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.**