Electrical Construction and Industrial - Accelerated

Overview

Electricians work in various buildings and facilities – on everything from lighting and climate control systems to communication equipment. An electrician's work involves assembling, installing, commissioning, testing, maintaining, servicing and operating electrical systems and equipment.

Employers are looking for electricians capable of working in residential, commercial and industrial settings who can respond to constant technological changes.

This program offers practical and theoretical training in both construction and industrial trades.

• Classes take place during regular hours. Students can expect longer days than regular, full-time study programs.
• Classes continue throughout the summer.
• You must be prepared to attend classes on site at the Digby Learning Centre.
• Students are required to attend mandatory trade and safety orientations.

Work experience

• Field experience is a mandatory credit course, providing the opportunity to apply your knowledge and skills outside the classroom.
  • Opportunities are typically unpaid and last approximately 5 weeks.
• Transportation, accommodations and other costs related to work experience courses are your responsibility.
• For more information, visit work experience opportunities.

Choose NSCC

• You benefit from our expert faculty, who bring years of experience and strong industry connections to the classroom.
• You get hands-on and practical training. This program teaches a balance of theory and practical application, which means you read and study how to do a job and then you get to apply those skills in a work-like setting.
• This program places a high importance on providing you with skills and knowledge to work safely in industry. To prepare for employment, you participate in safety awareness courses.

Other info

• Industrial safety standards require that you have adequate vision and colour perception to operate safely in the shop and in the field while performing tasks of this trade.
• Many employers in this industry require a current, official criminal record check as part of the hiring process. A conviction on your criminal record may impact your ability to secure employment.

April 2025

Campus	Full time/part time	Delivery	Availability
Burridge Campus Classes at Digby Learning Centre	Full time	In person Delivered in-person. Some courses may have online elements.	Seats available

Admission requirements

• High School Graduation Diploma or equivalent.
  • International students – High school diploma equivalency and English language requirements vary by country. View document and language requirements by country

Program requirements

• Portfolio development – As part of your studies at NSCC, you develop a portfolio of your work; the portfolio captures your achievements and profiles your skills to employers.

Tuition

Tuition amounts are for the 2024-25 academic year. Program costs and fees (textbooks, supplies, etc.) are additional.

Tuition, fees and program costs

In addition to annual tuition, there are program costs (books, tools, etc.) and student fees for College services, health and dental plans, your student association and parking.

View detailed program fees page(s). Please note that amounts on these pages are meant for planning purposes only. They don't represent final amounts owing.

• Electrical Construction and Industrial - Accelerated

Career options

• Graduates are employed in electrical construction, production plant operation and maintenance, public utilities and electrical supply.
• Learn more about labour market information. View career options

Future study options

• Electrician is a compulsory trade in Nova Scotia. Once employed you will be required to register as an apprentice with the Nova Scotia Apprenticeship Agency as per the Apprenticeship and Trade Qualification Act.
• Red Seal Endorsement - individuals who complete an apprenticeship program are eligible to challenge the inter-provincial exam. A Red Seal allows a certified tradespersons to practise the trade in any province or territory in Canada, where the trade is designated.
• Upon successfully completing the Electrical Construction and Industrial program, you can complete the Electrical – Industrial Maintenance and Controls diploma program or the Electrical Technician program in one additional year of study.