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A Career as an electrician...
Think about it!
 Do you want a
career that is challenging, secure and financially rewarding,
and involves working with people in a variety of settings?
Then why not join the growing number of men and women
already working as electricians.
If you have a
high school education and the ability to work with your
hands, this could be the career for you. Apprentices
get paid while learning a highly skilled trade. It's
a field which opens the door to many opportunities.
Frequently Asked
Questions
How
do I become an Electrician?
In order to become
a licensed electrician in the Province on Ontario you must first complete an electrical
apprenticeship.
What
if I already had an Electrical License from another
Country?
An individual
would have to become certified with the Province of Ontario by successfully challenging the
Certificate of Qualification exam. For more information
on this process please contact the Ministry of Colleges
and Universities at their website www.edu.gov.on.ca
What
Education is required to become an electrical apprentice?
Under the Trades
Qualification and Apprenticeship Act the minimum education
required is a completed grade 10. However, in the
unionized sector of the electrical industry most programs
require grade 12 with Math, English and Physics.
Is
there an age restriction for electrical apprenticeship?
There are no age
restrictions for electrical apprenticeship.
How
long is an electrical apprenticeship?
Under the Trades
Qualification and Apprenticeship Act an electrical apprenticeship
is 9000 hours (approximately five years). However,
some union programs will require a pre apprenticeship
program be completed before acceptance into the apprenticeship.
Can
I receive any credit hours for completed education?
Some programs
do reduce the contract of apprenticeship in recognition
for high school credits and in some cases for post secondary
education courses. These are reviewed on an individual
case by case basis.
What
type of work does an electrician do?
There are several
fields in which an electrician might work provided they
have the appropriate certification:
- ICI
Sector - Work in this
sector is Industrial, Commercial and Institutional. This
is referred to as a Construction and Maintenance Electrician.
- Low
Rise Residential Sector - This
sector is restricted to housing excluding high rise
residential buildings.
- Lineworkers
- This sector is
restricted to the high voltage and the utility sectors.
How
can I apply to become an electrical apprentice?
Refer to the list
below of Local Apprenticeship Committees in your area.
Additional websites
to visit for more information on the career of Electrician
are at:
Check out the local apprenticeship
council in your area
Career Opportunities in the Electrical Industry
If you are thinking about the career of Electrician, you
might want to take your thoughts one step further and consider
your career goals options once you have become a certified
Journeyman Electrician. The Certificate of Qualification
is the first step to continuous learning in the trade. There
are many career opportunities available to an individual
in the electrical industry through continuing education and
training programs. Some of these careers opportunities are:
- Foreman
- Estimator
- Project Manager
- Electrical Contractor
- Electrical Engineer
- Electrical Technician/Technologist
- Safety Inspector
- Instructor.
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