Electricians are a skilled tradesperson who installs, repair, maintain, and design electronic and electrical products and systems. They need to work both inside and outside the residential, commercial, and factory buildings to ensure that all the equipment and appliances are operating safely and reliably.
Becoming an electrician in British Columbia:
For becoming an electrician in British Columbia, you need to acquire a qualification or apprenticeship certificate in the related trade, complete a four-year training, and work with the certified electrician.
Below is a detailed stepwise guide to obtaining certification for working as an electrician in BC:
Find a Relevant Job
If you want to be a certified or licensed electrician, it is necessary to have experience and education in the associated field. A good idea would be to find an employer who is cooperative enough to let you adequate time-off for completing your education alongside.
Obtain Education
Various trade schools in British Columbia provide training and education to aspiring electricians. You may choose to pursue education from popular institutes like Northern lights College, British Columbia Institute of Technology, Vancouver carrier College, etc. You are required to get training at four levels with 10 weeks dedicated to each.
Complete Required Number of Hours
In BC, every electrician trainee needs to complete 1200 in-school hours and 6000 workplace hours in 4 years of his/her training. A trainee cannot proceed to the next level of apprenticeship or training until he/she has passed the previous level’s mandatory hours and schooling. For instance, you must have completed the schooling and 1500 workplace hours of level 1 to progress to level 2.
Clear the Exam
After you have accomplished the requisite number of training/apprenticeship and schooling hours in the compulsory 4 years, you need to take an inter-provisional test. This test has to be cleared with the stated passing grade to procure a professional electrician’s license.
Final Tips
- Create a good and impressive resume that displays your strengths in the trade you wish to pursue. Most employers look for efficient mechanical and mathematical skills in prospective electricians. Besides, you should be capable of operating hand tools as well as basic computer applications.
- Sometimes, electricians have to work at construction sites. Since these areas are often hazardous, make sure that you follow the standard safe work practices.
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