Want to jump into the construction workforce? Check out the Electrician applied certificate program. At just 18 weeks long, it provides the basic knowledge and skills you need for an entry level job.
Start date
February 17 - June 20, 2025 - Regina
August 18 - December 19, 2025 - Prince Albert and Saskatoon
January 12 - May 22, 2026 - Prince Albert and Saskatoon
Length
18 weeks
Locations(s)
Prince Albert, Regina, SaskatoonInstructors with actual industry experience will help you learn how to install, test, replace and repair lighting fixtures, wiring and electrical equipment. You'll get lots of hands-on practice using standard tools of the trade. You'll also learn how to read and interpret construction drawings.
Electrician is a skilled trade. Having an applied certificate will get you noticed by employers and put you on the fast track to having a career as an electrician. The more education and experience you get, the higher you can climb on the wage-earning ladder. A fourth-year journeyperson electrician can earn double the hourly wage of a first-year electrician apprentice.
The Electrician applied certificate program is delivered at Sask Polytech campuses. It is also available off campus through the Centre for Continuing Education and regional colleges.
Apprenticeship credit
Trade to degree
Career and salary information
Your career
When you graduate from the Electrician applied certificate, look for entry level jobs with electrical contractors in the construction industry, both commercial and residential. Or look for opportunities with energy, mining or manufacturing companies, or with retail and wholesale outlets.
Potential careers
| Sample job title | NOC classification |
|---|---|
| Electrician | Electricians (except industrial & power system) (72200) |
Admissions
Admission requirements
- Grade 11 with Foundations of Mathematics 20 or Workplace and Apprenticeship Mathematics 20 or Pre-Calculus 20*
- English Language Requirement
*Previous Saskatchewan mathematics requirement also accepted:
- Math 20
- General Math 30
Alternative admission
Applicants who do not possess the academic qualifications for a program may be admitted if evidence of probable success can be established through an alternative admission assessment. Applicants are automatically considered for alternative admission. However, some specific admission requirements may still need to be met.
ACCUPLACER©
Refer to the ACCUPLACER© cut scores for this program below, and review additional details concerning Alternative Admission using Accuplacer.
- 250 Arithmetic
- 245 Quantitative Reasoning, Algebra, and Statistics
- 247 Reading
- 236 Writing
Post-secondary
Some programs allow applicants to meet the admission grade level requirement using 15 approved post-secondary credits. Review additional information.
If the program applied to has specific course requirements, they may be met through alternative post-secondary courses. Review already approved courses that may be used for admission purposes for your programs.
Admission method
First Qualified/First AdmittedThe First Qualified/First Admitted (FQFA) process is used for the majority of Saskatchewan Polytechnic programs. When we determine that you meet the program's admission requirements, you will be offered admission based on the date you fully qualify for the program. The earlier you provide the appropriate documents and information that qualify you for admission to the next intake, the earlier you might begin your studies. Your application, once qualified, is always considered for the next intake.
Applicants to programs with multiple intakes in an academic year remain in the application pool until the last intake for that academic year has begun. Programs using the FQFA process receive applications year round and maintain an application pool for each academic year. Qualified applicants who are not offered a seat must reapply for the next academic year.
Sponsored programs or programs targeted to specific groups do not accept applications year round or maintain an application pool.
See Admission Processes for more information about this method of admission.
Tuition and fees
Estimates are based on current rates and are subject to change. Amounts for a program may vary by campus. Totals shown here include all mandatory fees as well as approximate cost for books and supplies. Visit the Tuition and Fees web page for a complete breakdown of tuition and fees for this program.
2024-25 academic year
$14,550
(Additional costs to be considered for personal protective equipment. Steel toed work boots are required.)
You may be eligible for a student loan for a portion of your fee. Individuals on employment insurance (EI), who wish to continue receiving benefits while attending training should contact their local Labour Market Service office for further information.
Courses
Get credit for what you know
Prior Learning Assessment and Recognition
Saskatchewan Polytechnic recognizes that adults learn in many different ways. This includes acquiring knowledge and skills through life and work experience or non-formal training.
See link(s) below to get more information about PLAR.
Transfer credit
Many Sask Polytech students benefit from transferring course credit. You may be eligible to transfer credit to Sask Polytech or to another college or university.
Student awards
Thanks to the generosity of donors and alumni, Saskatchewan Polytechnic gives away more than $2 million in student awards during the academic year.
Saskatchewan Polytechnic offers student awards for every certificate and diploma program at every campus. Not all student awards are based on marks - some are based on financial need or things like community or volunteer involvement.
Related programs
Electrical Engineering Technology
Additional information
For more information, please email ConEd@saskpolytech.ca or call 306-659-4418.