Electrical Techniques-(PEPRT)
Ontario College Certificate
(formerly Electrician Pre-Trade)
Program Profile for Second Career
September 2013 start
INSTITUTION INFORMATION
Name of
Institution:
Sheridan College Institute of Technology & Advanced Learning
Trafalgar Road Campus:
1430 Trafalgar Road
Oakville, ON L6H 2L1
905-845-9430
Davis Campus:
7899 McLaughlin Road
Brampton, ON L6V 1G6
905-459-7533
Locations:
(Campus Location
of Program is in
bold)
Hazel McCallion Campus:
4180 Duke of York Boulevard
Mississauga, ON L5B 0G5
905-845-9430
Skills Training Centre:
407 Iroquois Shore Road
Oakville, ON L6H 1M3
905-845-9430
Website Address: www.sheridancollege.ca
All Sheridan campuses are accessible by local public transit, with convenient
connections to GO Transit. Visit:
www.sheridancollege.ca/ About Sheridan/ Campus Info/ How to Get to Sheridan
Second Career Coordinator: Deborah Campbell
Contact Person:
Application
Process/Offer of
Admission/Letter
of Acceptance:
Phone: 905-459-7533 or 905-845-9430 ext. 5068
Fax: 905-874-4385
E-mail: deborah.campbell1@sheridancollege.ca
1. If you have been provided with a Second Career Application Package by
your Employment Assessment Centre, please review Sheridan’s full-time
program admission requirements outlined below under Program-Specific
Admission Requirements. Please note that to be extended an offer to
Sheridan and obtain an acceptance letter, you are required to meet the
admission requirements. We will be pleased to talk with you about your
program and Second Career. Also, please attend a Sheridan Second
Career Information Session - times and locations are noted at
www.sheridancollege.ca under Programs and Courses, then select
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Second Career.
2. Please apply to your program choice through the Ontario Colleges
website at: www.ontariocolleges.ca. Please provide transcripts or request
mature student testing, if you meet the criteria (see below Mature
Student Status). There is a $95 non-refundable application fee, payable
to Ontario Colleges.
3. If Sheridan determines you do not meet the admission requirements
through transcripts or testing, we will provide you with information about
how you can most efficiently obtain the necessary prerequisites through
Sheridan’s Upgrading or ESL Programs.
4. If you are accepted into your program choice, you will receive an offer of
admission and, subsequently, a detailed acceptance letter, which you will
submit with your Second Career funding application.
Certification of
School:
Sheridan is an Ontario Public College and is certified to issue T2202A tax
receipts.
Sheridan recognizes that some students who enter a program at the College will
have earned postsecondary credits at other recognized postsecondary institutions
and may wish to apply these credits towards the Sheridan credential. Advanced
standing refers to the transferring of credit earned at another recognized postsecondary institution towards a Sheridan credential.
Students may apply to receive advanced standing for specific Sheridan course(s)
based on the successful completion of similar courses at other recognized
postsecondary institutions subject to meeting applicable Sheridan policies.
Advanced
Standing:
Candidates must have achieved a minimum course grade of C grade in the
course that is being considered for advanced standing, or the minimum pass for
the course for promotion within the program, whichever is higher.
Courses considered for advanced standing must have been completed within five
years prior to the request except with the permission of the Dean of the respective
school..
Please refer to the full time Advanced Standing policy on Sheridan’s Policies and
Procedures website for specific details. Mac users please note: you must use
Firefox, Opera or Netscape to access the documents on the Policies and
Procedures website.
PROGRAM INFORMATION
Program
Name/Credential:
Electrical Techniques (Ontario College Certificate)
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Program-Specific
Admission
Requirements:
Ontario Secondary School Diploma or equivalent, including these required
courses:

One English, Grade 12 (ENG4C or ENG4U)
Or,
Mature Student Status – Mature students do not possess an Ontario
Secondary School Diploma, or equivalent, and are 19 years of age or older
before the starting date of the program.
Mature students who apply to Sheridan’s certificate and diploma programs must
demonstrate their ability to work at the postsecondary level in one of the following
two ways:


By successfully completing equivalency testing in English and/or
mathematics and/or; science or
By completing a program of academic upgrading at a level appropriate to
the program of choice.*
Mature students must demonstrate proficiency in meeting specific program
prerequisites.
*If you do not have the required prerequisites, you may wish to enroll in
Sheridan’s Academic Upgrading program to obtain equivalent credits. Sheridan
also offers an ESL program. Preparatory training, such as academic upgrading, is
eligible for Second Career funding, subject to the approval of Employment
Ontario.
Applicant Selection
Eligible applicants will be selected on the basis of their previous academic
achievement (the average of their six highest senior-level credits, including
required courses).
Applicants who do not meet the admission requirements for this program will be
assessed and advised individually and may be considered for other, related
programs.
For More Information:
Skills Training Centre: 905-845-9430, ext. 8036
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Start/End dates by
semester:
September 2013
Start
Sept. 3, 2013
1 To
Dec. 13, 2013
Jan. 6, 2014
2 To
April 17, 2014
n/a
n/a
This is a 1 year full time program (2 semesters of 14 weeks each)
Hours per week: 22 (daytime hours between 8:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m., Monday to
Friday)
Programs starting in September have a Christmas break of approximately 3
weeks.
Program Length/
Hours/Weeks:
Programs starting in January and May run continuously over 8 months (no
summer break), with two weeks between semesters.
Approximate hours of hands on training: There are many opportunities in this
program for students to put the knowledge they learn into practice (See course
outlines below).
Students will be notified of their class schedule and timetable prior to the
beginning of each semester.
Class Size:
Approx. 35
Course Outline:
See Program Outline section below
Registration Fee –
(applicable at time
of publication –
subject to change
without notice):
The $95 non-refundable application processing fee paid to Ontario Colleges
covers application processing for one application cycle.
• Year 1: $4,362.00
Annual Tuition
2012/13 –
(applicable at time
of publication –
subject to change
without notice):
Tuition fees are regulated by the Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities.
*Tuition for programs starting September 2013, and subsequent terms, is subject
to increase and will be updated when the increase has been determined.
• Year 2: *
*Tuition fees are regulated by the Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities.
By action of the Ontario government, a change may be made to year two tuition.
For purposes of your research, please use the year one tuition.
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Parking 2012/13 –
(applicable at time
of publication –
subject to change
without notice):
Additional Costs
2012/13 –
(applicable at time
of publication –
subject to change
without notice):
Parking for programs starting September 2013, and subsequent terms, is subject
to increase and will be updated when the increase has been determined.
• One Month: $80.00
• One Semester (September to January): $186.00
• Two Semesters (September to May): $343.00
• Three Semesters (September to August): $410.00
Cost for books, etc. for programs starting September 2013, and subsequent
terms, is subject to increase and will be updated when the increase has been
determined.
Year 1
Books: $942.00
Payment Policy for
Second Career:
Option 1: Payment of total fees for one full year should be paid in full by the tuition
deadline. Please refer to your Fees Invoice for tuition deadlines as deadlines
vary depending on when you are extended and accept an offer.
Refund Policy:
To officially withdraw from Sheridan full time programs, you must do so in writing
by submitting to the Office of the Registrar an “Application for Term or Complete
Program Withdrawal” form available at all Sheridan Student Advisement offices. If
you withdraw by the tenth scheduled day of the term, then all fees are refunded
for that term, minus a $100 administrative processing charge.
An Electrical Techniques certificate is designed to help you compete for
employment as an electrician apprentice. Working both in the classroom and in
the shop, you’ll get practical, hands-on experience in electrical fundamentals. In
just eight months you can master the basic skills you need to become an electrical
apprentice. It’s the first step toward a career as a professional tradesperson – and
there’s no better place to start than Sheridan.
Your Second
Career as an
Electrician PreTrade:
To prepare for an electrical apprenticeship, you’ll gain instruction in:






Electricity 1 & 2
Electrical construction skills trade practice
Safety practices
Commercial and residential building prints and schematic diagrams
Mathematical fundamentals and trade calculations for the electrical
industry
Application of the Canadian Electrical Code
These skills go well beyond the minimum requirements to begin an electrician
apprenticeship. You’ll enter the work force as a confident, capable electrician
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apprentice with a solid foundation to build on.
After earning your Electrical Techniques certificate, you can continue your
education in related Electromechanical Technician and Technology programs at
Sheridan. Advanced standing will be granted for equivalent courses.
Electrical Techniques program courses are held at the Skills Training Centre in
Oakville, Ontario.
Career
opportunities/
Employment
Prospects/Success
Factors:
Sheridan is recognized for excellence in skilled trades instruction. Our graduates
have an outstanding track record, and employers seek them out for electrical
apprenticeships. The one-year Electrical Techniques certificate program is the
gateway to a full electrician apprenticeship.
Alumni of Sheridan can access all in-person and web-site Career Centre’s
services for assistance in Career Counselling and Employment Advising for one
year after their graduation date. After one year, they can access all web-site
services including jobs.sheridan (our on-line job posting system).
Method of
Instruction:
Courses are instructor-led. Students will engage in a variety of applied learning
and experiential activities and will complete multiple industry projects.
Equipment
Availability:
Students will have access to computers in open access computer labs.
Instructor
Qualifications:
College faculty are hired based on a combination of industry experience and
academic qualifications. Most full-time faculty have relevant Master’s degrees
and/or professional certifications where applicable to their field of expertise.
Faculty are provided with opportunities to engage in professional development to
ensure currency in their field as well as proficiency in teaching adults.
All Sheridan’s programs are designed and kept up to date with input from
Program Advisory Committees that include representation from employers and
industry organizations.
Curriculum Design:
Network for Innovation & Leadership in Education at Sheridan (NILES) at
Sheridan oversees the design of new programs and courses and maintains a
schedule of program review to keep programs up to date.
Evaluation of
Instructors,
Courses and
Programs:
Students have the opportunity to complete a formal evaluation of the course and
instructor at the end of each course.
In addition, students can participate in the Student Satisfaction Survey to evaluate
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their program.
Public colleges must survey students, graduates and employers as mandated by
the Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities to obtain information on Key
Performance Indicators (KPIs). Please visit: Sheridan Home Page, About
Sheridan, Sheridan at a Glance, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).
Physical Facilities:
Sheridan classrooms and campus facilities are accessible and are designed to
support a wide range of applied learning activities. Classrooms and labs are
equipped with modern technology, including digital AV teaching and learning aids.
At the Davis and Trafalgar Road campuses, gyms and fitness centres, full-service
cafeterias, modern learning resource centres and vibrant student centres
contribute to supporting student learning and life. Both campuses have attractive
grounds that provide a relaxing counterpoint to the hustle and bustle of student
activity.
As a public college, Sheridan is able to offer a full range of student services and
supports:
Athletics and Recreation
Career Centre (job search assistance): available for one year following graduation
Counselling and Special Needs Services
Additional
Supports and
Resources
Available:
Accessible Learning Services
Library Services
Peer Tutoring and Mentoring
Health Services
Student Advisement Centre
Student Union
Special
Accommodations:
Sheridan’s Accessible Learning Services facilitates equal access for eligible
students with disabilities by coordinating reasonable academic accommodations
and support services. Accommodation plans and services are tailored to
correspond with the disability related needs of each student and are determined
based on the documentation provided and program specific requirements.
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PROGRAM OUTLINE
Course
Requirements:
Course code:
Hours /
week:
Course Name:
Semester 1:
ENGI 1257
Electricity 1
4
MATH 19014
Mathematics for Trades
3
GNED
General Education
3
ELEY 10146
Electrical Construction Skills Training 1
5
DRAF 10065
Electrical Construction Theory Residential
Prints and Standards
4
HEAS 19599
Electrician Pre-Trades Safety 1
3
TOTAL HOURS PER WEEK
22
ENGI 28359
Electricity 2
4
COMM 15586
Communications for the Trades
3
ELEY 17900
Electrical Construction Skills Training 2
5
DRAF 19014
Electrical Construction Theory Commercial Prints and
Standards
4
HEAS 16529
Electrician Pre-Trades Safety 2
3
TOTAL HOURS PER WEEK
19
Semester 2:
** Note: Courses subject to change.
COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
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COURSE
Code:
Electricity 1
ENGI 1257
Hours / wk: 4
This course presents the important concepts of direct-current (DC) electricity, and forms an
essential background for further electrical and electronics studies. After an introduction to the vast
applications of electrical technology in our modern industrial society, the course will focus on
these fundamental concepts (the first principles): computations in electricity, voltage and current;
resistance of electrical conductors; resistors and their colour-code; Ohm's Law; power; and
energy. Applying these first principles involves the analysis and design of series circuits, parallel
circuits, and the series-parallel circuit. Laboratory work, problem-solving, and trouble-shooting are
an integral part of the course.
COURSE
Code: MATH
19014
Mathematics for Trades
Hours / wk: 3
This is an introductory required mathematical course. Students apply the knowledge attained in
this course on the shop floor when making calculations for desired set up operations. The
program is supported by several trades with the avenue of progressing to become a General
Machinist, Mould Maker, Tool and Die Maker, Tool Maker or Machine Tool Builder and Integrator.
Each of the programs will have simulated practical and theory applications relative to the
curriculum standards, with regard to Precision Machining, Trade Theory, and Mechanical Drafting
Fundamentals.
COURSE
Code: GNED
General Education
Hours / wk: 3
The purpose of General Education in the Ontario College system is to contribute to the
development of citizens who are conscious of the diversity, complexity, and richness of the
human experience; who are able to establish meaning through this consciousness; and who, as a
result, are able to contribute thoughtfully, creatively, and positively to the society in which they
live and work.
COURSE
Electrical Construction Skills Training 1
Code: ELEY 10146
Hours / wk: 5
After completing this course the student will have been taught to interpret the symbols on
schematic diagrams and electrical layout diagrams and match these to typical real world devices.
Time spent in the workshop area allows students to develop the skills required for safe and
correct electrical connections. This skill and knowledge enables students to plan, layout and build
electrical installations found in a typical home. Students develop electrical skills required to
enable them to work safely and competently with basic building materials and tools common in
residential construction.
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COURSE
Electrical Construction Theory
Residential
Prints and Standards
Code: DRAF 10065
Hours / wk: 4
In this course students learn to interpret electrical codes, regulations and residential construction
drawings. This skill and knowledge will enable them to plan and layout the electrical installation of
a typical home. Students are taught how to search for and find the information required to
independently complete a material list necessary in the electrical construction of a residential
service and the associated branch circuits.
COURSE
Electrician Pre-Trades Safety 1
Code: HEAS
19599
Hours / wk: 3
In this course students are taught how to stay safe in a potentially dangerous environment.
Students will learn about the common causes of work place accidents, how to foresee and
prevent them from happening. Personal and work place safety including: Lifts, ladders, harnesses
and explosive tools.
COURSE
Code: ENGI 28359
Electricity 2
Hours / wk: 4
Electricity 2 continues the study of first principles. These are the laws and theorems that describe
the fundamentals of all electrical components, circuits, and systems. First principles are
extremely important because they provide a foundation for the graduate's entire working career,
no matter how many changes occur in the technological field ultimately chosen. In this program, a
sound grasp of electrical fundamentals is essential to provide the foundation for later applications
courses/(Electronic Systems, Control Systems, Electronic Circuits, AC Circuits, Electrical Power,
Video Systems, Industrial Electronics).
COURSE
Communications for the Trades
Code: COMM
15586
Hours / wk: 3
In this course students learn to identify and successfully meet the communications challenges
faced by apprentices while learning and practicing their trade. Students prepare workplace
documents like those used by trades people. Fundamental employability skills including
communication, thinking and solving problems, and information management are examined in
terms of both the tradesperson and the employer. Topics include résumé preparation, letter
writing, conducting interviews, and identifying references, all of which facilitate a successful job
search for an apprenticeship and empower the student with the skills and knowledge needed for
future job searches. Through interactive lectures, online exercises, classroom exercises, written
assignments and oral presentations students learn effective communications strategies and
employability skills.
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COURSE
Electrical Construction Skills Training 2
Code: ELEY 17900
Hours / wk: 5
After completing this course the student will have been taught to bend and install conduit systems
found in typical commercial and industrial buildings and plan and install electrical systems using
relay logic and ladder diagrams for such applications as low voltage lighting and basic motor
control. The student will also be introduced to installation methods for basic fire alarm systems
used in the industry.
COURSE
Electrical Construction Theory
Commercial Prints and Standards
Code: DRAF 19014
Hours / wk: 4
In this course the student will learn to interpret electrical codes, regulations and commercial
construction drawings. This skill and knowledge will enable the student to plan and layout the
conduit runs of lighting and power systems for a commercial building. You will be able to find the
information from drawings and the CEC to independently complete a material estimate for
commercial and industrial installations.
COURSE
Electrician Pre-Trades Safety 2
Code: HEAS
16529
Hours / wk: 3
In this program students look at the changing environment of construction and manufacturing and
the hazards that often arise. Students study the skills required by the people working and
managing those work places that keep those environs safe. Theoretical knowledge and hands on
experiences will lead to Safety Awareness Certificates in Fall Protection, Hoisting and Rigging,
Scaffolds Use, Man-Lift use and Arc Flash Protection.
ADDITIONAL NOTES
All information current at time of publication - subject to change
without notice.
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