Halifax,
NS,
Canada
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
Certificate in Electrical Construction and Industrial in Kentville Canada | Nova Scotia Community College
Nova Scotia Community College
|
Kentville Canada
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Qualification
Bachelor Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
CAD
11,690
(c. USD8,384.47)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
12 months
Electricians operate across diverse building types and facilities, handling tasks ranging from lighting and climate control installations to communication systems. Their responsibilities include assembling, setting up, testing, maintaining, and operating various electrical systems and components. Employers seek skilled electricians adaptable to residential, commercial, and industrial environments who can keep pace with evolving technologies. This program provides hands-on and classroom instruction covering both construction and industrial electrical trades.
Career paths
Graduates find employment in electrical construction, plant operations and maintenance, utility companies, and electrical supply firms.
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Further education possibilities
Electrician certification is mandatory in Nova Scotia. After securing employment, apprentices must register with the Nova Scotia Apprenticeship Agency as outlined in the Apprenticeship and Trade Qualification Act.
Red Seal Certification - apprenticeship graduates qualify to take the inter-provincial examination. This nationally recognized credential enables certified tradespeople to work anywhere in Canada where the trade is recognized.
After completing the Electrical Construction and Industrial program, students can pursue the Electrical Technician program with just one additional year of study.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.0
Qualification Requirements
High School Graduation Diploma or equivalent
International students – High school diploma equivalency and English language requirements vary by country.
Copy of board-attested or direct-issued Certificate issued by All India – Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE), All India – Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations (CISCE), National Institute of Open Schooling (NIOS), or State Boards of Higher Secondary Education.
Copy of Statement of Marks/Mark Sheet for Grade 12. School-issued transcripts/records with marks are not acceptable.
Official transcripts – You must submit your official transcript(s) for courses required for admission.
International English Language Testing Systems (IELTS Academic Test) – minimum score of 6.0 on each test (Listening, Reading, Writing, Speaking).
Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) – minimum test scores of 80 on the Internet-Based Test (TOEFL® iBT), 60 on the Paper-Delivered Test, or 550 on the Paper-Based Test.
Canadian Test of English for Scholars and Trainees (CanTest) – average score of 4.5.
Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) – minimum Level 8 on each test. Canadian Language Benchmarks Placement Test (CLBPT) is not accepted.
Canadian Academic English Language Assessment (CAEL) – minimum Band 60.
Michigan English Test (MET) – minimum score 59.
Tuition
CAD
11,690