College Certificate – Electrical Techniques (T947)

The Electrical Techniques certificate program at St. Clair College provides practical training and theoretical foundation in electrical trade fundamentals, tools, and materials:

• Apprenticeship Pathway Credit: Prepares graduates for entry into official apprenticeship streams, including Construction and Maintenance Electrician (309A) and Industrial Electrician (442A).

• Level 1 In-School Apprenticeship Exemption: Upon successful completion and with employer approval, graduates may be granted credit by the Ministry for Level 1 In-School Electrical Apprenticeship Training for both 309A and 442A trades.

• Practical & Technical Curriculum: Covers residential wiring practices, electrical theory, raceway installations, electronics, instrumentation, and national/provincial electrical safety codes.

• Career Opportunities: Equips graduates for positions as apprentice electricians, electrical maintenance assistants, panel assemblers, or wholesale electrical distributors.

Academic Background: Grade 12 / High School Diploma.

Minimum GPA: 50.0%

Minimum Language Test Scores:

• IELTS: 6.0

• TOEFL: 83.0

• PTE: 60.0

• Duolingo: 110

Conditional & Direct Admission Options:

• Direct Admission (Pending Scores): Applicants awaiting official language test results can apply directly and receive a conditional offer, provided qualifying passing scores are submitted prior to receiving a final offer letter.

• English Pathway Courses: Applicants may satisfy language requirements by completing English language courses prior to starting the academic program, with length determined by initial language proficiency levels.

Entrance scholarships for international students at St. Clair College are automatically evaluated upon enrollment (excluding ESL and EAP programs):

Scholarship Amounts by Program Structure:

1-Year Certificate: $500 CAD

2-Year Diploma: $1,000 CAD

3-Year Advanced Diploma: $1,500 CAD

4-Year Degree: $2,000 CAD

Application & Assessment: No separate application is required; eligible students are automatically assessed upon admission.

Disbursement Criteria: Funds are deposited directly into the student’s college account after September 18, 2026, upon confirmation of a valid study permit and full-time enrollment in the Fall 2026 intake.