Be ready to amp up your future in our Electrician Apprenticeship.
Electricians hold the power of the sun in the palm of their hands. You'll learn how to read mechanical drawings and electrical codes, how to create circuits and ensure they’re safe, and help keep homes, businesses and all kinds of systems that rely on electricity running.
Not working in the industry yet? Start with our Pre-Electrician certificate.
Why should you study Electrician Apprenticeship at Lethbridge Polytechnic?
Our four-year electrician apprenticeship is offered through a Competency Based Apprenticeship Training model, which allows you to complete training and pass exams at your own pace to ensure you’re competent in one skill before moving to the next. Our small class size of a maximum of 16 students adds to the individualized experience. You’ll spend between eight and 10 weeks on campus learning, with the rest of your time spent on-the-job working with an experienced electrician.
16
the maximum number of apprentices in our program, ensuring you benefit from a low student-to-instructor ratio
8-10 weeks
of classroom training each year in addition to on-the-job training
$81,919
the average annual salary of an electrician working in Alberta
Career Opportunities
When you finish your apprenticeship, you’ll be prepared for such positions as:
- Business owner
- Electrical inspector
- Estimator
- Journeyman electrician
- Supervisor
350
the number of new electrician positions forecasted to be created each year in Alberta
69%
of employers who hire electricians have recruited in the last two years
Visit ALIS website for more career information.
At-a-Glance
Starts-in
Late August
Credential / Accreditation
Certified 'Journeyman' Papers
Duration
4 years
International Eligibility
This program is not available for International Students.
Application Deadlines
Visit the Program Application Status page for more details.
Academic Centre
Admissions
Apply through MyTradesecretsAcademic Requirements
- English 20-1 or 20-2 or equivalent
- Math 20-1, 20-2 or 20-3 or equivalent
- Science 10 or equivalent
- OR a passing mark in all five GED/CAEC tests
- OR successful completion of the Apprenticeship Entrance exam
* English 30-2, Math 30-3, Physics 30 or Chemistry 30 or Science 30 and related Career and Technology Studies (CTS) are recommended.
Admission
You can apply for apprenticeship and industry training through MyTradesecrets.
To arrange a tour, call 403.320.3366 or toll-free 1.800.572.0103.
Alberta Apprenticeship and Industry Training Board
Provincial Building, Room 280
200 - 5th Avenue South
Lethbridge AB T1J 4L1
Telephone: 1-800-248-4823
Outside of North America: 1-403-476-9757
Fax: 403-381-5795
Ask about the Alberta Apprenticeship Scholarship Program. You might discover you’re eligible for a financial award!
Apprenticeship programs require 8 to 10 weeks of classroom training each year in addition to on-the-job training.
Courses include:
- Electronics
- Fire alarm systems
- Heating and cooling systems
- Machine theory
- Motors
- PLC
- Transformer operation
View course timetables
Tuition costs are estimates for the 2026/2027 year.
| Title | Tuition | Fees | Books/Supplies |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1
|
$1,024.00
|
$233.00
|
$950.00
|
| Year 2
|
$1,024.00
|
$233.00
|
$950.00
|
| Year 3
|
$1,280.00
|
$257.00
|
$850.00
|
| Year 4
|
$1,280.00
|
$257.00
|
$850.00
|
View detailed program cost estimates
Notes
Costs for supplies may vary considerably depending on what students already have or where they purchased their supplies; cost provided is on the moderately high end.
Budget Wizard
Our Budget Wizard is a free self-service tool that can help you make sense of your finances and the cost of your education. Give it a try!
You may be eligible for a financial award through the Alberta Apprenticeship Scholarship program.
The Electrician Apprenticeship is delivered through an on-campus format with some blended and hyflex components. A distance delivery option is available through the Electrician Apprenticeship – Alternate Delivery program. Please contact the program at tradeslc@lethpolytech.ca or 403-320-3202 ext. 5781 to discuss the online option; a signed contract with the distance coordinator is required to pursue online delivery.
Apprenticeship
Apprenticeship programs require eight to 12 weeks of classroom training each year in addition to on-the-job training. You’ll work with an employer and our experienced instructors to gain the best of both worlds as you work and earn money while training.
On Campus
This program is delivered in a face-to-face format on the main Lethbridge Polytechnic campus. Lectures, labs and hands-on training opportunities will all take place on campus in Lethbridge.
Featured Graduates
Carlos Carabantes
“That’s the thing – even though I got my ticket here, as a journeyman electrician, you never really stop learning. You can be a 20-year or 50-year journeyman and still learning new things. It can be daunting but it also makes it exciting. It’s definitely a rewarding trade.”