To work in this field, you need a high school diploma. To gain trade certification, you usually need to complete an apprenticeship program or have a combination of experience / courses. Trade certification is required for some occupations in some or all areas of Canada. Qualified tradespersons may also obtain interprovincial (Red Seal) trade certification, which provides job mobility throughout the country. In some occupations, you need college or other courses in electronics / electrical technology, experience or on-the-job training or apprenticeship training. Most recent entrants have a trade / vocational certificate or community college diploma.
High School Diploma
Certificate
Diploma
Maintenance
Repair
Diagrams / drawings
Troubleshooting
Industrial Arts (Electricity)
English
Computer-related courses
Drafting
Math
Physics