Electrical: Industrial

As an Industrial Electrician, you install, maintain, test, troubleshoot and repair industrial electrical equipment and associated electrical and electronic controls. The Industrial Electrician must be willing to work in a hands-on environment, as well use software for troubleshooting and calibration of equipment. Considerable time will be spent programming and troubleshooting equipment using computer software. This is a 40 week pre-employment program and you will be able to challenge the Apprenticeship Block 1 Examination at the end of the academic year.

• High School Diploma or Adult High School Diploma or GED Diploma of High School Equivalency

Industrial Electricians are employed by electrical contractors and maintenance departments of factories, plants, mines, shipyards and other industrial establishments. Electricians work in a wide variety of buildings and facilities - on everything from lighting and climate control systems, to communication equipment and thousands of other specific tools and devices.

7242 - Industrial Electricians
7243 - Power System Electricians

• electrical theory
• tools and fasteners
• commercial/industrial raceways
• single-phase motors and controllers
• transformers and three-phase theory
• programmable logic controllers
• industrial motors and controls
• programmable controllers and human-machine interface
• safety measures in an industrial environment
• tools and fasteners
• workplace practicum

The nature of this trade requires that the workers have a certain body strength and agility, and that they are able to work under the conditions established on construction sites. Most classes required for this program are scheduled to take place between 8:30am and 4:30pm, Monday to Friday; however, some required classes may be scheduled during evening hours.