Electricity

Code	5795
Diploma	DVS
Sector	Electrotechnology
Length of training	1800 hours
Number of credits	120
Status	Program approved in 2006.

This program is offered in French:
5295 - Électricité

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Program Objectives

This program of study aims to train students in installation, repair, modifying and maintaining circuits, electrical and electronic systems, and communication networks on manufacturing, institutional and industrial construction machinery.

Program Content

Code	Statement of Competency	Hours	Credits
754-992	To protect health, safety and physical integrity on construction sites	30	2
783-401	To determine their suitability for the trade and the training process	15	1
783-412	To use a computer	30	2
783-428	To verify the voltage, current and power of electrical circuits	120	8
783-433	To draw an installation sketch and a circuit diagram	45	3
783-445	To use tools	75	5
783-453	To work at heights and handle materials	45	3
783-466	To install electrical conduits and cables	90	6
783-477	To install residential branch circuits and associated protective devices	105	7
783-484	To interpret drawings, specifications, technical manuals and maintenance procedures	60	4
783-494	To install and maintain three-phase transformers	60	4
783-506	To install and maintain a service entrance and emergency power supply	90	6
783-517	To verify that electronic circuits are working properly	105	7
783-525	To verify the relay and integrated circuit logic of electrical and electronic circuits	75	5
783-537	To install and maintain a lighting system	105	7
783-546	To install and maintain a heating system	90	6
783-555	To install copper and fibre optic communications cables	75	5
783-564	To install a fire alarm system	60	4
783-578	To install home automation and residential telephone systems	120	8
783-586	To install and maintain DC and single-phase AC rotating machines and associated controls	90	6
783-597	To install and maintain a three-phase AC rotating machine and associated controls	105	7
783-607	To install and maintain a programmable controller for building electrical systems	105	7
783-615	To install and maintain electronic instrumentation for building electrical systems	75	5
783-622	To prepare for the job market	30	2
		1800	120

Admission Conditions and Prerequisites

To be eligible for admission to this program, candidates must meet one of the following requirements:

Persons holding a Secondary School Diploma or its recognized equivalent, for example, an Attestation of Equivalence of Secondary V studies, or a postsecondary diploma such as the Diploma of College Studies or a Bachelor's degree
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Persons who are at least 16 years of age on September 30 of the school year in which their training is to begin and have earned the Secondary IV credits in language of instruction, second language and mathematics in the programs of study established by the Minister, or have been granted recognition for equivalent learning
OR
Persons who are at least 18 years of age upon entry into the program and have the following functional prerequisites: the successful completion of the General Development Test (see the following table), or recognition of equivalent learning
OR
Persons who have obtained Secondary III credits in language of instruction, second language and mathematics in programs established by the Minister are required to pursue general education courses, concurrently with their vocational training, in order to obtain the Secondary IV credits they lack in language of instruction, second language and mathematics in programs established by the Minister.

Functional Prerequisites

A person who has reached the age of 18 can be admitted to a program of study leading to a Diploma of vocational studies (DVS) based on functional prerequisites. These prerequisites, in place for those aged at least 18 years at the start date declared for the vocational training program, are: successful completion of the general development test (GDT) and obtaining and passing the tests relative to the specific prerequisites in the language of instruction and mathematics, if applicable.

This table indicates the new course codes for common core basic education (CCBE) and diversified basic education (DBE) required for the specific prerequisites in language of instruction and mathematics for the targeted program of study. In the cases where the new course codes for the CCBE and the DBE are in progressive implementation, the old codes are indicated in parenthesis and are still valid. The equivalent course codes in basic education in the youth sector are also indicated in the table. When a DVS does not require any specific prerequisites in language of instruction or in mathematics, a (-) will be displayed in the appropriate field. Please note that the functional prerequisites do not apply to attestation of vocational specialty (AVS) programs.

Specific Prerequisites

Language of instruction		Second language		Mathematics
Adults	Youth	Adults	Youth	Adults	Youth
ENG-3101-1 et ENG-3102-2 ou (ENG-3070-3)	632-306 ou (630-316)	-	-	MTH-4153-2 ou (MTH-4103-1)	563-414 ou 564-426 ou 565-426 ou (563-404) ou (564-406) ou (565-406)

Educational Organizations Offering the Program

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Capitale-Nationale

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Aviron Québec Collège Technique

Vocational Training Centre	Group	Status	D/E	Start Date
Aviron Québec Collège Technique	—	—	—	—

Montréal

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Institut technique Aviron de Montréal, Campus 5460

Vocational Training Centre	Group	D/E	Start Date
Institut technique Aviron de Montréal inc.	JA08250303	D	Mar. 3rd, 2025
	JA08250512	D	May 12th, 2025
	JA08240408	D	Apr. 8th, 2024
	JA08240903	D	Sept. 3rd, 2024

Lester-B.-Pearson SB

Vocational Training Centre	Group	D/E	Start Date
Career Development Services	ELEC 2021	D/E	Continuous entry
Pearson Electrotechnology Centre	OPEN	D/E	To be determined
	EL240515	D	May 15th, 2024
	EL240625	E	June 25th, 2024

Electrician

Electricians install, repair and modify circuits and electrical equipment (motors, switches, circuit breakers, automatons, etc.). They install electronic systems and communication networks. On construction sites, in homes, businesses and companies, electricians install, repair and replace lighting systems and electrical equipment, heating systems and alarm systems. It is an essential trade that offers good pay. This job is best suited to people who are good with their hands, able to work at heights, in tight spaces and outdoors.