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This program combines instruction in high school and at George Brown College OR Humber College and provides a Cooperative Education placement in the electrical industry with a fully certified non-unionized electrician.

An Electrician:

• Installs, repairs, maintains, connects or tests electrical systems
• Plans installations from blueprints, sketches, specifications, and installs all electrical and electronic devices
• Systematically diagnoses faults in electrical and electronic components
• Measures, cuts, threads, bends, assembles and installs conduits and other electrical conductor enclosures
• Splices and terminates electrical conductors
• Tests electrical and electronic equipment for proper function

To qualify, YOU must:

• Be at least 16 years of age
• Be in good academic standing with a minimum of 26 credits including completion of all compulsory courses
• Have a strong  interest and above average ability in the maths and sciences
• Be willing to travel to George Brown College OR Humber College for the eight week “Level One” in-class training

Program components include:

• 4 weeks at Home school
• 8 weeks at George Brown College OR Humber College
• 9 weeks at a Cooperative Education placement with a fully certified non-unionized electrician

Program Credits/Certification:

• earn four (4) credits in Cooperative Education towards an Ontario Secondary School Diploma
• Successfully complete “Level One” apprenticeship training as an Electrician