Training – Electrician | Québec métiers d'avenir

TRAINING
DESCRIPTION

The electricity program prepares students to install, repair, and maintain electrical systems and equipment in the residential, commercial, industrial and public work sectors. Students will develop the skills to perform roles, functions, tasks and activities, which will prepare them to progress efficiently and safely on the job.

Duration : 1 800 Hours

IMPORTANT: Given IRCC's current mesures regarding the Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP), it is likely that this training will be eligible for the PGWP. This situation could change at any time depending on immigration announcements and adjustments.

academic
prerequisites

SCHOLARITY LEVEL : Quebec's Secondary 4th (France's Second) or equivalent
LANGUAGE LEVEL :
The level of language required varies according to the training center chosen.

* The validation of your eligibility will be confirmed by our admissions department once your application has been completed.

JOB
PROSPECTS

Electricians

Power system electricians

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EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS PROVIDING TRAINING

Centre de formation professionnelle (Paspébiac-Bonaventure)

Centre de formation professionnelle (Paspébiac-Bonaventure)
Bonaventure, Gaspésie-Îles-de-la-Madeleine
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DURATION : 18 Months
CLASSES START : August 26 2025
COSTS : 29 621,00 $*
LANGUAGE : French (B(2))
* Please update your nationality in the general menu
* Costs are subject to change until the letter of admission is issued

DURATION : 24 Months
CLASSES START : August 20 2026
COSTS : 32 147,00 $*
LANGUAGE : French (B(2))
* Please update your nationality in the general menu
* Costs are subject to change until the letter of admission is issued

Centre de formation professionnelle Pavillon-de-l'Avenir

Centre de formation professionnelle Pavillon-de-l'Avenir
Rivière-du-Loup, Bas-Saint-Laurent
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DURATION : 22 Months
CLASSES START : January 30 2026
COSTS : 30 280,00 $*
LANGUAGE : French (C(1))
* Please update your nationality in the general menu
* Costs are subject to change until the letter of admission is issued

Centre de formation professionnelle A.-W.-Gagné

Centre de formation professionnelle A.-W.-Gagné
Sept-Îles, Côte-Nord
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DURATION : 21 Months
CLASSES START : August 19 2025
COSTS : 29 197,00 $*
LANGUAGE : French (B(2))
* Please update your nationality in the general menu
* Costs are subject to change until the letter of admission is issued

Legend Welcoming services

Integrating into the community

— Practical tour of the city and help with initial purchases
— Contact with local aid organizations

Reception on arrival

— Reception at airport, bus terminal or train station

Integrating into the school system

— School tour and twinning with another student
— Monthly follow-up with the student

Integrating the family

— Referral to employment agencies for your spouse
— Help with child daycare or school registration
— Information on family social activities

General information and administrative follow-up

— Direct contact with a resource person
— Registration, information and provision of mandatory health insurance card
— Explanation of the Centre’s teaching techniques and operations

Accommodation

— Reserving temporary accommodation prior to arrival
— Help with finding permanent accommodation

Note: Services may vary slightly from one training centre to another.

TRAINING OBJECTIVES

Install, repair, modify and maintain circuits, electrical and electronic systems, and communication networks on manufacturing, institutional and industrial construction machinery

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TRAINING CONTENT

Competency statement

HOURS

Practice health, safety, and physical integrity on construction sites

Determine their suitability for the trade and the training process

Use a computer

Verify the voltage, current and power of electrical circuits

120

Draw an installation sketch and a circuit diagram

Use tools

Work at heights and handle materials

Install electrical conduits and cables

Install residential branch circuits and associated protective devices

105

Interpret drawings, specifications, technical manuals and maintenance procedures

Install and maintain three-phase transformers

Install and maintain a service entrance and emergency power supply

Verify that electronic circuits are working properly

105

Verify the relay and integrated circuit logic of electrical and electronic circuits

Install and maintain a lighting system

105

Install and maintain a heating system

Install copper and fibre optic communications cables

Install a fire alarm system

Install home automation and residential telephone systems

120

Install and maintain DC and single-phase AC rotating machines and associated controls

Install and maintain a three-phase AC rotating machine and associated controls

105

Install and maintain a programmable controller for building electrical systems

105

Install and maintain electronic instrumentation for building electrical systems

Prepare for the job market

Electricity

Electricians

Power system electricians