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ACE Community College is regulated by the Private Training Institutions Regulatory Unit (PTIRU) of the Ministry of Post-Secondary Education and Future Skills

ElectricAl Foundation Harmonized program

Welcome to Ace Community College’s Construction Electrician Foundation diploma program, where we equip you with the essential skills and knowledge needed to thrive in the electrical trade. Our intensive curriculum covers fundamental aspects of electrical work, including electrical circuits, technical drawings, and adherence to the Canadian Electrical Code. With guidance from industry-experienced instructors, you’ll engage in hands-on learning experiences in our state-of-the-art labs and workshops.

We are proud to announce that our program has received approval from the SkilledTradesBC and Private Training Institutions Regulatory Unit (PTIRU) of the Ministry of Advanced Education and Skills Training, underscoring our commitment to delivering quality education and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.

Program Objectives:
The primary goal of our program is to prepare learners for a successful career as electrical apprentices across various settings, including residential, commercial, and other electrical contracting environments. Students will acquire the foundational competencies necessary for work-based training and Level 1 certification, paving the way for future advancement in the electrical trade. Upon completion of technical training, students will be ready to undertake the SkilledTradesBC Level 1 exam for the Electrical Foundation harmonized program.

Approved by PTIB: Electrical Foundations Program Available in Two Formats

  1. 20 Hours/Week for 36 Weeks = 725 Hours
  2. 36.25 Hours/Week for 20 Weeks = 725 Hours

Training Highlights:
Throughout the program, students engage in practical projects within a shop environment, honing their skills in layout, assembly, installation, testing, troubleshooting, and repair of electrical systems in buildings and other structures. Emphasis is placed on cultivating habits related to safety, time management, and effective utilization of hand and power tools, ensuring students are well-prepared for real-world scenarios.

Certification and Career Pathway:
Upon completing the Foundation program and passing the Construction Electrician Level 1 exam, students become eligible for SkilledTradesBC credit in Construction Electrician Level 1 apprenticeship, along with 350 work-based hours. This paves the way for a rewarding career as a Construction/Industrial Electrician, regulated by Skilled Trades BC.

Program Status:

We are proud to announce that our program has received approval from the SkilledTradesBC and Private Training Institutions Regulatory Unit (PTIRU) of the Ministry of Advanced Education and Skills Training, underscoring our commitment to delivering quality education and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.

Join us at the forefront of the construction industry and embark on a transformative journey towards a rewarding career. Enroll in our program today and take the first step towards realizing your potential in this thriving and essential sector.

Regulator of this Career:

Please click on SkilledTrades BC website for more information.

Prior to Acceptance:

  1. English Language Proficiency Requirements

Provide verified results for one of the English language proficiency tests listed below. Test results must be dated no more than two years before the start date of the program.

Name of English language assessment/test

Minimum score(s)/level(s)*

1.        

International English Language Testing System
(IELTS) Academic

Minimum overall score of 5.5

2.        

Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) IBT

Minimum overall score of 46

3.        

Canadian Academic English Language Assessment (CAEL)

Minimum overall score of 40

4.        

Canadian English Language Proficiency Index Program (CELPIP)

Listening 6, Speaking 6, Reading 5, and Writing 5.

5.        

Duolingo English Test (DET)

Minimum overall score of 95

6.        

Pearson Test of English (PTE) Academic

Minimum overall score of 43

7.        

Cambridge English Qualifications: B2 First exam (FCE)

Institutions may include other Cambridge Qualifications at a higher level (i.e., C2 Proficiency (CPE)).

Minimum overall score of
 160 or “C”

8.        

Cambridge Linguaskill

Minimum overall B2 level

9.        

LANGUAGECERT Academic

Minimum overall B2 level

10.   

The Michigan English Test (MET)

Minimum overall B2 level

11.   

iTEP Academic

Minimum overall score of 3.5 

12.   

EIKEN

Minimum placement of Grade Pre-1

                  

OR

High School Credential

  • Evidence that 3 years of full-time secondary education (Grades 8-12), or 2 years of secondary education (including English 10 and 11 with a grade of ‘C’ or higher) from a country where English is one of the principal languages

OR

Other Criteria

  • 2 years of full-time post-secondary education have been completed in the program’s language of instruction in a country where the language of instruction is one of the principal languages.

OR

Mature Domestic Students:

  • This option applies only if:
  • The program’s language of instruction is English.
  • The applicant is a mature domestic student facing barriers.
  • The applicant is unable to access their educational records or provide sufficient proof of secondary/post-secondary education.
  • Accuplacer Assessment:
    • Applicants must be 19 years or older at the start of the program and a Canadian citizen or permanent resident.
    • Must provide attestation of completing at least three years of full-time education in English in a country where English is one of the primary languages (ELL courses do not count).
    • Must achieve the following minimum scores on the Accuplacer English Assessment (Next Generation):
      • Reading: 230
      • Writing: 230
      • WritePlacer: 4

AND

  1. Math Proficiency Requirements : Successful completion of provincially recognized Grade 10, 11, or 12 Mathematics with a minimum passing score of C.

OR

 Successful completion of a math assessment conducted in-house by Ace Community College with a minimum score of 50%.

Week 1
  • Orientation
  • Line B- Student Success Strategies (B1-B4)
    • B1- Apply Study and Learning Skills
    • B2- Describe Expectations and Responsibilities of Employers and Employees
    • B-3: Use Interpersonal Communication Skills
    • B-4: Describe the Apprenticeship System
  • Review and Class Test of B
  • Line C- Use tools and equipment
    • C-1: Describe Common Hand Tools and Their Uses
Week 2
  • Line C: Use tools and Equipment
    • C-2: Describe Common Power Tools and Their Uses
    • C-3: Describe Rigging and Hoisting Equipment
    • C-4: Describe Ladders and Work Platforms
  • Review and Class Test of C
  • Occupational First Aid
  • WHMIS
  • Trade Math

 

Week 3

  • Trade Math- 

    • D-1: Solve Trades Mathematical Problems

    • Math for Trades-Volume 2
  • Review and Class Test on Trade Math
  • Module G -

    • G2 -Use Mentoring Techniques

  • Line B - Employability Skills
    • B-1: Apply Study and Learning Skills
    • B-2: Describe Expectations and Responsibilities of Employers and Employees
    • B-3: Use Interpersonal Communication Skills
Week 4
  • Review and Class Test on B1/B2/B3 and G2
  • Module A:
    • A-1: Use Electrical Circuit Concepts
Week 5
  • Line A- Apply circuit concepts
    • A-1: Use Electrical Circuit Concepts
Week 6
  • Line A- Apply Circuit Concepts
    • A-1: Use Electrical Circuit Concepts
    • Review and Class Test on Module A-1
    • A-2: Analyze DC Circuits
Week 7
  • Line A-  Apply Circuit concepts
    • A2 - Analyze DC Circuits
Week 8
  • Line A-  Apply Circuit concepts
    • A2 - Analyze DC Circuits
    • Review and Class Test A2
    • A3- Analyze Principles of Magnetism

Week 9
  • Review and Class Test A3
  • Line A- Apply circuit concepts
    • A6 - Analyze Electronic Circuits
  • Review and Class Test A6
  • Review of All Modules A1,A2,A4 and A6 for Mid Term1
Week 10
  • Mid Term 1( Modules A1, A2, A3,A4 and A6)
  • Module AA
    • AA1- Install Voice/Data and Video Systems
  • Module C4
    • Use Measuring and Testing Equipment
  • Review and Class Test of AA1 and C4
Week 11
  • Module D:
    • D1: Interpret Plans , Drawings and specifications
  • Review and Class Test of D1
  • Review of Modules AA1, C4, D1 for Mid Term2
  • Mid Term 2( Modules AA1, C4, D1)
Week 12
  • Module H:
    • H-1: Install Single Phase Consumer Service and metering equipment
    • H-3: Maintain Single Phase Service and metering equipment
  • Review and Class Test of H1 and H3
  • Module I:
    • I-1: Install Ground Fault , Arc Fault and Surge Protective Devices
  • Module J:
    • J-1: Install Low Voltage Distribution equipment
Week 13
  • Class Test Module I2 and J1
  • Module L:
    • L-1: Install Grounding and Bonding Systems
  • Module Q:
    • Q-1: Install Conductors and Cables
    • Q-2: Install Raceways, Boxes and Fittings

 

 

Week 14
  • Review and Class Test of Q
  • Module R:
    • R-1: Install Luminaries
    • R-2: Install wiring devices
    • R-3: Install Lighting Controls
    • R-3: Install Lighting Standards
Week 15
  • Review and Class Test of R1, R2, R3 and R4
  • Module D:
    • D-2:Use Canadian Electrical Code
  • Review and Class Test of D2
  • Module V:
    • V-1: Install Motor Starters and Control
Week 16
  • Module V:
    • V-2: Maintain Motor Starters and Control
  • Review and Class Test of V1 and V2
  • Review of H1, H3, L1, Q1, Q2, R1, R2, R3 and R4(without code)
  • Conduct Mid Term 3 from the modules mentioned above
Week 17

 

  • Canadian Electrical Code Review of D2,H1, H3, L1, Q1, Q2, R1, R2, R3 and R4
  • Conduct Mid Term 4 - Canadian Electrical Code Test from the modules mentioned above
Week 18

 

  • Build Residential Mockup (AM)
  • Career and Employment Strategies Workshop
Week 19
  • Review of whole curriculum to prepare for ACE College Exam
  • Conduct ACE College Exam
Week 20
  • Review of whole curriculum to prepare for Standard Level Exam
  • Coordinate SkilledTradeBC SLE

 

Electrical Foundation Harmonized Program

This Program has received approval from the the Skilled TradesBC and Private Training Institutions Regulatory Unit (PTIRU) of the Ministry of Advanced Education and Skills Training.

Cohort start date will be: March 17, 2025

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Electrical Harmonized Foundation Program

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