Industrial electricians install, maintain, test, troubleshoot, service and repair industrial electrical equipment and electrical controls. They read and interpret prints, drawings and codes for layout and installation of electrical equipment. They install, service and maintain electrical components such as lighting fixtures, switches, conduit and electrical controls. They test electrical systems and continuity of circuits, and conduct preventative and predictive maintenance programs. It is important for industrial electricians to have good computer based knowledge, and a willingness to upgrade skills to adapt to new developments in the trade. Work is performed indoors or outdoors, sometimes in extreme climate conditions, and may be at variable heights or in confined spaces. Occupational risks include electrical shocks, arc flashes, falls, and injury from lifting and kneeling.

Industrial electricians are employed by electrical contractors and maintenance departments of plants, mines, manufacturing facilities, government, and other industrial establishments. They work with process operators, engineers and inspectors. With experience, they may advance to managerial, inspection, facilitation or teaching positions. (https://www.red-seal.ca/docms/industrial_electric_tp2016_eng.pdf)

APPRENTICESHIP TERM: 4 years, 7200 hours (Plan of Training – 2017)
Level 1	Level 2	Level 3	Level 4
Pre-Employment (37 wks)	10 weeks	9 weeks	12 weeks
10 weeks**	10 weeks	9 weeks	12 weeks
**Refer to the Pathways to Certification diagram.