Construction Electrician

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A construction electrician plans, assembles, installs, repairs, tests and maintains electrical fixtures and systems that provide heat, light, power or control in residential, commercial and industrial buildings. Level 1 and 2 Training is common between Construction Electrician, Industrial Electrician and Power Electrician.

Construction electricians ensure that the electrical apparatus and systems people at home and in business depend on every day are safe and operate properly. Electricians also troubleshoot and repair or reinstall electrical systems when required. They must have the experience to safely remove electrical services and systems as well as assess the suitability of existing services for future use. Many electricians specialize in specific types of installations such as new home construction or in the commercial and industrial sectors in hospitals or factories.

Trade Regulation

Compulsory Trade Fact Sheet

Red Seal Occupational Standard

Construction Electrician Journeyperson

Additional mandatory license to be obtained after receiving the Certificate of Qualification

Apprenticeship
Trade Qualifier

Apprenticeship Overview

Annual Requirements
Technical training delivered by:
  • Assiniboine College (All Levels)
  • Red River College Polytechnic (All Levels)
  • University College of the North (Levels 1 & 2 only)

1
Level
1,800
Total Hours/Year
(On-The-Job & Technical Training)
10
Total Weeks/Year
(Technical Training)
2
Level
1,800
Total Hours/Year
(On-The-Job & Technical Training)
10
Total Weeks/Year
(Technical Training)
3
Level
1,800
Total Hours/Year
(On-The-Job & Technical Training)
10
Total Weeks/Year
(Technical Training)
4
Level
1,800
Total Hours/Year
(On-The-Job & Technical Training)
10
Total Weeks/Year
(Technical Training)

2025 Training Standards (See Implementation Schedule below)

Training Standards 2017

Implementation Schedule:
2024/2025 2025/2026
Level 1 - 2017 Standard Level 1 - 2025 Standard
Level 2 - 2017 Standard Level 2 - 2025 Standard
Level 3 - 2017 Standard Level 3 - 2025 Standard
Level 4 - 2017 Standard Level 4 - 2025 Standard

You must be a Manitoba resident to apply as a trade qualifier.

Challenging the Exam - Trades Qualification:

6
Years of Experience
10,800
Hours Required
No
Additional Practical Exam Required
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Red Seal Exam Information

Accredited Programs

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    Secondary Schools

    • Kildonan East Collegiate

      Levels: 1
      Program Name: Electrical/ Electronics Program

    • Lord Selkirk Regional Comprehensive Secondary School

      Levels: 1
      Program Name: Electrical / Electronics Program

    • Louis Riel Arts and Technology Centre

      Levels: 1
      Program Name: Electrical Trades

    • Manitoba Institute of Trades & Technology

      Levels: 1
      Program Name: Electrical Applications Program

    • Maples Collegiate

      Levels: 1
      Program Name: Electrical Trades Technology Program

    • Northlands Parkway Collegiate

      Levels: 1
      Program Name: Electrical Program

    • St. Rose School

      Levels: 1
      Program Name: Electrical Construction

    • Steinbach Regional Secondary School

      Levels: 1
      Program Name: Electrical Program

    • Swan Valley Regional Secondary School

      Levels: 1
      Program Name: Electrical Program

    • Technical Vocational High School

      Levels: 1
      Program Name: Electrical / Electronics Program
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    Post-Secondary Schools

    • Assiniboine College, School of Trades & Technology

      Levels: 1
      Program Name: Electrical Program

    • IBEW Local 2085

      Levels: 1
      Program Name: Code of Excellence

    • Manitoba Institute of Trades & Technology

      Levels: 1 & 2
      Program Name: Electrical Applications Program

    • Manitoba Institute of Trades & Technology

      Levels: 1
      Program Name: Electrical Applications Program

    • Red River College Polytechnic, Construction Trades

      Levels: 1
      Program Name: 5 Month Pre-Employment Electrical Program
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