Electrical College of Canada

Pre-Apprenticeship Workshops

Our Pre-Apprenticeship workshop programs provide students with the knowledge and confidence to begin a rewarding career as an electrician!

Safety Training - Lockout, Fall Protection, WHMIS and First Aid

Will be certified with all current required safety requirements of the ministry of safety for pre-apprentice electricians

Basic Electrical Theory

Identify the major components of an atom and describe their characteristics
Describe the requirements for a simple electrical circuit
Define voltage, current and resistance
Describe the effects of an electrical current on the human body
Apply Ohm's Law to calculate series, parallel and combination DC circuits
Apply Kirkchoff's Law to calculate series, parallel and combination DC circuits
Define the units of mechanical work and power
Analyze and calculate current flow and power characteristics in 2-wire and 3-wire distribution systems for balanced, unbalanced, and faulted conditions
Perform calculations relating to wire measurements, AWG, SI units, Resistivity, line loss and temperature coefficients
State the fundamental law of magnetism
Define permanent and temporary magnets
Describe magnetic lines of forces and list their characteristics
Describe the relationship between magnetism and EMF
Calculate a customers' energy bill using kilowatt/hour units
Describe the characteristics of primary and secondary cells
Name and explain the principles of operation of common sources of EMF

Introduction to Electrical Safety Code

State the objective, scope and general arrangement of the OEC
Indentify the method used to indicate code regulation changes in new editions
Explain terms as listed in the Object, Scope and Definition� section and the Special Terminologies located in the general rules of the other sections
Interpret general rules of the OEC
Apply the OEC regulations for conductors to residential installations
Use the OEC regulations as they apply to residential services to appropriately size services and equipment
Apply the OEC regulations regarding maximum circuit loading and use of demand factors to residential installations
Explain the OEC regulations regarding grounding and bonding of electrical systems and circuits operating at 750 volts or less
Interpret the regulations of the OEC regarding wiring methods for installations operating at 750 volts or less
Explain the general regulations regarding Class 1 And class 2 signal and remote control circuits
Identify installation requirements for electrical equipment (other than heating) installed in residential occupancies as specified in the installation of electrical equipment section of the OEC
Interpret the OEC regulations regarding the installation of fire alarms located in dwelling units
Interpret the regulations of the OEC regarding the installation and wiring of interior lighting equipment located in residential occupancies
Interpret the OEC regulations regarding the installation of firearms located in dwelling units
Explain requirements for the installation of wiring of fixed electric surface band space heating systems located in residential occupancies
Interpret the OEC regulations for pools, tubs and spas
Identify temporary wiring installation requirements for buildings or projects under construction or demolition
Calculate conduit fill where all conductors are the same sixe and have the same insulation type
Calculate conduit fill where the conductors have different sizes and/or different insulation types
Calculate raceway fill for the raceway types listed in Section 12 where all conductors have different sizes and/or different insulation types
Calculate the maximum number of conductors sized #14 to #6 that are permitted in a box
Calculate the minimum size of pull boxes for straight, angle and u-pulls for conductors larger than #6
Calculate ampacity and apply correction factors for single conductors in free air, including conductors in parallel
Calculate ampacity and apply correction factors for conductors in a raceway or multi-conductor, including conductors in parallel
Calculate ampacity and apply correction factors for flexible cords and equipment wires
Calculate ampacity and apply correction factors for underground conductor installations using IEEE Standard 835

Introduction to Blue Prints

Identify and interpret the alphabet of lines
Demonstrate competency with a metric scale and imperial scale and be able to convert between the two
Read and apply residential specifications
Use a set of drawings of a single-family dwelling to apply the information from the architectural, structural and mechanical drawings in relation to an electrical installation
Draw and label a panel schematic for a single-family dwelling
Prepare an electrical material take-off for a single �family dwelling
Apply specifications, Building and Electrical Codes to single-family dwellings
State the role of various job occupations within the electrical construction industry and how the electrician will intact with each
List acceptable behavioural attitudes and standards regarding direct and indirect relationships with the customers and other workers
Demonstrate the ability to prepare an Electrical Inspection Permit form

Introduction to Instrumentation

Defining common terms used in instrumentation
Using the SI an imperial system of measurement for pressure and temperature
Converting values using the four temperature scales
Demonstrating the operation, application and limitations of thermocouples, thermistors and RTD's
Testing using digital/analog voltmeters
Connect and test thermocouples, thermistors and RTD's
Determine the accuracy of pressure measuring equipment
Explain relationships between absolute, gauge and vacuum devices
Bourdon pressure device designs
Understand the operation, construction and application of industrial pressure sensors
Indentify ISA instrumentation symbols using diagrams for pressure and temperature devices
Understand the theory and operation of light and sound meters

Introduction to Electronics

Demonstrate the proper procedure for soldering and de-soldering
State the standard resistor colour code
List and describe the safety practices to be followed when measure and testing circuits with test equipment
Describe the operation of basic logic gates including NOT, AND, OR, NAND. NOR, and exclusive or gates
State the Boolean equations for simple logic gates
State the truth table and demonstrate the use of an R.S. and D type flip flop
Describe the properties of N and P Type semiconductor materials
Describe and demonstrate the operation of bipolar diode
Describe the operation and basing requirements of NPN and PNP transistors
Identify the schematic symbols for NPN and PNP bipolar transistors
Describe the operation of an opto-coupler
State and demonstrate common applications for an opto-coupler
Describe the theory of operation and the application of the solenoid and plunger type voltage testers
Explain the operation of a D'Arsonal (PMMC) meter
Describe the theory of operation and the application of multi-meters
Define the term "ohm per volt" rating and describe meter loading
Demonstrate the use of voltmeters, ammeters, ohmmeters and meggers in series, parallel, and combination circuits
Describe the operation and demonstrate the use of open and closed circuit tracers
Connect resistors in series, parallel, and combination circuits, complete with voltmeter and ammeter connections
State current and voltage requirements for silicon, germanium, and light emitting diodes (LED's)
Demonstrate a requirement for silicon, germanium and LED's to be forward and reverse biased
Describe and demonstrate how a transistor can be used as a switch
Demonstrate the use of logic gates and their symbols to prove their truth tables

Introduction to Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC)

Determine functions and applications of a PLC
Understand the language and addressing requirements of a PLC
Demonstrate method and hard wring of PLC's to equipment
Learn how to test for PLC input and outputs
Programming of common relay instructions, timers , mathematical function counters on a PLC
Simple programs to operate machines using PLC's

Residential Installation Methods

Classroom wiring labs designed to apply residential electrical theory, blueprints and code to simulate work environments
Installation of typical overhead 200 amp service, and underground 100 amp service
Wiring of typical residential dwelling, kitchen, bathroom, and bedroom
Installation of electrical devices
Learn how to test for common electrical problems

Commercial Installation Methods

Classroom wiring labs designed to apply commercial electrical theory, blueprints and code to simulated work environments
Installation of common 30 amp 600 volt electrical service with step down transformer
Demonstration of simple conduit bending
Learn how to wire simple fire alarm circuits
Installation of lighting control contractors

Pre-Apprenticeship / Job Search

Demonstration of proper resume presentation
Understanding how to determine which electrical field best suits individuals interest
Describing how to approach and sell yourself as a candidate for and apprentice electrician
Direction of current well established reputable contractors in the greater Toronto Area