Entry Level Trades Training Course

The Entry Level Trades Training (ELTT) Course is offered by the Electrical Joint Training Committee (EJTC) and is located at the Electrical Industry Training Institute (EITI) in Surrey. Successful completion results in six months credit toward Trades Training.

The EJTC is an accredited institution (#2629) under the Private Career Training Institution Act (PCTIA).

PROGRAM: (Full-time)

The EJTC/EITI Entry Level Trades Training provides a combination of electrical theory and practical training to prepare individuals for apprenticeships within the electrical construction industry.

Topics include electrical theory and code, lockout procedures, forklift certification, fall arrest training, WHMIS, TDG, Confined Space procedures, Hilti shot certification, and rigging.

Participants who successfully complete the training program will be eligible for a 10 weeks paid work experience placement with Electrical Contractors Association of BC member companies associated with the Electrical Joint Training Committee. The EJTC will then select full-time apprenticeship candidates from these program graduates, based upon work availability.

Start date: Next class scheduled for January 2009
(15 weeks of technical training followed by 10 weeks paid work experience)
Hours: 8:00AM to 3:30PM Monday through Friday
Deadline For Applications: October 3rd, 2008
Applications received after this deadline will be accepted for our next course.

Location:
Electrical Industry Training Institute (EITI)
Unit C, 12330 - 88th Avenue, Surrey, BC

Program Costs:
$4,000.00 plus books and materials (approx. $600.00) plus GST. Note: fees are subject to change.
Participants are expected to provide their own personal safety footwear and transportation to and from training site.

Prerequisites:
Grade 12 with successful completion of the following: Principles of Math 11, Physics 11 and English 12 or equivalent. Basic computer skills required. Participants must be legally eligible to work in Canada.

Application Process:
Interested individuals must submit:

• A completed application form (downloadable form available online)
• A copy of your school transcript with prerequisites as stated above
• An up-to-date resume

Note! Only those applications that meet the requirements as stated above will be contacted (after the application deadline) for a placement exam and possible interview.

Admission to the ELTT program will be based on the following criteria:

1. Meeting all the prerequisite requirements
2. Academic placement exam demonstrating competency in prerequisite areas
3. Successful interview with the Electrical Joint Training Committee

Applications and supporting documents should be addressed and sent to:

Electrical Joint Training Committee
4220 Norland Avenue
Burnaby, BC V5G 3X2
Attention: Rosa
Email: rosar@ejtc.org

Download Application Form