Electrician

Program Overview

Want to jump into the construction workforce? At just 18 weeks long, this course provides the basic knowledge and skills you need for an entry level electrician job.

Industry experienced instructors will help you learn how to install, test, replace and repair lighting fixtures, wiring and electrical equipment. You’ll get lots of hands-on practice using standard tools of the trade. You’ll also learn how to read and interpret construction drawings.

Electrician is a skilled trade. Having an applied certificate will get you noticed by employers and put you on the fast track to having a career as an electrician. The more education and experience you get, the higher you can climb on the wage-earning ladder. A fourth-year journeyperson electrician can earn double the hourly wage of a first-year electrician apprentice.

Applied certificate programs can give you a head-start on apprenticeship. To learn how to apply your academic credit toward Level 1 of the Construction Electrician apprenticeship program, contact the Saskatchewan Apprenticeship and Trade Certification Commission (SATCC).

Courses

Southeast College is also proud to offer the Level 2 Construction Electrician Apprenticeship Program.  Course dates are determined by the Saskatchewan Apprenticeship and Trade Certification Commission. Please visit their website for more information.

Your Career

Graduates of this program may find employment with electrical contractors (both commercial and residential), large manufacturing and mining firms, retail outlets, or wholesale outlets.

Annual earning estimates range from $31,200 – $93,600.

Admission Requirements:

• Grade 11 with Foundations of Mathematics 20 OR Workplace and Apprenticeship Mathematics 20 OR PreCalculus 20 OR GED 12 OR Accuplacer Testing
• English language Requirement
• Southeast College is not accepting applications for International Students for this program at this time

*In order to ensure prompt acceptance into our programs, applicants should make every effort to ensure that applicable transcripts have been received by our Registrar’s office within 5-7 business days of program application*

*Please note that our program capacity is limited and seats are subject to availability. Applying and paying the application fee does not guarantee your admission. If a program is full, we will do our best to defer applied applicants to the next available intakes*

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE): Students are required to purchase/have

• safety glasses,
• safety footwear (steel shank and toe, green triangle CSA stamp), and
• ANSI A4 gloves.

Indigenous Equity Seats

Starting in the 2025-2026 academic year intake, designated seats will be available in many of the College’s full-time programs for students of Canadian Indigenous ancestry. This initiative aims to support Indigenous students in their educational pursuits and ensure they have the opportunity to succeed in their chosen fields. Applicants in designated groups need to meet program admission requirements. Apply early for your best opportunity to qualify for an equity seat, as they are limited in number. The College will release any unfilled seats starting on April 30^th .

How to Contact a Southeast College Student Services Advisor

Students who require additional assistance or require more information are encouraged to make an appointment with their closest available Student Services Advisor. Appointments can be made online at: www.southeastcollege.org/students/student-advisor-online-booking/ or by calling toll free 1-866-999-7372.

Note: Program and location are subject to change without notice.

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