Electricity program graduates enjoy a wide range of opportunities paving the way to a bright and rewarding future. The program will prepare you for installing, repairing and maintaining electrical systems and equipment.
For full-time students, it is an 1,800-hour program covering 24 competencies. With a mix of classroom theory and hands-on work, students will develop the skills to perform various roles, functions, tasks and activities, which will prepare them to progress effectively and safely on the job.
Aviron Technical Institute of Montreal prepares students to install and/or maintain electrical systems in the residential, commercial, industrial and institutional sectors. Installation work is mostly in the construction sector, where the apprenticeship regime administered by the Commission de la construction du Québec (CCQ) applies; in other sectors, Emploi-Québec’s apprenticeship regime applies.
Electricians generally work in teams of two under the supervision of a master electrician (a member of the Corporation des maîtres-électriciens du Québec) or an electrical contractor. The work is physically demanding, can be indoors or outdoors, and may require working at heights.
* This DVS program is eligible for student financial assistance from the Government of Quebec (excluding foreign students).
Electricians in this unit group perform some or all of the following duties:
Read and interpret drawings, circuit diagrams and electrical code specifications to determine wiring layouts for new or existing installations
Pull wire through conduits and through holes in walls and floors
Install brackets and hangers to support electrical equipment
Install, replace and repair lighting fixtures and electrical control and distribution equipment, such as switches, relays and circuit breaker panels
Splice, join and connect wire to fixtures and components to form circuits
Test continuity of circuits using test equipment to ensure compatibility and safety of system, following installation, replacement or repair
Troubleshoot and isolate faults in electrical and electronic systems and remove and replace faulty components
Connect electrical power to audio and visual communication equipment, signaling devices and heating and cooling systems
Conduct preventive maintenance programs and keep maintenance records.
| Code |
Competency Description |
Hours |
Credits |
| 754-992 |
Health and safety prevention in the work place |
30 |
2 |
| 783-401 |
Determine suitability for the trade and the training process |
15 |
1 |
| 783-412 |
Use a computer |
30 |
2 |
| 783-428 |
Verify the voltage, current and power of electrical circuits |
120 |
8 |
| 873-433 |
Draw an installation sketch and a circuit diagram |
45 |
3 |
| 783-445 |
Use tools |
75 |
5 |
| 783-453 |
Work at heights and handle materials |
45 |
3 |
| 783-466 |
Install electrical conduits and cables |
90 |
6 |
| 783-477 |
Install residential branch circuits and associated protective devices |
105 |
7 |
| 783-484 |
Interpret drawings, specifications, technical manuals and maintenance procedures |
60 |
4 |
| 783-494 |
Install and maintain three-phase transformers |
60 |
4 |
| 783-506 |
Install and maintain a service entrance and emergency power supply |
90 |
6 |
| 783-517 |
Verify that electronic circuits are working properly |
105 |
7 |
| 783-525 |
Verify the relay and integrated circuit logic of electrical and electronic circuits |
75 |
5 |
| 783-537 |
Install and maintain a lighting system |
90 |
6 |
| 783-555 |
Install copper and fiber optic communications cables |
75 |
5 |
| 783-564 |
Install a fire alarm system |
60 |
4 |
| 783-578 |
Install home automation and residential telephone systems |
120 |
8 |
| 783-586 |
Install and maintain DC and single-phase AC rotating machines and associated controls |
90 |
6 |
| 783-597 |
Install and maintain a three-phase AC rotating machine and associated controls |
105 |
7 |
| 783-607 |
Install and maintain a programmable controller for building electrical systems |
105 |
7 |
| 783-615 |
Install and maintain electronic instrumentation for building electrical systems |
75 |
5 |
| 783-622 |
Prepare for the job market |
30 |
2 |
Admission Requirements for International Students:
* Please note that an international student registered in the electricity program assumes the responsibility of finding and completing the 150 hours of work, required by the CCQ, following his/her training, with a company or a contractor in electricity and understand that he/she would not have the same advantages as local students in the labor market.
International students applying for Electricity program must sign the waiver form ❐
For more information, please contact us.
Admission Requirements for Local Students:
To be eligible for admission for vocational studies leading to an DVS in Electricity, students who are Canadian or permanent residents must meet one of the following requirements:
Persons holding a Secondary School Diploma or its recognized equivalent.
OR
Persons who are at least 16 years of age on September 30 of the school year in which their training is to begin and have earned the Secondary IV credits in language of instruction, second language and mathematics in the programs of study established by the Minister, or have been granted recognition of equivalent learning.
OR
Persons who are at least 18 years of age upon entry into the program and have the following functional prerequisites: the successful completion of the General Development Test (see the following table), or recognition of equivalent learning:
| SPECIFIC PREREQUISITES |
| Language of Instruction |
Mathmatics |
| Adults |
Youth |
Adults |
Youth |
| 3101-1 |
632-306 |
4153-2 |
063-414 |
| 3102-2 |
|
(4103-1) |
563-414 |
| (3070-3) |
|
|
064-426 |
|
|
|
564-426 |
|
|
|
065-426 |
|
|
|
565-426 |
Required Documents:
Birth Certificate in French or English.
FAQ:
1. What are the program objectives?
Aviron Technical Institute of Montreal prepares the Electricity student to install and/or maintain electrical systems in the residential, commercial, industrial and public work sectors.
2. What is the nature of work in this industry?
The electricity program prepares you to install, repair, and maintain electrical systems and equipment such as electric motors, transformers, wiring, switches, and alarm systems.
3. What are the main characteristics of an electrician?
Able to perform physical labor
Physical strength and stamina
Ability to work at heights
Ability to do precision work
Ability to work outdoors and/or indoors
4. Can I work as an independent electrician after I graduate?
No, once you graduate and receive your DVS in electricity, you must get your certification as an apprentice electrician. An employer’s guarantee of 150 hours of employment is required to receive the certification as an apprentice electrician.
Once completed, the apprenticeship certificate will allow you to work under the supervision of a companion, in which four learning periods consisting of 2,000 hours each, or 8,000 hours in total, must be completed before being eligible to qualify for Construction Commission of Quebec (CCQ) examination.
5. How and when can I apply for the Electricity program?
Refer to our program start dates, for schedule and availability. To get more information and start the application process, you can :
Request a brochure for the program
Call us at 1-514-739-3010
Email us at info@avirontech.com
Visit us at : 5460 Royalmount, Ville Mont Royal, Québec, H4P 1H7 (Metro de la Savane)
Start Dates:
| Course |
Starting Date |
End Date |
Status |
| Electricity - English - Days |
2025-03-03 |
2026-05-11 |
Full |
| Electricity - English - Days |
2025-05-12 |
2026-09-01 |
Full |
| Electricity - English - Days |
2025-08-13 |
2026-11-06 |
Available |
See Start Dates for French Program