Electrician Apprentice (Intermediate)

 

Today's electricians are working with cutting edge technology such as programmable logic controls (PLC), sophisticated fire alarm systems, robotics in industry, and assisting in setting up "smart house" systems--where everything in a house can be programmed for the needs of the homeowner. Electricians play a critical role in providing homeowners, businesses, and industries with the means to access electricity. They are also ensuring people's safety while providing a higher quality of life.

 

Program Highlights

In Fleming's Electrician -- Construction and Maintenance Apprenticeship program, you'll develop trade related skills including:

• project electrical layout
• system installations
• repair and maintenance
• connecting and testing of electrical devices, apparatus, control equipment, and wiring
• how to work with alarm, communication, lighting, heating, and power and control systems
• the use of computer-based control systems and motion control

You'll learn these skills and more through your schooling and ongoing work with your employer.

 

Why Choose Fleming?

The instructors for Fleming's Electrician Apprentice program are dedicated and fully-qualified tradespeople. That means you will be learning from people who have "been there", or continue to work in the trade. Your theoretical classes are supplemented by hands-on training. Your instructors will be there to answer your questions and troubleshoot, and to facilitate your learning. Fleming has an excellent reputation in the trade and with trade unions for producing well-qualified tradespeople.

 

What it Takes to Succeed

Success as an electrician starts with your interest in how things work, and learning how you can provide customers with safe, helpful means to access power and electricity. Besides this key interest, it is helpful if you have, or are willing to develop the following skills:

• attention to detail and dedication to quality
• a strong customer service ethic
• excellent problem solving ability
• willingness to learn on the job/continuous learning

We'll help you to graduate as a fully qualified, competent electrician--and prepare you for trade exams.

 

Career Opportunities

As an electrician working for an industrial or institutional company, you will probably have your hours and duties laid out for you. And there's a real sense of job security in this type of position. If you choose to work independently, or as part of a group providing electrical or related services, you will be able to decide which projects you want to pursue, when you want to work, and set your own prices. Regardless of where or how you choose to work and pursue your career, there are plenty of opportunities out there. If you are willing to relocate or travel for work, your opportunities will be even greater.

 

Minimum Admission Requirements

OSSD or equivalent.

To participate in an apprenticeship program, you must be employed and a registered apprentice. Contact your local Apprenticeship office to determine your eligibility to enter this trade. In Peterborough, contact the Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities at (705) 745-1918.

 

Selection Process

Course	Hours
Semester 1
Canadian Electrical Code - Level II	39.00
Electrical Theory - Level II	81.00
Electronics - Level II	39.00
Installation Methods - Level II	39.00
Instrumentation - Level II	42.00
Monitoring&Communication Systems-Level II	30.00
Prints - Level II	30.00

Semester 1

Canadian Electrical Code - Level II

Course Number: ELCT033

Upon successful completion of this course, the apprentice will be able to interpret the CEC requirements pertaining to the installations for: interior and exterior lighting systems; fire alarm and fire pumps, emergency systems, unit equipment and exit signs; fuses, circuit breakers and ground fault protection and control devices; equipment in hazardous locations; hospitals and patient care areas; storage batteries; individual continuous and non-continuous duty service motors The apprentice will also be able to calculate conductor and overcurrent device sizes required for specific continuous and non-continuous loads and the minimum ampacity of conductors and overcurrent devices for apartment and similar buildings.

Units: 39.00
Hours: 39.00

Electrical Theory - Level II

Course Number: ELCT028

Upon successful completion of this course, the apprentice will be able to: describe magnetic flux and flux density; solve problems associated with magnetic energy; explain Ohm's Law as applied to magnetic circuits; describe factors which affect inductance and perform related calculations; apply Fleming's hand rules and Lenz's law; describe the types, construction, operation and characteristics of DC machines; describe a sine wave: calculate RMS, average, maximum, and instantaneous values; calculate frequency, electrical and mechanical degrees; calculate phasors, vectors and vector diagrams; describe the effects of alternating voltage and current in a resistive device; calculate inductive reactance, voltage, current, and power of an inductive circuit; calculate capacitive reactance, voltage, current, power and phase relationships of a capacitive circuit; calculate values for RL/RC/RLC series and parallel circuits; and, calculate resonant circuits. Note: Each candidate must be indentured to a qualified contractor or Union and be registered with the Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities - Workplace/Employed Workers Support Branch.

Units: 81.00
Hours: 81.00

Electronics - Level II

Course Number: ELCT014

Upon successful completion of this course, the apprentice will have demonstrated the ability to: use an oscilloscope to test circuits; explain the importance of isolation when using test equipment; describe and demonstrate half and full wave rectification; connect capacitors and inductors to filter a power supply output; demonstrate the use of a zener diode as a regulator; demonstrate the operation of an SCR as well as a DIAC and TRIAC; demonstrate how a DIAC and RC network can be used to phase shift a TRIAC; describe the operation and applications of a pulse transformer; explain the operation of a field effect transistor (FET) and operational amp (OP Amp); calculate the expected gain of inverting and non-inverting OP-Amp circuits; and, demonstrate the operation of an OP-Amp used as a comparator and an amplifier. Note: Each candidate must be indentured to a qualified contractor or Union and be registered with the Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities - Workplace/Employed Workers Support Branch.

Units: 39.00
Hours: 39.00

Installation Methods - Level II

Course Number: ELCT023

Upon successful completion of this course, the apprentice will be able to: identify the mechanical parts, windings and wiring connections of DC machines; demonstrate manual and magnetic across-the-line starting techniques for motors; demonstrate methods for forward-reverse control of motors; and, demonstrate reduced voltage starting techniques for DC motors. The apprentice will also be able to: identify the mechanical parts, windings, and wiring connections for a single- and three-phase squirrel cage induction AC motor (SCIM); demonstrate manual and magnetic across-the-line starting techniques for single- and three-phase squirrel cage motors; demonstrate methods for forward and reverse control of single- and three-phase squirrel cage motors; demonstrate the control of a Single Phase Capacitor Start Dual Voltage Motor with a reversing drum switch, manual starter and a reversing magnetic starter; state the procedures for installing and aligning belt driven motors; and, calculate and connect single-phase, 3-wire transformer services. Note: Each candidate must be indentured to a qualified contractor or Union and be registered with the Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities - Workplace/Employed Workers Support Branch.

Units: 39.00
Hours: 39.00

Instrumentation - Level II

Course Number: ELCT036

Upon successful completion of this course, the apprentice will be able to: identify and describe the operation of various level and flow sensing instruments; draw basic process and instrument diagrams using standard ISA instrumentation; explain the operation and applications of typical level and flow measurement devices and transmitters; demonstrate the hydrostatic pressure principle of liquid level measurement; predict with calculations the effect of liquids of different specific gravities on the system; demonstrate the use of the venturi and the orifice plate in flow measurement; install, connect and test load cells in typical weight measurement applications

Units: 42.00
Hours: 42.00

Monitoring&Communication Systems-Level II

Course Number: ELCT038

Upon successful completion of this course, the apprentice will have demonstrated the ability to: describe the operation, installation, testing and troubleshooting requirements for initiation, signal, ancillary and supervisory circuits and devices, in a single two stage fire alarm system using the NBC, CEC, ULC and manufacturer's documentation; describe the basic operation of wet and dry sprinkler systems; describe the fire suppression agents, components and systems used in fire suppression systems; describe the methods used to terminate and test fibre optic cables; demonstrate an understanding of intrusion systems and devices; describe and demonstrate the wiring and operation of nurse call systems; lay out and wire common paging and communications systems; describe the operation of institutional clock systems; and, describe the operation and installation requirements for common home automation systems.

Units: 30.00
Hours: 30.00

Prints - Level II

Course Number: ELCT026

Upon successful completion of this course, the apprentice will be able to: determine utility location and site features using site drawings; determine methods of construction using architectural and structural drawings; determine the electrical characteristics and layout of mechanical equipment and systems; lay out commercial distribution and service equipment and wiring; lay out branch circuit for lighting and equipment; prepare a material take off using drawings and specifications; prepare sketches to solve and document construction problems and solutions; prepare as-built drawings; and, develop basic single line, schematic, and wiring diagrams.

Units: 30.00
Hours: 30.00