The Pre-Apprenticeship course is an 18-week introduction to the electrical trade. The first 10-week block focusses on hands-on learning to give students experience with tools and materials specific to residential/commercial electrical wiring. It also includes the foundational theoretical concepts used in the electrical field.
Following the first 10-week block, students will have earned the hours required to attend the 8-week Level 1 Electrical apprenticeship training course.
Hands-on Learning includes:
- Safe use of Electrician-specific hand and power tools
- Code compliant wiring methods
- Testing and troubleshooting electrical circuits
- First Aid, WHIMIS, Fall Arrest, TDG, Confined Space Awareness, Powder Actuated Tools...
Theoretical Learning includes:
- Electromagnetism and other sources of electromotive force
- DC circuit analysis and Ohm's Law
- Introduction to the Canadian Electrical Code, Part 1
- Electrical blueprints and diagrams
This program offers students the opportunity to develop safe work practices, build confidence, and create new work relationships. For further information and questions contact instructor Carli Goebel at carli.goebel@yukonu.ca
In order to graduate, students must successfully complete all courses in the program and maintain an overall "C" average (70%).
Graduates of the program will receive a Yukon University certificate.
Students may also be offered technical credit towards a Yukon apprenticeship and the opportunity to challenge the Electrical Apprenticeship Level I (first year) exam.
Yukon University recognizes that a greater understanding and awareness of Yukon First Nations history, culture and journey towards self-determination will help to build positive relationships among all Yukon citizens. As a result, you will be required to achieve core competency in knowledge of Yukon First Nations.
For details, please see Yukon First Nations Core Competency
Fees
Tuition fees do not include textbooks. Required texts are an additional cost.
Text required - Canadian Electrical code book and ILM Modules
Student financial awards
Education is an investment in your future, your family and your community. Yukon University is pleased to support that investment by offering some of the most competitive tuition rates in the country, as well as several student financial awards to help offset your educational and living costs.
Financial assistance
There are government programs, scholarships, bursaries, awards and First Nation funding available to financially support you throughout your academic career.
See money matters for more information, or talk to our financial advising staff in the Student Services Centre. Email or call 867 456 8574 to make an appointment.
Electrical Apprentice Training Levels I, II and III are eight-week programs offered by Yukon University through the Advanced Education Branch of the Yukon Government Department of Education via NAIT’s (Northern Alberta Institute of Technology) online computer-based training program.
Students must be registered apprentices to attend these programs.
This booklet offers an overview of apprenticeship options within the Yukon.