5 years

Mandatory

Yes

Construction and maintenance electricians install, repair, test, and service electrical and electronic systems. They ensure that all electrical connections are safe and meet the electrical code. These electricians work on residential, commercial, and industrial construction sites, installing wiring and electrical equipment in buildings before the walls are put into place.

• The Construction and Maintenance Electrician apprenticeship consists of 9,000 hours of combined on-the-job and in-class technical training.
• Apprentices must complete one 8-week and two 10-week in-class technical training sessions.
• Once you have successfully completed the apprenticeship requirements, you receive a Certificate of Apprenticeship and are considered a journeyperson candidate. You must challenge the Certificate of Qualification exam and pass to become certified as a journeyperson and be legally allowed to work in the trade in Ontario.
• A person with at least 9,000 hours of related work experience is eligible to apply for a Trade Equivalency Assessment (TEA) and challenge the Certificate of Qualification exam to become certified as a journeyperson in this trade.
• If you pass the Interprovincial Standards Examination, you qualify for Interprovincial Red Seal Certification.

Grade 10 or equivalent. Note: High school graduation is recommended. Employers often require more than the minimum educational requirements set by the province. They may also prefer apprentices who have taken certain courses related to their program.

Please contact your local apprenticeship office for information on the availability of technical training for this program.