Electrician Apprenticeship

About this programme

Begin your journey toward a rewarding career as a certified electrician with Keyano College’s Electrician Apprenticeship Program. Over four years, you’ll blend classroom instruction with extensive hands-on experience, building the skills needed to work in residential, commercial, and industrial settings. Aligned with Alberta’s apprenticeship and certification standards, this program prepares you to earn your Journeyperson Certificate and Red Seal designation . An apprenticeship is a structured training program that combines paid on-the-job experience with classroom instruction to develop fully qualified tradespeople. For Electricians in Alberta, the program spans four years: the first two periods require at least 1,560 work hours and 8 weeks of classroom training each year, while periods three and four require at least 1,500 work hours and 10 weeks of classroom instruction per year. Install, maintain, and troubleshoot electrical systems while following national and provincial safety codes. Apply electrical theory to power, lighting, and control systems in real-world environments. Interpret complex schematics and efficiently diagnose electrical issues to ensure safe and reliable operation. Graduates of the Electrician Apprenticeship program are prepared for a wide range of roles in residential, commercial, and industrial settings. Example career paths include: Construction Electrician Maintenance Electrician Industrial Electrician Electrical Contractor Electrical Foreperson or Supervisor