Electrical Contractor Training and Up-Skilling
Education is a cornerstone of the ECABC’s member benefits. Members enjoy discounted rates on all training opportunities provided through the Association (virtual and in-person), and our office is always happy to work with your team to source or provide training they need.
BuildForce Canada
ECABC offers a variety of online courses through BuildForce Canada, which provide team members with necessary knowledge and skills to deal effectively and professionally with their coworkers, sub-trades, owners, clients, engineers and their employees and were created to enhance health and safety awareness and help prevent injuries to workers.
Arc Flash & Shock
The Electrical Safety Training System (ESTS) is a compliant and highly-effective eLearning training experience for electrical workers who need to manage or may be exposed to the electrical hazards of arc flash and shock.
Using leading-edge technology for the best available online training solution, ESTS is highly interactive and delivered in modules with multiple lessons, interactive knowledge checks, virtual work task scenarios and a final assessment. ESTS uses a 3D “Virtual Electrical Workplace” to enhance the training experience.
Canadian Standards Association (CSA Group)
New member benefit: ECABC members can now enjoy exclusive discounts from CSA on a trio of on-demand, online training opportunities:
To receive your 10% discount code, email education @eca.bc.ca.
Other Education Partners
Through our work in the industry, ECABC members are invited to enjoy discounted training opportunities through the following providers.
OOSHEW
OOSHEW is an occupational health and safety consulting and training company with a training facility located in Surrey, BC. It specializes in hands-on skills training that engages participants in real life activities and scenarios to improve expertise and their ability to recognize and act upon workplace risks. Included in their offer of Workplace Training Courses is Lockout/ Tagout, Respiratory Protection, Confined Space Entry, Fall Protection and Rigging.
ECABC Members save 15%
Trauma Tech
Trauma Tech is an Occupational Safety and First Aid Training centre conveniently located on the Vancouver/Burnaby border. Their safety experts will keep your company WorkSafeBC compliant by teaching up-to-date safety fundamentals with hands-on practical training including Occupational First Aid Level 1.
ECABC members get special pricing
Electrical Joint Training Committee
The Electrical Joint Training Committee (EJTC) is a partnership between the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local 213 (IBEW) and the Electrical Contractors Association of BC (ECABC). They have been providing apprenticeship training in BC for more than 100 years, and are proud of our record of service and quality.
E2 Inc.
E2 Inc.’s purpose is to bring the expertise and capacity of the EJTC to the industry training field. Training offered through E2 Inc. is available to both union and open shop tradespeople via onsite training at EJTC’s new training facility, offsite training at a location of the organizer’s choice, or in some cases through a train-the-trainer capacity.
ECABC Members save 15%*
*In order to receive the 15% discount, you must meet certain eligibility criteria. For more information on the eligibility, please contact E2 Inc. at 604-571-6540 or email info@e2inc.ca.
