EVERYONE MUST FILL OUT THIS SECTION:
MY “PLAN A” CAREER CHOICE IS: ________Electrician_______________
Some helpful websites: www.workbc.ca/navigator or www.jobbank.gc.ca
My Plan A:
Consider:
❏ What do you enjoy?
❏ What sort of lifestyle do you
want?
❏ What are you good at?
Career Info that I have
discovered…
Consider:
❏ Upsides/downsides of job
❏ Job duties/ responsibilities
❏ Salary range
❏ Future outlook
❏ Lifestyle factors
❏ Advancement opportunities
Three employability skills I
possess that will support my
plan:
Consider:
❏ Soft and hard Skills required
for position
❏ Personal attributes
Education needed to pursue my
plan:
Consider:
❏ Courses/training/ certificates
needed
I enjoy looking into cars and computers and learning about them, I
like to go in depth and do research when there are specific topics I
find interesting.
I want a flexible, action packed lifestyle
I am good at working with my hands and mechanically inclined
Becoming an electrician involves many pros and cons, you can earn
while you are still training as an apprenticeship, but you will have to
spend 4-5 years in the apprenticeship program.
The duties as an Electrician is to prepare, assemble, install, test,
troubleshoot, repair electrical wiring and control devices and related
equipment in all types of buildings
The salary can range from $50,000 - $80,000, $80,000 being the
most experienced.
Over the next ten years or so, there are expected to be on average,
79,900 job openings for electricians. So there will still be a lot of
opportunities as an electrician
Simple life outside of work, since a lot of time is spent on the job
Master electrician or a business owner
1. I am mechanically Inclined
2. I am good at working with my hands
3. I like to work as a group
❏ Completion of secondary school
❏ High School diploma or GED: Most employers require
applicants to have a high school diploma or GED.
❏ Apprenticeship program: Most employers require
applicants to complete a four-year apprenticeship
 ❏ Post-secondary program, which includes both on-the-job training and
requirements technical training.
❏ Technical Training: Some employers may require
applicants to complete technical training courses in
subjects such as electrical theory, wiring, and safety.
❏ Red Seal Endorsement: Some employers may require
applicants to obtain a Red Seal Endorsement, which is a
national standard of excellence for skilled trades.
❏ Valid driver's license: Most employers require applicants
to have a valid driver's license, as electricians may be
required to travel to different job sites.
❏ Physical ability test: Most employers require applicants
to pass a physical ability test to ensure they are
physically capable of performing the demanding tasks
required of the job.
❏ Background check: Most employers require applicants
to pass a background check, which may include a
criminal history check and a check of their driving
record.
❏ Medical exam: Some employers may require applicants
to pass a medical exam to ensure they are in good
health and can perform the tasks required of the job.

EVERYONE MUST FILL OUT THIS SECTION:

MY BACKUP CAREER PLAN IS ___________FireFighter______________

Some helpful websites: www.workbc.ca/navigator or www.jobbank.gc.ca

My Plan B: I enjoy looking into cars and computers and learning about them, I
Consider: like to go in depth and do research when there are specific topics I
❏ What do you enjoy? find interesting.
❏ What sort of lifestyle do you
want? I want a flexible, action packed lifestyle
❏ What are you good at?
I am good at working with my hands and mechanically inclined
Career Info that I have
discovered…
Consider:
❏ Upsides/downsides of job
❏ Job duties/responsibilities
❏ Salary range
❏ Future outlook
❏ Lifestyle factors
❏ Advancement opportunities
Three employability skills I
possess that will support my
plan:
Consider:
❏ Soft and hard skills required
for position
❏ Personal attributes
Helping and protecting the community: Firefighters play a
critical role in keeping their communities safe by responding to
emergency situations and providing life-saving assistance.
Risk of injury or death: Firefighters are exposed to dangerous
conditions and face the risk of injury or death while on the job.
Responding to emergency calls and providing life-saving
assistance
$33.84 - $57.17/hr. $57.17 being the highest in British Columbia
employment of firefighters is projected to grow 4% from 2020 to
2030
Shift work: Firefighters often work long and irregular hours,
which can make it difficult to maintain a work-life balance. They
may work 24-hour shifts, with days or weeks off in between.
Promotion: Firefighters can advance to supervisory positions,
such as captain or chief
Specialization: Firefighters can choose to specialize in certain
areas, such as hazardous materials, dive rescue, or arson
investigation.
Additional training: Firefighters can take additional training to
become paramedics or emergency medical technicians
(EMTs).
Teaching or Training: Firefighters can also transition into
teaching or training positions, such as a firefighting instructor or
a fire department training officer
1. Emergency medical services: Firefighters are often the first
responders on the scene of a medical emergency, and they
must be trained in basic medical techniques such as CPR.
2. Communication: Firefighters must be able to communicate
effectively with their team members and with the public.
3. Quick thinking: Firefighters must be able to make quick
decisions in emergency situations.
Education needed to pursue my ❏ High School diploma or GED: Most departments require
plan: applicants to have a high school diploma or GED.
❏ Firefighter certification: Most departments require
Consider: applicants to have a firefighter certification, which is
❏ Courses/training/certificates
usually obtained through a fire academy or vocational
needed
❏ Post-secondary
school. The certification program typically includes
requirements training in firefighting techniques, hazardous materials,
and emergency medical services.
❏ Emergency Medical Responder (EMR) certification:
Most departments require applicants to have EMR
certification, which is the minimum level of medical
training required for a firefighter.
❏ Advanced Emergency Medical Care Assistant (AEMCA)
certification: Some departments may require applicants
to have AEMCA certification which is higher level of
medical training than EMR.
❏ Valid Class 5 BC Driver’s License : Most departments
require applicants to have a valid Class 5 BC Driver’s
License
❏ Physical agility test: Most departments require
applicants to pass a physical agility test to ensure they
are physically capable of performing the demanding
tasks required of the job.
❏ Background check: Most departments require applicants
to pass a background check, which may include a
criminal history check and a check of their driving
record.
❏ Medical exam: Most departments require applicants to
pass a medical exam to ensure they are in good health
and can perform the tasks required of the job.
❏ Most career fire departments require recruits to have
completed their NFPA 1001 certification from an
accredited institution, such as the Justice Institute of
British Columbia.

Post-Secondary Option
FOR Plan A CAREER CHOICE - Schools/Training
Name of First Choice School Second Choice School
School: BCIT

Name of Electrician apprenticeship program Electrician apprenticeship program

Degree or type
of training you
will receive
Example:
Bachelor of
Science

Length of the An apprenticeship in electrical An apprenticeship in electrical

program engineering requires 1,200 hours engineering requires 1,200 hours of
Example: 4 of technical instruction while still in technical instruction while still in
years school. Ten weeks of full-time school. Ten weeks of full-time
instruction make up each of the instruction make up each of the
four levels of technical training. four levels of technical training.
Price of Tuition $1,526.20 $1,528.86
for the first year

Approx. Cost of $250 $250

books/supplies
for the first year

Cost to live in Not applicable Not applicable

Residence

Application Fee $90 $120

to apply to
program

Application There are various intakes and I can There are various intakes and I can
deadline apply anytime for a spot in the 10 apply anytime for a spot in the 10
Example: week program week program
February, 13th,
2020

Academic Pre-calculus 11 or 12 English 12

Requirements English 12 Apprenticeship and workplace math 11
for program Physics 11
(pre-requisites)

Other possible Security & Fire Alarm System Installer Security & Fire Alarm System Installer
occupations Network Cabling/CATV Specialist Network Cabling/CATV Specialist
with this type of
degree

Post-Secondary Option
FOR Plan B CAREER CHOICE - Schools/Training
Name of First Choice School
School: JIBC

Name of
Degree or type
of training you FIRE FIGHTING TECHNOLOGIES
will receive (FFTC)
Example:
Bachelor of
Science

Length of the ~5 months

program
Example: 4
years

Price of Tuition Tuition is approximately

for the first year $12,600.00*

Approx. Cost of Course manuals are supplied when

books/supplies you attend class. If additional books
for the first year or other materials are required, you
will be advised of the details after you
are accepted into the program.
$875.00 equipment fee

Cost to live in N/A

Residence

Application Fee $75.00

to apply to
program

Application January 30, 2023

deadline
Example:
February, 13th,
2020

Academic ❏ A copy of your high school

Requirements transcript. An Interim
for program Transcript is acceptable upon
(pre-requisites) application, but the Official
Transcript must be provided
prior to the program start date
(Post-Secondary Transcript is
also acceptable)
❏ Evidence of completion of
Basic First Aid with CPR Level
C
❏ Proof of Physical Ability
provided by one of the
following:
❏ West Coast
Kinesiology and
Physiotherapy
Physical Activity,
 Fitness and Lifestyle
Appraisal
❏ Fitness Assessment
(Test) from a
University (ex. UBC,
UVic, UofT, etc..) that
measures strength,
speed, power,
flexibility,
cardiovascular
endurance, aerobic
capacity, body
composition, and task-
specific hand-eye
coordination.
❏ Medical Proof of Physical
Fitness provided by the
submission of both:
❏ A Physical Activity
Readiness
Questionnaire (PAR-
Q+) a self-
administered (do it
yourself)
questionnaire; and
❏ A Doctor’s note
indicating student is fit
to undertake firefighter
training.

Other possible ❏ Fire Safety Officer: A Fire

occupations Safety Officer is responsible
with this type of for ensuring that buildings
degree and other structures comply
with fire safety regulations
and codes. They may also
be responsible for
conducting fire safety
inspections and training.
❏ Fire Inspector: A Fire
Inspector is responsible for
inspecting buildings and
other structures to ensure
that they comply with fire
safety regulations and
codes. They may also be
responsible for investigating
fires to determine their
cause.
 ❏ Hazardous Materials
Technician: A Hazardous
Materials Technician is
responsible for identifying,
handling, and disposing of
hazardous materials. They
may also be responsible for
providing training on
hazardous materials
handling and disposal.
❏ Emergency Medical
Services (EMS)
Professional: An
Emergency Medical
Services (EMS)
Professional is responsible
for providing emergency
medical care to patients in
need. They may also be
responsible for transporting
patients to hospitals and
other medical facilities.
❏ Fire Service Instructor: A
Fire Service Instructor is
responsible for training
firefighters and other
emergency responders.
They may also be
responsible for developing
and delivering training
programs.

Travel Option
Itinerary and Budget

In Word, create a table and ensure you have included ALL of the following
information for your travel itinerary.

Where:
 ● List where you plan to travel (be specific and list exactly which countries and cities)
When:
● What time of year/season
● For how long (in each location)
How:
● Modes of transportation (research the cost and timing
Accomodations
● List where you will be staying for each location and how many nights. Include a link
● Indicate the cost per night
Budgeting Costs:
● Anticipate food costs
● Costs for activities etc
● Phone plan (extra charges?)
● Travel insurance
● What will you need to buy before you go?
● What will you buy while you are travelling?

Where: I will travel to Canada for two weeks

3 days in B.C. (1 day in Tofino, 2 days in Whistler)
3 days in Alberta (2 days in Banff, 1 day in Edmonton)
4 days in Ontario (3 days in Toronto, 1 day in Ottawa)
3 days in Quebec (2 days in Montreal and 1 day in Quebec City)
2 days in Newfoundland and Labrador (2 days in St. John)

When: Tofino - May 10th

Whistler - May 11 - May 13th
Banff - May 14th - May 16th
Edmonton - May 17th
Toronto - May 18th
Ottawa - May 19th
Montreal - May 20th - May 21st
Quebec City - May 22nd
Newfoundland & Labrador - May 23rd and 24th

How: Rental Car in BC - $30/day x 3 days = $90 + GST (if not rental,
calculate mileage and gas)
Train to Alberta = $200/one way ticket
Flight from Edmonton to Toronto = $800.00 one way ticket
Rental Car from Toronto to the east coast = $40/day x 6 days = 240 +
GST (if not rental, calculate mileage and gas)
Flight from St. John to Vancouver = $1400 one way ticket

Accomodations: Tofino - Wyckenwish Inn $400/night. 5 Star Hotel. Link:

Include price, links www.wyckenwishinn.ca
and reviews for ETC….
EACH of your
accommodations.

Budget:
(food/activities etc).
Be specific for each
location and include
links for special
activities (ie:
museums, sporting
events, concerts etc).
 Work-Life Option
Living Costs and Savings Goal (Living INDEPENDENTLY)

Income Monthly: Yearly:

Hourly Wage/salary

Parents

Total Income

Expenses:

Rent
● List where you plan to live (either a
rental link or a detailed description)

Medical Insurance

Utilities

Food/Grocery

Car Insurance

Gas for Car

Car Repairs

Compass cost

Cell Phone/Internet

Clothing

Entertainment / Going out

Personal sundries

Recreation / Gym membership

Other
-parking fees
-gifts
-house supplies
-specialist fees
-eye care/prescriptions
-hair cuts
-move in costs (furniture, truck rental)

Savings
-try and save 10%

Total Expenses
 Total Income MINUS Total Expenses

After filling out table, write a SEPARATE reflection on whether your job will support your
lifestyle.
● What sacrifices will you have to make?
● How will your priorities change?
● How much money do you plan to save per year? What will you use your savings
for in five years? Ten years? What are your savings goals?