Electricity

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Electricity

Nunavimmi Pigiursavik Centre, Inukjuak

Diploma of Vocational Studies (DVS)

1,800 hours

Program Description

Are you ready to power up your career in the electricity industry? Take the first step towards a bright future and apply now!

You’ll be able to:

  • Install, repair and modify circuits and electrical equipment (motors, switches, circuit breakers, automatons, etc.).
  • Install electronic systems and communication networks.
  • Install, repair and replace lighting systems and electrical equipment, heating systems and alarm systems on construction sites, in homes, businesses and companies.

Admission requirements

Candidates must meet one of the following:

Persons holding a Secondary School Diploma or its recognized equivalent, for example, an Attestation of Equivalence of Secondary V studies, or a postsecondary diploma such as the Diploma of College Studies or a Bachelor’s degree.

Persons who are at least 16 years of age on September 30 of the school year in which their training is to begin and have earned the Secondary IV credits in language of instruction, second language and mathematics in the programs of study established by the Minister, or have been granted recognition of equivalent learning.

Persons who are at least 18 years of age upon entry into the program and have the following functional prerequisites: the successful completion of the General Development Test, or recognition of equivalent learning.

What are the functional prerequisites?


  • Language of Instruction

Adult Sector: 3101-1 and 3102-2 or (3070-3)
Youth Sector: 632-306 or (630-316)


  • Mathematics

Adult Sector: 4153-2 or (4103-1)
Youth Sector: 563-414 or 564-426 or 565-426 or (563-404) or (564-406) or (565-406)


Persons who have obtained Secondary III credits in language of instruction, second language and mathematics in programs established by the Minister are required to pursue general education courses, concurrently with their vocational training, in order to obtain the Secondary IV credits they lack in language of instruction, second language and mathematics in programs established by the Minister.

Program Content

See all the block of hours below.

Code

 

Statement of competency
Hours

 

Credits

 

754-992 To protect health, safety and physical integrity on construction sites 30 2

783-401 To determine their suitability for the trade and the training process 15 1

783-412 To use a computer 30 2

783-428 To verify the voltage, current and power of electrical circuits 120 8

783-433 To draw an installation sketch and a circuit diagram 45 3

783-445 To use tools 75 5

783-453 To work at heights and handle materials 45 3

783-466 To install electrical conduits and cables 90 6

783-477 To install residential branch circuits and associated protective devices 105 7

783-484 To interpret drawings, specifications, technical manuals and maintenance procedures 60 4

783-494 To install and maintain three-phase transformers 60 4

783-506 To install and maintain a service entrance and emergency power supply 90 6

783-517 To verify that electronic circuits are working properly 105 7

783-525 To verify the relay and integrated circuit logic of electrical and electronic circuits 75 5

783-537 To install and maintain a lighting system 105 7

783-546 To install and maintain a heating system 90 6

783-555 To install copper and fibre optic communications cables 75 5

783-564 To install a fire alarm system 60 4

783-578 To install home automation and residential telephone systems 120 8

783-586 To install and maintain DC and single-phase AC rotating machines and associated controls 90 6

783-597 To install and maintain a three-phase AC rotating machine and associated controls 105 7

783-607 To install and maintain a programmable controller for building electrical systems 105 7

783-615 To install and maintain electronic instrumentation for building electrical systems 75 5

783-622 To prepare for the job market 30 2

1800 120