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Plan of Training Instrumentation and Control Technician

Government of Newfoundland and Labrador

Department of Advanced Education Skills and Labour Apprenticeship and Trades Certification Division

March 2017

Plan of Training – Instrumentation & Control Technician

2 Provincial Apprenticeship and Certification Board Government of Newfoundland and Labrador InstCtrlTec_08-125_POT_2017-03

Preface This Apprenticeship Standard is based on the 2013 edition of the National Occupational Analysis (NOA) and 2015 Interprovincial Program Guide (IPG) and is aligned with the 2016 Atlantic Apprenticeship Curriculum Standard (AACS) for the Instrumentation and Control Technician trade. It describes the curriculum content for the Instrumentation and Control Technician training program. Acknowledgements Advisory committees, industry representatives, instructors and apprenticeship staff provided valuable input to the development of this curriculum standard. Without their dedication to quality training, this document could not have been produced. We offer you a sincere thank you. Contact Information Department of Advanced Education, Skills and Labour Apprenticeship and Trades Certification Division Tel: 709-729-2729 / 1-877-771-3737 Email: [email protected] Web: www.gov.nl.ca/app

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Document Status

Document Status

Date Distributed

Mandatory Implementation

Date Comments

Approved March 2017 September 2017

Based upon the 2013 NOA, 2015 IPG and the 2016 AACS. Pre-employment is AACS Compliant.



TABLE OF CONTENTS

A. TRANSFER MATRIX ...................................................................................................... 6

B. PROGRAM STRUCTURE ............................................................................................... 7

PRE-EMPLOYMENT ............................................................................................................. 12

TS1510 Occupational Health and Safety .................................................................................. 12 TS1520 Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) ........................... 15 TS1530 Standard First Aid .......................................................................................................... 18 ER1390 Safety................................................................................................................................ 19 ER1111 Tools and Equipment .................................................................................................... 21 ER1490 Material Handling Equipment ..................................................................................... 23 ER1500 Communication and Trade Documentation .............................................................. 25 ER1201 Drawings, Schematics and Specifications................................................................... 27 ER1140 DC Theory ....................................................................................................................... 29 ER1151 Series and Parallel DC Circuits .................................................................................... 33 ER1170 Voltage Drop and Power Loss ..................................................................................... 35 ER1510 Conductors and Cables ................................................................................................. 37 ICT-145 On-Off Control Devices ................................................................................................ 39 ER1460 Wireways, Conduit, Electrical Metallic Tubing (EMT) and Fittings ...................... 41 ER2470 Pneumatic Supply Systems I ........................................................................................ 43 ER2480 Pneumatic Supply Systems II ....................................................................................... 45 ER1420 Introduction to Pressure Measurement and Calibration.......................................... 47 ER1520 Tubing and Piping Systems .......................................................................................... 50 ER1530 Introduction to Fluids.................................................................................................... 52 ER1430 Flow Measurement ........................................................................................................ 53 ER1440 Level and Density Measurement ................................................................................. 56 ER1450 Temperature Measurement .......................................................................................... 59 ER1711 Signal Transmission Systems ....................................................................................... 63 ER1733 Electronics (Circuits and Components) ...................................................................... 65 AM1100 Math Essentials ............................................................................................................... 67 AM1190 Instrumentation and Control Math Fundamentals ................................................... 70 CM2160 Communication Essentials ........................................................................................... 72 SD1760 Workplace Essentials ..................................................................................................... 75 MC1060 Computer Essentials ...................................................................................................... 78 AP1101 Introduction to Apprenticeship ................................................................................... 81

LEVEL 2 ................................................................................................................................... 85

ICT-205 Introduction to Fluids.................................................................................................... 85 ICT-235 Final Control Elements .................................................................................................. 87 ICT-245 Alternating Current (AC) Theory ................................................................................ 90 ICT-255 Process Measurement .................................................................................................... 92 ICT-260 Hydraulic Supply Systems and Control Devices ...................................................... 95



ICT-265 Pneumatic Supply Systems .......................................................................................... 97 ICT-270 Electronic Components (Circuits and Power Supplies) ......................................... 100

LEVEL 3 .................................................................................................................................... 103

ICT-300 Basic Process Control ................................................................................................... 103 ICT-305 Trade Related Computer Use ..................................................................................... 106 ICT-320 Variable Speed Drives (VSDs) .................................................................................... 108 ICT-325 Process Analyzers I ...................................................................................................... 110 ICT-330 Equipment Monitoring Devices ................................................................................. 113 ICT-335 Communication Systems and Devices ...................................................................... 115 ICT-340 Process Analyzers II .................................................................................................... 119 ICT-345 Job Planning .................................................................................................................. 122

LEVEL 4 .................................................................................................................................... 124

ICT-410 Advanced Process Control ......................................................................................... 124 ICT-415 Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition Systems .............................................. 127 ICT-420 Human Machine Interface Systems ........................................................................... 129 ICT-425 Safety Systems and Devices ........................................................................................ 131 ICT-435 Programmable Logic Controller Systems ................................................................. 134 ICT-440 Distributed Control Systems ...................................................................................... 137 ICT-600 Program Review ........................................................................................................... 139

C. CONDITIONS GOVERNING APPRENTICESHIP TRAINING ........................... 142

D. REQUIREMENTS FOR RED SEAL ENDORSEMENT ........................................... 149

E. ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF STAKEHOLDERS IN THE APPRENTICESHIP PROCESS ................................................................................... 150



A. Transfer Matrix

2011 PROGRAM

STRUCTURE

2017 PROGRAM

STRUCTURE Course Matrix

2011 COURSE NUMBER

2011 COURSE

TITLE

2011 COURSE HOURS

2017 COURSE NUMBER

2017 COURSE

TITLE

2017 COURSE HOURS

MATRIXED

(Y/N) NOTES

ER1741 On-Off Control Devices

40 ICT-145 On-Off Control Devices

30 Y

Previously in B2. Added the New Atlantic

Course



B. Program Structure For each and every course, a formal assessment is required for which 70% is the pass mark. A mark of 70% must be attained in both the theory examination and the practical project assignment, where applicable as documented on an official transcript. The order of course delivery within each level can be determined by the educational agency, as long as pre-requisite conditions are satisfied. Upon completion of the pre-employment program, individuals may be required to complete other certifications (employer or job site specific) in order to gain employment. Courses with an identified AACS number are equivalent to Level 1 units (courses) in the AACS.

Pre-Employment

Course No.

AACS No. Course Name Hours Pre-Requisite(s)

TS1510 -- Occupational Health & Safety 6 None

TS1520 -- WHMIS 6 None

TS1530 -- Standard First Aid 14 None

ER1390 ICT-100 Safety 30 None

ER1111 ICT-105 Tools and Equipment 45 ER1390

ER1490 ICT-110 Material Handling Equipment 15 ER1390 TS1520

ER1500 ICT-115 Communication and Trade Documentation

9 None

ER1201 ICT-120 Drawings, Schematics and

Specifications 30 ER1500

ER1140 ICT-125 DC Theory 30 None

ER1151 ICT-130 Series and Parallel DC Circuits 45 ER1140

ER1170 ICT-135 Voltage Drop and Power Loss 30 ER1151

ER1510 ICT-140 Conductors and Cables 30 ER1170



Pre-Employment

Course No.

AACS No. Course Name Hours Pre-Requisite(s)

ICT-145 ICT-145 On-Off Control Devices 30 None

ER1460 ICT-150 Wireways, Conduit, Electrical

Metallic Tubing (EMT) and Fittings

15 None

ER2470 --- Pneumatic Supply Systems I 25 ER1460

ER2480 --- Pneumatic Supply Systems II 25 ER2470

ER1420 ICT-155 Introduction to Pressure Measurement and Calibration

70 ER1201

ER1520 ICT-160 Tubing and Piping Systems 30 ER1420

ER1530 --- Introduction to Fluids 25 None

ER1430 --- Flow Measurement 110

ER1420 ER1530 ER1201

ER1440 --- Level and Density Measurement 50 ER1420 ER1201

ER1450 --- Temperature Measurement 60 ER1201

ER1711 --- Signal Transmission Systems 30 ER1420

ER1733 --- Electronics (Circuits and

Components) 90 ER1140

*AM1100 - Math Essentials 30 None

AM1190 - Instrumentation and Control

Math Fundamentals 30 AM1100

CM2160 - Communication Essentials 45 None

SD1760 - Workplace Essentials 45 None

MC1060 - Computer Essentials 15 None

AP1101 - Introduction to Apprenticeship 15 None Total Hours 1030



Level II

Course No.

AACS No. Course Name Hours Pre-

Requisite(s)

ICT-205 ICT-205 Introduction to Fluids 12 Level I

ICT-235 ICT-235 Final Control Elements 42 Level I

ICT-245 ICT-245 Alternating Current (AC) Theory 30 Level I

ICT-255 ICT-255 Process Measurement 60 Level I

ICT-260 ICT-260 Hydraulic Supply Systems and

Control Devices 24 Level I

ICT-265 ICT-265 Pneumatic Supply Systems 24 Level I

ICT-270 ICT-270 Electronics Components (Circuits

and Power Supplies) 48 Level I

Total Hours 240

Required Work Experience




Level III Course

No. AACS

No. Course Name Hours Pre-Requisite(s)

ICT-300 ICT-300 Basic Process Control 54 Level II

ICT-305 ICT-305 Trade Related Computer Use 6 Level II

ICT-320 ICT-320 Variable Speed Drives (VSDs) 30 Level II

ICT-325 ICT-325 Process Analyzers I 42 Level II

ICT-330 ICT-330 Equipment Monitoring Devices 12 Level II

ICT-335 ICT-335 Communication Systems and Devices

30 Level II

ICT-340 ICT-340 Process Analyzers II 30 Level II

ICT-345 ICT-345 Job Planning 6 Level II

Total Hours 210




Level IV Course

No. AACS

No. Course Name Hours Pre-Requisite(s)

ICT- 410 ICT- 410 Advanced Process Control 36 Level III

ICT- 415 ICT- 415 Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition Systems

24 Level III

ICT- 420 ICT- 420 Human Machine Interface Systems

12 Level III

ICT- 425 ICT- 425 Safety Systems and Devices 18 Level III

ICT- 435 ICT- 435 Programmable Logic Controller Systems

60 Level III

ICT- 440 ICT- 440 Distributed Control Systems 30 Level III

ICT- 600 ICT- 600 Program Review 30 Level III *A student who can meet the Mathematics requirement through an ACUPLACER® test may be exempted from AM1100 – Math Essentials. Please check with your training institution.

Total Hours 210

Total Course Credit Hours 1690



PRE-EMPLOYMENT

TS1510 Occupational Health and Safety Learning Outcomes: - Demonstrate knowledge of identifying how to prevent accidents and illnesses - Demonstrate knowledge of improving health and safety conditions in the

workplace Duration: 6 Hours Pre-Requisite(s): None Objectives and Content: 1. Interpret the Occupational Health and Safety Act laws and regulations.

i. explain the scope of the act application of the act Federal/Provincial jurisdictions Canada Labour Code rules and regulations private home application conformity of the Crown by the Act

2. Explain responsibilities under the Act & Regulations.

i. duties of employer, owner, contractors, sub-contractors, employees, and suppliers

3. Explain the purpose of joint health and safety committees.

i. formation of committee ii. functions of committee iii. legislated rights iv. health and safety representation v. reporting endangerment to health vi. appropriate remedial action



vii. investigation of endangerment viii. committee recommendation ix. employer’s responsibility in taking remedial action

4. Examine right to refuse dangerous work.

i. reasonable grounds for refusal ii. reporting endangerment to health iii. appropriate remedial action iv. investigation of endangerment v. committee recommendation vi. employer’s responsibility to take appropriate remedial action vii. action taken when employee does not have reasonable grounds for refusing dangerous work viii. employee’s rights ix. assigning another employee to perform duties x. temporary reassignment of employee to perform other duties xi. collective agreement influences xii. wages and benefits

5. State examples of work situations where one might refuse work. 6. Describe discriminatory action.

i. definition ii. filing a complaint procedure iii. allocated period of time a complaint can be filed with the Commission iv. duties of an arbitrator under the Labour Relations Act v. order in writing inclusion vi. report to commission Allocated period of time to request Arbitrator to deal with the matter of the request vii. notice of application viii. failure to comply with the terms of an order ix. order filed in the court

7. Explain duties of commission officers.

i. powers and duties of officers ii. procedure for examinations and inspections iii. orders given by officers orally or in writing



iv. specifications of an order given by an officer to owner of the place of employment, employer, contractor, sub-contractor, employee, or supplier v. service of an order vi. prohibition of persons towards an officer in the exercise of his/her power or duties vii. rescinding of an order viii. posting a copy of the order ix. illegal removal of an order

8. Interpret appeals of others.

i. allocated period of time for appeal of an order ii. person who may appeal order iii. action taken by Commission when person involved does not comply with the order iv. enforcement of the order v. notice of application vi. rules of court

9. Explain the process for reporting of accidents.

i. application of act ii. report procedure iii. reporting notification of injury iv. reporting accidental explosion or exposure v. posting of act and regulations

Practical Requirements:

1. Conduct an interview with someone in your occupation on two or more aspects

of the act and report results. 2. Conduct a safety inspection of shop area.



TS1520 Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) Learning Outcomes: - Demonstrate knowledge of interpreting and applying the Workplace Hazardous

Materials Information System (WHMIS) Regulation under the Occupational Health and Safety Act.

Course Duration: 6 Hours Pre-Requisite(s): None Objectives and Content: 1. Define WHMIS safety.

i. rational and key elements ii. history and development of WHMIS iii. WHMIS legislation iv. WHMIS implementation program v. definitions of legal and technical terms

2. Examine hazard identification and ingredient disclosure.

i. prohibited, restricted and controlled products ii. classification and the application of WHMIS information requirements iii. responsibilities for classification

the supplier the employer the worker - Classification: rules and criteria information on classification classes, divisions and subdivision in WHMIS general rules for classification class A - compressed gases class B - flammable and combustible materials class C - oxidizing material class D - poisonous and infectious material



class E - corrosive material class F - dangerously reactive material

iv. products excluded form the application of WHMIS legislation consumer products explosives cosmetics, drugs, foods and devices pest control products radioactive prescribed substances wood or products made of wood manufactured articles tobacco or products of tobacco hazardous wastes products handled or transported pursuant to the Transportation of Dangerous Goods (TDG) Act

v. comparison of classification systems - WHMIS and TDG vi. general comparison of classification categories vii. detailed comparison of classified criteria

3. Explain labeling and other forms of warning.

i. definition of a WHMIS label supplier label workplace label other means of identification

ii. responsibility for labels supplier responsibility employer responsibility worker responsibility

iii. introduce label content, design and location supplier labels workplace labels other means of identification

4. Introduce material safety data sheets (MSDS).

i. definition of a material safety data sheet ii. purpose of the data sheet iii. responsibility for the production and availability of data sheets

supplier responsibility employer responsibility



workers responsibility Practical Requirements: 1. Locate WHMIS label and interpret the information displayed. 2. Locate a MSDS sheet for a product used in the workplace and determine what

personal protective equipment and other precautions are required when handling this product.



TS1530 Standard First Aid Learning Outcomes: - Demonstrate knowledge of recognizing situations requiring emergency action

- Demonstrate knowledge of making appropriate decisions concerning first aid

Duration: 14 Hours Pre-Requisite(s): None Practical Requirements: 1. Complete a St. John Ambulance or Canadian Red Cross Standard First Aid

Certificate course.



ER1390 Safety Learning Outcomes: - Demonstrate knowledge of safety equipment, their applications, maintenance

and procedures for use. - Demonstrate knowledge of safe work practices. - Demonstrate knowledge of regulatory requirements pertaining to safety.

Duration: 30 Hours Pre-Requisite(s): None Objectives and Content: 1. Identify types of personal protective equipment (PPE) and clothing and describe

their applications and limitations. 2. Describe the procedures used to care for and maintain PPE. 3. Identify hazards and describe safe work practices. i) personal ii) workplace - energy state awareness - isolation and de-energizing procedures - tag out/lockout - confined space - fire - heights - nuclear - chemical/gas - arc flash - temperature extremes - high pressure - high voltage



- fire and gas equipment iii) environmental - discharge/spills 4. Identify and describe workplace safety, environmental and health regulations. i) federal - Atomic Energy Control Act and Regulations ii) provincial/territorial iii) municipal Practical Requirements: None.



ER1111 Tools and Equipment Learning Outcomes: - Demonstrate knowledge of tools and equipment, their applications, maintenance

and procedures for use. - Demonstrate knowledge of installation and mounting hardware and their

applications. Duration: 45 Hours Pre-Requisite(s): ER1390 Objectives and Content: 1. Identify types of hand tools and describe their applications and procedures for

use. 2. Describe the procedures used to inspect and maintain hand tools. 3. Identify types of portable power tools and describe their applications and

procedures for use. i) electric ii) hydraulic iii) pneumatic 4. Describe the procedures used to inspect and maintain portable power tools. 5. Identify types of stationary power tools and describe their applications and

procedures for use. i) electric ii) hydraulic iii) pneumatic



6. Describe the procedures used to inspect and maintain stationary power tools. 7. Identify types of calibration, configuration and test equipment and describe their

applications. 8. Identify types of powder actuated tools and describe their applications.

9. Identify types of installation and mounting hardware and describe their

applications. Practical Requirements: 1. Selection and proper use of various hand tools. 2. Selection and proper use of various power tools. 3. Demonstrate proper use of powder actuated tools.



ER1490 Material Handling Equipment Learning Outcomes: - Demonstrate knowledge of material handling equipment and accessories, their

applications and limitations. Duration: 15 Hours Pre-Requisite(s): ER1390, TS1520 Objectives and Content: 1. Define terminology associated with material handling equipment and

accessories. i) mechanical advantage ii) safety factor iii) safe work load iv) center of gravity v) load weight 2. Identify hazards and describe safe work practices pertaining to material

handling. i) load considerations ii) supervision of material handling iii) securing work area iv) communication 3. Identify codes and regulations pertaining to material handling. i) OSHA regulations



4. Identify types of material handling equipment and accessories and describe their applications and limitations.

i) wire rope ii) fiber rope iii) chains iv) rigging hardware

- Drums - Sheaves - Hooks - Rings, links and swivels - Shackles - Eye bolts - Turnbuckles - Spreader and equalizer beams - Blocks

v) slings vi) jacks vii) ladders and scaffolds viii) knots, bends and hitches

5. Describe the procedures used to inspect, maintain and store material handling

equipment. Practical Requirements: 1. Tie knots, bends, and hitches used for lifting and moving equipment. 2. Inspect, select and use the appropriate sling to lift a control valve with the proper

center of gravity. 3. Select and use ladders appropriate for a given task.



ER1500 Communication and Trade Documentation Learning Outcomes: - Demonstrate knowledge of effective communication practices. - Demonstrate knowledge of trade related documentation and its use. Duration: 9 Hours Pre-Requisite(s): None Objectives and Content: 1. Describe the importance of effective verbal and non-verbal communication. i) other tradespersons ii) colleagues iii) supervisors iv) suppliers/manufacturers v) Central Control Room Operators (CCRO) 2. Identify types of trade related documentation and describe their purpose,

applications and procedures for use. i) manufacturers’ specifications ii) codes and standards

- CSA - ISA

iii) work orders / work packs iv) maintenance schedules

- Preventative maintenance - Predictive maintenance

v) calibration/maintenance records



Practical Requirements: 1. Complete a calibration Data sheet. 2. Complete an instrument data sheet according to manufacturer’s specifications.



ER1201 Drawings, Schematics and Specifications Learning Outcomes: - Demonstrate knowledge of drawings, schematics and specifications and their

applications. - Demonstrate knowledge of interpreting and extracting information from

drawings, schematics and specifications. Duration: 30 Hours Pre-Requisite(s): ER1500 Objectives and Content: 1. Identify types of drawings and describe their applications.

i. civil / site ii. architectural iii. mechanical iv. structural v. electrical vi. shop drawings vii. sketches viii. as-builts ix. piping and instrument drawings (P & IDs) x. installation drawings xi. loop drawings xii. location drawings xiii. logic drawings

2. Review and interpret information from drawings.

i. alphabet of lines ii. elevations iii. scales iv. legends



v. symbols and abbreviations vi. notes and specifications

3. Review and interpret information from basic drawings, schematics, wiring

diagrams and documents. 4. Describe procedures used to obtain material lists. Practical Requirements: 1. Gather and interpret information from various drawings. 2. Determine measurements from scaled drawings. 3. Use information to obtain a materials list for installation. 4. Sketch basic drawing views



ER1140 DC Theory Learning Outcomes: - Demonstrate knowledge of direct current (DC) electricity, its characteristics and

associated principles. - Demonstrate knowledge of ohm’s law. - Demonstrate knowledge of units of measure and symbols relating to DC

electricity. - Demonstrate knowledge of the instruments and procedures used to measure

electricity. Duration: 30 Hours Pre-Requisite(s): None Objectives and Content: 1. Identify hazards and describe safe work practices pertaining to DC theory.

2. Describe the atomic structure of matter.

i. electron theory matter atoms electric charge protons, electrons, neutron

ii. static electricity and electrostatics positive and negative charge electrostatic field transferring static electricity

• conduction • induction

iii. discharging static charges electrons in motion causes of current



conductors, semi-conductors, insulators electron current flow conventional current flow

3. Identify electrical units and symbols.

i. absolute electrical units current voltage resistance

ii. prefixes for absolute units 4. Identify different forms of energy and describe the effects of dynamic electricity.

i. different forms of energy to produce electricity chemical action piezoelectric effect magnetism heat light and solar energy friction

ii. effects of dynamic electricity heating effects chemical effects magnetic effects psychological and physiological effects

5. Identify and analyze the components necessary for the assembly of an electric

circuit.

i. the electron path (conductors) ii. the load iii. the source iv. the control v. closed circuit vi. open circuit vii. short circuit



6. Identify and describe the three basic electrical properties.

i. voltage ii. current iii. resistance

7. Explain Ohm’s Law. 8. Describe the following in relation to electricity.

i. work ii. power iii. joules and coulombs iv. electrical power (watt) v. combination of the Power formulas and Ohm’s Law vi. watts and horsepower vii. BTU viii. kilowatt hours

meter reading and cost 9. Identify measuring instruments and describe their applications and procedures

for use.

i. ammeter ii. voltmeter iii. ohmmeter iv. multimeter v. circuit tester vi. continuity tester vii. megger

10. Identify hazards and describe safe work practices pertaining to DC electricity. Practical Requirements: 1. Compute values of electrical energy and power. 2. Use electrical measuring instruments.



3. Use instruments to troubleshoot DC components. i. closed circuit ii. open circuit iii. short circuit

4. Ensure calibration of measuring instruments in accordance with manufacturing

specifications. 5. Conduct megger test.



ER1151 Series and Parallel DC Circuits Learning Outcomes: - Demonstrate knowledge of series, parallel and complex circuits, their

characteristics and operation Duration: 45 Hours Pre-Requisite(s): ER1140 Objectives and Content: 1. Describe the characteristics of a series circuit and calculate values.

i. resistance ii. current iii. voltage iv. power v. open resistor vi. shorted resistor

2. Describe the characteristics of a parallel circuit and calculate values.

i. resistance ii. current iii. voltage iv. power i. open resistor ii. shorted resistor

3. Explain Kirchhoff’s Laws.

i. current law ii. voltage law



4. Describe the characteristics of a combination circuit and calculate values. 5. Describe the procedures used to troubleshoot series, parallel and complex DC

circuits. Practical Requirements: 1. Analyze and measure amperage and voltage in series DC circuits. 2. Analyze and measure amperage and voltage in parallel DC circuits. 3. Analyze and measure amperage and voltage in combination DC circuits. 4. Analyze and measure resistance and/or continuity in basic DC circuits. 5. Analyze and measure power consumption in basic DC circuits.



ER1170 Voltage Drop and Power Loss Learning Outcomes: - Demonstrate knowledge of voltage drop and power loss and its impact on a

circuit. Duration: 30 Hours Pre-Requisite(s): ER1151 Objectives and Content: 1. Identify the types of conductor materials and describe their characteristics.

i. aluminum ii. copper

2. Identify types of insulators and describe their characteristics and applications. 3. Explain conductor resistance and its effects on a circuit.

i. resistivity ii. cross-sectional area iii. length iv. temperature coefficient of resistance

4. Describe the procedures used to determine conductor resistance. 5. Explain line voltage drop and its effects on a circuit.

i. factor affecting voltage drop ii. calculate voltage drop iii. CEC requirements iv. voltage drop percentage



6. Explain power loss and its effects on a circuit.

i. calculate power loss 7. Describe the operation of a three-wire system.

i. purpose of a three-wire system ii. neutral wire

Practical Requirements: 1. Use CEC tables to calculate voltage drop. 2. Calculate the absolute values in three-wire circuits.



ER1510 Conductors and Cables Learning Outcomes: - Demonstrate knowledge of conductors and cables and their associated

components. - Demonstrate knowledge of the procedures used to install conductors and cables. - Demonstrate knowledge of the procedures used to terminate conductors. Duration: 30 Hours Pre-Requisite(s): ER1170 Objectives and Content: 1. Define terminology associated with conductors and cables.

i. CSA designations ii. voltage ratings iii. number and size range of conductors iv. number of strands v. conditions of use vi. glanding vii. temperature ratings

2. Identify hazards and describe safe work practices pertaining to conductors and

cables. 3. Identify tools and equipment relating to conductors and cables and describe their

applications and procedures for use. 4. Interpret codes and regulations pertaining to conductors and cables. i) Canadian Electrical Code (CEC)

ii) Canadian Standards Association (CSA)



5. Interpret information pertaining to conductors and cables found on drawings and specifications.

6. Identify types of conductors and cables and describe their characteristics and

applications. 7. Identify conductor and cable components and accessories and describe their

characteristics and applications. 8. Identify methods of circuit protection and describe their characteristics and

applications.

i) Zener diodes ii) opto-isolators iii) circuit breakers iv) fuses

9. Identify the considerations used when selecting conductors and cables and their

associated components and accessories. 10. Describe the procedures used to install conductors and cables and their

associated components and accessories. 11. Describe the procedures used to terminate conductors. Practical Requirements: 1. Select and terminate armored cables. 2. Select and terminate TECK cables. 3. Dress a cable with proper glanding.



ICT-145 On-Off Control Devices Learning Outcomes: - Demonstrate knowledge of on-off control devices, their components, operation

and applications. - Demonstrate knowledge of the procedures used to install, maintain, troubleshoot

and replace on-off control devices. Durations: 30 Hours Pre-Requisite(s): None Objectives and Content: 1. Define terminology associated with on-off control devices. 2. Identify hazards and describe safe work practices pertaining to on-off control

devices. i) energy state awareness 3. Interpret codes and regulations pertaining to on-off control devices. 4. Interpret information pertaining to on-off control devices found on drawings,

specifications and nameplates. 5. Identify types of on-off control devices and describe their characteristics. i) pushbuttons ii) switches - limit - proximity - centrifugal - thermal iii) photo sensors iv) relays



6. Identify the applications for on-off control devices. i) hazardous locations ii) non-hazardous locations iii) environment conditions iv) process conditions 7. Describe the procedures used to install on-off control devices. 8. Describe the procedures used to maintain, troubleshoot and replace on-off

control devices. Practical Requirements: 1. Troubleshoot on/off control devices.



ER1460 Wireways, Conduit, Electrical Metallic Tubing (EMT) and Fittings

Learning Outcomes: - Demonstrate knowledge of wireways, conduit, EMT and fittings, their

characteristics and applications. - Demonstrate knowledge of the procedures used to install wireways, conduit,

EMT and fittings. Duration: 30 Hours Pre-Requisite(s): None Objectives and Content: 1. Define terminology associated with wireways, conduit, EMT and fittings. 2. Identify hazards and describe safe work practices pertaining to wireways,

conduit, EMT and fittings. 3. Identify tools and equipment relating to wireways, conduit, EMT and fittings

and describe their applications and procedures for use. 4. Interpret codes and regulations pertaining to wireways, conduit, EMT and

fittings. 5. Interpret information pertaining to wireways, conduit, EMT and fittings found

on drawings and specifications. 6. Identify types of wireways, conduit and EMT and describe their characteristics

and applications. 7. Identify wireway, conduit and EMT fittings and accessories and describe their

characteristics and applications. 8. Describe the procedures used to bend conduit and EMT.



9. Describe the procedures used to install wireways, conduit and EMT and their fittings and accessories.

Practical Requirements: None.



ER2470 Pneumatic Supply Systems I Learning Outcomes: - Demonstrate knowledge of pneumatic supply systems, their components and

operation. - Demonstrate knowledge of schematics, their use and interpretation. - Demonstrate knowledge of pneumatic related calculations. Duration: 25 Hours Pre-Requisite(s): ER1460 Objectives and Content: 1. Define terminology associated with pneumatic supply systems. 2. Identify hazards and describe safe work practices pertaining to pneumatic

supply systems. i) energy state awareness 3. Interpret information pertaining to pneumatic supply systems found on

drawings and specifications. 4. Identify types of pneumatic supply systems and describe their applications and

operation. i) instrument air ii) service air 5. Identify types of pneumatic supply system components and describe their

purpose and operation. i) compressors ii) relays



iii) valves iv) regulators v) gauges vi) actuators 6. Describe the methods of air treatment in pneumatic supply systems. i) filters ii) dryers iii) after-coolers iv) de-icers v) receivers 7. Interpret schematics to determine the operation of pneumatic supply systems. 8. Perform pneumatic related calculations. Practical Requirements: 1. Simulate or install an actual pneumatic supply system. 2. Maintain pneumatic supply systems. 3. Troubleshoot pneumatic supply systems.



ER2480 Pneumatic Supply Systems II Learning Outcomes: - Demonstrate knowledge of the procedures used to install, maintain and

troubleshoot pneumatic supply system equipment and components. - Demonstrate knowledge of the procedures used to commission pneumatic

supply systems. Duration: 25 Hours Pre-Requisite(s): ER2470 Objectives and Content: 1. Identify tools and equipment relating to pneumatic supply systems and describe

their applications and procedures for use. 2. Describe the procedures used to select and install pneumatic supply systems and

components. 3. Describe the procedures used to maintain and troubleshoot pneumatic supply

systems and components. i) compressors

ii) lubricating fluids (condition and level) iii) dryers iv) de-icers

v) hoses, piping and tubing vi) filters

4. Describe the procedures used to commission pneumatic supply systems and

components.



Practical Requirements: 1. Commission a pneumatic supply system.



ER1420 Introduction to Pressure Measurement and Calibration Learning Outcomes: - Demonstrate knowledge of pressure measurement and calibration. - Demonstrate knowledge of the procedures used to install, calibrate, maintain

and troubleshoot basic pressure measurement devices. Duration: 70 Hours Pre-Requisite(s): ER1201 Objectives and Content:

1. Define terminology associated with pressure measurement and calibration.

2. Identify hazards and describe safe work practices pertaining to pressure measurement and calibration.

i. application of intrinsically safe pressure transmitters ii. safe installation methods for pressure sensors in hazardous environments iii. knowledge of appropriate tubing and hazards of high pressure tubing

installations

3. Identify equipment relating to pressure measurement and describe their

applications and procedures for use.

i. Differential pressure (d/p) cells ii. Pressure switches iii. Pressure gauges iv. Pressure transmitters (wireless, analog, pneumatic, digital, Smart) v. Pressure transducers vi. Pressure recorders



4. Interpret information pertaining to pressure measuring devices found on drawings, specifications and nameplates.

5. Interpret and maintain calibration records. 6. Identify units of measure used to express pressure measurement values. 7. Perform conversions and calculations relating to pressure measurement.

i. the formula used to calculate pressure: P=F/A

8. Explain the principles of pressure measurement and its relationship to temperature, level and flow.

9. Identify types of basic pressure measurement devices and describe their

applications.

i. pneumatic ii. hydraulic

10. Identify pressure related calibration standards and describe their applications.

i. Manometers ii. Dead weight tester iii. Test gauges and calibrators

11. Describe the installation procedures for pressure measurement devices in various applications.

12. Describe the procedures used to maintain and troubleshoot basic pressure measurement devices.

i. the procedure for placing a pressure instrument into / out of service ii. environmental conditions that can affect transmitter operation iii. the elements of periodic maintenance



13. Discuss the importance of pressure measurement in industry. 14. Describe the configuration of smart transmitters and their applications in

relationship to pressure.

i. Hart protocol ii. Foundation field bus iii. Configuring transmitters

15. Describe the configuration of Wireless pressure transmitters and their

applications.

i. Gateway setup ii. Configuring transmitters

Practical Requirements: 1. Install various pressure measurement instruments as per installation details.

2. Calibrate pressure measurement instruments to include smart, wireless, analog,

and record calibration data using latest test equipment. 3. Perform calculations that relate to pressure measurement.



ER1520 Tubing and Piping Systems Learning Outcomes: - Demonstrate knowledge of tubing and piping systems, their components and

operation. - Demonstrate knowledge of the procedures used to install, maintain and

troubleshoot tubing and piping systems and their components. Duration: 30 Hours Pre-Requisite(s): ER1420 Objectives and Content: 1. Define terminology associated with tubing and piping systems. 2. Identify hazards and describe safe work practices pertaining to tubing and

piping systems. 3. Identify tools and equipment relating to tubing and piping systems and describe

their applications and procedures for use.

4. Interpret codes and regulations pertaining to tubing and piping systems. 5. Interpret information pertaining to tubing and piping systems found on

drawings and specifications. 6. Identify types of tubing and piping systems and describe their applications. i) rigid ii) flexible

Tubing hoses

iii) ferrous iv) non-ferrous



7. Identify types of tubing and piping and describe their compatibility, characteristics and applications.

8. Identify types of tube and pipe fittings and describe their characteristics and

applications. 9. Identify tubing and piping system accessories and describe their characteristics

and applications. 10. Identify types of valves used in tubing and piping systems and describe their

applications and operation. 11. Describe the procedures used to select and install tubing and piping system

components and accessories. 12. Perform tube bending and installation. 13. Describe the procedures used to maintain and troubleshoot tubing and piping

systems and components. Practical Requirements: 1. Bend tubing based on instructor’s template.

2. Install compression tubing fittings to manufacturer’s specifications.



ER1530 Introduction to Fluids Learning Outcomes: - Demonstrate knowledge of the principles and applications of fluids. Duration: 25 Hours Pre-Requisite(s): None Objectives and Content: 1. Define terminology associated with fluids. 2. Identify hazards and describe safe work practices pertaining to fluids. 3. Explain the principles and theories of fluids. i) Pascal’s law ii) Boyle’s law iii) Charles’ law iv) Combined Gas law v) Bernoulli’s principle 4. Describe units of measure as they relate to fluids. 5. Identify fluid related formulae and describe their applications. 6. Identify fluid related symbols and abbreviations found on drawings and

schematics. Practical Requirements: None.



ER1430 Flow Measurement Learning Outcomes: - Demonstrate knowledge of calibrating and configuring various types of flow

instruments and devices - Demonstrate knowledge of selecting and installing various flow instruments and

devices - Demonstrate knowledge of understanding the principles of operation for flow

measurement - Demonstrate knowledge of safety procedures in relation to flow measurement

devices - Demonstrate knowledge of understanding the guidelines for periodic maintenance

and troubleshooting - Demonstrate knowledge of maintaining flow calibration standards and records - Demonstrate knowledge of interpreting information on documents and

specifications

Duration: 110 Hours Pre-Requisite(s): ER1420, ER1530, ER1201

Objectives and Content:

1. Define terminology associated with flow measurement.

2. Identify hazards and describe safe work practices pertaining to flow measurement and calibration.

i. application of intrinsically safe flow transmitters ii. safe installation methods for flow sensors in hazardous environments iii. knowledge of appropriate tubing installations



3. Identify equipment relating to flow measurement and describe their applications and procedures for use.

i. continuous flow devices ii. differential pressure (d/p) cells – direct and indirect measurement iii. ultrasonic meters iv. magnetic flow meters v. turbine meters vi. positive displacement meters vii. coriolis meters viii. vortex-shedding meters ix. thermal flow meters x. mass flow meters xi. volumetric flow meters xii. variable area flow meters xiii. metering the flow of solid products xiv. flow switches

4. Interpret information pertaining to flow measuring devices found on drawings, specifications and nameplates.

5. Interpret and maintain flow calibration records.

6. Identify units of measure used to express mass and volumetric flow measurement values.

7. Perform conversions and calculations relating to flow measurement.

8. Explain the principles of flow measurement and its relationship to temperature and pressure.

9. Describe the procedures used to calibrate and configure flow measuring devices.



10. Describe the selection and installation procedures for flow measurement devices in various applications.

11. Describe the procedures used to maintain and troubleshoot basic flow

measurement devices.

i. the procedure for placing a flow instrument in/out of service ii. the elements of periodic maintenance

12. Explain the importance of flow measurement in industry. 13. Describe the configuration of smart transmitters and their applications in

relationship to flow.


14. Describe the configuration of Wireless flow transmitters and their applications.


Practical Requirements: 1. Install various flow measurement instruments to include volumetric and mass

flow.

2. Calibrate various flow measurement instruments using smart, analog, HART, field bus, AMS, wireless, and record calibration data using latest test equipment.

3. Perform calculations that relate to flow measurement and the properties of fluid.



ER1440 Level and Density Measurement Learning Outcomes: - Demonstrate knowledge of calibrating and configuring various level and density

instruments and devices - Demonstrate knowledge of selecting and installing level and density instruments

and devices - Demonstrate knowledge of understanding the principles of operation for level and

density measurement - Demonstrate knowledge of safety procedures in relation to level and density

measurement - Demonstrate knowledge of maintaining level and density calibration standards and

records - Demonstrate knowledge of understanding guidelines for periodic maintenance and

troubleshooting - Demonstrate knowledge of interpreting information on documents and

specifications

Duration: 50 Hours Pre-Requisite(s): ER1420, ER1201 Objectives and content:

1. Define terminology associated with level and density measurement and calibration.

2. Identify hazards and describe safe work practices pertaining to level and density measurement and calibration.

i. application of intrinsically safe level and density transmitters



ii. safe installation methods for level and density devices

3. Identify equipment relating to level and density measurement and describe their

applications and procedures for use.

i. continuous level devices ii. differential pressure (d/p) cells iii. ultrasonic iv. capacitance v. nuclear vi. radar /microwave vii. magnetic viii. weight systems using load cells ix. level switches x. level gauges xi. level and density transmitters (wireless, analog, pneumatic, digital, Smart) xii. level and density recorders

4. Identify calibration and test equipment relating to level and density measurement and describe their applications and procedures for use.

5. Interpret information pertaining to level and density measuring devices found on drawings, specifications and nameplates.

6. Interpret and maintain calibration records.

7. Identify units of measure used to express level and density measurement values.

8. Perform conversions and calculations relating to level and density measurement.

9. Explain the principles of level and density measurement and its relationship to temperature, pressure and flow.



10. Describe the installation procedures for level and density measurement devices in various applications.

11. Describe the procedures used to maintain and troubleshoot basic level and density measurement devices.

i. the procedure for placing a level and density instrument into / out of

service ii. the elements of periodic maintenance

12. Discuss the importance of level and density measurement in industry. 13. Describe the configuration of smart transmitters and their applications in

relationship to level.


14. Describe the configuration of Wireless level transmitters and their applications.


Practical Requirements: 1. Install various level and density measurement instruments as per installation

details.

2. Calibrate level and density measurement instruments to include smart, wireless, analog, and record calibration data using latest test equipment.

3. Perform calculations that relate to level and density measurement.



ER1450 Temperature Measurement Learning Outcomes: - Demonstrate knowledge of calibrating and configuring various temperature

instruments using different test equipment and standards. - Demonstrate knowledge of selecting and installing temperature instruments and

devices - Demonstrate knowledge of understanding the principles of operation for

temperature measurement - Demonstrate knowledge of safety procedures in relation to temperature

instruments - Demonstrate knowledge of understanding guidelines for periodic maintenance - Demonstrate knowledge of maintaining temperature calibration standards and

records - Demonstrate knowledge of interpreting information on documents and

specifications

Duration: 60 Hours Pre-Requisite(s): ER1201

Objectives and Content:

1. Define terminology associated with temperature measurement.

2. Identify hazards and describe safe work practices pertaining to temperature measurement and calibration.

i. application of intrinsically safe temperature transmitters



ii. safe installation methods for temperature sensors in hazardous environments

iii. knowledge of appropriate temperature sensor installations

3. Identify equipment relating to temperature measurement and describe their applications and procedures for use.

i. Thermowell ii. Thermometer iii. Bimetallic strip iv. Resistance temperature detector (RTD) v. Thermocouple vi. Temperature gauge vii. Pyrometers viii. Thermistor ix. liquid, gas and vapor-filled systems x. temperature switches

4. Correlate changes in temperature with changes in a substance’s physical state.

5. Interpret information pertaining to temperature measuring devices found on drawings, specifications and nameplates.

6. Interpret and maintain temperature calibration records. i. primary and secondary temperature calibration standards

7. Identify units of measure used to express temperature measurement values.

8. Perform conversions and calculations relating to temperature measurement.

9. Describe the procedures used to calibrate and configure temperature measuring devices.



10. Describe the selection and installation procedures for temperature measurement devices in various applications.

11. Describe the procedures used to maintain and troubleshoot basic temperature measurement devices.

i. the procedure for placing a temperature instrument into / out of service ii. the elements of periodic maintenance

12. Explain the importance of temperature measurement in industry.

13. Describe the configuration of smart transmitters and their applications in relationship to temperature.


14. Describe the configuration of Wireless temperature transmitters and their applications.


Practical Requirements: 1. Install various temperature measurement instruments.

2. Calibrate temperature measurement instruments, to include smart, HART, field

bus, wireless, analog with approved test equipment and record calibration data.

i. Type “K” Temperature Transmitter ii. Type “ J” Temperature Transmitter



iii. RTD Temperature Transmitter 3. Perform calculations that relate to temperature measurement.



ER1711 Signal Transmission Systems Learning Outcomes: - Demonstrate knowledge of signal transmission systems, their components and

operation. - Demonstrate knowledge of the procedures used to install, configure, upgrade,

maintain, troubleshoot and replace signal transmission systems. Duration: 30 Hours Pre-Requisite(s): ER1420 Objectives and Content: 1. Define terminology associated with signal transmission. 2. Identify hazards and describe safe work practices pertaining to signal

transmission. 3. Identify tools and equipment relating to signal transmission systems and

describe their applications and procedures for use. 4. Interpret codes and regulations pertaining to signal transmission. 5. Interpret information pertaining to signal transmission found on drawings and

specifications. 6. Identify types of communication protocols and describe their characteristics and

applications. 7. Identify types of signal transmission systems and describe their characteristics

and applications. i) pneumatic ii) wired



iii) fibre optic iv) wireless 8. Identify signal transmission system components and accessories and describe

their purpose and operation. i) tubing ii) cables iii) antennas iv) converters v) transducers vi) multi-plexers vii) network switches/hubs 9. Describe the procedures used to select and install signal transmission systems

and their components. 10. Describe the procedures used to configure, calibrate and upgrade signal

transmission systems and their components. 1 1. Describe the procedures used to maintain, troubleshoot and replace signal

transmission systems and their components. Practical Requirements: 1. Calibrate various signal transducers and related equipment.



ER1733 Electronics (Circuits and Components) Learning Outcomes: - Demonstrate knowledge of AC/DC circuits and their characteristics. - Demonstrate knowledge of electronics, their components, applications and

operation. - Demonstrate knowledge of the procedures used to install, maintain, troubleshoot

and replace electronic circuits and their components. Duration: 90 Hours Pre-Requisite(s): ER1140 Objectives and Content: 1. Define terminology associated with electronics. 2. Identify hazards and describe safe work practices pertaining to electronics. i) energy state awareness ii) static electricity discharge 3. Identify tools and equipment relating to electronic circuitry and describe their

applications and procedures for use. 4. Interpret codes and regulations pertaining to electronics. 5. Interpret information pertaining to electronics found on devices, drawings and

specifications. 6. Describe the operation of a wheatstone bridge circuit. 7. Explain conventional current flow vs. electron flow theory in electronics. 8. Identify number systems used in electronics and describe their applications.



i) binary ii) decimal iii) hexadecimal iv) octal v) binary coded decimal (BCD) 9. Perform conversions between number systems. 10. Identify types of logic gates and describe their applications. 11. Identify semiconductor materials used in electronics and describe their

characteristics and applications. 12. Identify electronic components and describe their purpose and operation in a

circuit. i) rectifiers ii) diodes iii) transistors iv) op amps v) thyristors 13. Describe the procedures used to select and install electronic circuits. 14. Describe the procedures used to maintain, troubleshoot and replace electronic

circuitry. 15. Perform calculations pertaining to electronics. i) power ii) current iii) voltage iv) frequency (timing) v) logic Practical Requirements: 1. Troubleshoot basic problems with electronic circuits.



AM1100 Math Essentials Note: It is recommended that AM1100 be delivered in the first semester of the Entry

Level training program. Learning Outcomes: - Demonstrate knowledge of the numeracy skills required to begin the 2nd level

math course. - Demonstrate knowledge of mathematics as a critical element of the trade

environment. - Demonstrate knowledge of mathematical principles in trade problem solving

situations. - Demonstrate the ability to solve simple mathematical word problems. Duration: 30 Hours Pre-Requisite(s): None Objectives and Content: Wherever possible, the instructor should use trade specific examples to reinforce the course objectives 1. Use multiplication tables from memory. 2. Perform whole number operations.

i. read, write, count, round off, add, subtract, multiply and divide whole numbers

3. Apply the order of operations in math problems. 4. Perform fraction and mixed number operations.

i. read, write, add, subtract, multiply and divide fractions



5. Perform decimal operations.

i. read, write, round off, add, subtract, multiply and divide decimals 6. Perform percent/decimal/fraction conversion and comparison.

i. convert between fractions, decimals and percents

7. Perform percentage operations.

i. read and write percentages ii. calculate base, rates and percentages

8. Perform ratio and proportion operations.

i. use a ratio comparing two quantities with the same units ii. use a proportion comparing two ratios

9. Use the imperial measurement system in math problems.

i. identify units of measurement for: length mass area volume capacity

10. Use the metric measurement system in math problems.

i. identify units of measurement for: length mass area volume capacity



Practical Requirements: 1. To emphasize or further develop specific knowledge objectives, students will be

asked to complete practical demonstrations which confirm proper application of mathematical theory to job skills.



AM1190 Instrumentation and Control Math Fundamentals Learning Outcomes: - Demonstrate knowledge of mathematical concepts in the performance of trade

practices. - Demonstrate knowledge of mathematics as a critical element of the trade

environment. - Demonstrate knowledge of solving mathematical word problems. - Demonstrate knowledge of mathematical principles for the purposes of problem

solving, job and materials estimation, measurement, calculation, system conversion, diagram interpretation and scale conversions, formulae calculations, and geometric applications.

Duration: 30 Hours Pre-Requisite(s): AM1100 Objectives and Content: The instructor is required to use trade specific examples to reinforce the course objectives. 1. Employ percent/decimal/fraction conversion and comparison in trade specific

situations. 2. Apply ratios and proportions to trade specific problems.

3. Use the Imperial Measurement system in trade specific applications.

4. Use the Metric Measurement system in trade specific applications.

5. Complete Imperial/Metric conversions in trade specific situations.

i. convert between imperial and metric measurements ii. convert to another unit within the same measurement system



6. Manipulate formulas using cross multiplication, dividing throughout, elimination, and substitution to solve trade specific problems, such as:

i. right angle triangles ii. area iii. volume iv. perimeter

7. Perform calculations involving geometry that are relevant to the trade, such as:

i. angle calculations ii. circle calculations

8. Use practical math skills to complete administrative trade tasks.

i. material estimation ii. material costing iii. time & labour estimates iv. taxes & surcharges v. markup & projecting revenue

Practical Requirements: 1. To emphasize or further develop specific knowledge objectives, students will be

asked to complete practical demonstrations which confirm proper application of mathematical theory to job skills.

Note: This course has been designated as NON-TRANSFERABLE to other trades programs, and NOT ELIGIBLE FOR PRIOR LEARNING ASSESSMENT. Students completing training in this trade program are required to complete this math course.



CM2160 Communication Essentials Learning Outcomes: - Demonstrate knowledge of the importance of well-developed writing skills in

the workplace and in career development. - Demonstrate knowledge of the purpose of various types of workplace

correspondence. - Demonstrate knowledge of the principles of effective workplace writing. - Demonstrate knowledge of standard formats for letters and memos. - Demonstrate knowledge of principles related to writing effective letters and

memos. - Demonstrate the ability to prepare and deliver an oral presentation. - Demonstrate knowledge of the importance of effective interpersonal skills in the

workplace. Duration: 45 Hours Pre-Requisite(s): None Objectives and Content: Wherever possible, the instructor is expected to use trade specific examples to reinforce the course objectives. 1. Identify the principles for writing clear, concise, complete sentences and

paragraphs which adhere to the conventions of grammar, punctuation, and mechanics.

2. Identify the principles of effective workplace writing.

i. describe the value of well-developed writing skills to career success ii. discuss the importance of tone, and language or word choice in workplace

communication, regardless of the circumstances iii. demonstrate an awareness of cultural differences when preparing

workplace correspondence



iv. describe the writing process as it applies to workplace communication planning writing editing/revising

v. identify the parts of a business letter and memo, and when each should be used in the workplace

vi. identify the standard formats for business letters and memos vii. identify guidelines for writing sample letters and memos which convey:

acknowledgment routine request routine response complaint refusal persuasive request letters of appeal

3. Identify types of informal workplace documents.

i. identify types & purposes of reports incident process progress

ii. identify common trade specific forms iii. describe primary and secondary methods used to gather information iv. discuss the importance of accuracy and completeness in reports and forms

4. Identify the elements of presentations used in the workplace.

i. identify presentation types impromptu informative demonstration persuasive

ii. identify the components of an effective presentation eye contact body language vocal qualities audience analysis multimedia tools keeping on topic



5. Demonstrate an understanding of interpersonal communications in the

workplace.

i. identify listening techniques ii. demonstrate an understanding of group dynamics iii. describe the importance of contributing information and expertise in the

workplace iv. describe the importance of respectful and open communication in the

workplace v. identify methods to accept and provide feedback in a constructive and

considerate manner vi. explain the role of conflict in a group to reach solutions

6. Identify acceptable workplace uses of communication technologies.

i. cell / Smart Phone etiquette ii. voice mail iii. e-mail iv. teleconferencing / videoconferencing for meetings and interviews v. social networking vi. other emerging technologies

Practical Requirements: 1. Write well-developed, coherent, unified paragraphs. 2. Write sample letters and memos. 3. Write one short informal report. 4. Complete a selection of at least 3 trade-related forms. 5. Deliver an effective oral presentation.



SD1760 Workplace Essentials Note: It is recommended that SD1760 be delivered in the second half of the Entry Level

training program. Learning Outcomes: - Demonstrate knowledge of workplace essentials in the areas of meetings, unions,

workers compensation, workers’ rights, and human rights. - Demonstrate knowledge of good customer service practices. - Demonstrate knowledge of effective job search techniques. Duration: 45 Hours Pre-Requisite(s): None Objectives and Content: Wherever possible, the instructor is expected to use trade specific examples to reinforce the course objectives. 1. Identify common practices related to workplace meetings.

i. identify and discuss meeting format and preparation required for a meeting

ii. explain the purpose of an agenda iii. explain the expected roles, responsibilities, and etiquette of meeting

participants 2. Define unions and identify their role in the workplace.

i. identify the purpose of unions ii. identify a common union structure iii. identify the function of unions in this trade



3. Demonstrate an understanding of the Worker’s Compensation process.

i. describe the aims, objectives, regulations and benefits of the Workplace Health, Safety and Compensation Commission

ii. explain the role of the Workers Advisor iii. explain the internal review process

4. Demonstrate an understanding of workers’ rights.

i. define labour standards ii. identify regulations, including:

hours of work & overtime termination of employment minimum wages & allowable deductions statutory holidays, vacation time, and vacation pay

5. Demonstrate an understanding of Human Rights issues.

i. examine the Human Rights Code and explain the role of the Human Rights Commission

ii. define harassment in various forms and identify strategies for prevention direct systemic adverse effect

iii. identify gender and stereotyping issues in the workplace iv. define basic concepts and terms related to workplace diversity including

age, race, culture, religion, socio-economic status, and sexual orientation 6. Demonstrate an understanding of quality customer service.

i. explain why quality service is important ii. identify barriers to quality customer service iii. identify customer needs & common methods for meeting them iv. identify and discuss the characteristics & importance of a positive attitude v. identify the importance of demonstrating good communication skills

including body language, listening, questioning, and when using electronic communication devices

vi. identify techniques for interacting with challenging customers to address complaints and resolve conflict



7. Demonstrate an understanding of effective job search techniques.

i. identify and explain employment trends, opportunities, and sources of employment

ii. identify and discuss essential skills for the trades as outlined by Human Resources and Skills Development Canada

iii. review job ads and identify the importance of fitting qualifications to job requirements

iv. identify the characteristics of effective resumes, the types of resumes, and principles of resume formatting

v. identify the characteristics of an effective cover letter vi. identify the components of a portfolio, and discuss the value of

establishing and maintaining a personal portfolio vii. identify the common characteristics of the job interview process:

pre-interview preparation interview conduct post-interview follow up

Practical Requirements: 1. Create a resume. 2. Create a cover letter. 3. Participate in a mock job interview.



MC1060 Computer Essentials Learning Outcomes: - Demonstrate knowledge of computer systems and their operation. - Demonstrate knowledge of popular software packages and their applications. - Demonstrate knowledge of security issues related to computers. Duration: 15 Hours Pre-Requisite(s): None Objectives and Content: Wherever possible, the instructor is expected to use trade specific examples to reinforce the course objectives. 1. Identify the major external components of a microcomputer system.

i. input devices ii. output devices iii. central control unit

2. Use operating system software.

i. start and quit a program ii. use the help function iii. use the find function iv. maximize and minimize a window v. use the task bar vi. adjust desktop settings such as screen savers, screen resolution, and

backgrounds vii. shut down a computer

3. Perform file management commands.

i. create folders



ii. copy files and folders iii. move files and folders iv. rename files and folders v. delete files and folders

4. Use word processing software to create documents.

i. enter text ii. indent and tab text iii. change text attributes (bold, underline, font, etc.) iv. change layout format (margins, alignment, line spacing) v. spell check and proofread vi. edit text vii. save document viii. print document ix. close document x. retrieve documents

5. Use spreadsheet software to create spreadsheets.

iv. enter data in cells v. create formulas to add, subtract, multiply and divide vi. save spreadsheet vii. print spreadsheet viii. close spreadsheet ix. retrieve spreadsheet

6. Access the Internet.

i. access websites using the world wide web(www) ii. identify examples of web browsers iii. use search engines with common searching techniques iv. describe security issues

7. Use electronic mail.

i. describe e-mail etiquette grammar and punctuation privacy and legal issues when sharing and forwarding e-mail work appropriate content



awareness of employer policies ii. manage e-mail using the inbox, sent, and deleted folders iii. send an e-mail message with attachment(s) iv. print e-mail

Practical Requirements: None.



AP1101 Introduction to Apprenticeship Learning Outcomes: - Demonstrate knowledge of how to become a registered apprentice. - Demonstrate knowledge of the steps to complete an apprenticeship program. - Demonstrate knowledge of various stakeholders in the apprenticeship process. - Demonstrate knowledge of the Red Seal Program. Duration: 15 Hours Pre-Requisite(s): None Objectives and Content: 1. Define the following terms:

i. apprenticeship ii. apprentice vs. registered apprentice iii. Journeyperson vs. Certified Journeyperson iv. Certificate of Apprenticeship v. Certificate of Qualification vi. Recognition of Prior Learning vii. dual certification

2. Explain the apprenticeship system in Newfoundland and Labrador and the roles

and responsibilities of those involved.

i. registered apprentice ii. training institution iii. employer iv. Journeyperson v. Department of Advanced Education and Skills

Industrial Training Section Standards and Curriculum Section

vi. Provincial Trade Advisory Committees vii. Provincial Apprenticeship and Certification Board



3. Identify the Conditions Governing Apprenticeship. 4. Describe the training and educational requirements.

i. pre-employment (entry level) training ii. level release iii. on-the-job

5. Explain the steps in the registered apprenticeship process.

i. criteria for eligibility entrance requirements as per Conditions of Apprenticeship employment

ii. registration process application requirements

iii. Memorandum of Understanding probation period cancellation

iv. Record of Occupational Progress (Logbook) signing off skills recording hours updating PDO on progress

v. class calls schedule EI Eligibility Direct Entry advanced level

vi. Level Exams vii. progression

schedule wage rates

viii. cancellation of apprenticeship ix. Practical Examinations x. Provincial and Interprovincial examinations xi. certification

Certification of Apprenticeship Certification of Qualification Provincial certification Interprovincial Red Seal endorsement



6. Explain the Interprovincial Standards Red Seal Program.

i. designated Red Seal trade ii. the National Occupational Analysis (NOA) iii. Interprovincial (IP) Red Seal Endorsement Examination iv. relationship of NOA to IP Examination v. qualification recognition and mobility

7. Identify the current financial incentives available to apprentices. 8. Explain the NL apprenticeship and trades certification division’s out-of- province

apprenticeship policy. Practical Requirements: 1. Use the Provincial Apprenticeship and Trades Certification web site at

www.gov.nl.ca/app to:

i. locate, download, and complete the Application for Apprenticeship and Memorandum of Understanding (MOU)

ii. locate, download, and complete the Out of Province registration forms Application for Apprenticeship (out of province) Letter of Understanding (LOU) Acceptance of Conditions Letter

iii. locate, download, and complete the Work Experience Credits form iv. identify the locations of all Industrial Training offices v. locate and review the following learning resources relevant to the trade:

Study Guide Exam Preparation Guide Plan of Training

2. Use a logbook for this trade to:

i. identify the hours for the trade (in-school and on-the-job) ii. identify the number of levels iii. identify the courses in each level iv. identify the workplace skills to be completed and verified

http://www.gov.nl.ca/app



3. Use the Red Seal Web site, http://www.red-seal.ca to retrieve the National Occupational Analyses (NOA) for this trade.

i. identify the following components of the NOA:

Trends Scope Key Competencies Blocks Tasks Subtasks Pie Charts Table of Specifications

http://www.red-seal.ca/



LEVEL 2

ICT-205 Introduction to Fluids Learning Outcomes: - Demonstrate knowledge of the principles and applications of fluids. 2013 National Occupational Analysis Reference: 12.01 Installs control devices for hydraulic systems. 12.02 Maintains control devices for hydraulic systems. 12.03 Diagnoses control devices for hydraulic systems. 12.04 Repairs control devices for hydraulic systems. 13.01 Installs pneumatic equipment. 13.02 Maintains pneumatic equipment. 13.03 Diagnoses pneumatic equipment. 13.04 Repairs pneumatic equipment. Suggested Hours: 12 Hours Objectives and Content: 1. Define terminology associated with fluids. 2. Identify hazards and describe safe work practices pertaining to fluids. i) pressure ii) temperature iii) chemical 3. Explain the principles and theories of fluids. i) Pascal’s law ii) Boyle’s law iii) Charles’ law iv) Combined Gas law



v) Bernoulli’s principle 4. Describe units of measure as they relate to fluids. 5. Identify fluid related formulas and describe their applications. 6. Identify fluid related symbols and abbreviations found on drawings and

schematics. Practical Requirements: N/A



ICT-235 Final Control Elements Learning Outcomes: - Demonstrate knowledge of final control elements, their accessories, components and operation. - Demonstrate knowledge of the procedures used to install, maintain, troubleshoot

and replace final control elements, their accessories and components. 2013 National Occupational Analysis Reference: 15.01 Installs valves. 15.02 Maintains valves. 15.03 Diagnoses valves. 15.04 Repairs valves. 16.01 Installs actuators. 16.02 Maintains actuators. 16.03 Diagnoses actuators. 16.04 Repairs actuators. 17.01 Installs positioners. 17.02 Maintains positioners. 17.03 Diagnoses positioners. 17.04 Repairs positioners. Suggested Hours: 42 Hours Objectives and Content: 1. Define terminology associated with final control elements. 2. Identify hazards and describe safe work practices pertaining to final control elements. i) energy state awareness - pressure - voltage - mechanical



- temperature ii) chemical iii) isolation/lock-out/tag-out 3. Identify tools and equipment relating to final control elements and describe their applications and procedures for use. 4. Interpret codes and regulations pertaining to final control elements. 5. Interpret information pertaining to final control elements found on drawings, specifications and nameplates. 6. Identify types of final control elements and describe their components, applications and operation. i) valves ii) dampers/louvres iii) positive displacement metering pumps iv) motors v) process regulators 7. Identify types of energy systems used to operate final control elements and describe their characteristics and applications. i) hydraulic ii) pneumatic iii) electric iv) manual operation 8. Identify final control element accessories and describe their components, purpose and operation. i) actuators - hydraulic - pneumatic - electric ii) boosters - volume - pressure iii) positioners



- electric - pneumatic - smart iv) regulators v) switches vi) hand wheels vii) variable speed drives (VSDs) 9. Describe the procedures used to select, size and install final control elements, their accessories and components. 10. Describe the procedures used to maintain, troubleshoot and replace final control elements, their accessories and components. Practical Requirements: 1. Disassemble and assemble a control valve. 2. Install a positioner.



ICT-245 Alternating Current (AC) Theory Learning Outcomes: - Demonstrate knowledge of single-phase electricity, its characteristics and associated principles. - Demonstrate basic knowledge of AC electrical generation, its characteristics and

associated principles. - Demonstrate knowledge of alternating current (AC) devices and their characteristics. 2013 National Occupational Analysis Reference: 14.01 Installs electrical and electronic equipment. 14.02 Maintains electrical and electronic equipment. 14.03 Diagnoses electrical and electronic equipment. 14.04 Repairs electrical and electronic equipment. Suggested Hours: 30 Hours Objectives and Content: 1. Define terminology associated with single-phase electricity. 2. Identify hazards and describe safe work practices pertaining to single-phase electricity. 3. Identify units of measure and symbols pertaining to single-phase electricity. 4. Explain the principles of magnetism. 5. Explain the principles of electromagnetism. 6. Explain the principles of electromagnetic induction.



7. Identify the types of electromagnetic induction and describe their characteristics and applications. i) self-induction ii) mutual induction 8. Explain alternating current (AC) generation. i) single-phase ii) three-phase 9. Identify types of devices used in AC generation and describe their characteristics and applications. 10. Identify types of transformers used in control circuitry and describe their characteristics and applications. 11. Identify types of AC circuits and describe their characteristics. i) resistance/capacitance (RC) ii) resistance/inductance (RL) iii) resistance/inductance/capacitance (RLC) 12. Perform calculations pertaining to single-phase and basic three-phase electricity

concepts. Practical Requirements: 1. Use multi-meters to measure AC components and circuits.



ICT-255 Process Measurement Learning Outcomes: - Demonstrate knowledge of process measurement and its associated principles. - Demonstrate knowledge of process measuring and indicating devices, their

components and operation. - Demonstrate knowledge of the procedures used to install, calibrate, configure,

maintain, troubleshoot and replace process measuring and indicating devices. 2013 National Occupational Analysis Reference: 4.01 Installs pressure, temperature, level and flow devices. 4.02 Maintains pressure, temperature, level and flow devices. 4.03 Diagnoses pressure, temperature, level and flow devices. 4.04 Repairs pressure, temperature, level and flow devices. Suggested Hours: 60 Hours Objectives and Content: 1. Define terminology associated with process measurement. 2. Identify hazards and describe safe work practices pertaining to process

measurement. i) physical locations ii) process conditions iii) electrical 3. Identify tools and equipment relating to process measuring and indicating

devices and describe their applications and procedures for use. 4. Interpret codes and regulations pertaining to process measuring and indicating

devices.



5. Interpret information pertaining to process measuring and indicating devices found on drawings, specifications and nameplates.

6. Identify units of measure used to express process measurement values. 7. Perform conversions and calculations relating to process measurement. 8. Identify forms of process measurement and explain their associated principles. i) pressure ii) temperature iii) level iv) flow 9. Identify types of process primary elements and describe their characteristics,

applications and limitations. i) pressure ii) temperature iii) level iv) flow 10. Explain the operation of transmitters used in conjunction with primary elements. i) conventional - pneumatic - electronic ii) smart 11. Identify types of recorders and data loggers used for process measuring and

describe their characteristics and applications. 12. Describe the procedures used to select and install process measuring and

indicating devices. i) sample/tap point locations ii) orientation iii) environment



13. Describe the procedures used to calibrate and configure process measuring and indicating devices.

14. Describe the procedures used to maintain, troubleshoot and replace process

measuring and indicating devices. Practical Requirements: 1. Test, diagnose, and calibrate process measurement devices.



ICT-260 Hydraulic Supply Systems and Control Devices Learning Outcomes: - Demonstrate knowledge of hydraulic supply systems, their components and

operation. - Demonstrate knowledge of schematics, their use and interpretation. - Demonstrate knowledge of hydraulic related calculations. - Demonstrate knowledge of the procedures to install hydraulic control devices. - Demonstrate knowledge of the procedures used to maintain and troubleshoot

hydraulic supply systems and components. 2013 National Occupational Analysis Reference: 12.01 Installs control devices for hydraulic systems. 12.02 Maintains control devices for hydraulic systems. 12.03 Diagnoses control devices and hydraulic systems. 12.04 Repairs control devices for hydraulic systems. Suggested Hours: 24 Hours Objectives and Content: 1. Define terminology associated with hydraulic supply systems. 2. Identify hazards and describe safe work practices pertaining to hydraulic supply

systems. i) energy state awareness - accumulators - suspended loads ii) condition of hoses, piping and tubing - system pressure - system temperature 3. Interpret information pertaining to hydraulic supply systems found on

schematics and specifications.



4. Identify hydraulic supply system components and describe their purpose and

operation. i) pumps ii) motors iii) actuators iv) valves v) accumulators vi) control devices 5. Perform hydraulic calculations. 6. Identify types of fluids used in hydraulic supply systems and describe their

characteristics and applications. 7. Identify tools and equipment relating to the maintenance and troubleshooting of

hydraulic supply systems and describe their applications and procedures for use. 8. Describe the procedures used to install hydraulic control devices. i) solenoids ii) gauges iii) switches iv) actuators 9. Describe the procedures used to maintain and troubleshoot hydraulic supply

systems and components.

i) check hoses, piping and tubing ii) check fluids (condition and level) iii) check/change filters iv) determine operating parameters v) adjust system pressure, temperature and flow

Practical Requirement: N/A



ICT-265 Pneumatic Supply Systems Learning Outcomes: - Demonstrate knowledge of pneumatic supply systems, their components and

operation. - Demonstrate knowledge of pneumatic supply system documentation and

schematics, their use and interpretation. - Demonstrate knowledge of pneumatic related calculations. - Demonstrate knowledge of the procedures used to install, maintain, commission

and troubleshoot pneumatic supply system equipment and components. 2013 National Occupational Analysis Reference: 13.01 Installs pneumatic equipment. 13.02 Maintains pneumatic equipment. 13.03 Diagnoses pneumatic equipment. 13.04 Repairs pneumatic equipment. Suggested Hours: 24 Hours Objectives and Content: 1. Define terminology associated with pneumatic supply systems. 2. Identify hazards and describe safe work practices pertaining to pneumatic

supply systems. i) energy state awareness - accumulators - suspended loads ii) temperature iii) pressure iv) flammability/venting 3. Interpret information pertaining to pneumatic supply systems found on

drawings and specifications.



4. Identify types of pneumatic supply systems and describe their applications and

operation. i) instrument air ii) instrument gas iii) service/utility air 5. Identify types of pneumatic supply system components and describe their

purpose and operation. i) compressors ii) relays iii) valves iv) regulators v) gauges vi) actuators 6. Describe the methods of air treatment in pneumatic supply systems. i) filters ii) dryers iii) after-coolers iv) de-icers v) receivers 7. Interpret documentation to determine the operation of pneumatic supply

systems. i) schematics ii) manufacturers’ manuals 8. Perform pneumatic related calculations. i) unit conversion ii) volume (ideal gas law)



9. Identify classifications and types of compressors, their specifications and applications.

i) dynamic/centrifugal ii) positive displacement 10. Describe the procedures used to select, size and install pneumatic supply

systems and components. i) compressors ii) dryers iii) receivers iv) piping/tubing 11. Identify tools and equipment relating to pneumatic supply systems and describe

their applications and procedures for use. 12. Describe the procedures used to maintain and troubleshoot pneumatic supply

systems and their components. i) compressors

ii) lubricating fluids (condition and level) iii) dryers iv) de-icers

v) hoses, piping and tubing vi) filters

13. Describe the procedures used to commission pneumatic supply systems and

components. Practical Requirement: N/A



ICT-270 Electronic Components (Circuits and Power Supplies) Learning Outcomes: - Demonstrate knowledge of AC/DC circuits and their characteristics. - Demonstrate knowledge of electronics, their components, applications and

operation. - Demonstrate knowledge of the procedures used to install, maintain, troubleshoot

and replace electronic circuits and their components. - Demonstrate knowledge of power supplies, their components and operation. - Demonstrate knowledge of the procedures used to install, maintain,

troubleshoot, and replace power supplies. 2013 National Occupational Analysis Reference: 14.01 Installs electrical and electronic equipment. 14.02 Maintains electrical and electronic equipment. 14.03 Diagnoses electrical and electronic equipment. 14.04 Repairs electrical and electronic equipment. Suggested Hours: 48 Hours Objectives and Content: 1. Define terminology associated with electronic components. 2. Identify hazards and describe safe work practices pertaining to electronic

components and power supplies. i) energy state awareness ii) static electricity discharge 3. Identify tools and equipment relating to electronic circuitry and describe their

applications and procedures for use. 4. Interpret codes and regulations pertaining to electronics and power supplies.



5. Interpret information pertaining to electronics and power supplies found on

devices, drawings and specifications. 6. Explain conventional current flow vs. electron flow theory in electronics. 7. Identify number systems used in electronics and describe their applications. i) binary ii) decimal iii) hexadecimal iv) octal v) binary coded decimal (BCD) 8. Perform conversions between number systems. 9. Identify types of logic gates and describe their applications. 10. Identify semiconductor materials used in electronics and describe their

characteristics and applications. 11. Identify electronic components and describe their purpose and operation in a

circuit. i) resistors ii) capacitors iii) inductors iv) diodes v) transistors vi) op amps vii) thyristors viii) rectifiers 12. Describe the procedures used to select and install electronic circuits. 13. Describe the procedures used to maintain, troubleshoot and replace electronic

circuitry.



14. Perform calculations pertaining to electronics. i) power ii) current iii) voltage iv) frequency (timing) v) logic 15. Identify types of power supplies and describe their characteristics and operating

principles. i) AC/DC power supplies ii) uninterruptable power supplies (UPS) 16. Describe the procedures used to select and install power supplies. 17. Describe the procedures used to maintain, troubleshoot and replace power

supplies. Practical Requirement: N/A



LEVEL 3

ICT-300 Basic Process Control Learning Outcomes: - Demonstrate knowledge of basic process control and its purpose. - Demonstrate knowledge of basic process controllers, their components and

operation. - Demonstrate knowledge of the procedures used to select, install, configure,

calibrate, maintain, and troubleshoot basic process controllers. - Demonstrate knowledge of the procedures used to maintain, troubleshoot and

tune basic process control systems. - Demonstrate knowledge of the procedures used to commission basic process

controllers and their systems. 2013 National Occupational Analysis Reference: 22.01 Determines process control strategy. 22.02 Optimizes process control. 23.01 Installs SACs. 23.02 Configures SACs. 23.03 Performs maintenance, diagnostics and repairs on SACs. Suggested Hours: 54 Hours Objectives and Content: 1. Define terminology associated with basic process control. 2. Identify hazards and describe safe work practices pertaining to basic process

control. 3. Identify tools, equipment and software used to configure and calibrate process

controllers and describe their applications and procedures for use.



4. Interpret codes and regulations pertaining to basic process control. 5. Interpret information pertaining to basic process control found on drawings and

specifications. i) ISA symbols ii) SAMA symbols iii) piping and instrumentation drawings (P&ID) iv) loop diagrams v) instrument index vi) schematic diagrams vii) wiring diagrams viii) control narratives (functional description) 6. Explain basic process control and its purpose and applications. i) control variable ii) manipulated variable iii) manual control iv) automatic control v) open loop vi) closed loop 7. Identify methods of basic process control and describe their applications. i) feedback ii) cascade iii) auto selection (override) iv) split ranging 8. Identify modes of process control and describe their characteristics, operation

and combinations. i) on-off (2 position control) ii) proportional (P) iii) integral (I) iv) derivative (D) v) PI, PD, PID



9. Explain process dynamics and their impact on process control. 10. Describe the procedures used to select and install process controllers. 11. Describe the procedures used to configure and calibrate process controllers. 12. Describe the procedures used to tune control loops. i) closed loop methods ii) open loop methods 13. Describe the procedures used to maintain and troubleshoot process controllers. 14. Describe the procedures used to maintain and troubleshoot process control

loops. 15. Describe the procedures used to commission process controllers and their loops. Practical Requirement: 1. Loop tune a controller.



ICT-305 Trade Related Computer Use Learning Outcomes: - Demonstrate knowledge of trade related computer equipment and accessories

and their use. - Demonstrate knowledge of change management/management of change (MOC)

requirements. 2013 National Occupational Analysis Reference: 3.03 Maintains documentation. Suggested Hours: 6 Hours Objectives and Content: 1. Define terminology associated with trade related computer use. 2. Identify hazards and describe safe work practices pertaining to trade related

computer use. i) online vs. offline applications ii) hazardous locations iii) administrative rights/privileges iv) interfacing practices 3. Identify trade related computer equipment and accessories and describe their

characteristics and applications. i) hardware ii) software/firmware iii) interfacing equipment



4. Identify the requirements and describe the procedures used for change management/MOC.

i) backup/restore data ii) file/document control iii) equipment configuration Practical Requirement: N/A



ICT-320 Variable Speed Drives (VSDs) Learning Outcomes: - Demonstrate knowledge of VSDs, their components and operation. - Demonstrate knowledge of the procedures used to configure/calibrate,

commission, maintain and troubleshoot VSDs. 2013 National Occupational Analysis Reference: 14.01 Installs electrical and electronic equipment. 14.02 Maintains electrical and electronic equipment. 14.03 Diagnoses electrical and electronic equipment. 14.04 Repairs electrical and electronic equipment. 18.01 Configures VSDs. 18.02 Maintains VSDs. 18.03 Diagnoses VSDs. 18.04 Repairs VSDs. Suggested Hours: 30 Hours Objectives and Content: 1. Define terminology associated with VSDs. 2. Identify hazards and describe safe work practices pertaining to VSDs. i) energy state awareness ii) capacitors iii) electrostatic discharge 3. Interpret codes and regulations pertaining to VSDs. 4. Interpret information pertaining to VSDs found on drawings, specifications and

nameplates.



5. Identify power degradation considerations with VSDs. i) power quality/harmonics ii) filters iii) cable routing iv) motor compatibility 6. Identify types of VSDs and describe their characteristics and operating

principles. i) AC drives ii) DC drives 7. Identify types of motors used with VSDs and describe their characteristics and

operating principles. i) DC control - servo - stepping ii) AC single-phase iii) AC three-phase iv) inverter rated 8. Describe the procedures used to configure/calibrate and commission VSDs. 9. Describe the procedures used to maintain and troubleshoot VSDs. Practical Requirement: 1. Configure a Variable speed drive (VSD).



ICT-325 Process Analyzers I Learning Outcomes: - Demonstrate knowledge of process analyzers, their components and operation. - Demonstrate knowledge of the procedures used to install, configure, calibrate,

maintain, troubleshoot and replace process analyzers. - Demonstrate knowledge of process sample systems and conditioning. 2013 National Occupational Analysis Reference: 6.01 Installs mass, density and consistency devices. 6.02 Maintains mass, density, and consistency devices 6.03 Diagnoses mass, density, and consistency devices. 6.04 Repairs mass, density and consistency devices. 7.01 Installs process analyzers. 7.02 Maintains process analyzers. 7.03 Diagnoses process analyzers. 7.04 Repairs process analyzers. Suggested Hours: 42 Hours Objectives and Content: 1. Define terminology associated with process analyzers. 2. Identify hazards and describe safe work practices pertaining to process

analyzers. i) chemical ii) temperature iii) pressure vi) radiation v) biological



3. Identify tools and equipment relating to process analyzers and describe their applications and procedures for use.

4. Interpret codes and regulations pertaining to process analyzers. i) environmental regulations ii) installation codes 5. Interpret information pertaining to process analyzers found on drawings and

specifications. 6. Explain the principles of operation for process analyzers. 7. Identify types of process analyzers and describe their characteristics and

applications. i) pH ii) oxidation reduction potential (ORP) iii) conductivity iv) dissolved oxygen v) mass and density vi) viscosity vii) humidity viii) turbidity ix) specific ion x) nuclear - solids composition - liquids composition 8. Identify process analyzer components and describe their purpose and operation. 9. Describe the procedures used to select and install process analyzers and their

components. 10. Describe the procedures used to configure and calibrate process analyzers. 11. Describe the procedures used to maintain, troubleshoot and replace process

analyzers and their components.



12. Describe process sampling and its importance to process analysis. i) in situ installations ii) extraction sample systems iii) sample conditioning - temperature - pressure - filtering 13. Describe the procedures and equipment used to obtain and condition samples

for process analysis. Practical Requirement: 1. Configure and calibrate process analyzers.



ICT-330 Equipment Monitoring Devices Learning Outcomes: - Demonstrate knowledge of equipment monitoring and its associated principles. - Demonstrate knowledge of equipment monitoring devices, their components

and operation. - Demonstrate knowledge of the procedures used to install, calibrate, configure,

maintain, troubleshoot and replace equipment monitoring devices. 2013 National Occupational Analysis Reference: 5.01 Installs motion, speed, position and vibration devices. 5.02 Maintains motion, speed, position and vibration devices. 5.03 Diagnoses motion, speed, position and vibration devices. 5.04 Repairs motion, speed, position and vibration devices. Suggested Hours: 12 Hours Objectives and Content: 1. Define terminology associated with equipment monitoring devices. 2. Identify hazards and describe safe work practices pertaining to equipment

monitoring devices. 3. Identify tools and equipment relating to equipment monitoring devices and

describe their applications and procedures for use. 4. Interpret codes and regulations pertaining to equipment monitoring devices. 5. Interpret information pertaining to equipment monitoring devices found on

drawings and specifications. 6. Identify units of measure used to express equipment monitoring values. 7. Perform calculations relating to equipment monitoring.



8. Identify types of equipment monitoring devices and describe their characteristics

and applications. i) vibration ii) motion iii) speed iv) position v) current vi) temperature 9. Describe the procedures used to select and install equipment monitoring devices. 10. Describe the procedures used to calibrate and configure equipment monitoring

devices. 11. Describe the procedures used to maintain, troubleshoot and replace equipment

monitoring devices. Practical Requirement: N/A



ICT-335 Communication Systems and Devices Learning Outcomes: - Demonstrate knowledge of communication systems and devices, their

components and operation. - Demonstrate knowledge of the procedures used to install, configure, upgrade,

maintain, troubleshoot and replace communication systems and devices. 2013 National Occupational Analysis Reference: 19.01 Performs installation and configuration on control network systems. 19.02 Diagnoses control network systems 19.03 Performs maintenance and repairs on control network systems. 20.01 Performs installation and configuration of signal converters. 20.02 Diagnoses signal converters. 20.03 Performs maintenance and repairs on signal converters. 21.01 Performs installation and configuration of gateways, bridges and media

converters. 21.02 Diagnoses gateways, bridges and media converters. 21.03 Performs maintenance and repairs on gateways, bridges and media converters. Suggested Hours: 30 Hours Objectives and Content: 1. Define terminology associated with communication systems and devices. 2. Identify hazards and describe safe work practices pertaining to communication

systems and devices. 3. Identify tools and equipment relating to communication systems and devices

and describe their applications and procedures for use.



4. Interpret codes and regulations pertaining to communication systems and devices.

5. Interpret information pertaining to communication systems and devices found

on drawings and specifications. 6. Identify types of communication topologies and describe their characteristics and

applications. i) ring ii) bus iii) star vi) tree v) mesh 7. Identify types of communication protocols and describe their characteristics and

applications. i) Fieldbus ii) Profibus iii) Modbus iv) Transport Control Protocol/Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) v) Highway Addressable Remote Transducer (HART) vi) Devicenet/Controlnet vii) BACnet 8. Identify types of communication standards and describe their characteristics and

applications. i) RS232 ii) RS422 iii) RS423 iv) RS485 v) Ethernet vi) USB



9. Identify types of communication systems mediums and describe their characteristics and applications.

i) pneumatic ii) wired iii) fibre optic iv) wireless 10. Identify communication systems and device components and accessories and

describe their purpose and operation. i) tubing ii) cables iii) antennas iv) converters v) transducers vi) multi-plexers vii) network switches/hubs 11. Perform conversions and calculations relating to communication systems and

devices. i) analogue to digital conversions ii) Current to Pressure (I to P) iii) decibel measurements of loss 12. Describe the procedures used to select and install communication systems and

devices and their components. 13. Describe the procedures used to configure, calibrate and upgrade

communication systems and devices and their components. 14. Describe the procedures used to maintain, troubleshoot and replace

communication systems and devices and their components.



15. Describe the procedures to minimize electrical noise and attenuation. i) grounding ii) shielding iii) electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) Practical Requirement: N/A



ICT-340 Process Analyzers II Learning Outcomes: - Demonstrate knowledge of process analyzers, their components and operation. - Demonstrate knowledge of the procedures used to install, configure, calibrate,

maintain, troubleshoot and replace process analyzers. - Demonstrate knowledge of process sample systems and conditioning. National Occupational Analysis Reference: 6.01 Installs mass, density and consistency devices. 6.02 Maintains mass, density, and consistency devices. 6.03 Diagnoses mass, density, and consistency devices. 6.04 Repairs mass, density and consistency devices. 7.01 Installs process analyzers. 7.02 Maintains process analyzers. 7.03 Diagnoses process analyzers. 7.04 Repairs process analyzers. Suggested Hours: 30 Hours Objectives and Content: 1. Define terminology associated with process analyzers. 2. Identify hazards and describe safe work practices pertaining to process

analyzers. i) chemical ii) temperature iii) pressure iv) biological v) radiation



3. Identify tools and equipment relating to process analyzers and describe their applications and procedures for use.

4. Interpret codes and regulations pertaining to process analyzers. i) environmental regulations ii) installation codes 5. Interpret information pertaining to process analyzers found on drawings and

specifications. 6. Explain the principles of operation for process analyzers. 7. Identify types of process analyzers and describe their characteristics and

applications. i) chromatography ii) consistency iii) spectrographic iv) flue gas analyzers v) environmental - gas - noise - fluids - solids vi) X-ray 8. Identify process analyzer components and describe their purpose and operation. 9. Describe the procedures used to select and install process analyzers and their

components. 10. Describe the procedures used to configure and calibrate process analyzers. 11. Describe the procedures used to maintain, troubleshoot and replace process

analyzers and their components.



12. Describe process sampling and its importance to process analysis. i) in situ installations ii) extraction sample systems iii) sample conditioning - temperature - pressure - filtering 13. Describe the procedures and equipment used to obtain and condition samples

for process analysis. Practical Requirement: N/A



ICT-345 Job Planning Learning Outcomes: - Demonstrate knowledge of the procedures used to plan and organize jobs. 2013 National Occupational Analysis Reference: 2.02 Plans tasks. Suggested Hours: 6 Hours Objectives and Content: 1. Identify sources of information relevant to job planning. i) documentation ii) drawings iii) related professionals iv) clients 2. Describe the considerations for determining job requirements. i) personnel ii) schedules iii) tools and equipment iv) materials/parts v) permits vi) safety planning 3. Describe the procedures used to plan job tasks.



4. Explain the importance of maintaining a parts inventory. i) consumables ii) replacement parts Practical Requirement: N/A



LEVEL 4

ICT-410 Advanced Process Control Learning Outcomes: - Demonstrate knowledge of advanced process control and its purpose. - Demonstrate knowledge of the procedures used to configure, tune, maintain, and

troubleshoot advanced process control systems. - Demonstrate knowledge of the procedures used to commission and optimize

advanced process control systems. 2013 National Occupational Analysis Reference: 22.01 Determines process control strategy. 22.02 Optimizes process control. 23.01 Installs SACs. 23.02 Configures SACs. 23.03 Performs maintenance, diagnostics and repairs on SACs. Suggested Hours: 39 Hours Objectives and Content: 1. Define terminology associated with advanced process control. 2. Identify hazards and describe safe work practices pertaining to advanced process

control. 3. Identify tools, equipment and software used to configure and calibrate process

controllers and describe their applications and procedures for use. 4. Interpret codes and regulations pertaining to advanced process control.



5. Interpret information pertaining to advanced process control found on drawings and specifications.

i) ISA symbols ii) SAMA symbols iii) piping and instrumentation drawings (P&ID) iv) loop diagrams v) instrument index vi) schematic diagrams vii) wiring diagrams viii) control narratives (functional description) 6. Explain advanced process control and its purpose and applications. i) control variable ii) manipulated variable iii) manual control iv) automatic control v) open loop vi) closed loop 7. Identify methods of advanced process control and describe their applications. i) ratio ii) feed forward iii) adaptive 8. Explain process loop interactions and their impact on process control. i) boiler control systems 9. Describe the procedures used to configure and tune advanced process control

systems. i) closed loop methods ii) open loop methods 10. Describe the procedures used to maintain and troubleshoot advanced process

control systems.



11. Describe the procedures used to commission and optimize advanced process

control systems. Practical Requirement: N/A



ICT-415 Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition Systems Learning Outcomes: - Demonstrate knowledge of supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA)

systems, their components and operation. - Demonstrate knowledge of the procedures used to install, configure, upgrade

maintain, troubleshoot, replace, backup and restore SCADA systems and components.

2013 National Occupational Analysis Reference: 8.01 Installs multiple variable computing devices. 8.02 Maintains multiple variable computing devices. 8.03 Diagnoses multiple variable computing devices. 8.04 Repairs multiple variable computing devices. 27.01 Installs SCADA systems. 27.02 Configures SCADA systems. 27.03 Performs maintenance, diagnosis and repairs on SCADA systems. Suggested Hours: 27 Hours Objectives and Content: 1. Define terminology associated with SCADA systems. 2. Identify hazards and describe safe work practices pertaining to SCADA systems. 3. Identify tools, equipment, and software relating to SCADA systems and describe

their applications and procedures for use. 4. Interpret codes and regulations pertaining to SCADA systems. 5. Interpret information pertaining to SCADA systems found on drawings and

specifications.



6. Identify sources of information pertaining to SCADA systems maintenance, configuration and programming.

7. Describe the procedures to program a SCADA system. 8. Identify SCADA system components and describe their purpose and operation. i) hardware - MTU - RTU - PLC - HMI - multiple variable computing devices ii) software iii) communication systems and interconnected media 9. Describe the procedures used to select and install SCADA systems and their

components. 10. Describe the procedures used to backup, configure, upgrade and restore SCADA

systems and their components. 11. Describe the procedures used to maintain, troubleshoot and replace SCADA

systems and their components. Practical Requirement: N/A



ICT-420 Human Machine Interface Systems Learning Outcomes: - Demonstrate knowledge of human machine interface (HMI) systems, their

components and operation. - Demonstrate knowledge of the procedures used to install, configure, upgrade,

maintain, troubleshoot, backup and restore HMI systems. 2013 National Occupational Analysis Reference: 26.01 Installs HMIs. 26.02 Configures HMIs. 26.03 Performs maintenance, diagnosis and repairs on HMIs. Suggested Hours: 15 Hours Objectives and Content: 1. Define terminology associated with HMI systems. 2. Identify hazards and describe safe work practices pertaining to HMI systems. 3. Identify tools, equipment and software relating to HMI systems and describe

their applications and procedures for use. 4. Interpret information pertaining to HMI systems found on drawings and

specifications. 5. Describe how HMI systems are incorporated in PLC, DCS and SCADA systems. 6. Identify HMI system components and describe their purpose and operation. i) hardware - monitor - keyboard/mouse - printers/scanners



- recorder/data loggers - annunciator ii) software - engineering/design - operation/application 7. Identify types of HMI operator displays and their purpose. i) overview ii) group iii) detail iv) graphic v) alarm summary vi) annunciator vii) trend 8. Describe the procedures used to select and install HMI systems and their

components. 9. Describe the procedures used to backup, configure, upgrade and restore HMI

systems and their components. 10. Describe the procedures used to maintain and troubleshoot HMI systems and

their components. Practical Requirement: N/A



ICT-425 Safety Systems and Devices Learning Outcomes: - Demonstrate knowledge of safety systems and devices, their components and

operation. - Demonstrate knowledge of the procedures used to install, maintain,

troubleshoot, configure, calibrate and replace safety systems and devices and their components.

- Demonstrate knowledge of Safety Instrumented Systems (SIS) and their components. 2013 National Occupational Analysis Reference: 9.01 Installs safety systems and devices. 9.02 Maintains safety systems and devices. 9.03 Diagnoses safety systems and devices. 9.04 Repairs safety systems and devices. 11.01 Installs SISs. 11.02 Configures SISs. 11.03 Maintains SISs. 11.04 Diagnoses SISs. 11.05 Repairs SISs Suggested Hours: 21 Hours Objectives and Content: 1. Define terminology associated with safety and security systems. 2. Identify hazards and describe safe work practices pertaining to safety and

security systems. 3. Identify tools and equipment relating to safety and security systems and describe

their applications and procedures for use. 4. Interpret codes and regulations pertaining to safety and security systems.



5. Interpret information pertaining to safety and security systems found on

drawings and specifications. 6. Identify types of safety systems and describe their components, characteristics

and applications. i) safety - gas detection - heat detection - fire detection - smoke detection - spill detection - water quality - vibration - radiation ii) personal protective devices - portable gas detectors - dosimeters iii) Safety Instrumented Systems (SIS) - emergency stop monitoring - safety sensors and devices iv) network security 7. Describe the purpose and operation of SIS systems and their components. i) layers of protection analysis (LOPA) ii) safety integrity level (SIL) iii) safety instrumented functions (SIF) iv) process control systems vs. SIS systems 8. Describe the procedures used to select and install safety systems and devices and

their components. 9. Describe the procedures used to configure and calibrate safety and security

systems and their components.



10. Describe the procedures used to maintain, troubleshoot and replace safety and security systems and their components.

Practical Requirement: N/A



ICT-435 Programmable Logic Controller Systems Learning Outcomes: - Demonstrate knowledge of programming languages. - Demonstrate knowledge of programmable logic controller (PLC) systems, their

components and operation. - Demonstrate knowledge of the procedures used to install, configure,

commission, maintain, troubleshoot and replace PLC systems. 2013 National Occupational Analysis Reference: 24.01 Installs PLCs 24.02 Configures PLCs. 24.03 Performs maintenance, diagnosis and repairs on PLCs. Suggested Hours: 54 Hours Objectives and Content: 1. Define terminology associated with PLC systems. 2. Identify hazards and describe safe work practices pertaining to PLCs. i) online vs. offline applications ii) hazardous locations iii) forces, jumpers and interlocks 3. Interpret codes and regulations pertaining to PLCs. 4. Interpret information pertaining to PLC systems found on drawings and

specifications.



5. Identify programming languages used to program PLC systems. i) ladder diagram (LD) ii) function block diagram (FBD) iii) structured text (ST) iv) instruction list (IL) v) sequential function chart (SFC) vi) Boolean logic diagrams 6. Interpret programming languages and describe their applications and the

procedures used to program PLC systems. i) ladder diagram (LD) ii) function block diagram (FBD) iii) sequential function chart (SFC) 7. Identify PLC components and systems and describe their purpose and operation. i) hardware ii) software iii) communications 8. Describe the procedures used to select and install PLC systems and their

components. 9. Describe the procedures used to configure/ program and commission PLC

systems and their components. i) I/O configuration ii) tags, registers, data file and addressing iii) user program iv) communication interface 10. Describe the procedures used to maintain, troubleshoot and replace PLC systems

and their components.



Practical Requirement: 1. Configure, program and run a PLC.



ICT-440 Distributed Control Systems Learning Outcomes: - Demonstrate knowledge of distributed control systems (DCSs), their components

and operation. - Demonstrate knowledge of the procedures used to install, configure, upgrade,

maintain, troubleshoot, replace, backup and restore DCSs and components. 2013 National Occupational Analysis Reference: 25.01 Installs DCSs. 25.02 Configures DCSs. 25.03 Performs maintenance, diagnosis and repairs on DCSs. Suggested Hours: 27 Hours Objectives and Content: 1. Define terminology associated with DCSs. 2. Identify hazards and describe safe work practices pertaining to DCSs. 3. Identify tools, equipment and software relating to DCSs and describe their

applications and procedures for use. 4. Interpret codes and regulations pertaining to DCSs. 5. Interpret information pertaining to DCSs found on drawings and specifications. 6. Identify sources of information pertaining to DCS maintenance, configuration

and programming. 7. Describe the procedures used to configure and program a DCS.



8. Identify DCS components and systems and describe their purpose and operation. i) hardware ii) software iii) communications 9. Describe the procedures used to select and install DCSs and their components. 10. Describe the procedures used to backup, configure, upgrade and restore DCSs

and their components. 11. Describe the procedures used to maintain, troubleshoot and replace DCSs and their components. Practical Requirement: N/A



ICT-600 Program Review Learning Outcomes: - Demonstrate knowledge of the National Occupational Analysis and its

relationship to the Interprovincial Examination. - Demonstrate knowledge of overall comprehension of the trade in preparation for

the Interprovincial Examination. 2013 National Occupational Analysis: Entire National Occupational Analysis (NOA) Suggested Hours: 30 Hours Objectives and Content: 1. Define terminology associated with an NOA. i) blocks ii) tasks iii) sub-tasks 2. Explain how an NOA is developed and the link it has with the Interprovincial

Red Seal Examination. i) development ii) validation iii) block and task weighting iv) examination breakdown (pie-chart)

3. Identify Red Seal products and describe their use for preparing for the

Interprovincial Red Seal Examination. i) Red Seal website ii) examination preparation guide



iii) sample questions iv) examination counselling sheets 4. Explain the relationship between the NOA and the AACS and IPG. 5. Review Common Occupational Skills for the ICT trade as identified in the NOA. i) safety related activities ii) organizes work iii) routine trade activities 6. Review Process Measuring and Indicating Devices for the ICT trade as identified

in the NOA. i) pressure, temperature, level and flow ii) motion, speed, position and vibration iii) mass, density and consistency iv) process analyzers v) multiple variable computing 7. Review Safety and Security Systems and Devices for the ICT trade as identified

in the NOA. i) safety systems ii) safety instrumented systems (SIS) 8. Review Hydraulic, Pneumatic and Electrical Systems for the ICT trade as

identified in the NOA. i) hydraulic control devices ii) pneumatic equipment iii) electrical and electronic equipment 9. Review Final Control Devices for the ICT trade as identified in the NOA. i) valves ii) actuators iii) positioners iv) variable speed drives (VSDs)



10. Review Communication Systems and Devices for the ICT trade as identified in

the NOA. i) control network systems ii) signal converters iii) gateways, bridges and media converters 11. Review Control Systems and Process Control for the ICT trade as identified in

the NOA. i) process control strategies ii) stand-alone controllers (SACs) iii) programmable logic controllers (PLCs) iv) distributed control systems (DCSs) v) human machine interfaces (HMIs) vi) supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) Practical Requirement: N/A



C. Conditions Governing Apprenticeship Training 1.0 General

The following general conditions apply to all apprenticeship training programs approved by the Provincial Apprenticeship and Certification Board (PACB) in accordance with the Apprenticeship Training and Certification Act (1999). If an occupation requires additional conditions, these will be noted in the specific Plan of Training for the occupation. In no case should there be a conflict between these conditions and the additional requirements specified in a certain Plan of Training. All references to Memorandum of Understanding will also apply to Letter of Understanding (LOU) agreements.

2.0 Entrance Requirements 2.1 Entry into the occupation as an apprentice requires:

Indenturing into the occupation by an employer who agrees to provide the appropriate training and work experiences as outlined in the Plan of Training.

2.2 Notwithstanding the above, each candidate must have successfully completed a

high school program or equivalent, and in addition may be required to have completed certain academic subjects as specified in a particular Plan of Training. Mature students, at the discretion of the Director of Apprenticeship and Trades Certification, may be registered. A mature student is defined as one who has reached the age of 19 and who can demonstrate the ability and the interest to complete the requirements for certification.

2.3 At the discretion of the Director of Apprenticeship and Trades Certification,

credit toward the apprenticeship program may be awarded to an apprentice for previous work experience and/or training as validated through prior learning assessment.



2.4 An Application for Apprenticeship form must be duly completed along with a Memorandum of Understanding as applicable to be indentured into an Apprenticeship. The Memorandum of Understanding must contain signatures of an authorized employer representative, the apprentice and an official representing the Provincial Apprenticeship and Certification Board to be valid.

2.5 A new Memorandum of Understanding must be completed for each change in

an employer during the apprenticeship term. 3.0 Probationary Period

The probationary period for each Memorandum of Understanding will be six months or 900 employment credit hours. Within that period the memorandum may be terminated by either party upon giving the other party and the PACB one week notice in writing.

4.0 Termination of a Memorandum of Understanding

After the probationary period referred to in Section 3.0, the Memorandum of Understanding may be terminated by the PACB by mutual consent of the parties involved, or cancelled by the PACB for proper and sufficient cause in the opinion of the PACB, such as that stated in Section14.

5.0 Apprenticeship Progression Schedule, Wage Rates and Advanced

Training Criteria



Progression Schedule

Instrumentation & Control Technician - 7200 Hours APPRENTICESHIP LEVEL AND WAGES

Year

Wage Rate

At This Level

Requirements for progression to next level of apprenticeship

When requirements are met, the

apprentice will progress to…

1st 60 %

Completion of Level 1 training Pass Level 1 exam Minimum 1800 hours of combined relevant work

experience and training

2nd Year

2nd 70%



3rd Year

3rd 80%



4th Year

4th 90%


experience and training Sign-off of all workplace skills in apprentice logbook Pass certification exam

Journeyperson Certification

Wage Rates Rates are percentages of the prevailing journeyperson’s wage rate in the place of

employment of the apprentice. Rates must not be less than the wage rate established by the Labour Standards Act (1990),

as now in force or as hereafter amended, or by other order, as amended from time to time replacing the first mentioned order.

Rates must not be less than the wage rate established by any collective agreement which may be in force at the apprentice’s workplace.

Employers are free to pay wage rates above the minimums specified. Level Exams This program may not currently contain Level Exams, in which case this requirement will

be waived until such time as Level Exams are available. Programs with five or more Levels: Apprentices in these programs are considered fourth year apprentices until they have

satisfied all their program requirements and have become journeypersons.



Instrumentation & Control Technician - 7200 Hours CLASS CALLS

Call Level Requirements for Class Call Hours awarded for In-School Training

Direct Entry Apprentice: RPL & / or

Pre-Employment

Minimum of 1800 hours of relevant work experience

Prior Learning Assessment (PLA) at designated college (if applicable)

To be determined by the number of

courses completed after each class call

Level 2 Minimum of 3000 hours of relevant work

experience and training 240





Direct Entry Apprentice Must complete Level 1 courses through PLA and / or in-school training.

Class Calls at Minimum Hours Class calls may not always occur at the minimum hours indicated. Some variation

is permitted to allow for the availability of training resources and apprentices.



6.0 Tools

Apprentices shall be required to obtain their own hand tools applicable for the designated occupation of registration or tools as specified by the PACB.

7.0 Periodic Examinations and Evaluation 7.1 Every apprentice shall submit to such occupational tests and examinations as the

PACB shall direct. If after such occupational tests and examinations the apprentice is found to be making unsatisfactory progress, his/her apprenticeship level and rate of wage shall not be advanced as provided in Section 5 until his/her progress is satisfactory to the Director of Apprenticeship and Trades Certification and his/her date of completion shall be deferred accordingly. Persistent failure to pass required tests shall be a cause for revocation of his/her Memorandum of Understanding.

7.2 Upon receipt of reports of accelerated progress of the apprentice, the PACB may

shorten the term of apprenticeship and advance the date of completion accordingly.

7.3 For each and every course, a formal assessment is required for which 70% is the

pass mark. A mark of 70% must be attained in both the theory examination and the practical project assignment, where applicable as documented on an official transcript.

7.4 Course credits may be granted through the use of a PACB approved matrix

which identifies course equivalencies between designated trades and between current and historical Plans of Training for the same trade.

8.0 Granting of Certificates of Apprenticeship

Upon the successful completion of apprenticeship, the PACB shall issue a Certificate of Apprenticeship.



9.0 Hours of Work

Any hours employed in the performance of duties related to the designated occupation will be credited towards the completion of the term of apprenticeship. Appropriate documentation of these hours must be provided.

10.0 Copies of the Registration for Apprenticeship

The Director of Apprenticeship and Trades Certification shall provide copies of the Registration for Apprenticeship form to all signatories to the document.

11.0 Ratio of Apprentices to Journeypersons

Under normal practice, the ratio of apprentices to journeypersons shall not exceed two apprentices to every one journeyperson employed. Other ratio arrangements would be determined and approved by the PACB.

12.0 Relationship to a Collective Bargaining Agreement

Where applicable in Section 5 of these conditions, Collective Agreements take precedence.

13.0 Amendments to a Plan of Apprenticeship Training

A Plan of Training may be amended at any time by the PACB. 14.0 Employment, Re-Employment and Training Requirements 14.1 The Plan of Training requires apprentices to regularly attend their place of

employment. 14.2 The Plan of Training requires apprentices to attend training for that occupation

as prescribed by the PACB.



14.3 Failure to comply with Sections 14.1 and/or 14.2 will result in cancellation of the Memorandum of Understanding. Apprentices may have their MOUs reinstated by the PACB but would be subject to a commitment to complete the entire program as outlined in the General Conditions of Apprenticeship. Permanent cancellation in the said occupation is the result of non-compliance.

14.4 Cancellation of the Memorandum of Understanding to challenge journeyperson

examinations, if unsuccessful, would require an apprentice to serve a time penalty of two (2) years before reinstatement as an apprentice or qualifying to receive a class call to training as a registered Trade Qualifier. Cancellation must be mutually agreed upon by the employer and the apprentice.

14.5 An employer shall ensure that each apprentice is under the direct supervision of

an approved journeyperson supervisor who is located at the same worksite as the apprentice, and that the apprentice is able to communicate with the journeyperson with respect to the task, activity or function that is being supervised.

14.6 Under the Plan of Training the employer is required to keep each apprentice

employed as long as work is available, and if the apprentice is laid off due to lack of work, to give first opportunity to be hired before another is hired.

14.7 The employer will permit each apprentice to attend training programs as

prescribed by the PACB. 14.8 Apprentices who cannot acquire all the workplace skills at their place of

employment will have to be evaluated in a simulated work environment at a PACB authorized training institution and have sign-off done by instructors to meet the requirements for certification.

15.0 Appeals to Decisions Based on Conditions Governing

Apprenticeship Training

Persons wishing to appeal any decisions based on the above conditions must do so in writing to the Minister of Advanced Education and Skills within 30 days of the decision.



D. Requirements for Red Seal Endorsement 1. Evidence the required work experiences outlined in this Plan of Training have

been obtained. This evidence must be in a format clearly outlining the experiences and must be signed by an appropriate person or persons attesting that these experiences have been obtained to the level required.

2. Successful completion of all required courses in the program. 3. A combination of training from an approved training program and suitable work

experience totaling 7200 hours. Or

A total of 10,800 hours of suitable work experience. 4. Completion of a National Red Seal examination, to be set at a place and time

determined by the Apprenticeship and Trades Certification Division.



E. Roles and Responsibilities of Stakeholders in the Apprenticeship Process

The apprenticeship process involves a number of stakeholders playing significant roles in the training of apprentices. This section outlines these roles and the responsibilities resulting from them.

The Apprentice:

• completes all required technical training courses as approved by the PACB.

• finds appropriate employment.

• completes all required work experiences in combination with the required hours.

• ensures work experiences are well documented.

• approaches apprenticeship training with an attitude and commitment that fosters the qualities necessary for a successful career as a qualified journeyperson.

• obtains the required hand tools as specified by the PACB for each period of

training of the apprenticeship program.



The Employer:

• provides high quality work experiences in an environment conducive to learning.

• remunerates apprentices as set out in the Plan of Training or Collective

Agreements.

• provides feedback to training institutions, Apprenticeship and Trades Certification Division and apprentices in an effort to establish a process of continuous quality improvement.

• where appropriate, releases apprentices for the purpose of returning to a training

institution to complete the necessary technical courses.

• ensures work experiences of the apprentice are documented.

• ensures a certified journeyperson is currently on staff in the same trade area as the apprentice and whose certification is recognized by the NL Department of Advanced Education and Skills.

The Training Institution:

• provides a high quality learning environment.

• provides the necessary student support services that will enhance an apprentice's ability to be successful.

• participates with other stakeholders in the continual updating of programs.



The Apprenticeship and Trades Certification Division:

• establishes and maintains program advisory committees under the direction of the PACB.

• promotes apprenticeship training as a viable career option to prospective

apprentices and other appropriate persons involved, such as career guidance counsellors, teachers, parents, etc.

• establishes and maintains a protocol with training institutions, employers and

other appropriate stakeholders to ensure the quality of apprenticeship training programs.

• ensures all apprentices are appropriately registered and records are maintained

as required.

• schedules all necessary technical training periods for apprentices to complete requirements for certification.

• administers level, provincial and interprovincial examinations.

The Provincial Apprenticeship and Certification Board:

• sets policies to ensure the provisions of the Apprenticeship and Certification Act (1999) are implemented.

• ensures advisory and examination committees are established and maintained.

• accredits institutions to deliver apprenticeship training programs.

• designates occupations for apprenticeship training and/or certification.

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