Who it’s for

You are meticulous, organized, strong, and have lots of stamina for physical labour. You’re good at math and able to translate what’s on paper to the physical world. You’re self-motivated and comfortable working alone or on a team, indoors or outside.

What you’ll learn

You will learn basic skills needed to install, operate, troubleshoot, service and repair electrical equipment in residential, commercial, and industrial settings. You’ll understand circuits, motors, transformers, control equipment, and electrical systems.

Program details

Program length:

1 year full time (10 months)

Credential:

Certificate

Work-integrated Learning:

N/A

Start Times:

  • Fall / Winter

Tuition:

$5,766*

Two students working on a metal frame that runs wire through it.

Your career

Enter the workforce with plenty of practical experience. The electrical industry is extremely broad, and there is current demand for electrical-related knowledge that you can apply to many industries beyond construction.

You may find employment with electrical equipment fabrications companies (panel, motor, security, assembly factories), telecommunications and cabling companies. Or, once you have your Red Seal, you can start your own contracting business.

Career opportunities

  • Construction electrician
  • Factory worker
  • Institutional electrician
  • Cable company worker
  • Security system employee
  • Entrepreneur

Career opportunities

  • Construction electrician
  • Factory worker
  • Institutional electrician
  • Cable company worker
  • Security system employee
  • Entrepreneur

Program features and outcomes

  • Curriculum covers content that can be applied in many industries
  • Hands-on practical skills taught with tools and electrical equipment
  • Electrical knowledge taught as a valuable life skill
  • Red Seal electricians may run their own business
  • Learn from instructors with deep industry experience

Key Program Courses

  • AC and DC theory and application
  • Electronics concepts and applications
  • DC machines and control systems
  • Practical applications: Residential wiring, levels 1 and 2
  • Canadian electrical code, levels 1 and 2

Admission requirements

  • Manitoba high school diploma
  • Grade 12 Math (40S)* or equivalent
  • Grade 12 English Language Arts (40S)* or equivalent
  • Demonstrated English Language Proficiency (if applicable)
*minimum grade of 50%

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Student success stories

Silhoutte of a person
I thought that there needed to be more women in trades, and I wanted to do something with my hands. I had a few family friends point me in the direction of electrical applications so I figured it would be something worth exploring.

— Alexandria