Electrical & Instrumentation Technicians install, service, troubleshoot and perform preventive and predictive maintenance functions on equipment.

This includes plant lighting equipment and receptacle circuits, motors, starters, motor control centers, programmable controllers, control panels, electrical control systems and transformers. They may also service high voltage electrical systems, and ensure that work is in accordance with relevant codes. They repair, test, adjust, calibrate or install electronic equipment, such as industrial controls, transmitters, and antennas.

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Terms of Apprenticeship

  • 4-year program
  • 7,600 hours of on-the-job training
  • 720 hours of paid related classroom instruction (additional hours of unpaid related instruction may be required)
  • Transition-To-Trainer course will be completed in the final year of the apprenticeship

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2020–21 Curriculum

First Term (144 Hours)

DC FUNDAMENTALS 72 Hours #50-413-509

Introduces the fundamental concepts of and computations related to DC electricity. Emphasis is placed on circuit analysis and the problem solving skills necessary for the maintenance of modern industrial electric systems. Competencies related to metering and safe use of measuring devices are included.

AC FUNDAMENTALS 72 Hours #50-413-510

Introduces the industrial electrical apprentice to the basic concepts of alternating current. Emphasis is placed on circuit analysis and the problem solving skills necessary for the maintenance of modern industrial electric systems.

Second Term (24 Hours)

BASIC COMPUTERS AND DIGITAL 24 Hours #50-414-503

Provides the learner with knowledge about the internal parts of a computer, the operating characteristics of Digital components, how to do Basic programming and flow-charting, and includes an introduction to Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.

Third Term (54 Hours)

SEMI-CONDUCTORS 54 Hours #50-414-502

Provides the learner with the skills and knowledge for troubleshooting basic solid-state devices and circuits. The construction, identification, and operating characteristics of solid-state devices are investigated. The learner builds test circuits, gathers and analyzes data, and follows safety procedures. Methods for locating defective components are applied. The replacement of printed circuit board components is performed. Also examined is the effect of temperature on the operation of solid-state devices.

Fourth Term (72 Hours)

PROGRAMMABLE LOGIC CONTROLLERS 1 72 Hours #50-413-512

Teaches the fundamentals of programmable logic controller and its programming software. The first course of 3 which will introduce terminology, concepts, print reading and safety.

Fifth Term (72 Hours)

BASIC INSTRUMENTATION 72 Hours #50-413-517

Introduces learner to industrial automated equipment and systems. Learning outcomes will examine basic control loops, compare automated and robotic manufacturing systems, explore distributed and central control, examine various system layouts, apply controller concepts and communications, and discuss automated control system safety Signaling systems and redundant systems are explored as well.

Sixth Term (72 Hours)

PROCESS MEASUREMENT 72 Hours #50-413-505

Apprentices will learn to describe and explain the make-up of an automatic control loop, the function of each of the control loop elements and the terms used to describe the loop performance and characteristics, perform mathematical functions associated with offset math and apply the concepts to common signaling systems use used in process control systems. Course will examine the principles, methods and devices used to measure flows, temperatures, pressures, levels, and densities in various industrial process applications. Course will explore common methods and types of equipment used to measure chemical components of a material or stream. This course was formerly the MOD-11 unit in related instruction.

Seventh Term (144 Hours)

PROGRAMMABLE LOGIC CONTROLLERS 2 72 Hours #50-413-515

This is the second of 3 courses for industrial electrician apprentices.

PROCESS CONTROL 72 Hours #50-413-516

Apprentices will explore instrumentation basics involved in process control and relate these to job duties and tasks performed by E&I technicians. Course learning outcomes include safety, instrumentation basics, measurement, control, instrument calibration, control theories, using technical resources, and networking protocols.

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You must be employed by a company/organization that is willing to participate in an apprenticeship program. Each employer has their own requirements for entry into the apprenticeship program. Contact your employer’s human resources department to see what is available.

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If you have questions about this apprenticeship or the application process, please contact our Admissions team.

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