Program Overview

Fanshawe’s Industrial Electrician program provides apprentices with the knowledge to install, maintain, and repair electrical equipment and electronic controls. This includes everything from light fixtures to electrical motors, transformers and generators. Through troubleshooting and calculating measurements, loads and angles and master theories to solve simple and complex problems, graduates will begin a rewarding career as an Industrial Electrician certified through the Ontario College of Trades.

Program Details

Program Code
IEA2
Credential:
Ontario College Certificate

Your Learning Experience

As an Industrial Electrician, you will become an expert in electrical equipment, electronic controls, maintenance of electrical and other communication systems that help electricity flow correctly.

 

Fanshawe’s Industrial Electrician program is a block release apprenticeship where students combine paid, on-the-job training from skilled tradespeople, with a full-time, on-campus classroom component from experienced skilled trade instructors. The classroom component includes three levels of theoretical training that may take anywhere from 8 to 12-weeks. Apprentices are required to complete all three levels of in-class training, along with the on-the-job training. 

 

After completing the program and required on-the-job hours, apprentices are eligible to write the Certificate of Qualifications Red Seal exam for Industrial Electrician.

Admissions 

This is an apprenticeship program. You cannot apply to this program through ontariocolleges.ca. Applicants need a sponsor/employer. Your sponsor/employer must register you with:

Ministry of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development
Apprenticeship/Client Services
72-1200 Commissioners Road East 
London, Ontario, N5Z 4R3 
519-675-7788
MLITSD is responsible for scheduling your in-school training at Fanshawe College.

 

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Career Information

Graduates of the Industrial Electrician Apprentice program are more than prepared to write their trade exam and achieve journeyperson status to start their challenging and high-demand career as an industrial electrician. Graduates will gain practical skills, including the confidence needed when using power tools and the ability to analyze technical drawings, to excel in their new careers.

 

Did you know Fanshawe consistently ranks high in graduate employment rates among large colleges in Ontario? 

Here are some examples of career opportunities for graduates of Fanshawe’s Industrial Electrician Apprentice (Block Release) [Apprenticeship] program:

Industrial Electrician
Install, repair, troubleshoot, maintain, and upgrade electrical components, wiring, and equipment.

Industrial Electrician Apprentice
Plan, install, test, and repair electrical wiring, fixtures, control devices, and related equipment.

Learning Outcomes

 

Program Coordinator:

Rob Brown

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Courses

Level 1
Take all of the following Mandatory Courses:
ELEC-1146Introduction Electrical Code3
Upon successful completion, the apprentice is able to navigate and apply sections of the Canadian Electrical Code (CEC).
DRAF-1071Drawings & Specifications3
Upon successful completion, the apprentice is able to interpret and use information provided from drawings, specifications and standards for electrical installation and maintenance (single-phase). The apprentice is also able to create drawings and schedules.
SFTY-1092Trade Practices3
Upon successful completion, the apprentice is able to summarize trade specific practices related to safety requirements and the use of tools and equipment. Note: The expectation for this reportable subject is that apprentices gain an awareness of safe work practices and jobsite hazards. It is not intended to provide apprentices with the related health and safety certifications.
COMM-1163Communication & Documentation2
Upon successful completion, the apprentice is able to demonstrate communication techniques, use communication tools and computer software applications as well as describe documentation requirements (sector specific), strategies for learning skills and attitudes/attributes that contribute to on-the-job success.
ELEC-1147Electrical Fundamentals5
Upon successful completion, the apprentice is able to apply electrical principles, concepts and associated calculations as well as demonstrate the following; how to measure circuit parameters, how to build series, parallel and combination circuits and the relationship between work, power and energy.
INST-1010Installation Methods2.5
Upon successful completion, the apprentice is able to demonstrate the installation and maintenance of single-phase service, distribution and branch circuit equipment as well as develop electrical schematics.
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