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What You Need |
 | You usually need a high school diploma. |
| You usually need a four- to five-year apprenticeship program. |
| Trade certification is compulsory for construction electricians in all provinces/territories except Manitoba. It is available, but voluntary, in Manitoba. |
| Trade certification is compulsory for domestic and rural electricians in Ontario and Quebec. It is available, but voluntary, in Newfoundland. |
| According to the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, you need a Construction and Maintenance Licence. |
| Qualified electricians may also obtain interprovincial (Red Seal) trade certification, which provides job mobility throughout the country. |
| With experience, you may move up the ranks to become a supervisor. |
| Most recent entrants have a trade/vocational certificate, and almost 2 in 5 have a community college . |
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Required/Related Educational Programs* |
* These educational programs are listed in the order in which they are most likely to supply graduates to this occupation.
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