Instrumentation and control technicians install and service plant systems including safety and security, energy delivery (hydraulic, pneumatic and electrical), communication, and process control systems. They also install and service measuring and indicating instruments. Along with the calibration, repair, adjustment and replacement of components, they inspect and test the operation of instruments and systems to diagnose faults and verify repairs. They consult technical documentation, drawings, schematics and manuals.
They may become supervisors, instructors, project managers, estimators, technicians, system designers, electrical inspectors or start a contracting business. They may enhance skills in fields such as restorative, service or retrofit work. Work is in industrial sectors such as pulp and paper processing; nuclear, thermal and hydro power generation; mining; petrochemical; oil and gas; water treatment; manufacturing; and industrial/commercial instrument servicing. Instrumentation and control technicians must comply with federal, jurisdictional, industrial and site-specific standards and regulations. They may work in hazardous environments, confined spaces, heights, noise, dust, cold and heat. There may be risks with working with chemicals, gases, radiation, laser equipment and substances under pressure. (https://www.red-seal.ca/docms/ict_tp2020_eng.pdf)
APPRENTICESHIP TERM: 4 years, 7200 hours (Plan of Training – 2017) | |||
Level 1 | Level 2 | Level 3 | Level 4 |
Pre-Employment (34 wks) | 9 weeks | 8 weeks | 8 weeks |
7 weeks** | 9 weeks | 8 weeks | 8 weeks |
**Refer to the Pathways to Certification diagram. |
Trade Resources
Red Seal Occupational Standard (RSOS)
Pre-Employment – Plan of Training (POT)
Atlantic Apprenticeship Curriculum Standard (AACS) – Plan of Training – 2017
Atlantic Apprenticeship Curriculum Standard (AACS) – Practical Hours Addendum – 2022
Level Exam Resources
PREPARING FOR A LEVEL EXAM (video)
Exam Breakdowns: Level 1, Level 2, Level 3, Level 4
Study Strategies and Exam Prep Guide
Formula Sheets: Level 1, Level 2, Level 3, Level 4
Code Book: Canadian Electrical Code – Level 1, 2 and 3
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PREPARING FOR A RED SEAL EXAM (video)
Red Seal Exam Breakdown
Exam Weighting Chart – Instrumentation and Control Technician
Red Seal Exam Self-Assessment – Instrumentation and Control Technician
Study Guide – Instrumentation and Control Technician
Study Strategies and Exam Prep Guide
Red Seal Examination Prep Guide
Red Seal Exam Practice Questions – Instrumentation and Control Technician
Trade Acronyms – Instrumentation and Control Technician
Trade Tools and Equipment – Instrumentation and Control Technician
Trade Glossary/Terms – Instrumentation and Control Technician