Electrician

An electrician performs some of the following tasks.

  • 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
  • Splices and terminates electrical conductors
  • Tests electrical and electronic equipment for proper function

LEVEL ONE

Program Credits / Certification:

  • Earn 2-3 Cooperative education credits on Principal’s discretion
  • Earn 2 dual credits upon successful completion of “Level One”
  • Earn a “Level One” apprenticeship training designation as an Electrician

Upon confirmation of a successful interview at Sheridan College, students make contact with their home school semester 2 co-op teacher to look for a placement with an electrician who will agree to be an OYAP sponsoring employer.

Students must be a registered apprentice with The Ministry of Labour, Immigration, Training, & Skills Development (MILTSD) before the start of the Level 1 Accelerated OYAP In-School Apprenticeship Training at Sheridan College.

To Qualify:

  • Be a graduating student, registered for 4-credit co-op in semester 2
  • Be in good academic standing with a minimum of 26 credits including completion of all compulsory courses
  • Have experience and passion for becoming an electrician
  • Have a strong interest and above average ability in math and science, particularly physics
  • Demonstrated study skills and excellent attendance
  • Have minimum 70% Grade 11 College or University Mathematics and Grade 11 or 12 College Physics

Candidates will be interviewed in late November or early December.

“Eight-week training goes by so quickly. It takes good study habits to keep up with the workload and the fast pace.”

-OYAP Level 1 Electrical student

Program Components Include:

  • 8 weeks at a Cooperative Education Placement with a fully-certified, non-union electrician 8 weeks at Sheridan College, Davis Campus

This program combines instruction in high school and at Sheridan College and provides a Cooperative Education placement in the electrical industry with a fully certified electrician. It is offered in Semester 2 and is open to students in their graduating year with a minimum of 26 credits.

The Peel District School Board, The Ministry of Labour, Immigration, Training, & Skills Development (MLITSD), Sheridan College offer this opportunity for students who want to pursue a career as an Electrician.

Please see your Guidance Counselor or Cooperative Education teacher for assistance in completing an application form and the submission of all required documents.