What we're all about as a union...Fairness, Equality, Pride."
Bert Olmstead, Journeyman,
Local 586, Ottawa
It's a win-win situation."
Bob Sanscartier. Contractor,
Bolton Electric, Ottawa
Everybody's treated the same, everybody's treated equal."
Kurt Metz, Dispatcher
Local 586, Ottawa
Basic Code Book (Canadian)
This program is designed to provide new apprentices with a basic understanding of the Canadian Electrical Code Part I. 60% of the course is covered during class time and 40% of the course covered by work at home.
The program covers:
- The Code Sections
- Wire Sizing
- Conduit Sizing
- Determining Ampacities
- Box Sizing
- Load Calculations
- Basic Blueprint Reading
There are several quizzes, work sheets, a project and a final exam. The student must achieve a 60% average to pass the program.