Construction electricians plan, design, assemble, install, alter, repair, inspect, verify, commission, connect, operate, maintain and decommission electrical systems that provide heating, lighting, power, alarm, security, communication and control in residential, commercial, institutional, industrial, transportation and entertainment environments. Construction electricians must read and interpret electrical, mechanical, civil and architectural drawings and specifications such as electrical, building, fire, and jurisdictional codes. They use electrical test equipment and digital technology to ensure system safety, functionality and compatibility. Work may be performed indoors or outdoors, at heights, in confined spaces and in hazardous environments, and requires stamina as much of their time is spent performing static and physical tasks such as climbing.

Construction electricians may be self-employed or employed by electrical contractors, utilities, and operations and maintenance departments of various facilities and municipalities. They may advance to positions such as foremen, instructors, project managers, superintendents, estimators, technicians, system designers, and electrical inspectors, or start their own contracting business. They may enhance their skills in different fields such as restorative, service or retrofit work rather than new construction. (https://www.red-seal.ca/docms/const_electric_tp2015_eng.pdf)

Apprenticeship Term: 4 years, 7200 hours (Plan of Training – 2017)
Level 1	Level 2	Level 3	Level 4
Pre-Employment (37 wks)	10 weeks	9 weeks	8 weeks
10 weeks**	10 weeks	9 weeks	8 weeks
Refer to the Pathways to Certification diagram**