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Becoming an Electrician in Alberta 
As an electrician in Alberta, you will specialize in electrical wiring. You will also be responsible for the repair and maintenance of electrical systems. Though there are several kinds of electricians, there are general duties and skills that apply to all: 

General Electrician Duties 

* To read and interpret electrical blueprints 
* Install and repair electrical cables 
* Inspect electrical equipment and advice on hazards 
* Supervise apprentice electricians 
Electrical Apprenticeship in Alberta 
An apprenticeship is an on the job training provided by an employer to prepare the apprentice for full employment. Though the employer facilitates your training, you will be supervised by a certified journeyman. To graduate from an apprentice program, you are required to complete your technical training and pass an industry-related exam. 

Qualifications for an Electrician Apprenticeship 

To qualify for an apprenticeship program in Alberta, you are required to meet the following conditions: 
* You must be a legal citizen of Canada 
* Your apprenticeship contract must be registered with the Albert Apprenticeship and Industry Training 
* You must find a willing employer to take you in as an apprentice 

Electrician apprenticeship 

Before you become a certified electrician, you must first enroll for an electrician apprenticeship in Alberta. Your apprenticeship should last for 4 years and will consist of an on the job training of 1500 hours.  In your fourth year, you should have a minimum of 1350 hours of on the job training. 

To graduate into a journeyman, the following requirements must be met: 
* Gain the required minimum work experience 
* Gain the required minimum hours of on the job training 
* Apply and pass an entrance exam 
* Find a willing employer who wants to take you in 
* Pay a non-refundable application fee of $35 
* Complete all program requirements as stated in the course outline 
* Enroll for technical training 
* Apply and sit for all required exams 
 
Interprovincial Standards Red Seal Program 
If you hold a valid electrician certification in Alberta, you can decide to apply for an Interprovincial Standards Red Seal Program.

Qualities of a Good Electrical Apprentice 

A good apprentice must have good technical skills. This means you must be good at math and algebra. You must also be the kind of person who likes to take things apart and fix them. Though you will undergo extensive training before you become an electrician, you must be confident working on technical systems as you will spend most of your time doing technical tasks. 

Communication Skills 

Business Skills 

Problem Solving Skills 

Qualities of a Good Employee 
During your electrician training in Alberta, you will have to find an employer who is willing to take you in for mentorship. To increases your chances of being formally hired after your training period ends, you must have the following qualities: 

Be Productive 

Passionate

Self-management  

Goal-Oriented 

Apprentice Electrician Jobs in Alberta 
You might be wondering which apprenticeship jobs are best for you. To do this, we are going to give a few examples of apprentice jobs, their training and Duties. This way, you will be able to gauge which job is best for you. 

Agricultural Equipment Technician 

Appliance Service Technician 

Automotive Service Technician 

Communication Technician 

Electrician Motor Systems Technician 

Heavy Equipment Technician 

Alberta Electrician Exam 
To be eligible to attend a technical training course, you are required to sit for an entrance exam that has a 70% pass mark. The Alberta Apprenticeship and Industry Training facilitate the exams which have a three-hour time frame. 

Electrician Certification in Alberta 
If you have completed your electrician apprenticeship in Alberta, it is time to get an Alberta trade certificate.

Financial assistance is available to registered Alberta apprentices. 

Apprenticeship Completion Grant 

This is a one-time grant of $2,000 per person.

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