随着技术的进步，雇主正在寻找能够使用住宅，商业和工业环境中使用的新能源的电气技术人员。该计划提供建筑和工业用电方面的实践和理论培训，重点是替代电能系统。您的第一年将建立电气理论基础，并提供动手的工业工作场所技能。在第二年，您将进一步学习电气理论，并在电力，替代能源和可再生能源系统的住宅，商业和工业应用中获得实践经验。毕业生将获得与电气建筑和工业证书及文凭课程相似的实践和理论培训，从而从中受益，并着重于绿色能源系统所需的其他电气技能。毕业生准备为获得电气行业的职业证书而努力，并拥有可用于替代能源职业的实用知
With advances in technology, employers are looking for electrical technicians capable of working with new sources of energy such as solar photovoltaic and wind used in residential, commercial and industrial settings. This program offers practical and theoretical training in both construction and industrial electricity, with a focus on alternative electrical energy systems including solar photovoltaic, wind and smart grid alternatives. Your first year establishes a foundation in electrical theory and provides hands-on industrial workplace skills. In your second year, you further your knowledge of electrical theory and gain practical experience with residential, commercial and industrial applications of electricity and alternative and renewable energy systems.<br>Career options<br>Electrical technicians are prepared to succeed in the emerging fields of alternative energy in a variety of roles, including construction, production plant operation, maintenance and public utilities.<br>Organizations that specialize in energy management, technical sales, manufacturing, electrical distribution and alternate energy providers are potential employers.<br>Graduates may also work for government, non-governmental organizations (NGOs) and building contractors.<br>Learn more about labour market information. View career options<br>Future study options<br>Graduates are prepared to work towards Journeyperson Certification in the Electrical trades and have practical knowledge and skills that can be used for careers working with alternative energy.<br>You require a Certificate of Qualification issued by the Nova Scotia Apprenticeship Agency (NSAA) to legally work in the Construction Electrician trade in Nova Scotia.<br>This program is a first step towards certification in the Construction Electrician or Industrial Electrician trades. To become certified, you must register as an apprentice with NSAA. Once registered, you can transfer credit from this program towards your apprenticeship.<br>Certification with a Red Seal Construction Electrician or Industrial Electrician are designated trades in Nova Scotia. Graduates who complete an apprenticeship program in this trade are eligible to write the provincial certification exam, receive their certification and Red Seal. The Red Seal allows certified tradespersons to practise the trade in any province or territory in Canada where the trade is designated without having to write further examinations.