Carpentry & Residential Electrical Worker Pre-apprenticeship Program
The Carpentry & Residential Electrical Worker Pre-Apprenticeship Program offers participants training in two trades; construction and residential electrical, ensuring graduates have numerous career paths, a relevant skill set, shop experience and safety certifications.
This free 24-week program is offered in partnership between the Centre for Skills Development and the Government of Ontario to support the demand for skilled trades.
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Program schedule:
- 24 weeks of training
- Full-time Monday to Friday, from 8:00AM to 2:30PM
- Training takes place in Burlington at two locations:
- Skilled Trades Site – 3335 North Service Rd, Burlington ON (in-shop training)
- Head Office Site – 3350 South Service Rd, Burlington ON (theory sessions)
This program is for you if:
- You like to work with your hands
- You learn by doing, not sitting at a desk
- You want to have a versatile skill set that’s in demand
- You want an accelerated training program
- You want to pursue an apprenticeship
- You are looking for employment in the field
Eligibility requirements:
- You are between 18 and 29 years of age (any gender) or a woman/identify as a woman over the age of 18
- Your are Canadian Citizen or Permanent Resident
- Grade 12 (or equivalency) required
Program breakdown
This training program provides in-class instruction and hands-on training in the following areas:
- Electrical Theory and Code (CEC)
- Practical Electrical Installations
- Distribution and Branch Wiring
- Interpreting Engineering Drawings
- Interpreting Electrical Schematics
- Conductor Sizes and Types
- Wiring Methods
- Sizing for Services
- Construction Theory
- Building Layout
- Basic Demolition
- Framing
- Flooring and Interior Finishes
- Trade Calculation and Science
- Threads and Fasteners
- Employability and Essential Skills
- Comprehensive Safety Training
We are now accepting applications for the spring 2025!
Please note that applying does NOT guarantee the acceptance in the program. Limited spaces available.
Employment outlook and information about the different trades
What does a Residential Electrician do?
Electricians lay out, assemble, install, test, troubleshoot and repair electrical wiring, fixtures, control devices and related equipment in buildings and other structures. They are employed by electrical contractors and maintenance departments of buildings and other establishments, or they may be self-employed. Apprentices are also included in this unit group.
According to the Job Bank Canada Labour Market information, hourly rates for Residential Electrician range from 18.00 – 46.00 per hour across Canada. For Electricians, over the period 2022-2031, new job openings are expected to total 45,600, while 37,200 new job seekers are expected to be available to fill them.
What does a Carpenter do?
Carpenters construct, erect, install, maintain and repair structures and components of structures made of wood, wood substitutes, lightweight steel and other materials. They are employed by construction companies, carpentry contractors, and maintenance departments of factories, plants and other establishments, or they may be self-employed. Apprentices are also included in this unit group.
According to the Job Bank Canada Labour Market information, hourly rates for a Carpenter range from 19.00 – 40.00 per hour across Canada. For Carpenters, over the period 2022-2031, new job openings are expected to total 37,900, while 32,800 new job seekers are expected to be available to fill them.
Your questions, answered
Answers to the most frequently asked questions.More information
If you have any questions or need guidance,
please feel free to contact: Emily Spek
Email: emily.spek@centreforskills.ca
Tel.: 905-333-3499 x 310