Electricity

Course code HMEC 1255

Credit 1.0

Length 25.0 hours

Course outline View

This course introduces students to electrical terminology, basic theory concepts, circuit calculations, magnetic theory, electrical and electronic components, wiring diagrams and symbols. Topics included are from the Industry Training Authority Heavy Mechanical Trades Foundation Program section D1. See: http://www.itabc.ca/sites/default/files/docs/partners/RTO/heavy-mechanical-foundation-march-2014.pdf for more information.

This course is part of the full-time Heavy Mechanical Trades Foundation program

Prerequisites

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What you will learn

  • Electrical terminology
  • Basic circuit concepts
  • Circuit calculations
  • Magnetic theory
  • Electrical and electronic components
  • Wiring diagrams and symbols

How to register

This course is offered as part of a VCC program only.

Course schedules

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CRN# Duration Delivery Location
41800 June 1, 2026
to June 3, 2026
Shop/Teaching Kitchen VCC Broadway Building B See full schedule

Online courses listed without scheduled meeting times can be completed on your own schedule.

CRN# Duration Delivery Location
60590 August 10, 2026
to August 12, 2026
Shop/Teaching Kitchen VCC Broadway Building B See full schedule

Online courses listed without scheduled meeting times can be completed on your own schedule.

Contact us

If you have any question, please email at advising@vcc.ca.

† This information is intended as a guideline only. Program and course details are subject to change with the approval of VCC's Board of Governors.

Indigenous Territory Acknowledgment

VCC is located on the traditional territories of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) peoples, and we acknowledge our privilege to be here.