Pre Apprenticeship Electrical Program
Required Supplies and Textbook List
Classroom Supplies:
Scientific calculator (inexpensive)
Three ring binders
Pens, pencils, highlighter, and “Sharpie” marker
Lined paper and a Ruler
Required Textbooks:
Electrical Wiring – Residential New 5th edition
$119.25
Applications of Electrical Construction
$88.00
Delmar's Standard Textbook of Electricity
$164.25
Canadian Electrical Code, Part One, 2009 edition
$157.00
Electrical Pre-apprenticeship package
$62.75
First year Electrical apprenticeship package
$150.00
$741.25 + GST
Total
Suggested / Optional: Direct Current Fundamentals – Herman
Safety Equipment:
(Mandatory)
CSA approved safety boots
CSA approved safety glasses (clear only)
CSA approved hard hat (yellow only)
Tools: Gescan Electrical Supplies and Ideal Electric have put together a
basic tool package that provides a majority of the tools required at a
significant saving to the student. This package may be purchased at
the tool demonstration provided in class at a cost of approximately $250.00
In addition to the tool package, the following will be required:
1/8” cabinet tip screwdriver
12” hacksaw
9” magnetic torpedo level
Straight clawed hammer (18 oz is suggested)
Center punch
Electrician’s knife
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Updated Jan_10
These tools may be purchased after the in-class tool demonstration to be held
within the first two weeks of class starting for a discounted price.
If you choose to purchase your tools prior to attending the program, be sure to
purchase only professional grade tools. Remember you will be making a living
using these tools, and a lesser quality tool will need frequent replacement.
Mandatory Tools: Tool pouch and belt
Wire stripper
9” Linesman's pliers
8” Diagonal cutting pliers
8” Long nose pliers
10” tongue and groove pliers
3/16” Cabinet tip screwdriver
1/8” Cabinet tip screwdriver
#1 Phillips screwdriver
#2 Phillips screwdriver
#6 Robertson screwdriver
#8 Robertson screwdriver
Electrician’s knife
Measuring tape
9” Magnetic torpedo level
12” Hacksaw
Straight clawed hammer
Center punch
Suggested / Optional: 8” or 10” Adjustable wrench
Drywall saw
Hex Key sets
3/8” Keystone tip screwdriver
Conduit deburring tool – attaches to 3/8 driver
Aviation tin snips
Cordless drills will NOT be used for shop assignments. All power tools and
equipment required will be supplied by Okanagan College.
All prices are subject to change.
Updated Jan_10