Ready to start a hands-on career that's in high demand?
Vancouver Career College’s Construction Electrician Foundation diploma prepares you to become a construction and maintenance electrician with practical skills in circuits, codes, safety regulations, technical drawings, and more.
Learn from building industry pros and apply your knowledge during a practicum placement in the field. Whether you're new to the trades or simply looking for a change, this program sets you up for success as an electrician and a construction and maintenance professional.
With strong job prospects and competitive construction electrician pay, now’s the time to take that first step toward a stable, rewarding career. Start building your future today.
Admission Requirements
Students must meet all the pre-requisites listed below, meet their financial obligations with the college, and acknowledge their understanding of the college’s policies and procedures provided in the student handbook, prior to starting classes:
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Proof of high school graduation or equivalent (General Education Development or BC Adult Basic Education OR at a minimum, 1 year of post-secondary completion from an English language teaching institution)
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Proof of English Language Proficiency
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Mature student status
(19 years of age upon starting classes, and must pass the College’s Trades admissions exam with a passing score of 52%)
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Proof of English Language Proficiency
Meet the English Language Proficiency Policy
This program is approved by the Registrar of the Private Training Institutions Regulatory Unit (PTIRU) of British Columbia.
The Construction Electrician Foundation program is available at the Burnaby campus and is delivered in a combined (hybrid) format, with both in-person and online components.
For more information about our college policies, click the link below:
Student Handbook
Dispute Resolution Policy
Sexual Misconduct Policy
Refund Policy
This program is 37 weeks in length.