Electrician

Electrician Application

The Electrical program is offered at UFV Trades & Technology Centre in Chilliwack and allows students to maximize opportunities for future career development as an electrician while still in high school.

  • Duration: Daytime, August – January of Grade 12
  • Total Credits: 28
  • Prior to Program: Successful completion of
    • all required Grade 10 & 11 courses including minimum 70% in Math 11 Foundations or Math Pre-Cal 11 
    • Physics 11 completion required 
    • English 12 recommended completion if wanting to enter the workforce in semester 2
  • Transportation: Daily bus from Abbotsford Senior Secondary
  • Equipment & Textbook costs: Approximately $700
  • Work Experience: 240 hours in trade OR Youth Work in Trades (480 hours)
  • Certification Received: Construction Electrician Level 1 Skilled Trades BC Final Exam
  • Learn more: Electricians  – National Occupation Code (NOC) 7241