Electrician Foundation Certificate at Vancouver Island University

Programme overview

Electricians are a vital part of the building industry and work at the forefront of change. Electricians lead the trades in building automation and controls, and renewable energy systems. The VIU Electrician Foundation prepares you to be a leader in the field, mastering building automation, controls and renewable energy systems.

Faculty: Trades and Applied Technology | Duration: 24 weeks | Study mode: full-time | Intake: The Electrician program has three intakes per year: September, November and February. | Location: Nanaimo, British Columbia, Canada

What you will study

Courses include Apply Circuit Concepts 1, Apply Circuit Concepts 2, Trade Safety, Organization and Communication, Install and Maintain Electrical Components & Systems, Work Experience, Personal Management Skills, Trades Math, Business Operations.

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Entry requirements

Grade 12, or equivalent, or mature student status.; Minimum 17 years of age.; Minimum grade "C" in English 11 or Technical and Professional Communications 12.; Minimum grade of "C" in one of Principles of Mathematics 11, Applications of Mathematics 11, Foundations of Mathematics 11, or Pre-calculus 11.; Valid BC driver’s license.; Successful completion of assessment testing.; See also Trades general admission requirements.; Recommendations for Admission; English 12, Mathematics 12, and Physics 12; Notes on Admission; Non-dual credit students attending the Electrician Foundation program at the Cowichan Campus will require a satisfactory Criminal Record Check through the British Columbia Ministry of Public Safety and Solicitor General in conjunction with the Criminal Records Review Act. Information regarding obtaining the appropriate CRC clearance will be sent upon acceptance to the...

Domestic applicants: CAD 3,116 for the whole programme. Tuition (6 months x $519.36 per month); Fees. Tuition only; excludes student, activity, health plan and other mandatory fees. Source

Most programmes start in September; January intake is offered for some bachelor's degrees and other programmes; many programmes offer alternative start dates throughout the year.

Applications for most academic programs open October 1 in the year before the program start date (applications for programs beginning September 2027 open October 1, 2026); deadlines vary by program.

Application fee: domestic undergraduate $46.98, domestic graduate $121.86, international all programs $156.06 (non-refundable); no application fee for Adult Basic Education.

Apply through the official page: https://www.viu.ca/apply

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