Why Take This Course?
Designed for electricians, engineers and maintenance professionals, this 6-hour instructor-led Canadian Electrical Code Calculations course covers conductor sizing, conduit and box fill limits, overcurrent protection, motor and transformer calculations, load demands, grounding and bonding — giving you the confidence to design and install safe, code-compliant electrical systems.
Electrical professionals face growing demands to meet strict regulatory standards while ensuring safety and reliability across diverse electrical systems. Miscalculations — from conductor ampacity to conduit fill, service load, motor sizing, or grounding — can result in unsafe installations, failed inspections, costly rework, or project delays. This course equips you with practical knowledge and hands-on experience to avoid those pitfalls and consistently deliver safe, compliant work, thereby improving both project outcomes and your professional reputation.
By combining lecture, worked examples, real-world case studies and practical exercises — including sample load calculations, panelboard and service setups, motor and transformer feeders, conduit/busway fill, grounding/bonding and load-demand analysis — you'll learn not only how to read the Code tables and apply formulas but also how to interpret and navigate Code requirements efficiently in real-world contexts. Whether you’re sizing conductors for a new commercial installation, calculating demand loads for residential services, or determining overcurrent protection for complex motor and transformer applications, this training gives you tools to work quickly, confidently and safely.
Why This Course Stands Out
This course isn’t a mere review of the Code — it’s a comprehensive, application-driven workshop crafted by experienced experts, focused on the latest 2024 Code edition. Through practical exercises, real-world scenarios and interactive instruction, you leave with actionable skills and confidence to apply calculations immediately on the job. Plus: many participants find that understanding calculations in-depth improves their wiring efficiency, reduces installation errors, and bolsters safety and compliance across projects.
The course also explains how the Canadian Electrical Code Part interacts with related Canadian standards to ensure safe, consistent installation practices across residential and commercial systems. Participants learn how to perform load based calculations, apply maximum allowable voltage drop limits, and interpret rules specific to single dwellings, giving them the skills to design compliant, efficient electrical installations in real-world applications.
Learning Outcomes
By the end of the course, participants will be able to:
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Interpret critical Code sections (conductors, service loads, grounding, overcurrent protection, motors, transformers).
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Perform accurate calculations for wire/cable sizing, conduit and box fill, service and feeder loads, and motor/transformer sizing.
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Apply grounding, bonding and load-demand rules where relevant.
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Navigate and reference Code tables and apply correction/demand factors effectively.
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Design and size feeder, branch-circuit, and panelboard installations for commercial, industrial, or residential environments.
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Recognize and avoid common compliance pitfalls to improve inspection success and reduce rework.
