Electrician

Electricians install, alter, repair and maintain electrical systems designed to provide heat, light, power, control, signal or fire alarms for all types of buildings, structures and premises.

Electricians may also position and maintain distribution and control equipment such as switches, relays, circuit breaker panels, and fuse enclosures.

Salary and Wages

Job Postings

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Apprenticeship Education Program

Apprenticeship blends hands-on work experience with classroom learning, so you can build skills, knowledge, and a career all at once.

Credential	Advanced Diploma	Learn More
Certification	Journeyperson Certificate Red Seal Endorsement (optional)	Learn More
Program Length	4 periods Minimum 12 months per period Maximum 18 months between completion of each period requirement
Period Requirements	Each period requires 1560 hours of on-the-job work experience 8 weeks of classroom instruction a theory exam	Classroom Instruction Prepare for Exams
Classroom Instruction	Offered at Keyano College, Lakeland College, Lethbridge Polytechnic, Medicine Hat College, NAIT, Northern Lakes College, Northwestern Polytechnic, Portage College, Red Deer Polytechnic, and SAIT	Class Catalogue Curriculum Guide (PDF) Financial Assistance
Exams	Theory exam required to complete each period Red Seal exam option in final period	Exam Outlines
Entrance Requirements	English 20-2, Math 20-3, and Science 10 or GED/CAEC or Entrance Exam	Entrance Requirements (PDF) Entrance Exam
High School Credit	Registered Apprenticeship Program (RAP) Career and Technology Studies (CTS)	Learn More
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Trade Qualifier Program

If you have experience in the trade without an Alberta Journeyperson Certificate, the Trades Qualifier Program is your pathway to qualify.

Work Experience Program

Complete 72 months and 9180 hours or verifiable Electrician work experience.
Pass a theory exam.
Submit a Trades Competency Verification (TCV).

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Trades Competency Verification (TCV)

Electrician Trade Competency Verification (TCV) Sample Book

Recognized Credentials Program

Submit a copy of a recognized trade certificate from outside Alberta.
Pass a theory exam.

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Employment in the Trade

As a designated trade under the Skilled Trades and Apprenticeship Education Act, employed individuals or those employing tradespeople must meet certain regulated standards.

Restricted Activities	Specific tasks and function within the trade may only be performed by authorized individuals.	Restricted Activities List Learn More (PDF)
Authorized Individuals	To perform restricted activities, you must be: a registered apprentice, or working at a journeyperson level in the opinion of your employer (journeyperson certification optional).	Who can work in a designated trade? Classes of Individual
Apprentice-to-Mentor Ratio	Employers may employ two apprentices for every one assigned mentor (2:1).
Wages	Apprentices must be paid at least the below percentage of the rate received by the lowest-paid Electrician journeyperson employed by the same company. Period 1: 50% Period 2: 60% Period 3: 70% Period 4: 80%
Recognized Credentials	If you hold a recognized trade certificate from outside of Alberta, you are authorized to work in the full scope of the trade in Alberta.	Recognized Credentials Lookup
Red Seal Endoresement	You may take the Red Seal Exam upon the completion of your apprenticeship in this trade.	Learn More
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