Program Details
- School: Faculty of Applied Sciences, Engineering Technology, Trades, and Transportation (ASENT3)
- Location: Progress Campus
- Email: elec.preapp@centennialcollege.ca
- Program Code: 4511
- Start Date: Summer
- Program Length: 16 Weeks
- Telephone: 437-568-6218
Program Overview
Thank you for your interest in our Electrical Pre-Apprenticeship program. This program is funded by the Ministry of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development, and is pending approval.
We encourage all interested applicants to join our waitlist for this program.
If funded, we will notify all waitlisted individuals by Spring 2026. We look forward to the possibility of having you join us and embarking on this educational journey together.
Kick-start your career into the Electrical Industry through our Pre-Apprenticeship Program in Electrical Construction and Maintenance, complemented by an overview of refrigeration and air conditioning. Qualified electricians are in high demand, due to transitioning to clean energy sources , increased emphasis on efficient energy consumption, and a booming construction industry and skilled trade.
Our tuition-free program includes skills training and assistance finding a paid work placement with an employer. Course materials, including textbooks, safety equipment and toolkits, are provided free of cost (administration and ancillary fees may apply). This is your opportunity to start a rewarding career and in demand skilled trade!
Program includes:
- Workplace communication skills targeted to these trades
- Industry-specific job readiness skills
- Up to $1,500 in supports are available for those who qualify
- Assistance to search for a paid work placement
- Electrician tools are provided
Safety training, sought out by industry employers will also be provided:
- First Aid
- Working at Heights
- WHMIS
- Logout/Tagout Procedures
- Personal Protection Equipment: Work Boots, Hard Hat and eye protection
Program Schedule
16 weeks of full-time, in-school training followed by up to 12 weeks on the job.
Training:
16 weeks of full-time, in-school training.
Work Placement:
In conjunction with formal training, the participant will have an opportunity for 8–12-week paid placement in the industry. This is facilitated by a dedicated job developer and input by the students.
Primary:
Electrician: Construction and Maintenance (309A), Level 1 – 8 weeks
Secondary (overview):
Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Systems Mechanic (313A) – 2 weeks
Weeks 1–5
- Pre-Training
Weeks 6-16
- Electrical Training 1
- Canadian Electrical Code 1
- Prints 1
- Electrical Theory 1
- Installation Method 1
- Instrumentation 1
- Electronics 1
- Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Training
- Completion of: Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD), General Education Development (GED) or equivalent
- Must be unemployed or underemployed
- $500 fully-refundable deposit is required. (must complete all parts of the program including placement)
- Must have a Canadian Citizenship or Permanent landed Status (PR)
- Gain valuable skills based on Level 1 Electrical Apprenticeship for Construction and Maintenance
- Access to state of the art labs for experiential learning
- Course materials, including textbooks, safety equipment and toolkits provided free of cost
- Access to Centennial College resources, including the Centre for Accessible Learning and Counselling Services (CALCS) and library.
- Administration and ancillary fees may apply
- Residential Service Electrician (Trade 309A)
- Commercial Electrician (Trade 309A)
- Industrial Electrician (Trade 442A)
- Maintenance Electrician (Trade 309A)
Areas of Employment
- Service
- Installation
- Maintenance
- Attend an information session and complete the application form.
- Applicants write an assessment test facilitated by Centennial College.
- Applicants will attend an interview (by invite only, based on assessment results).
- Please email elec.preapp@centennialcollege.ca.
Funded by Ontario
NOTE: Pending final confirmation from Ministry.