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Jul 12, 2025
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2025-2026 Academic Calendar
Electrician Foundation Trades Certificate
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This program includes Electrician Foundation Trades Training, a 60-hour practicum, and level 1 apprenticeship training. The program prepares students for entrance into the electrical field by providing them with the basic knowledge, skills and technical training employers are seeking in new hires. Students will complete meaningful hands-on projects that will prepare them for the workplace. Upon successful completion of the program, students will be credited with 350 work-based training hours towards their apprenticeship. After successful completion of the program and securing an industry sponsor/employer, students may apply for Level 2 Electrician Apprenticeship training.
The information on this program page is a summary of the official Program Information and Completion Guide approved by NLC’s Education Council, effective June 2025.
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Career Prospects
**Some of the titles below may include additional training requirements.**
• Electrician: Apprenticeship, Journeyperson
• Construction Electrician
• Industrial Electrician
• Maintenance Electrician
• Service Electrician
• Residential, Commercial, Industrial and Marine opportunities
• Solar Installer / Solar Electrician
• EV Charger Installer
• Wind Turbine Maintinence Technician
• Fire Alarm Technician
• Electrical Estimator
• Project Manager
• Electrical Contractor / Business Owner
• Further training may lead to engineering technologist roles. Intakes
| Location | Starting | Type | | Fort St John | February | Cohort | Length
600 hours; approximately 20 weeks long. Estimated Program Fees
Program fee type: Trades/Apprenticeship Costs indicated are estimates for a full-time course load. Book, instruments, supplies, uniforms/clothing and third-party fees are additional. Domestic Fees | | Tuition | Student Fees | Instruction-related
Fees (includes GST) | Total | | Year 1 | $ 2,136.00 | $ 148.18 | $ 580.82 | $ 2,865.00 | International Fees | | Tuition | Student Fees | Instruction-related
Fees (includes GST) | International
Medical Insurance | Total | | Year 1 | $ 8,350.00 | $ 156.42 | $ 633.08 | $ 289.80* | $ 9,429.30 | *Per four months Still have questions?
Contact: Admission Requirements
Complete either A or B: A. English, Math, and Science
English Requirement One of the following: - BC Language Arts 11 Courses - 4 credits earned, minimum individual grade of C+, or equivalent.
- BC Language Arts 12 Courses - 4 credits earned, minimum individual grade of C+, or equivalent.
- ENGL 040 or higher, with a minimum final grade of C+, or equivalent.
- IELTS score of 5.5 overall with no band less than 5.0 or equivalent English placement test and score.
Math Requirement One of the following: - Pre-Calculus 11 with a minimum final grade of C+, or equivalent
- Pre-Calculus 12 with a minimum final grade of C+, or equivalent
- MATH 040 or higher, with a minimum final grade of C+, or equivalent.
Science Requirement One of the following: - Physics 11 with a minimum final grade of C+, or equivalent.
- Physics 12 with a minimum final grade of C+, or equivalent.
- PHYS 040 or higher with a minimum final grade of C+, or equivalent.
Post-Admission Requirements
After being accepted into the program but before the Electrician Practicum (ELFT 150 ) begins, students will be required to provide proof of the following certifications*: - Intermediate First Aid
- H2S Alive
- Common Safety Orientation (CSO)
* All certificates must be valid for the duration of the Electrician Foundation Program. Failure to provide proof may result in suspension or removal from the program. Important Notes
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The program is eligible for Canada Student Loans. Visit Student Aid BC to apply for financial assistance online. Note that dual credit students are not eligible for Student Aid. -
Students must provide personal protective equipment (Safety glasses, Steel-toed boots and Gloves). Students are required to have a computer (laptop or other mobile device) with minimum computer requirements. -
The program is affiliated with SkilledTradesBC and School Districts 59, 60, 81 and 87. Program Requirements
| Residency Requirement | 100% of each level must be completed at Northern Lights College or by approval of the Dean | | Minimum Grade Requirements | 70% minimum in all courses and a passing grade in ELFT 150 | Credential
Certificate in Electrician Foundation Trades |
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