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Code 5795
DiplomaDVS
SectorElectrotechnology (09)
Number of credits120
Length of training1800 hours
StatusProgram approved in 2006.
Educational organizations offering the program
Note(s)
This program is offered in French: 
5295 - Électricité
  • Objectives and targeted professions
  • Admission conditions
  • Program content

Program objectives

This program of study aims to train students in installation, repair, modifying and maintaining circuits, electrical and electronic systems, and communication networks on manufacturing, institutional and industrial construction machinery.

Targeted professions (find out more about a trade or an occupation on Québec.ca)

Electricians (except industrial and power system) (7241)
Power system electricians (7243)

Job titles

electrician
power system electrician

Admission conditions

To be eligible for admission to this program, candidates must meet one of the following requirements:

Persons holding a Secondary School Diploma or its recognized equivalent, for example, an Attestation of Equivalence of Secondary V studies, or a postsecondary diploma such as the Diploma of College Studies or a Bachelor's degree
OR
Persons who are at least 16 years of age on September 30 of the school year in which their training is to begin and have earned the Secondary IV credits in language of instruction, second language and mathematics in the programs of study established by the Minister, or have been granted recognition for equivalent learning
OR
Persons who are at least 18 years of age upon entry into the program and have the following functional prerequisites: the successful completion of the General Development Test (see the following table), or recognition of equivalent learning
OR
Persons who have obtained Secondary III credits in language of instruction, second language and mathematics in programs established by the Minister are required to pursue general education courses, concurrently with their vocational training, in order to obtain the Secondary IV credits they lack in language of instruction, second language and mathematics in programs established by the Minister.

Functional prerequisites

This section identifies the modules or course codes for the actual programs of study in adult general education that are specific prerequisites in language of instruction and mathematics. Functional prerequisites includes the successful completion of specific prerequisites as well as the general development test (TDG). When a DVS doesn't require specific prerequisites in language of instruction or in mathematics, a dash ( - ) is displayed in the appropriate cell. For programs that lead to an AVS, specific prerequisites and the TDG do not apply (N/A).

Specific prerequisites
Language of instructionSecond languageMathematics
AdultsYouthAdultsYouthAdultsYouth
ENG-3101-1 et ENG-3102-2 ou (ENG-3070-3)632-306 ou (630-316)--MTH-4153-2 ou (MTH-4103-1)563-414 ou 564-426 ou 565-426 ou (563-404) ou (564-406) ou (565-406)

Program content

Code Statement of competency Hours Credits
754-992 To protect health, safety and physical integrity on construction sites 30 2
783-401 To determine their suitability for the trade and the training process 15 1
783-412 To use a computer 30 2
783-428 To verify the voltage, current and power of electrical circuits 120 8
783-433 To draw an installation sketch and a circuit diagram 45 3
783-445 To use tools 75 5
783-453 To work at heights and handle materials 45 3
783-466 To install electrical conduits and cables 90 6
783-477 To install residential branch circuits and associated protective devices 105 7
783-484 To interpret drawings, specifications, technical manuals and maintenance procedures 60 4
783-494 To install and maintain three-phase transformers 60 4
783-506 To install and maintain a service entrance and emergency power supply 90 6
783-517 To verify that electronic circuits are working properly 105 7
783-525 To verify the relay and integrated circuit logic of electrical and electronic circuits 75 5
783-537 To install and maintain a lighting system 105 7
783-546 To install and maintain a heating system 90 6
783-555 To install copper and fibre optic communications cables 75 5
783-564 To install a fire alarm system 60 4
783-578 To install home automation and residential telephone systems 120 8
783-586 To install and maintain DC and single-phase AC rotating machines and associated controls 90 6
783-597 To install and maintain a three-phase AC rotating machine and associated controls 105 7
783-607 To install and maintain a programmable controller for building electrical systems 105 7
783-615 To install and maintain electronic instrumentation for building electrical systems 75 5
783-622 To prepare for the job market 30 2
1800 120
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