INDUSTRIAL ELECTRICIAN

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1 INDUSTRIAL ELECTRICIAN Occupation Description "Industrial " means a person who inspects, installs, tests, troubleshoots, repairs, and services industrial electrical equipment and associated electrical and electronic controls. Service includes calibration and preventative/predictive maintenance. Industrial electricians are employed by maintenance departments of plants, mines, smelters, oil and gas rigs as well as platforms, mills, shipyards, factories and other industrial establishments. Some are employed by electrical contractors. Pathways to Certification In BC, an individual can become certified as an Industrial by completing the Industrial Apprenticeship program or by challenging the certification. Apprenticeship programs are for individuals who have an employer to sponsor them and challenge programs are for individuals who have extensive experience working in the occupation and wish to challenge the certification. Youth can begin apprenticeship in high school through ACE IT or Secondary School Apprenticeship (SSA) programs. Foundation programs, where available, provide adults and youth who do not have work experience nor employer sponsorship with an opportunity to gain the knowledge and skills needed to enter the occupation. Individuals who wish to enroll in a Foundation program must register directly with the training provider. Recommended Education The following education is recommended for apprentices entering this occupation. These are not prerequisites, but rather a desired level of skill or knowledge that will contribute to success in the industry. Grade 12 or equivalent including: English 12, Mathematics 12 and Physics 12 ITA Registration Individuals who wish to begin an apprenticeship in this program must register with ITA along with their sponsor. Sponsors must provide an appropriate work environment to support an Industrial apprentice. Sponsors who are not already sponsoring Industrial apprentices will be contacted to confirm their suitability. This determination includes a review of the scope of trade an apprentice will be exposed to and willingness on the part of the sponsor to have an employee attend assessor training. Application forms for all programs are available from the ITA website. Online registration is also available for most programs through the ITA website. Those who wish to challenge the Industrial certification must complete the Industrial Challenge Application and submit it to ITA. Challenge applications are assessed for proof of workplace hours and scope of experience prior to acceptance of the individual into the Challenge pathway. INDUSTRIAL ELECTRICIAN (BC0295 RS07) Page 1 of 7

2 Apprenticeship Pathway This graphic provides an overview of the Industrial (IE) apprenticeship pathway. Certificate of Qualification (C of Q) Certificate of Apprenticeship (C of A) Certificate of Completion (C of C) Work-Based Training (WBT) RED SEAL C of Q Industrial + C of A Industrial RECOMMENDATION FOR CERTIFICATION Industrial Level 4 Technical Training: Interprovincial Red Seal Exam Work Based Training: 6,000 hours total Logbook Signoff Industrial Level 3 Technical Training: ITA Standardized Written Exam Accumulate Work Based Training hours Logbook: Accumulate Competencies C of C Construction () Foundation CREDIT Construction () Foundation Successful completion of technical training and inschool assessments (24 weeks*) Level 1 Technical Training WBT: 350 hours Industrial Level 2 Construction Level 2 Technical Training: Accumulate Work Based Training hours Logbook: Accumulate Competencies Industrial Level 1 Construction Level 1 Technical Training: Accumulate Work Based Training hours Logbook: Accumulate Competencies APPRENTICESHIP DIRECT ENTRY *Suggested duration based on 30 hour week CROSS PROGRAM CREDITS Individuals who hold the credentials below are entitled to receive partial credit toward the completion requirements of this program Construction Level 1 & 2 Technical Training: Levels 1 & 2 Work Based Training: Up to 3,000 hours INDUSTRIAL ELECTRICIAN (BC0295 RS07) Page 2 of 7

3 Apprenticeship Program Standards Credentials Awarded Industrial Certificate of Qualification with Red Seal endorsement Industrial Certificate of Apprenticeship ITA Registration Prerequisites Signed agreement from employer to sponsor the apprentice Completion Requirements Certification as a Industrial is awarded upon successful completion of: Requirement Construction Level 1 Technical Training Construction Level 2 Technical Training Industrial Level 3 Technical Training with ITA Standardized Written Exam Industrial Level 4 Technical Training Level of Achievement Required Work-Based Training 6,000 hours Industrial Logbook Industrial apprentices are required to keep a logbook recording their work experience throughout their apprenticeship. The logbook is also used to validate completion of required workplace competencies: Core workplace credits (103) Elective workplace credits (35) Workplace Assessment Signoff of competencies in logbook by a certified Industrial Assessor. Interprovincial Red Seal Exam Recommendation for Certification Recommendation for certification signed by the Sponsor and an individual holding credentials eligible for sign-off authority (*Assuming 30 hours in school per week) Program Duration Duration varies depending on how training is delivered, but the program generally takes four years to complete. The technical training requirement is typically met through block-release training (fulltime, at school) delivered by an ITA-approved training provider. It can also be met through approved alternative training models (e.g., distance education, online, part-time) and/or level challenge where these options are available. INDUSTRIAL ELECTRICIAN (BC0295 RS07) Page 3 of 7

4 Apprenticeship Program Standards Sign-off Authority Challenging a Level Cross-Program Credits Credentials eligible to sign-off on the Recommendation for Certification: Construction () Certificate of Qualification Industrial Certificate of Qualification Construction () Interprovincial Red Seal Industrial Interprovincial Red Seal The following levels of technical training can be challenged for advanced placement in this program: Construction Level 1 Construction Level 2 Industrial Level 3 Individuals who hold the credentials listed below are entitled to receive partial credit toward the completion requirements of this program Credential Construction Level 1 and 2 Technical Training Credit(s) Granted Technical Training: Levels 1 and 2 Work-Based Training: Up to 3,000 hours Program Description Training Topics Refer to the Industrial Program Outline, and Levels 1 and 2 of the Construction Program Outline for detailed information on the competencies, learning tasks, content and achievement criteria associated with this program. These Program Outlines are available from the ITA website. Refer to the Training Topics and Suggested Time Allocation in each Program Outline for an overview of the scope of competencies covered in the technical training, the suggested proportion of time spent on each general area of competency, and the percentage of that time spent on theory versus practical application. INDUSTRIAL ELECTRICIAN (BC0295 RS07) Page 4 of 7

5 Challenge Pathway This graphic provides an overview of the Industrial challenge pathway. RED SEAL C of Q Industrial Completion Requirement Interprovincial Red Seal Exam Prerequisites Work related experience: 9,000 hours Approved Challenge Application CROSS PROGRAM CREDITS Individuals who hold the credentials below are entitled to receive partial credit toward the completion requirements of this program Military certificate in Marine (MT #331/332 QL5 or higher) Work Based Training: 9,000 hours Challenge Program Standards Credentials Awarded Registration Prerequisites Credentials Entitled to Challenge Industrial Certificate of Qualification with Red Seal endorsement An approved Challenge Application, which includes: 9,000 documented hours of directly related experience working in the occupation Individuals who hold the credentials listed below are considered to have met the prerequisites for challenging this program Credential Military certificate in Marine (MT #331/332 QL5 or higher) Credit(s) Granted 9,000 workplace hours INDUSTRIAL ELECTRICIAN (BC0295 RS07) Page 5 of 7

6 Challenge Program Standards Completion Requirements Certification as an Industrial is awarded upon successful completion of: Requirement Level of Achievement Required Interprovincial Red Seal Exam Competencies Assessed Refer to the Training Topics and Suggested Time Allocation section of the Program Outline or the Challenge Application for this program for an overview of the scope of competencies covered in the technical training for this program. The Program Outline is available from the ITA website. Foundation Program Refer to the Apprenticeship pathway credentialing model for this program to see how the Construction () Foundation program fits into the apprenticeship pathway for this occupation. Foundation Program Standards Credentials Awarded Enrollment Prerequisites Completion Requirements Construction () Certificate of Completion Contact training provider. Prerequisites vary between training institutions A Certificate of Completion in this program is awarded upon successful completion of: Requirement Level of Achievement Required Technical Training Program Duration Duration varies depending on how training is delivered, but program generally takes 24 weeks to complete Credit toward Apprenticeship Individuals who complete the Construction () Foundation program will receive the following credit toward completion of the Industrial apprenticeship program: Technical Training: Level 1 Work-Based Training: 350 hours Training Topics General Areas of Competence Essential Skills Safe work practices Tools and equipment Circuit concepts Test equipment Drawing and manuals CEC, regulations and standards Low voltage distribution systems Control circuits Interpersonal skills Teamwork skills Document use, text reading and numeracy skills Critical thinking skills Communication and listening skills Problem solving and troubleshooting skills Decision making skills Computer use skills Job planning and organization skills Safety skills Use of hand tools and equipment skills INDUSTRIAL ELECTRICIAN (BC0295 RS07) Page 6 of 7

7 Additional Information Supporting Documents Industrial Program Outline (2011) plus Levels 1 and 2 of the Construction Program Outline (2006) Defines the full scope of knowledge and skills required to competently perform the occupation in BC. Available from the ITA website. Industrial National Occupational Analysis Chart (2011) Prepared by industry experts, under the guidance of the federal government, for Red Seal trades to define the national standard of competence for the trade. Available from the Red Seal website: Industrial Logbook Developed to support trained workplace assessors and apprentices in the process of documenting workplace competency achievements. Industrial apprentices are required to keep a logbook recording their work experience throughout their apprenticeship. The logbook is also used to validate completion of required workplace competencies. Available from the ITA website. Contacts The Industry Training Authority (ITA) manages B.C. s industry training and apprenticeship programs. Contact ITA Customer service if you have any questions regarding registration, examinations or certification for this program. Telephone: Fax: Toll Free (within BC): customerservice@itabc.ca Website: The Resource Training Organization (RTO) works with industry to identify current and emerging knowledge and skill requirements for occupations related to this program, explore training and certification options, and maintain this program. Telephone: Fax: Website: info@rtobc.com Revision History The standards for this program were reviewed and/or updated on the dates below. Program Standards Approved: February 2006 (ITA) Updated: January 2009 Program Profiles are updated regularly. Visit for the most current version. INDUSTRIAL ELECTRICIAN (BC0295 RS07) Page 7 of 7