Electrician
Electrician
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An Electrician – Construction and Maintenance plans, assembles, connects, installs, repairs, inspects, tests, verifies, and maintains electrical systems in various settings (i.e. residential, commercial, institutional, industrial). Electrical systems include heating, lighting, power, communication, control, security systems and renewable energy and energy storage systems.
An Electrician – Construction and Maintenance plans, assembles, connects, installs, repairs, inspects, tests, verifies, and maintains electrical systems in various settings (i.e. residential, commercial, institutional, industrial). Electrical systems include heating, lighting, power, communication, control, security systems and renewable energy and energy storage systems.
Code: 309A
Compulsory
Grade 10 required
Red Seal Trade
An Electrician — Domestic and Rural plans/layouts, assembles, connects, installs, repairs, inspects, tests, verifies, maintains and commissions electrical systems specifically in houses, small dwellings and/or farms. They also measures, cuts, threads, bends, assembles and installs conduits, electrical conductor enclosures and supports. Electrical systems may include heating, lighting, power digital, communication, control and security systems.
Code: 309C
Compulsory
Grade 10 required
Not a Red Seal Trade
An Industrial Electrician lays out, inspects, assembles, installs, troubleshoots, repairs and maintains (including programming, calibration and preventive/predictive maintenance) electrical fixtures, apparatus, control equipment and wiring for industrial electrical systems, as well as equipment and systems such as motors, generators, distribution equipment systems, wiring systems, lighting systems, motor drives, stand-by power systems, instrumentation, communication, security, renewable energy and energy storage systems.
Code: 442A
Non-Compulsory
Grade 12 required
Red Seal Trade
I'm an LBS Practitioner, but I'm not sure where to start...
Review this document:
Creating Apprenticeship Friendly LBS Services - Preparing a Learner for Apprenticeship
Review the information from Skilled Trades Ontario (STO) about Electricians (Construction and Maintenance):
https://www.skilledtradesontario.ca/trade-information/electrician-construction-and-maintenance/
Review the information from Skilled Trades Ontario (STO) about Electricians (Domestic and Rural):
https://www.skilledtradesontario.ca/trade-information/electrician-domestic-and-rural/
Review the information from Skilled Trades Ontario (STO) about Industrial Electricians:
https://www.skilledtradesontario.ca/trade-information/industrial-electrician/
Use the STO curriculum training standard to review the general learning outcomes for Level 1 apprentice electrician. This will help you later as create a learner plan. Note: All three types of electricians are included in one document. You will need to determine what specific type of electrician the learner is interested in.
Review the Red Seal Occupational Standard for an Industrial Electrician: https://red-seal.ca/eng/trades/indust-elect.shtml
Review information about being an electrician on the Construction Training and Apprenticeship Ontario (CTAO) Build Your Skills hub. The site is designed for people interested in or registered as an apprentice but is a great starting point for a practioner to learn more. You need to set up a free account to access.
Learning About Being an Electrician
Construction Sector Animated Video Series (video)
OBCTradeswomen Explore: Electrician Jessie Sousa (IBEW Local 353) (video)
Construction Training and Apprenticeship Ontario (CTAO) Build Your Skills-Have learner set up an account so they can access trade specific resources. Use the Explorer Hub to learn about being an electrician. For more information on how to use the CTAO hub access the Explore the CTAO Hub curriculum resource.
Assessment Tools to Determine Skills Gaps
Writing for the Trades and the Workplace (self-assessment)
Reading for the Trades and the Workplace (self -ssessment)
Numeracy and Problem Solving for the Trades and the Workplace (self-assessment)
Digital Skills and Adaptability for the Trades and the Workplace (self-assessment)
Communication and Collaboration for the Trades and the Workplace (self-assessment)
ESKARGO Self-Assessment for Apprenticeship (self-assessment for all OALCF competencies)
Complete an Apprenticeship Self-Assessment Checklist (Note: this if from the task-based activity portal but is a self-assessment)
Common Assesment for the Apprenticeship Goal Path (a collection of assessment resources aligned with the OALCF).
Construction Training and Apprenticeship Ontario (CTAO) Build Your Skills- Have learner set up an account if they don't already have one. Use the Explorer Hub to to complete the built in assessments to see if being an electrician is a good fit. Use the assessments in the Pre-Apprenticeship Hub to determine gaps.
Foundational Assessment for Skills Trades (FAST) - Electrician (Various) Communication Skills, Concepts of Science, Math - Must register to access.
Other Assessments: Use this link to access a list of assessments that can be used for the apprenticeship goal path.
Curriculum Resources
Construction Training and Apprenticeship Ontario (CTAO) Build Your Skills- Have learner set up an account if they don't already have one.
Access the learning resources in the "I'm a pre-apprentice" section. The Learning Resources courses cover a variety of topics including math, trade science, reading and document use.
Access the electrician specific unit and professional development topics designed to help someone succeed in technical training. This is found in the "I'm an apprentice" section. The "Core Skills" courses cover a variety of topics including math, trade science, reading and document use.
Electrician Math EARAT See MATH Electrician subfolder in the Construction (Mech and Main) folder. Note: older but still contains valuable material.
Electrician Communication EARAT See COMM Electrician subfolder in the Construction (Mech and Main) folder. Note: older but still contains valuable material.
Electrician Science EARAT See SCIENCE electrician subfolder in the Construction (Mech and Main) folder. Note: older but still contains valuable material.
Trade Essentials: There is an electrician specific curriculum resource in this donwloadable collection.
Trading Up: Getting Ready for a Hairstyling or Electrical Apprenticeship Program
Math Resources: Use this link to access general trades information. Sort the "Category" column fo find a variety of "math" specific curriculum resources.
Task-Based Activities Portal:
See a comprehensive list of task-based activities related to apprenticeship here.
Test and Certificate of Qualification Preparation
Prepare for a Certfication of Qualification Exam (Note: this if from the task-based activity portal)
How to Write Multiple Choice Exams (Note: this if from the task-based activity portal)
Construction Training and Apprenticeship Ontario (CTAO) Build Your Skills- Have learner set up an account if they don't already have one.
Access the I'm a pre-apprentice" section for a course on managing test anxiety.
Access the electrician specific unit in the "I'm an apprentice" section. The Apprenticeship Supports adn Workplace Series include a number of courses including managing test anxiety and read seal test preparation.
Trade Examiminations in Ontario - Trade Exam Preparation Guide
Industrial Electrician- Exam Information (Red Seal) - includes a self-assessment and gives examples of types of exam questions.
Milestones
Choose from full list based on skills gaps.
Potential Culminating Task(s)
Preparing for a Ceritificate of Qualification
Study Skills and Test Preparation
Health and Safety
General Apprenticeship Readiness
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