All Eastern Trades programs are available at the Saint John, NB Campus only.
Construction Electrician
Do you enjoy problem-solving and working with your hands? The Construction Electrician Diploma program at Eastern College is an extremely practical approach to learning the extensive skills required for success in the electrical trades. You will learn to plan, assemble, install, repair, and test electrical fixtures and systems in residential, commercial, and industrial buildings. Training is evenly divided between classroom theory and shop application, giving you practical hands-on experience before you ever set foot on a job site. Graduates may use this training as a credit towards apprenticeship for a head start on your electrician career path. Graduates will be eligible to complete the Apprentice Level I Exam.
Program Length: 28 Weeks
Campus Locations: Saint John
Testimonial
This program has given me self-confidence in my ability and has helped to bring my life together. I am now focused and moving forward in a very positive career change.
Course Highlights
Student Success Strategies
Basic Mathematics
Composition of Matter
Current, Voltage and Resistance
Characteristics of Conductors
Series Resistive Circuits
Parallel Resistive Circuits
Series-Parallel Resistive Circuits
Work, Energy, Power and Efficiency
Edison 3-Wire Distribution Systems
Methods of Producing EMF
Cells and Batteries
Magnetism
Electromagnetism and Electromagnetic Induction
Generators
Safety
Meters
Conductors
Splicing and Terminating (Low Voltage)
Resistors
Switching Circuits
Basic Circuits using Buzzers and Chimes
Relays and Controls
Low Voltage Switching
Residential Alarm Systems and Smoke Alarms
Introduction to Code
General Rules – Section 2
Introduction to Alternating Current
Inductance
Capacitance
Conductor Material and Sizes
Service and Grounding Requirements
Service and Feeders and Branch Circuits
Wiring Methods
Installation of Electrical Equipment
Installation of Lighting Equipment
Lighting
Data Cabling
Class 1 and Class 2 Circuits
Electrician Apprenticeship Training Program Orientation
Blueprint Reading Principles
Orthographic Projection / Diagrams
Dimensioning and Scaling / Print and Diagram
Nomenclature / Construction Drawings
Print Reading / Applied Drawings
Rigging Procedures
Heating and Cooling Controls
Professional Skills
Fasteners
Hand and Power Tools
Conduit and Devices
Miscellaneous Wireways
Fundamentals of Alternating Current
Feeder and Branch Distribution Requirements for Single Dwelling
Grounding Requirements for a Single Dwelling
Service Conductor Ampacity for Single Dwelling
Services and Service Equipment for Single Dwelling
Intro to Alternating Current Series Circuits
Series AC Resistive/Reactive Circuits
Parallel AC Circuits
Series RLC
Parallel RLC
Work Placement
Potential Careers
Graduates from this program may find work as a Construction Electrician in:
- Residential Construction
- Commercial Construction
- Industrial Construction
- Oil and Gas Fields
- Alarm Installation
- Pulp and Paper Industry
- Power Generation
- Public Utilities
News
Get More Info
Interested in information about Eastern College?