Electrician: Construction and Maintenance - Apprenticeship

Upon successful completion, the apprentice is able to navigate and apply sections of the Canadian Electrical Code (CEC). 

Upon successful completion, the apprentice is able to interpret and use information provided from drawings, specifications and standards for electrical installation and maintenance (single-phase).  The apprentice is also able to create drawings and schedules.

Upon successful completion, the apprentice is able to apply electrical principles, concepts and associated calculations as well as demonstrate the following; how to measure circuit parameters, how to build series, parallel and combination circuits and the relationship between work, power and energy.

Upon successful completion, the apprentice is able to demonstrate the installation and maintenance of single-phase service, distribution and branch circuit equipment as well as develop electrical schematics.

Upon successful completion, the apprentice is able to demonstrate communication techniques, use communication tools and computer software applications as well as describe documentation requirements (sector specific), strategies for learning skills and attitudes/attributes that contribute to on-the-job success.

Upon successful completion, the apprentice is able to summarize trade specific practices related to safety requirements and the use of tools and equipment.

Upon successful completion, the apprentice is able to determine code requirements and perform calculations for maximum circuit loading, continuous and non-continuous duty motor branch circuits (single motor), lighting branch circuits, electric heating branch circuits, emergency systems, fire alarm systems and fire pumps, protection and control devices, fibre optics and communication cables and equipment, service and feeders for apartments and row housing, and patient care areas.

Upon successful completion, the apprentice is able to navigate, use and apply drawings and specifications, prepare as-built sketches as well as explain the processes to install and maintain electric heating, HVAC systems, luminaires, wiring devices and exit and emergency lighting systems.

Upon successful completion, the apprentice is able to demonstrate how to install motor control circuits, starters and controllers, demonstrate the development of ladder diagrams (power and control), demonstrate diagnostic, commissioning and troubleshooting methods for motor control circuits and components as well as explain the installation, connection and maintenance procedures for motor starters.

Upon successful completion, the apprentice is able to demonstrate the operation and application of solid-state components that control AC and DC wave forms.

Upon successful completion, the apprentice is able to demonstrate the installation, operation, testing, verification and troubleshooting of security and surveillance systems, fire alarm systems and communication systems and their components.

Upon successful completion, the apprentice is able to describe the construction, characteristics, operation and maintenance requirements for DC motors, DC generators and generating systems, describe the application of cathodic protection systems, apply the principles of single-phase AC theory as well as demonstrate procedures to connect single-phase AC RLC circuits and series, shunt and compound DC motors.

Upon successful completion, the apprentice is able to determine code requirements and perform calculations (as applicable) for hazardous locations, motors, transformers, welders, capacitors, renewable energy and storage systems, and three-phase consumer supply service and metering equipment.

Upon successful completion, the apprentice is able to use and apply drawings and specifications related to industrial electrical installations, describe installation and maintenance procedures for three-phase consumer supply services and metering equipment as well as describe the considerations for connecting single and three-phase branch circuits to three-phase electrical distribution equipment.

Upon successful completion, the apprentice is able to describe the characteristics and applications of single and three-phase transformers and motors, explain the procedures for installing and maintaining transformers and AC motors, perform measurements to verify the connection and operation of transformers, motors and RLC circuits and  to determine and verify polarity, impedance, winding ratio and insulation resistance of transformers as well as perform calculations for three-phase systems including voltage, current, power and AC RLC circuit performance.

Upon successful completion, the apprentice is able to describe basic PLC functions including numbering systems, programming and addressing requirements as well as perform testing of PLC inputs and outputs and demonstrate basic programming capacity.

Upon successful completion, the apprentice is able to explain the principles and considerations related to pressure, temperature, level and flow measurement in instrumentation, interpret Process (P) and Instrumentation (I) diagrams using ISA instrumentation symbols, perform the procedures to connect and verify the operation of pressure, temperature, flow and level measuring equipment/devices, perform calculations related to signal transmission, describe the operation of PIDs and describe instrumentation control voltage and current loop circuits.

Upon successful completion, the apprentice is able to demonstrate the use of a transistor in analog and digital modes, demonstrate the operation of an Op-Amp, explain the considerations and process for installing and maintain AC and DC drives and confirm the operation of AC drives.

Upon successful completion, the apprentice is able to explain the installation and maintenance requirements and procedures for renewable energy generating and storage systems as well as demonstrate the connection of renewable energy generating and storage system components for the creation of a stand-alone system.

Upon successful completion, the apprentice is able to describe the considerations for installing and maintaining building automation systems and components and demonstrate the connection of building automation equipment.

Upon successful completion, the apprentice is able to explain the importance of professional codes of ethics, conduct and standards of practice, describe how personal health and well being impact professional practice and healthy work environments, explain the purpose of personal and professional development plans as well as identify mentoring strategies.

Upon successful completion, the apprentice is able to explain the causes and effects of power quality issues in AC systems, the applications of power conditioning and uninterruptable power supply (UPS) systems as well as describe the considerations and methods for installing and testing surge suppression/protection equipment.

Upon successful completion, the apprentice is able to demonstrate the operation of DC and AC generating systems, explain the considerations for installing DC generating systems, explain the considerations for installing, connecting and maintaining AC generating systems, explain the process for installing three-phase AC motors as well as perform measurements to verify the operation and connection of three-phase AC motors.

Upon successful completion, the apprentice is able to explain the considerations for installing, modifying, replacing, testing and maintaining high voltage installations, explain the considerations for installing, replacing, maintaining, troubleshooting and upgrading high voltage transformers and components as well as calculate minimum conductor size maximum overcurrent protection for high voltage transformers.

Upon successful completion, the apprentice is able to explain the process to install and maintain specialty installations using drawings and specifications as well as interpret related documents and diagrams.

Upon successful completion, the apprentice is able to determine code requirements for specialty installations.