Electrical Foundation, Certificate

Program Overview

This 24-week full-time program provides hands-on training in electrical work, emphasizing industry practices and safety. It covers topics such as applied mechanics, electricity fundamentals, wiring methods, and electronic devices. Graduates are prepared for advanced standing in apprenticeship programs or employment in various electrical industries.

Program Outline

Outline:

• Program Content:
• Applies hands-on training to develop theory and practical skills in electrical work.
• Emphasizes industry practices and workplace safety.
• Provides industry tours for exposure to diverse work environments.
• Program Structure:
• Full-time
• 24 weeks
• Course Schedule:
• 0730–1430 or 1430–2115, Monday through Friday
• Modules:

Level 1

TELX 1151 Applied Mechanics

• Prerequisites: None
• Covers simple machines, mechanical advantage, efficiency, work, power, torque, and energy.

TELX 1152 Fundamentals of Electricity

• Prerequisites: None
• Principles governing behavior of electrical circuits, using test equipment correctly.

TELX 1154 Principles of Magnetism

• Prerequisites: None
• Covers magnetism, electromagnetism, and generating electricity through magnetism.

TELX 1156 Wiring Methods

• Prerequisites: None
• Basic electrical installations and electrical safety regulations using hand and power tools.

TELX 1158 Electrical Code, Plans and Specifications

• Prerequisites: None
• Applies Canadian Electrical Code (CEC) to residential wiring installations, and interpreting and creating electrical diagrams.

Level 2

TELX 2131 AC Circuit Analysis

• Prerequisites: TELX 1154
• Applies trigonometric functions towards vector addition and sine wave calculations, and measures voltage, frequency, and relationships involved in alternating current circuits using an oscilloscope.

TELX 2135 Electronic Devices

• Prerequisites: TELX 2131
• Semiconductor materials, diodes, LEDs, transistors, and electronic components and circuits.

TELX 2137 Basic Motor Control

• Prerequisites: TELX 1156
• Function and operation of alternating current motor starters.

TELX 2140 Computer Skills and Job Preparation

Careers:

• Job Opportunities:
• Advanced standing as indentured candidates in apprenticeship system
• Electrical work in construction, mining, forestry, food production, manufacturing, transportation, utility and service industries
• Opportunities in solid-state control and programmable logic controllers
• Graduate Employment Outcomes:
• Data available in BCIT student outcomes report