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Electrical Trades Technology

Area of study

High School

Credential

Certificate

Program Length

2 Years | Part time

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Program Overview

Our Electrical Trades Technology program will provide you with the necessary knowledge and skills you’ll need to install, operate, troubleshoot, service and repair electrical equipment in your career in residential, commercial and industrial settings. Our program connects you with studies of motors, generators, transformers, electrical systems, and a wide variety of control equipment.

Core Information
Area of Interest
High School
Credential
Certificate
Program Length
2 Years | Part time (24 months)
Campus
Fultz
Class Times
Morning or Afternoon

Program Highlights

  • Industry-Driven Curriculum: Focuses on foundational electrical theory, circuitry, and safety protocols aligned with industry standards.
  • Hands-On Learning: Provides practical experience in wiring, installations, and troubleshooting electrical systems in residential, commercial, and industrial settings.
  • Modern Facilities: Access to state-of-the-art tools and equipment to simulate real-world work environments.
  • Safety Emphasis: Comprehensive training in workplace safety protocols and practices essential for the trade.
  • Apprenticeship Credit: Opportunity to earn credit toward Apprenticeship Manitoba Level 1 upon meeting specific criteria.
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Career Outcomes

  • Construction Electrician
  • Factory Worker
  • Institutional Electrician
  • Cable Company Worker
  • Security System Employee
  • Entrepreneur

Entry Requirements

Applicants should be currently enrolled in or have successfully completed credits or the equivalent standing from a Canadian school in:

  • Grade 10 Math (20S)
  • Grade 10 English Language Arts (20F)

Frequently Asked Questions

Any high school student in Manitoba who wants hands-on training in a skilled trade.

To attend MITT High School, you must have successfully completed Grades 9 and 10 English Language Arts, Mathematics, Physical/Health Education, Science, and Social Studies.

Textbooks and Supplies

A complete supply list and textbook information can be found on the Program Information page.

Laptop Requirements

Students are required to have access to a Tier 1 laptop for this program. More information and technical specifications are available on the Laptop and Technical Needs page.

MITT High School is tuition-free! You may need to purchase supplies for your technical training.

MITT High School students earn a Senior Years Technology Diploma and an MITT Certificate.

You can receive credit for Apprenticeship Manitoba in-school technical training and hours towards the Apprenticeship Manitoba program by:

  • Completing your skilled trade program with an accumulated average of 70 per cent or better
  • Gaining employment
  • Registering as an apprentice within two years of graduation
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Electrical Trades Technology

All Courses

Introduction to Electrical Trades Technology (EL-400) — 110 hours

Students will be introduced to basic electrical concepts. They will begin to design and wire circuits. Students are introduced to safety, tools, and equipment for electrical/electronic systems.

Electrical Trades DC Fundamentals (EL-410) — 110 hours

Students will be introduced to electrical/electronics technology by studying DC circuit theory. Areas of study include instrumentation, measurement, component recognition, value determination, and fabrication. Students will learn Ohm’s law as it relates to series, parallel, and combination circuits.

Electrical Trades AD Fundamentals (EL-420) — 110 hours

Students will become familiar with AC theory, including electrical fundamentals, magnetism, electromagnetism, and RLC circuits. Students will also focus on cross-curricular knowledge from mathematics and physics.

Residential Wiring (EL-430) — 110 hours

Students will be introduced to Canadian Electrical Code (CEC) standards. They will learn to design, install, test, and troubleshoot branch circuits, and become familiar with the tools, techniques, materials, and devices associated with it. Students will also be introduced to blueprint reading.

Electrical Wiring Methods (EL-440) — 110 hours

Students will be introduced to alternative wiring methods and the CEC codes associated with them. They will work with various types of raceways and cables, and become familiar with the tools, techniques, materials, and devices associated with them.

Advanced Residential Wiring (EL-450) — 110 hours

Students will build on the knowledge and skills that they learned in residential wiring, including home automation technologies, and service and demand load calculations.

Canadian Electrical Code Level 2 (EL-270) — 120 hours

Building on Level 1, this course deepens students' understanding of the Canadian Electrical Code as it applies to Level 2 of the construction electrical apprenticeship. Students analyze and interpret complex code requirements.

Advanced Electrical Wiring Methods (EL-460) — 110 hours

Students will build on the knowledge and skills that that they learned in Electrical Wiring Methods. Students will also be introduced to motor controls, PLCs, raceway calculations, voice data video (VDV) structured cabling, as well as retrofitting and/or upgrading existing electrical installations.

Applied Electrical Trades Technology (EL-470) — 110 hours

Students will synthesize and apply knowledge and skills acquired in all previous courses to design, install, troubleshoot, and document electrical circuits with a minimum of supervision and direction. Students will also focus on skills and activities to ease in the transition to employment or post-secondary education.
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