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Apprenticeship Training on Prince Edward Island

Electrical Technology

Systems used within facilities have grown from the basic electrical, power and lighting systems to include signal and alarm, emergency lighting, communications and energy management. As well, advancements in technology are having a major impact on automation and control. With this advancement and growth comes the demand for technical people to install, operate and maintain these systems.

The Electrical Technology program was developed from the tasks identified within the National Occupational Analysis for Construction Electrician and Industrial Electrician. The standard of delivery is being designed to meet that of the Canadian Council of Technicians and Technologists.

Although these disciplines are listed as two distinct occupations (Construction and Industrial), there are many generic and common skills within them. These generic and common skills are offered in a course format. The Atlantic Association of Directors of Apprenticeship Training and Board Chairs recognize many of the courses as being part of the Common Curriculum for Apprenticeship Training in Atlantic Canada and therefore give credit to graduates pursuing occupations in an Apprenticable Trade (i.e. Industrial Electrician, Construction Electrician, Marine Electrician and Electrical Rewind Mechanic). For additional apprenticeship information, please click here.

Students enrolled in the Electrical Technology program may choose an area of study in either of two profiles: Industrial Electrical Technician (IET) or Electrical Construction Wiring (ECW).

Industrial Electrical Technician (IET)

This profile was developed to meet the skill shortage identified by industry. The curriculum content is based on the latest edition of the National Occupational Analysis for Industrial Electrician and the Canadian Technology Accreditation Board Standard for Electrical, Industrial Technician.

Areas of Competency

• Safety and Workshop Processes
  Occupational Health and Safety, hand tools, power tools, rigging
• Technical Math
  Algebra, trigonometry, vectors, complex numbers, matrices
• Computer Literacy
  Intro to hardware/software, document management, spreadsheets, word processors, e-mail, Internet
• Physics
  Forces, statics, kinematics, heat, light, sound, property of materials
• Direct Current Fundamentals
  Series, parallel, series/parallel and complex circuits
• Alternating Current Fundamentals
  Complex series and parallel LCR circuits
• Voltage and Power Analysis
  Voltage drop and three wire power sources
• Transformers/Three Phase Theory
  Components, terminal markings, calculations, instrument transformers, auto-transformers for transformers. Delta, Wye, Delta-Delta, Delta-Wye, Wye-Wye, Wye-Delta three phase networks will be studied
• Building Codes
  Canadian Electrical Code, National Building Code
• Blueprint Reading
  Generic, electrical
• Wiring Methods
  Conductor types, raceway type, cable types, installation practices
• Lighting and Control
  Light sources, lighting systems, low-voltage control
• Over-Current Protection
  Fuses, circuit breakers, classifications, coordination
• Electrical Rotating Equipment and Control I
  DC/AC motors and basic control, soft starters
• Electrical Rotating Equipment and Control II
  Advanced motor controls and design
• Written and Oral Communications
  Oral communications, technical reports, presentations, business letters, customer service, time management, decision making techniques, resume and job search
• Computer Aided Design and Drafting (CAD)
• Electronic Devices
  Diodes, transistors, thyristors, operational amplifiers, voltage regulators
• Digital Techniques
  Solid state electronic devices
• HVAC control
  Types of heating systems, heating system controls
• Variable Speed Drives
  AC and DC variable frequency drives
• Programmable Logic Controllers
  RS Logix, OMRON
• Hydraulic Circuits and Control
  Hydraulic energy and electric control
• Pneumatic Control Systems
  Pneumatic energy and control
• Premise Cabling - Copper
  Local area network cabling and terminations
• Premise Cabling - Fibre Optic
  Fibre optic cabling and terminations (certified by the Fibre Optic Association)
• Alarm Systems
  Fire alarms, intrusion alarms
• Servo and Process Control Fundamentals
  Instrumentation, open loop and closed loop control, PID control, process control software
• Welding
  Basic Arc and oxygen-acetylene welding

Graduate Opportunities

Graduates from this profile may find employment in manufacturing, processing, construction, marine, sales, service industries, engineering sector and the Armed Forces.

Admission Requirements

• Academic Grade 12 or equivalent
• Preference will be given to applicants with academic grade 11 or 12 physics
• Resume including work and volunteer experience with applicable dates, membership in groups, associations or athletics, awards and distinctions, and any other information about yourself relevant to the program to which you are applying
• The most suitable candidates for this program will be assessed on the basis of the above requirements.

Electrical Construction Wiring (ECW)

This profile is based on the latest edition of the National Occupational Analysis for Construction Electrician.

Areas of Competency

• Safety and Workshop Processes
  Occupational Health and Safety, hand tools, power tools, rigging
• Trade Math
  Trigonometry, measurement, percentage, ratio and proportion, formula transposing
• Computer Literacy
  Intro to hardware/software, document management, spreadsheets, word processors, e-mail, Internet
• Direct Current Fundamentals
  Series, parallel and series/parallel circuits
• Alternating Current Fundamentals
  Series and parallel LCR circuits
• Voltage and Power Analysis
  Voltage drop and three wire power sources
• Transformers
  Components, terminal markings, calculations, instrument transformers, auto-transformers
• Three Phase Theory
  Delta and Wye Power Sources
• Building Codes
  National Building Code, Canadian Electrical Code
• Blueprint Reading
  Generic
• Wiring Methods I
  Non-metallic wiring systems, residential
• Wiring Methods II
  Conduit wiring systems
• Lighting and Control
  Lighting systems, low‑voltage control
• Electrical Rotating Equipment and Control
  DC/AC motors and basic control
• Written and Oral Communications
  Business letters, customer service, time management, decision making techniques, resume and job search
• HVAC Control (Residential)
  Types of heating systems, heating system controls
• Premise Cabling - Copper
  Local area network cabling and terminations
• Alarm Systems
  Fire alarms, intrusion alarms
• Welding
  Basic Arc and oxygen-acetylene welding

Graduate Opportunities

Graduates from this profile may find employment in the construction and service industries.

Admission Requirements

• Grade 12 or equivalent with credits at or above the general level
• Preference will be given to applicants with academic English, math and physics
• Resume including work and volunteer experience with applicable dates, membership in groups, associations or athletics, awards and distinctions, and any other information about yourself relevant to the program to which you are applying

If you have any questions concerning the Electrical Technology program, contact: aerospace@hollandc.pe.ca