Electrician
Electrician
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Katelyn Vallee
Trades Enrolment Specialist
780 871 5451
780 808 5766
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Electrician training is for you if you have an aptitude for math, mechanical ability and manual dexterity.
Electricians install, alter, repair and maintain electrical systems. Those systems are designed to provide heat, light, power, control, signal or fire alarms for all types of buildings.
You’ll learn about:
- electrical theory and fundamentals
- the Canadian Electrical Code
- heating and cooling systems
- transformers
- three phase principles
- circuit fundamentals plus RLC, magnetic control and switching circuits
- fire alarm systems
Your apprenticeship consists of 4 periods of training.
In period 1 - 2, you have:
- 8 weeks of classroom instruction at the college
- a minimum of 1,560 hours of on-the-job training
In period 3 - 4, you have:
- 10 weeks of classroom instruction at the college
- a minimum of 1,500 hours of on-the-job training
At Lakeland your main classrooms are our electrical labs.
Some electricians specialize in different areas such as
- residential
- commercial
- institutional
- industrial
Requirements
More program details
Please view Alberta's apprenticeship curriculum guide to learn about the core compentencies for each period.
To see what day registration opens in May, check the 2025-2026 schedule on MyTradeSecrets.
See intake schedules for all apprenticeship intakes at Lakeland College.
To see other important dates such as when the college is closed, visit the academic year and term date page.
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Refund/withdrawal policy
Full refund of fees less $100 if you withdraw up to 5 business days prior to the first day of class. No exceptions.
Enhance your journeyperson status with 2 other standards.
- The Red Seal is a national designation. You earn it by passing an interprovincial exam. That means you can work anywhere in Canada with your Red Seal Endorsement (RSE). Currently not all trades have a red seal standard.
- The Blue Seal is an Alberta program. It’s earned by taking approved business studies. Now a separate certificate, the program also has a new name: Achievement in Business Competencies (Blue Seal).
This means you will be able to work anywhere in Canada without having to write another province’s trade exam.
The Red Seal Program was created in 1952. It encourages the standardization of apprenticeship training and certification programs across Canada. A national occupational analysis of each of the 56 Red Seal trade is used as a base document for inter provincial exams and is encouraged for use in curriculum development. The Canadian Council of Directors of Apprenticeship (CCDA) administers the program.
Check the Red Seal trades in Alberta.
For more information, check the Red Seal Website. Exams, samples questions, and individual trade standards are included.
Lakeland also offers prep courses for red seal exams for anyone who hasn’t achieved their red seal status. Check trades continuing education for those courses.
If you have a valid Alberta Journeyperson Certificate, you are eligible to receive a Blue Seal after completing 150 hours of study in an approved business program. You can choose courses at Lakeland College.
The Alberta Apprenticeship and Industry Training Board established the Achievement
in Business Competencies Program. It both encourages and recognizes business studies
by anyone who is already certified in an Alberta designated trade or occupation.
Complete details are available on the Blue Seal website.
Lakeland offers you the ability to take both online and face-to-face business courses in Lloydminster.
You can earn while you learn as you can fit the courses into your work schedule.
Take courses in our 1-year general business certificate. You'll need at least 4 courses to reach the minimum 150 hours to earn a blue seal.
If you have the academic requirements, you could earn the certificate.
Please contact our business enrolment specialist for more information about how to apply for courses and how to reach your goal.
Tools & supplies - overview
Classes start immediately after orientation, so be prepared to start your studies on orientation day. Bring binders, pens and pencils with you, or purchase them on registration day from the Bookstore.- three 3-ring binders (3 - 4"; letter size)
- highlighters, pens, pencils, loose leaf paper
- scientific calculator (Sharp EL-546W or EL-520X)
- safety glasses (CSA approved)
- laptop/tablet (recommended)
Required textbooks
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Canadian Electrical Code, Part I, C.S.A. - latest edition
If you have any questions, please contact:
- apprenticeship@lakelandcollege.ca
- 780 853 8500
New credential
Alberta's new Skilled Trades and Apprenticeship Education Act is adding another credential for successful journeypersons. Certificates through advanced diplomas will be granted based on the number of credits in the particular trade. One apprenticeship credit is equal to 300 on-the-jobs hours or 15 classroom hours.
Your credential helps employers recognize your level of education as well as help you if you pursue further education.
Electricians qualify for an advanced diploma.
Continue your learning
Your career as an electrician can go further than your journeyperson ticket.
For example, after 3 years as a journeyperson you can qualify as a Master Electrician. You may apply to the Electrical Contractors Association of Alberta for this designation.
In Alberta a valid Master Electrician Identification Number is required in order to pull electrical work permits.
Lakeland College offers a master electrician certification course, usually on weekends during the winter. Lakeland College also offers a variety
of other electrical courses with flexible dates and times.
Some courses can come to your workplace. For more information, contact Eileen Arthur:
- call toll-free1 800 661 6490 ext.8567
- call direct in Vermilion at 780 853 8567
- e-mail eileen.arthur@lakelandcollege.ca.
You also have the option of earning Red and Blue Seals.
Lakeland’s continuing education department has offered a Red Seal preparation course.
Red Seal
Your Red Seal indicates you’ve passed an interprovincial exam and can work in any part of Canada.
Blue Seal
This Alberta certification encourages journeypersons to study business. Earning your seal requires 150 hours of study at an approved institution (Lakeland qualifies). See the Blue and Red Seal page (link above) for more information.
You may also want to take another trade. Check Alberta's Trades Secrets website for more details on related trades including:
- communication technician
- electric motor systems technician
- instrument technician
- power system electrician
- powerline technician
- refrigeration and air conditioning mechanic
