Apprenticeship in Electrical Techniques - Industrial Electrician

About this programme

Program: EIAP Credential: Ontario College Certificate Delivery: Full-time Work Integrated Learning: Apprentice Placement Length: 1050 hours Effective: Fall 2027 Location: Midland, Owen Sound The Electrical Techniques - Industrial Electrician Apprenticeship program prepares apprentices to lay out, inspect, assemble, install, troubleshoot repair and maintain electrical equipment, apparatus, control equipment, and wiring for industrial electrical systems. Equipment and systems include motors, generators, distribution equipment, wiring systems, lighting systems, motor drives, stand-by power systems, instrumentation, communication, security, renewable energy and energy storage systems. This program is in support of their on-the-job training that they receive as outlined the Apprenticeship Training Standard for Industrial electricians. Focus is on the theoretical knowledge and essential skills to support on-the-job performance. Industrial electricians install, maintain, test, troubleshoot and repair industrial electrical equipment and associated controls. They are employed directly by industrial facilities, such as manufacturing plants, power plants, mines, shipyards and other industrial establishments. Upon successful completion of their Level 4 in-school training, apprentices must complete the remainder of their 7,950 hours of on-the-job training to become competent in the required skills (as outlined in the Apprenticeship Training Standard) and qualify for their Certificate of Apprenticeship. Thereafter, they are eligible to write their Certificate of Qualification exam. G