Construction Electrician Foundation

Vancouver Community College

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

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Vancouver Community College offers Construction Electrician Foundation, a certificate in Electrical Engineering programme in Vancouver, Canada. The programme runs for 24 weeks, delivered in a hybrid format. Tuition is CAD 9,428 per total for local students.

At a glance

Degree: Certificate
Field: Electrical Engineering
Duration: 24 weeks
Delivery: Hybrid
Local tuition: CAD 9,428 / total

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Last checked September 2026 · Source: vcc.ca · How we collect data ·

Program details

Overview

Construction Electrician Foundation is a certificate programme teaching hands-on skills to install, maintain, and repair residential and commercial electrical systems. Graduates can apply electrical theories and principles to workplace applications, interpret and apply relevant sections of the Canadian Electrical Code, and use electrical test equipment to analyze circuit performance. The programme qualifies for Level 1 technical training credit toward Construction Electrician certification through SkilledTradesBC. It is delivered through a combination of class-based and online instruction and runs 24 weeks, with a maximum three-year completion window. Admission requires Composition 11 (English 11) with a minimum 'C-' grade and Foundations of Math and Pre-Calculus 10 with a minimum 'C-' grade, or equivalent, or qualification through a department assessment of mechanical reasoning.

Requirements

Admission Requirements: Admission requires Composition 11 (English 11) with a minimum 'C-' grade and Foundations of Math and Pre-Calculus 10 with a minimum 'C-' grade, or equivalent, or qualification through a department assessment of mechanical reasoning. Applicants must be 16 years of age or older, or a graduate of a secondary school, and must be Canadian citizens or permanent residents.

Application Details

Start Date: September, January and May

About Vancouver Community College

Type: College
Founded: 1965
Students: 15,000
Programs: 177
Location: Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
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Frequently asked questions

What degree does Construction Electrician Foundation award?

Vancouver Community College awards a Certificate in the field of Electrical Engineering on completion of this programme.

How long does Construction Electrician Foundation take?

The programme runs for 24 weeks.

How much does Construction Electrician Foundation cost?

Tuition is CAD 9,428 per total for local students.

Can Construction Electrician Foundation be studied online?

Partly — the programme uses a hybrid format combining online and on-campus study.

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