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School of Applied Technology

2012/2013 Program Availability
Type:
Apprenticeship
Certificate
Campus: North
Program Code:
-
Length:

Basic - eight weeks
Intermediate and Advanced - ten weeks
Contact your local Apprenticeship Branch Office of the Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities for start dates.
CONTACT INFORMATION:
humber.ca/appliedtechnology | 416.675.6622 ext. 78038 | apprenticeship@humber.ca
  • Our Program

    Metro News Article "Trust your wires and pipes to these masters"

    In Humber's Electrician Apprenticeship program, apprentices learn valuable skills including laying out, assembling, installing, repairing, maintaining, connecting and testing electrical systems; planning installations from blueprints, sketches and specifications and installing all electrical and electronic devices; systematically diagnosing faults in electrical and electronic components; measuring, cutting, threading, bending, assembling and installing conduits and other electrical conductor enclosures; splicing and terminating electrical conductors; testing electrical and electronic equipment for proper function.

  • Professional Accreditation

    Upon successfully completing the in-school Certificate of Apprenticeship from the Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities, and on-the-job training, students write the Ontario Certificate of Qualification trade exam. Those attaining a minimum of 70 per cent are eligible to work in other provinces participating in the Red Seal Program.

  • Your Career

    As our population grows, the demand for electricity is increasingly important. Without electricity, nothing works. Power, lighting and central systems require high-level skills; the skills you will master in this program.

  • Workplacement

    Apprentices attend either day-release schooling (one day per week from August to May for all three levels) or block-release (eight-week Basic level, 10-week Intermediate level, and 10-week Advanced level).

    Apprentices serve a 9,000-hour apprenticeship with 840 hours allocated to in-school training.

  • Admission Requirement
    • Grade 10 Ontario Secondary School or equivalent
    • Grade 10 English (applied or academic)
    • Grade 10 Mathematics (applied or academic)
    • Minimum 16 years of age
    • A solid background in science is recommended

    Non-academic admission criteria may also be required.

    Note: This apprenticeship is regulated by the Trades Qualification and Apprenticeship Act.

    Applicants are required to register through their local Apprenticeship Branch Office of the Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities (MTCU).

    Additional Requirements

    The Ontario Youth Apprenticeship Program is now offered by some Ontario school boards. It allows participants to complete high school while working part-time as a registered apprentice. If you are 16 years or older and have completed Grade 10, contact your guidance counsellor or technical director for more information.

  • Fees

    The 2011/2012 fee for this program was

    - Basic $450

    - Intermediate $550

    - Advanced $550.

    Fees are subject to change.

    For more information visit Fees and Financial Assistance.

  • Students Say

    "To become a skilled tradesman, is to embark on a life-long journey. Because Humber's new Centre for Trades & Technology is equipped with state-of-the-art labs and equipment, learning at Humber is just like on-the-job training."
    Piotr Mul
     
    "I would like to take the time and thank all my Electrical Instructors who made my experience and journey at Humber that much easier, Thank You!"
    Mario Cavallo
     
    "Apart from my excellent educational experience in this program, the faculty of School of Applied Technology has also supported me in taking the first step towards a successful career."
    Sunny Sohotra

    Awards

    Marc Fortin Gold Medal Winner Humber Construction and Maintenance Apprenticeship

  • Students Say

    "To become a skilled tradesman, is to embark on a life-long journey. Because Humber's new Centre for Trades & Technology is equipped with state-of-the-art labs and equipment, learning at Humber is just like on-the-job training."
    Piotr Mul
     
    "I would like to take the time and thank all my Electrical Instructors who made my experience and journey at Humber that much easier, Thank You!"
    Mario Cavallo
     
    "Apart from my excellent educational experience in this program, the faculty of School of Applied Technology has also supported me in taking the first step towards a successful career."
    Sunny Sohotra

    Awards

    Marc Fortin Gold Medal Winner Humber Construction and Maintenance Apprenticeship

Curriculum

  • Basic

    Course CodeCourseCredits
    ELAP 104 Electronics 1

    Electronics 1

    Course Code: ELAP 104
    Credits: 3

    This course is an introduction to semiconductors, meters and digital devices. Common semiconductors including the diode family and the bipolar junction transistor (BJT), used as a switch, will be covered, as well as applications of these devices. Binary numbering and its application to digital logic will be covered. The course is delivered in a lab/lecture format.

    		3
    ELAP 105 Canadian Electrical Code 1

    Canadian Electrical Code 1

    Course Code: ELAP 105
    Credits: 2

    This course covers the application of the Canadian Electrical Code Part 1 (CEC) for installations pertaining to sections: 0,2,4,6,8,10,12,16,22 and 26. This course also covers grounding and bonding requirements, residential demand calculations and service sizing. Emphasis is placed on the installation requirements for residential applications

    		2
    ELAP 107 Instrumentation 1

    Instrumentation 1

    Course Code: ELAP 107
    Credits: 2

    The course deals with the principles, construction, operation, maintenance and safety features of process materials and instrumentation for non-electrical measurement of process pressure and temperature. The appropriate Instrument Society of America symbols are used through the course. The concepts of electrical/electronic sensors and instruments are also introduced covering signal conditioning, common voltage and current control loops. The operation of devices such as indicators, controllers and computers are also discussed. Practical shop assignments will reinforce theory on how to calibrate, install and maintain these sensors and instruments.

    		2
    ELAP 111Electrical Theory 1

    Electrical Theory 1

    Course Code: ELAP 111
    Credits: 4

    This course is designed to introduce the student to the fundamental electrical principles in relation to series, parallel and combination resistive circuits. Classic circuit theorems are used to calculate current, voltage, and power in resistive circuits. This knowledge is then applied to wire size calculations; voltage drop calculations in two and three wire, single phase distribution circuits.

    		4
    ELAP 112Installation Methods 1

    Installation Methods 1

    Course Code: ELAP 112
    Credits: 3

    A practical course in which the student will select and install common residential electrical wiring systems and equipment within the regulations and standards set out by the Canadian Electrical Code and the Building Code.

    		3
    ELAP 116Prints 1

    Prints 1

    Course Code: ELAP 116
    Credits: 2

    The student will read and interpret electrical construction prints in order to extract material lists, installation requirements and project management needs for a residential electrical installation.
     

    		2

    Intermediate

    Course CodeCourseCredits
    ELAP 205 Canadian Electrical Code 2

    Canadian Electrical Code 2

    Course Code: ELAP 205
    Credits: 3

    This course covers the application of the Canadian Electrical Code Part 1 (CEC) for installations pertaining to sections: 8,10,12,14,16,18,20,30,32,46,56 and 60. This course also covers grounding and bonding requirements, commercial demand calculations and installation methods, protection and control, hazardous locations, lighting, fire-alarm systems, emergency systems, fibre-optic cables and electrical communication.

    		3
    ELAP 207 Instrumentation 2

    Instrumentation 2

    Course Code: ELAP 207
    Credits: 2

    This course covers the basics of flow and level measurement devices and operation.

    		2
    ELAP 208 Monitoring and Communication Systems

    Monitoring and Communication Systems

    Course Code: ELAP 208
    Credits: 3

    Students will connect and test common fire alarm panels and ancillary devices, sprinkler systems, burglar alarms and other low voltage communication systems.

    		3
    ELAP 209 Installation Methods 2

    Installation Methods 2

    Course Code: ELAP 209
    Credits: 3

    During this course students will connect and test various DC machines and examine the characteristics of different wiring configurations. Manual and magnetic control of both DC and AC machines will also be covered.

    		3
    ELAP 210 Electronics 2

    Electronics 2

    Course Code: ELAP 210
    Credits: 2

    This course is designed to introduce the student to electronic circuits and devices that are commonly found in the electrical field. An introduction to semiconductors including the diode family, thyristors, and op-amps. The course is delivered in a lab/lecture format. DC power supplies including half and full wave rectifiers, capacitive filtering, load voltage regulation, and the characteristics and applications of SCRs, TRIACs, and DIACs will be presented. The operating characteristics and applications of op-amps will also be examined.

    		2
    ELAP 211Electrical Theory 2

    Electrical Theory 2

    Course Code: ELAP 211
    Credits: 5

    This course introduces students to AC circuits. The effects of inductance and
    capacitance on single phase AC circuits, the effect of the R/C/L component on
    power factor and power factor correction will be covered. Basic magnetic circuits,
    the Laws of Magnetism with emphasis on their applications to electromechanical
    circuits and single phase AC circuits and transformers. DC and AC motor /
    generator principles, characteristics and applications will be introduced.

    		5
    ELAP 216Prints 2

    Prints 2

    Course Code: ELAP 216
    Credits: 3

    The student will read and interpret electrical construction prints in order to extract material lists, installation requirements and project management needs for a commercial electrical installation.

    		3

    Advanced

    Course CodeCourseCredits
    ELAP 305 Canadian Electrical Code 3

    Canadian Electrical Code 3

    Course Code: ELAP 305
    Credits: 3

    This course covers the application of the Canadian Electrical Code Part 1 (CEC) for installations pertaining to sections 26 and 28. This course also covers grounding and bonding requirements, industrial demand calculations and installation methods, protection and control. Code requirements for the installation of motors, transformers and capacitors are also discussed.

    		3
    ELAP 307 Instrumentation 3

    Instrumentation 3

    Course Code: ELAP 307
    Credits: 3

    The student will read and interpret electrical construction prints in order to extract material lists, installation requirements and project management needs for an industrial electrical installation. The student will also develop the ability to interpret industrial electrical drawings and translate specifications for the purpose of estimation and installation, and to prepare as-built drawings to document progress in an industrial construction project.

    		3
    ELAP 309 Installation Methods 3

    Installation Methods 3

    Course Code: ELAP 309
    Credits: 6

    This course consists of AC motor shop. Students will examine the characteristics, applications, and connections of single and three phase motors, single and three phase transformer connections, and the programming parameters of AC motor frequency drives in the motor shop portion of this course.

    		6
    ELAP 310 Electronics 3

    Electronics 3

    Course Code: ELAP 310
    Credits: 3

    This course is an overview of circuits and electronic devices used in the control of industrial processes DC and AC motor drives. Theory of operation, selection, installation, and maintenance of DC controlled bridge drives, DC chopper drives, AC variable frequency drives, resolvers, tachogenerators, and encoders are covered.

    		3
    ELAP 316Electrical Theory 3

    Electrical Theory 3

    Course Code: ELAP 316
    Credits: 4

    This course covers the design, theory of operation, connection and characteristics of three-phase motors and transformers. Calculations pertaining to Wye and Delta generators and loads are also discussed.

    		4
    ELAP 326Prints 3

    Prints 3

    Course Code: ELAP 326
    Credits: 3

    The student will read and interpret electrical construction prints in order to extract material lists, installation requirements and project management needs for an industrial electrical installation. The student will also develop the ability to interpret industrial electrical drawings and translate specifications for the purpose of estimation and installation, and to prepare as-built drawings to document progress in an industrial construction project.

    		3