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Electrician Apprenticeship

As an Electrician you will install, alter, repair and maintain electrical systems. Electricians work for construction and maintenance contractors, manufacturers, resource companies and other large organizations.
Apprenticeship and Trades
4 Years
 Full-Time Blended On Campus
How to Apply

About the Electrician Apprenticeship

Jump into this powerful career and put cutting-edge technology in your hands. The world is dependent on electricity creating a strong need for skilled electricians. 

In this program, you will learn to install, alter, repair and maintain electrical systems. You will spend a portion of your technical training in labs to support and apply the theory you learn in class. You will learn to work in a team environment and have the ability to coach and mentor. 

Electricians work for construction and maintenance contractors, manufacturers, resource companies and other large organizations. As you advance in this career, you will have unlimited career paths to choose from. Options include leading a team, owning a company or working on complex construction projects. The power is in your hands to choose the path best suited to you. 

Take the skills you learn and challenge yourself. This trade has an opportunity for you to compete in the Provincial Skills Canada Competition, Skills Canada National Competition and WorldSkills Competition. 

When you graduate, you’ll receive both a:   

  • Journeyperson Certificate: This certificate not only acknowledges your expertise in your chosen trade but also grants you the legal authority to work in that trade.  

  • Education Credential: This is a formal testament to your dedication and hard work. It confirms that you've successfully finished an Advanced Diploma in a post-secondary study program and highlights the time and effort you've invested in mastering your trade or profession.  

Work-integrated Learning

Apprenticeship is a unique form of post-secondary education that blends hands-on work experience with classroom learning. On average, you will spend 80 per cent of your apprenticeship on the job, practicing your trade or profession, and 20 per cent in the classroom or lab through structured learning at RDP.    

Further Study

At the end of the final year of the program, you will also be eligible to earn a Red Seal Endorsement on your Journeyperson certificate upon successful completion of the Red Seal Exam. The Red Seal Endorsement allows Journeypersons to work anywhere in Canada without additional training.  

If you have a valid Alberta Journeyperson Certificate, you are eligible to receive a Blue Seal Achievement in business competencies after completing the necessary requirements.   

In Alberta, a valid Master Electrician Identification Number is required in order to obtain electrical work permits. Alberta Certified Electricians may apply to the Electrical Contractors Association of Alberta to become Master Electricians after three years of becoming certified and passing a written exam.

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Program Content

During year one, two and three of the program you will spend eight weeks on campus every year, and a minimum of 1,560 hours on-the-job training. During year four you will spend 12 weeks on campus and 1,440 hours on-the-job training.  

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Completion of Classroom Training

Students must achieve a weighted average of 65% with no section under 50% in both the theory and practical components of the classroom training as well as achieving a minimum grade of 70% on the AIT Provincial Exam for each period of classroom training.  

Completion of a Journeyperson Certificate

The term of apprenticeship for an Electrician is four years (four 12-month periods) including a minimum of 1560 hours of on-the-job training and eight weeks of classroom instruction in each of the first three years, and a minimum of 1440 hours of on-the-job training and 12 weeks of classroom instruction in the fourth year. 

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Related Careers

  • Apprentice Electrician 

  • Journeyperson 

  • Supervisory Roles (Lead Hand, Foreperson, Superintendent) 

  • Estimator 

  • Management Positions (Project, Operations, Branch) 

  • Entrepreneurship 

  • Red Seal endorsement available 

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Meet the Faculty

At Red Deer Polytechnic we are proud of our faculty members and staff who are experts in their disciplines and subject areas. 

Admission Requirements

How to become an Apprentice:   

  1. Ensure you meet Apprenticeship and Industry Training (AIT) eligibility and entrance requirements for your desired skilled trade.    

  2. Apply for an Apprenticeship Education Program.    

  3. Register for classroom instruction.   

Academic Requirements  

Apprenticeship and Industry Training (AIT) entrance recommended path requirements:  

  • ELA 30-2  

  • Math 30-3  

  • Physics 30 or Chem 30 or Science 30  

  • Related CTS courses 

OR 

Minimum Requirements:  

  •  ELA 20-2  

  • Math 20-3  

  • Science 10  

OR 

A pass on all five Canadian GED tests  

OR  

Successful completion of AIT’s entrance exam  

Intake Details

Registration opens May 16, 2024

1st Period
September 3, 2024 - October 25, 2024
  • On campus delivery
  • On campus time requirements
    • Monday-Friday | 8:30am-3:30pm 
October 1, 2024 - December 20, 2024 
  • Blended delivery
  • On campus time requirements
    • Oct 2 | 8:30am-3:30pm
    • Oct 9 | 8:30am-3:30pm
    • Oct 16 | 8:30am-3:30pm
    • Oct 23 | 8:30am-3:30pm
    • Oct 30 | 8:30am-3:30pm
    • Nov 6 | 8:30am-3:30pm
    • Nov 13 | 8:30am-3:30pm
    • Nov 20 | 8:30am-3:30pm
    • Nov 27 | 8:30am-3:30pm
    • Dec 4 | 8:30am-3:30pm
    • Dec 11 | 8:30am-3:30pm
    • Dec 18 | 8:30am-3:30pm
    • Dec 20 | 7:30am-3:30pm
October 28, 2024 – December 20, 2024
  • On campus delivery
  • On campus time requirements
    • Monday-Friday | 8:30am-3:30pm
January 6, 2025 - February 28, 2025 
  • On campus delivery
  • On campus time requirements
    • Monday-Friday | 8:30am-3:30pm
March 3, 2025 - April 25, 2025 
  • On campus delivery
  • On campus time requirements
    • Monday-Friday | 8:30am-3:30pm
May 5, 2025 - June 27, 2025 
  • On campus delivery
  • On campus time requirements
    • Monday-Friday | 8:30am-3:30pm
2nd Period
September 3, 2024 - October 25, 2024
  • On campus delivery
  • On campus time requirements
    • Monday-Friday | 8:30am-3:30pm 
October 1, 2024 - December 20, 2024 
  • Blended delivery
  • On campus time requirements
    • Oct 2 | 8:30am-3:30pm
    • Oct 9 | 8:30am-3:30pm
    • Oct 16 | 8:30am-3:30pm
    • Oct 23 | 8:30am-3:30pm
    • Oct 30 | 8:30am-3:30pm
    • Nov 6 | 8:30am-3:30pm
    • Nov 18 | 8:30am-3:30pm
    • Nov 25 | 8:30am-3:30pm
    • Dec 2 | 8:30am-3:30pm
    • Dec 9 | 8:30am-3:30pm
    • Dec 16 | 8:30am-3:30pm
    • Dec 20 | 7:30am-3:30pm
October 28, 2024 – December 20, 2024
  • On campus delivery
  • On campus time requirements
    • Monday-Friday | 8:30am-3:30pm
January 6, 2025 - February 28, 2025 
  • On campus delivery
  • On campus time requirements
    • Monday-Friday | 8:30am-3:30pm
March 3, 2025 - April 25, 2025 
  • On campus delivery
  • On campus time requirements
    • Monday-Friday | 8:30am-3:30pm
May 5, 2025 - June 27, 2025 
  • On campus delivery
  • On campus time requirements
    • Monday-Friday | 8:30am-3:30pm
3rd Period
September 3, 2024 - October 25, 2024
  • On campus delivery
  • On campus time requirements
    • Monday-Friday | 8:30am-3:30pm 
October 1, 2024 - December 20, 2024 
  • Blended delivery
  • On campus time requirements
    • Oct 21 | 8:30am-3:30pm
    • Oct 28 | 8:30am-3:30pm
    • Nov 18 - Nov 19 | 8:30am-3:30pm
    • Dec 9 - Dec 10 | 8:30am-3:30pm
    • Dec 18 | 8:30am-3:30pm
    • Dec 20 | 7:30am-3:30pm
January 6, 2025 - February 28, 2025 
  • On campus delivery
  • On campus time requirements
    • Monday-Friday | 8:30am-3:30pm
March 3, 2025 - April 25, 2025 
  • On campus delivery
  • On campus time requirements
    • Monday-Friday | 8:30am-3:30pm
May 5, 2025 - June 27, 2025 
  • On campus delivery
  • On campus time requirements
    • Monday-Friday | 8:30am-3:30pm
4th Period
September 3, 2024 - November 22, 2024
  • On campus delivery
  • On campus time requirements
    • Monday-Friday | 8:30am-3:30pm 
October 1, 2024 - December 20, 2024 
  • On campus delivery
  • On campus time requirements
    • Monday-Friday | 8:30am-3:30pm 
January 6, 2025 - March 28, 2025 
  • On campus delivery
  • On campus time requirements
    • Monday-Friday | 8:30am-3:30pm
March 10, 2025 - June 27, 2025 
  • Blended delivery
  • On campus time requirements
    • March 21 | 8:30am-3:30pm
    • March 28 | 8:30am-3:30pm
    • April 2, 10, 11, 21, 25, 28 & 29  | 8:30am-3:30pm
    • May 5, 9, 12 & 16 | 8:30am-3:30pm
    • June 20, 26 & 27 | 8:30am-3:30pm

Program Cost

Estimated Tuition & Fees
1st Period
$1,480.80
2nd Period
$1,480.80
3rd Period
$1,480.80
4th Period
$2,009.80

These costs are an estimate of tuition and fees based on the recommended course load per training period.     

NOTE: Additional fees may apply. 

For full fee information, view our Program Cost Estimates.