Construction Electrician Foundation

Diploma: Certificate

Location: Broadway

International students admissibility: Accepts International Students

A man in a hard hat and safety goggles is using a tablet while examining electrical equipment on a wall.

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Overview

Gain hands-on skills to install, maintain, and repair residential and commercial electrical systems. Start your path toward an electrician apprenticeship with a solid foundation in the trade.

This program is only open for domestic students(Canadian/Permanent Residents). If you’re interested in as an international students, please visit aaaa.vcc.ca

Tuition N/A
Credential Certificate
Length The program is 24 weeks in length. Students have a maximum of three (3) years to complete the program.
Hours
Delivery Class-based and Online
Campus Broadway
Start Dates Jan, May, Sep

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Admission Requirement

  • Composition 11 (English 11) with a minimum ‘C-‘ grade, or equivalent
  • Foundations of Math and Pre-Calculus 10 with a minimum ‘C-‘ grade, or equivalent 

OR Department assessment of mechanical reasoning

Missing prerequisites? Learn more about VCC's tuition-free academic upgrading or English as a Second Language (ESL) courses, or discover which university transfer options are right for you.

Recommended Characteristics

Tasks involve precise hand-eye coordination and frequent use of hand and power tools.

Program Availability

Not currently available.

Courses

Full-time

Course list is not available at the moment.

This information is intended as a guideline only. Program and course details are subject to change with the approval of VCC's Board of Governors.

Fees and Costs

Application fee $36
Tuition $9,428
Student union $145
College initiative $113
Materials not including textbooks
Campus resource $189
Laundry
Uniform (Deposit)
Medical & Dental Provided by Student Union
U-Pass $282 Discounted, unlimited transit pass. Learn more.
Graduation $45
Total $10,236

Books & Supplies

  • Textbooks or other supplies may be required for this program. Visit the VCC Bookstore for more information.
  • Additional costs:
    • Textbooks – Approx. $500
    • Student kits – Approx. $5,100 + tax

Open Educational Resources(OER) at VCC

No-cost textbooks are available for this program.

* Fees are approximate and subject to change with the approval of VCC's Board of Governors. Students are required to pay any applicable fee increases. Application and assessment fees are non-refundable. Tuition fees include a non-refundable deposit ($300 or $500, depending on program).

Fees listed are for domestic students. For international programs, visit VCC International.

Any refunds are issued according to VCC's refund policy.

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Application Process

Application information is not available at the moment.

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Program information

Program head name

janedoe@vcc.ca

Advising

Phone: 604.871.7000, option 2
Email: studentservice@vcc.ca

For International students

study@vcc.ca

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Indigenous Territory Acknowledgment

VCC is located on the traditional territories of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) peoples, and we acknowledge our privilege to be here.