lab/Studio fees Total: $6,413.98

Location of Institution 1000 K.L.O Road Kelowna, B.C V1Y 4X8

Exit Qualifications Bring safe and efficient electrical power to homes and work places using first year apprentice ship training.

Summary In grade 11 I am attending Okanagan College completing my first year of the apprenticeship program. After graduating from high school I will complete 1000 work hours then finish my three years and 3000 work hours in Kamloops at Thompson River University becoming a Journeyman Electrician.