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What Education is required to become an electrical apprentice?
Under the Trades Qualification and Apprenticeship Act the minimum education required is a completed grade 10. However, in the unionized sector of the electrical industry most programs require grade 12 with Math, English and Physics.

Is there an age restriction for electrical apprenticeship?
There are no age restrictions for electrical apprenticeship.

How long is an electrical apprenticeship?
Under the Trades Qualification and Apprenticeship Act an electrical apprenticeship is 9000 hours (approximately five years). However, some union programs will require a pre apprenticeship program be completed before acceptance into the apprenticeship.