Electrical 20
(theory with work placement)

You will learn about electrical principles, gain knowledge of residential wiring and lighting as well as an understanding of the Canadian Electrical Code and other electrical regulations.

Sask DLC coordinates the work placement at a local company.

Prerequisite

None
Recommend completing Electrical & Electronics 10
Must be 16 years old for work placement

Delivered

Online Asynchronous

Credits

PAA 20 or Elective 20

What Will I Learn?

This is an intermediate level course, that builds upon the theory of Electrical and Electronics 10 and requires students to demonstrate the practical skills learned through the online theory.

This course contains:

  • 50 hours of online theory

  • 50 hour work placement coordinated by Sask DLC

You must be 16 years of age or older to work on a construction site, as per the province’s legislation on minimum age and workplace restrictions. All students, parents and mentors are encouraged to familiarize themselves with our work placement information.

We will do our best to find a local work placement; however, we may not be able to accommodate placements in all situations, and/or some travel may be required. 

Travel is at the student’s expense. If you have questions about work placements or Sask DLC courses, email [email protected] or call our main office at 306-252-1000.

Units of Study

Safety and Tools

Electrical Principles

Electrical Code and Construction Drawings

Residential Wiring

Branch Circuits

Residential Lighting

Extra-low Voltage and Automation

Work Placement

Exams

No Proctored Exams

What is a proctor?

Course Materials

You Will Need

Students are responsible for any necessary workplace attire/materials (i.e. steel-toed work boots, coveralls, etc.)

Travel to and from work placement.

Reliable internet connection and device to submit course work, including speakers or headphones.

Supplied by Sask DLC

Online course material and course timetable

Coordinate work placement at a local business.

Saskatchewan Distance Learning Centre provides Kindergarten to Grade 12 courses to Saskatchewan students who choose to study online. We empower students and families to choose the learning environment that works best for them, while supporting their graduation plan.

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