Journeyperson Certificate and Advanced Diploma

For Journeyperson Certificate and Advanced Diploma, tuition is CAD 1,366.72 per term (domestic).

This programme leads to a certified electrician qualification through a four-year apprenticeship. It combines classroom learning with paid on-the-job training. Participants work in residential, commercial, and industrial settings. They gain experience in electrical installation, safety practices, and system design. The program meets Alberta's apprenticeship standards. It results in a Journeyperson Certificate and Red Seal designation.

Each year includes eight to ten weeks of in-person classroom instruction. Each year also includes at least 1,500 hours of supervised work. Students study electrical theory, blueprint reading, diagnostics, and real-world applications of power and control systems. Training occurs in structured periods with set start dates throughout the year.

Entry requires completion of English 20-2, Math 20-3, and Science 10. Alternatives include passing the GED or CAEC tests, or taking an entrance exam. Applicants must be residents of Alberta or working primarily in Alberta. They must hold Canadian citizenship, permanent residency, or a valid work permit. Upon completion, participants earn a Journeyperson Certificate and an Advanced Diploma. They may challenge the Interprovincial Red Seal Exam.