Electrical Work certificate

Entry-level trades training

This program is offered only at the Career Technical Centre. Phone 604-850-8672, or fax 604-850-0667.

Career Technical Centre

UCFV and School District #34 (Abbotsford) operate a jointly sponsored Career Technical Centre. Electrical students enter at the Grade 11 level and complete high school and a one-year UCFV Electrical certificate over two years.

This program helps develop basic skills and knowledge used in the electrical trades. The Electrical program includes specifics such as code regulations, wiring methods, service load calculations, and safety procedures. Graduates of this program will be well prepared to enter the electrical trade as an apprentice.

Electrical apprenticeship training is also offered in Abbotsford.

Faculty:

David Riel, Interprovincial TQ in Electrical (B.C.), Industrial Electrician Certification, Diploma in Electrical Engineering Technology, ASTT B.C. C. Tech Certification, Instructor Diploma, Adult Education Diploma (UCC)

John Todrick, TQ Electrical Work, Interprovincial seal, Computer Maintenance Technician, Amp Act I Certificate

Electrical Work upgrading

Interested parties should contact the instructor for information regarding the possibility of upgrading.

Fee for upgrading students

Fees stated are in effect for 2003/04 and are subject to change for 2004/05.

Fees are based on one-week blocks of training at approximately $92 per week, which includes the tuition fees plus 10% of the tuition for ancillary fees. In addition, students will pay a $25 Student Union Society membership fee and a $2 Cascade student newspaper fee. Additional fees may be charged, depending on the topic of the upgrade.

Program advisory committee

Steve Moss, Moss Electric Ltd. (Chair)

Gordon Bohn, Cranworth Electric Ltd.

Scott Borrows, White Rose Electric Ltd.

Steve Boyd, Friesen Electric Inc.

Tim Cameron, M. Dickey and Sons Ltd.

Robert Clark, Trico Electric

Ric Doell, R.I.C. Electric

Al Espenhain, Electrical Safety Branch

Keith Falardeau, Status Electric Corp.

Al Gifford, Gifford Electric

Rod Goy, IBEW — Training Coordinator

Mike Harrison, Advantage Enterprises Ltd.

Bert Heinrichs, Bert’s Electric

Mike Morck, Advantage Enterprises ltd.

TBA, Norish Electric

Darrin Pastoor, Aurora Electric

Ray Poetker, Blue Crest Electric

Paul Postma, Paul’s Electric Ltd.

Ross Thompson, South Western Electric

Wayne Williams, J&W Electric Ltd.


Electronics Core certificate

This program is offered only at the Career Technical Centre. Phone 604-850-8672, or fax 604-850-0667.

Career Technical Centre

UCFV and School District #34 (Abbotsford) operate a jointly sponsored Career Technical Centre. Electronics students enter at the Grade 11 level and complete high school and a one-year UCFV Electronics certificate over two years.

Students complete the one-year electronics technician common core program. It provides students with the skills to install, maintain and repair electronic circuits and equipment. You will learn the correct use of tools and test equipment, troubleshooting procedures, and soldering techniques, based upon the relevant electrical theory. Graduates will have the opportunity to proceed into a specialty technician program.

Faculty:

Randy Kelley, Computer Maintenance Technology Diploma, Instructor Diploma, Adult Education Diploma (VCC), MEd (SFU)

Electronics upgrading

Interested parties should contact the instructor for information regarding the possibility of upgrading.

Fee for upgrading students

Fees stated are in effect for 2003/04 and are subject to change for 2004/05.

Fees are based on one-week blocks of training at approximately $92 per week, which includes the tuition fees plus 10% of the tuition for ancillary fees. In addition, students will pay a $25 Student Union Society membership fee and a $2 Cascade student newspaper fee. Additional fees may be charged, depending on the topic of the upgrade.

Program advisory committee

Lyle Beck, Creo Products Inc.
Wayne Corley, Rogers Cablevision
Sean Davis, New Light Copier Services Ltd.
Arthur Doerksen, AD Comtronics
Dave Easingwood, SMI Industrical Electronics
Paul Hockridge, Valley Connect
Alvin Kaita, Stat Power
Barry Lees, Lions Gate Security
Jake Los, Integra Tech Products Inc.
John MacDonald, JM Copier Services
John Piccioni, Labatt Breweries
James Richardson, New Light Copier Services Ltd.
Allan Sanders, SMI Industrial Electronics
Bob Tache, New Light Copier Services Ltd.


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