Moving to Canada

[DannyBoy007]

Hey Guy's I thought that I would set up a thread for discussions on the Canadian code and their lingo! Yes they speak English but not when it comes to their electrics, like do you know what Marrettes are? do you know what raceways are, how about the difference between grounded and grounding wires???? Well these are some of the things that I have come across and had to find out what the hell they are going on about. So for all of you that are studying for the Red Seal Exam in Canada this is the thread for you, also if you have sat the exam let us know how you did it and help us out please.

Danny

 

[timbobelfast]

Do you know what a GFCI is? lol

How about EMT?

Pigtail?

Branch Circuits?

LOL

 

[MartinSigsworth]

Actually you'll only need the red seal exam Qualification if you cross Provincial borders

You will be licensed in the province or territory you live in

Provided you pass the exam

The exam is based on the CEC Canadian Electrical Code (a Federal Code)

The Exam is provided by the Provincial Authority and is based on the relevent Provincial Code .i.e. Ontario Electrical Safety Code

All Work is examined and inspected to the Provincial Code

Martin

EX-PAT

Greater Toronto Area

Ontario

Canada:seeya:

 

[DannyBoy007]

Hi Martin is this what you did? And if so how did you study for the exam? Finding some of the code hard going and could do with any help or notes you may have picked up.

 

[MartinSigsworth]

Yes and no

I moved to Canada

I have experience as both an electrician and as a railway signals engineer

I sat course at the local college and passed with A+'s

Howeve because my Job title did not say Electrician but rather engineering technician they would not allow me to waste my $300 to sit the exam

I'm still fighting them

I now and have worked in canada as a signals engineer

You don't ned a licence to work in some electrical trades ..maintenance electricians but to earn the big bucks you do

 

[Romans99]

I really didn't have a problem with the exam. Just get the code book and DVD and go through the practice questions.
I really wouldn't attempt any exams/certification without having the practical work experience here as you will look and feel very silly as a journeyman electrician if you are asking questions and struggling with the basics.

 

[DannyBoy007]

Hey Guys, I am moving to Canada next year and have been in touch with a programme run by the Canadian government, they gave me this link which is a free 11 week full time bridging course for electricians. Skilled trades - Skills for Change | Employment programs

For those of you who are interested when you are eligible to move to Canada on a permanent residents visa you can go on a two day course before you move to Canada www.newcomersuccess.ca
Well worth it!!!!!