Electrician
Trades & Technology
Training:
Red Deer College offers the Electrician Apprentice program, one of the many apprenticeship training options available for students.
Apprenticeship is a career option that involves both classroom and on-the-job training. To learn the skills required of an Electrician in Alberta and be issued an Alberta Journeyperson Certificate, a person must find a suitable employer who is willing to hire and train an apprentice.
Learn:
The term of apprenticeship for an Electrician is 4 years (four 12-month periods) including a minimum of 1500 hours of on-the-job training and 8 weeks of technical training in the first, second and third year, and a minimum of 1350 hours of on-the-job training and 12 weeks of technical training in the fourth year.
Employment Opportunities:
Electricians work for construction and maintenance contractors, manufacturers, resource companies, and other large organizations. Journeyperson wage rates vary, but generally range from $25 to $35 an hour.
Electricians may advance to positions such as Foreman, Superintendent, Estimator or Electrical Inspector. Some Electricians start their own contracting businesses.
Continue Your Learning:
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 (see www.ecaa.ab.ca) after three years of becoming certified and passing a written exam.
If you have a valid Alberta Journeyperson Certificate, you are eligible to receive a Blue Seal business credential after completing the necessary requirements.
Faculty and Staff Contact Information:
Gregg Irvine - Chair
Phone: 403-342-3435 Email: electrician@rdc.ab.ca
Andy Amboe - Instructor
Phone: 403-314-2405 Email: Andy.amboe@rdc.ab.ca
Brian Beingessner - Instructor
Phone: 403-342-3436 Email: Brian.beingessner@rdc.ab.ca
Brad Benoit - Instructor
Phone: 403-314-2463 Email: Brad.benoit@rdc.ab.ca
Jason Cappis - Instructor
Phone: 403-314-2465 Email: Jason.cappis@rdc.ab.ca
William Christensen - Instructor
Phone: 403-314-2430 Email: William.Christensen@rdc.ab.ca
Chad Cosby - Instructor
Phone: 403-314-2429 Email: Chad.cosby@rdc.ab.ca
Tim Froehler - Instructor
Phone: 403-356-4914 Email: Tim.froehler@rdc.ab.ca
Scott Letwin - Instructor
Phone: 403-343-4031 Email: Scott.letwin@rdc.ab.ca
Larry Milman - Instructor
Phone: 403-342-3437 Email: Larry.milman@rdc.ab.ca
Michael Schultz - Instructor
Phone 403-356-4888 Email: Michael.schultz@rdc.ab.ca
Martin Skog - Instructor
Phone: 403-356-4957 Email: Martin.skog@rdc.ab.ca
Richard Sleno - Instructor
Phone: 403-314-2433 Email: Richard.sleno@rdc.ab.ca
Ronald Stocks - Instructor
Phone: 403-314-2431 Email: Ronald.stocks@rdc.ab.ca
Terry Welch - Instructor
Phone: 403-356-4874 Email: Terry.welch@rdc.ab.ca
Tuition 2011/2012:
Class Length Tuition Other Fees Student Pays
8 Weeks $760 $124 $923
12 Weeks $1140 $201 $1341
Residence:
Rent includes all furnishings and most utilities, including cable. On-campus housing works on a first-come, first-serve basis and requires a $20 application fee. To learn more about living on-campus call 403-342-3257, or Glenice Grover, Residence Manager, at 403-342-3238.
Parking:
Student parking fees range from $96 to $112 depending on your choice of lots. This fee allows students to park during the fall, winter and spring terms from September 1 through to June 30. There is no charge for parking in the unreserved lots C-D-M-N-R-Q during the summer months (July 1 to August 31).
You may reserve a parking spot by submitting the completed application form along with the appropriate fee to the Cashiers Office. Payment must be received before the application will be processed. Our 2300 reserved stalls are assigned on a first come, first served basis.
Cafeteria:
A full range of food service is available, including short order, full meals, sandwich, deli, take out, and a great variety of baked goods daily. Our food services include Tim Horton’s, The Library Cafe which serves Starbuck’s, Red’s Cafe, The Patch, Upper Crust, Grab ‘n’ Go, The Far Side Bar & Grill, and The Lift.
Notes:
Financial assistance is available to apprentices in a variety of forms: Several scholarships are available from Red Deer College, the Federal Government and the Provincial Government. Most apprentices are eligible for employment insurance (EI) while attending technical training. Based on need, financial assistance may be available to apprentices while attending training through Alberta Works – Apprenticeship Grant. More information and applications are available at the Student Funding & Awards, call 403-342-3254 or financialaid@rdc.ab.ca.
Curriculum:
Electrician Apprenticeship will take four periods of training. For information about the training, check out the course outline on the Alberta Apprenticeship and Industry Training site http://www.tradesecrets.gov.ab.ca/
Electrician 2011/2012 intakes are:
1st Period
Aug 29 - Oct 21, 2011
Oct 24 - Dec 16, 2011
Jan 3 - Feb 24, 2012
Mar 5 - Apr 27, 2012
May 7 - Jun 29, 2012
2nd Period
Aug 29 - Oct 21, 2011
Oct 24 - Dec 16, 2011
Jan 3 - Feb 24, 2012
Mar 5 - Apr 27, 2012
May 7 - Jun 29, 2012
3rd Period
Aug 29 - Oct 21, 2011
Oct 24 - Dec 16, 2011
Jan 3 - Feb 24, 2012
Mar 5 -Apr 27, 2012
May 7 - Jun 29, 2012
4th Period
Aug 29 - Nov 18, 2011
Sep 26 - Dec 16, 2011
Jan 3 - Mar 23, 2012
Mar 12 - June 1 , 2012
April 10 - June 29, 2012