Program Objectives

The program of study Cable and Circuit Assembly prepares students for the profession of cable and circuit assembler.

Cable and circuit assemblers assemble, install, modify or repair wiring harnesses and electrical enclosures. They also install printed circuit boards in electrical enclosures.

As part of their duties, these workers must interpret procedures and technical drawings, inspect electrical circuits, prepare wires and cables, and install fasteners.

They work primarily in companies in the transportation sector (such as aerospace, ground, and rail) and companies specialized in wiring, telecommunications or automation.

Program Content

Code Statement of Competency Hours Credits
869-132 Determine their suitability for the trade and the training process 30 2
869-142 Prevent occupational health and safety risks 30 2
869-153 Interpret technical drawings 45 3
869-163 Inspect electrical circuits 45 3
869-175 Install fasteners and grounds 75 5
869-186 Prepare wires and cables 90 6
869-196 Assemble wiring harnesses 90 6
869-206 Assemble electrical enclosures 90 6
869-213 Install electrical enclosures 45 3
869-228 Install wiring harnesses 120 8
869-234 Repair or modify electrical circuits 60 4
869-242 Use job search techniques 30 2
869-256 Enter the workforce 90 6
840 56

Admission Conditions and Prerequisites

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

A person who has reached the age of 18 can be admitted to a program of study leading to a Diploma of vocational studies (DVS) based on functional prerequisites. These prerequisites, in place for those aged at least 18 years at the start date declared for the vocational training program, are: successful completion of the general development test (GDT) and obtaining and passing the tests relative to the specific prerequisites in the language of instruction and mathematics, if applicable.

This table indicates the new course codes for common core basic education (CCBE) and diversified basic education (DBE) required for the specific prerequisites in language of instruction and mathematics for the targeted program of study. In the cases where the new course codes for the CCBE and the DBE are in progressive implementation, the old codes are indicated in parenthesis and are still valid. The equivalent course codes in basic education in the youth sector are also indicated in the table. When a DVS does not require any specific prerequisites in language of instruction or in mathematics, a (-) will be displayed in the appropriate field. Please note that the functional prerequisites do not apply to attestation of vocational specialty (AVS) programs.

Specific Prerequisites

Language of instructionSecond languageMathematics
AdultsYouthAdultsYouthAdultsYouth
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Educational Organizations Offering the Program

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Electronics Assembler
Electrical Appliance and Accessory Assembler

The vocational training program Cable and Circuit Assembly leads to two trades:

Electronics assemblers prepare and assemble wires and cables to build harnesses. They perform welding repairs on electrical and electronic components, and install and connect harnesses in aircraft units and sub-units. It is an occupation that offers a great variety of tasks and problem-solving challenges. This job is suited to people who are good with their hands, meticulous, responsible, and diligent.

Electronic appliance and accessory assemblers prepare and assemble wires and cables to build harnesses. They perform welding repairs on electrical and electronic components, and install and connect harnesses in aircraft units and sub-units. It is an occupation that offers a great variety of tasks and problem-solving challenges. This job is suited to people who are good with their hands, meticulous, responsible, and diligent.

Related Training(s)

Automated Systems Electromechanics
Electricity

Average Salary

Electronics Assembler — $21.31
Electrical Appliance and Accessory Assembler — $22.00

Job Titles

Wire and harness assembler
Aircraft electronic equipment installer
Electrical appliance production assembler

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