Apprenticeship and Industry Training Electrician Apprenticeship Course Outline 0307.2 (2007) ALBERTA EDUCATION CATALOGUING IN PUBLICATION DATA Alberta. Alberta Advanced Education. Apprenticeship and Industry Training. Electrician : apprenticeship course outline. ISBN 978-0-7785-6420-1 1. Apprenticeship programs--Alberta. 2. Electricians--Training of--Alberta. 3. Electricians--Vocational guidance--Alberta. 4. Electricians--Outlines, syllabi, etc.--Alberta. 5. Apprentices--Alberta. 6. Occupational training--Alberta. I. Title. HD 4885 C2E3 A333 2007 373.27 ALL RIGHTS RESERVED: © 2007, Her Majesty the Queen in right of the Provinceof Alberta, as represented by the Minister of Alberta Advanced Education and Technology, 10th floor, Commerce Place, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, T5J 4L5. All rights reserved. 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Electrician Table of Contents Apprenticeship ........................................................................................................................................................................... 2 Apprenticeship and Industry Training System ........................................................................................................................ 2 Apprenticeship Safety ............................................................................................................................................................... 4 Technical Training...................................................................................................................................................................... 6 Procedures for Recommending Revisions to the Course Outline ......................................................................................... 6 Apprenticeship Route toward Certification ............................................................................................................................. 7 Electrician Training Profile ........................................................................................................................................................ 8 Course Outline First Period Technical Training ...............................................................................................................................................14 Second Period Technical Training..........................................................................................................................................24 Third Period Technical Training..............................................................................................................................................35 Fourth Period Technical Training ...........................................................................................................................................42 - 1 - Apprenticeship Apprenticeship is post-secondary education with a difference. Apprenticeship begins with finding an employer. Employers hire apprentices, pay their wages and provide on-the-job training and work experience. Approximately 80 per cent of an apprentice’s time is spent on the job under the supervision of a certified journeyperson or qualified tradesperson. The other 20 per cent involves technical training provided at, or through, a post- secondary institution – usually a college or technical institute. To become certified journeypersons, apprentices must learn theory and skills, and they must pass examinations. Requirements for certification—including the content and delivery of technical training—are developed and updated by the Alberta Apprenticeship and Industry Training Board on the recommendation of theElectrician Provincial Apprenticeship Committee. The graduate of the Electrician apprenticeship program is a certified journeyperson who will be able to: (cid:120) have a thorough knowledge and understanding of electrical theory and its application to lighting, power and control equipment (cid:120) layout and install the various electrical circuits in residential, commercial, industrial and institutional complexes and buildings (cid:120) implement the instructions given in plans and specifications pertaining to electrical installations (cid:120) be thoroughly familiar with the safety requirements for electrical installations (cid:120) be capable of trouble shooting and maintaining electrical systems and equipment (cid:120) competently use the test instruments and various tools necessary to perform tasks (cid:120) be familiar with the work of other tradespeople in the construction industry and with the different types of building construction (cid:120) perform assigned tasks in accordance with quality and production standards required by industry Apprenticeship and Industry Training System Industry-Driven Alberta’s apprenticeship and industry training system is an industry-driven system that ensures a highly skilled, internationally competitive workforce in more than 50 designated trades and occupations. This workforce supports the economic progress of Alberta and its competitive role in the global market. Industry (employers and employees) establishes training and certification standards and provides direction to the system through an industry committee network and the Alberta Apprenticeship and Industry Training Board. The Alberta government provides the legislative framework and administrative support for the apprenticeship and industry training system. Alberta Apprenticeship and Industry Training Board The Alberta Apprenticeship and Industry Training Board provides a leadership role in developing Alberta’s highly skilled and trained workforce. The board’s primary responsibility is to establish the standards and requirements for training and certification in programs under the Apprenticeship and Industry Training Act. The board also provides advice to the Minister of Advanced Education and Technology on the needs of Alberta’s labour market for skilled and trained workers, and the designation of trades and occupations. The thirteen-member board consists of a chair, eight members representing trades and four members representing other industries. There are equal numbers of employer and employee representatives. Industry Committee Network Alberta’s apprenticeship and industry training system relies on a network of industry committees, including local and provincial apprenticeship committees in the designated trades, and occupational committees in the designated occupations. The network also includes other committees such as provisional committees that are established before the designation of a new trade or occupation comes into effect. All trade committees are composed of equal numbers of employer and employee representatives. The industry committee network is the foundation of Alberta’s apprenticeship and industry training system. - 2 - Local Apprenticeship Committees (LAC) Wherever there is activity in a trade, the board can set up a local apprenticeship committee. The board appoints equal numbers of employee and employer representatives for terms of up to three years. The committee appoints a member as presiding officer. Local apprenticeship committees: (cid:120) monitor apprenticeship programs and the progress of apprentices in their trade, at the local level (cid:120) make recommendations to their trade’s provincial apprenticeship committee (PAC) about apprenticeship and certification in their trade (cid:120) promote apprenticeship programs and training and the pursuit of careers in their trade (cid:120) make recommendations to the board about the appointment of members to their trade’s PAC (cid:120) help settle certain kinds of disagreements between apprentices and their employers (cid:120) carry out functions assigned by their trade’s PAC or the board Provincial Apprenticeship Committees (PAC) The board establishes a provincial apprenticeship committee for each trade. It appoints an equal number of employer and employee representatives, and, on the PAC’s recommendation, a presiding officer - each for a maximum of two terms of up to three years. Most PACs have nine members but can have as many as twenty- one. Provincial apprenticeship committees: (cid:120) make recommendations to the board about: (cid:120) standards and requirements for training and certification in their trade (cid:120) courses and examinations in their trade (cid:120) apprenticeship and certification (cid:120) designation of trades and occupations (cid:120) regulations and orders under the Apprenticeship and Industry Training Act (cid:120) monitor the activities of local apprenticeship committees in their trade (cid:120) determine whether training of various kinds is equivalent to training provided in an apprenticeship program in their trade (cid:120) promote apprenticeship programs and training and the pursuit of careers in their trade (cid:120) consult with other committees under the Apprenticeship and Industry Training Act about apprenticeship programs, training and certification and facilitate cooperation between different trades and occupations (cid:120) consult with organizations, associations and people who have an interest in their trade and with employers and employees in their trade (cid:120) may participate in resolving certain disagreements between employers and employees (cid:120) carry out functions assigned by the board Electrician PAC Members at the Time of Publication Mr. A. Reimer ................ Edmonton ..................... Presiding Officer Mr. M. Brunner .............. Calgary ......................... Employer Mr. D. Basnett ............... Edmonton ..................... Employer Mr. C. Gratton................ Edmonton ..................... Employer Mr. D. Kingdon .............. Edmonton ..................... Employer Mr. D. Unruh .................. Fort McMurray .............. Employer Mr. L. Dzwonkiewicz ..... Grande Prairie .............. Employer Mr. L. Elhart ................... Medicine Hat ................. Employer Mr. T. Rosychuk ............ Edmonton ..................... Employee Mr. B. Setter .................. Fort McMurray .............. Employee Mr. K. Blain .................... Red Deer ...................... Employee Mr. B. Dobson ............... Red Deer ...................... Employee Mr. B. Johnson .............. Red Deer ...................... Employee - 3 - Alberta Government Alberta Advanced Education and Technology works with industry, employer and employee organizations and technical training providers to: (cid:120) facilitate industry’s development and maintenance of training and certification standards (cid:120) provide registration and counselling services to apprentices and employers (cid:120) coordinate technical training in collaboration with training providers (cid:120) certify apprentices and others who meet industry standards Technical Institutes and Colleges The technical institutes and colleges are key participants in Alberta’s apprenticeship and industry training system. They work with the board, industry committees and Alberta Advanced Education and Technology to enhance access and responsiveness to industry needs through the delivery of the technical training component of apprenticeship programs. They develop lesson plans from the course outlines established by industry and provide technical training to apprentices. Apprenticeship Safety Safe working procedures and conditions, incident/injury prevention, and the preservation of health are of primary importance in apprenticeship programs in Alberta. These responsibilities are shared and require the joint efforts of government, employers, employees, apprentices and the public. Therefore, it is imperative that all parties are aware of circumstances that may lead to injury or harm. Safe learning experiences and healthy environments can be created by controlling the variables and behaviours that may contribute to or cause an incident or injury. By practicing a safe and healthy attitude, everyone can enjoy the benefit of an incident and injury free environment. Alberta Apprenticeship and Industry Training Board Safety Policy The Alberta Apprenticeship and Industry Training Board (board) fully supports safe learning and working environments and emphasizes the importance of safety awareness and education throughout apprenticeship training- in both on-the- job training and technical training. The board also recognizes that safety awareness and education begins on the first day of on-the-job training and thereby is the initial and ongoing responsibility of the employer and the apprentice as required under workplace health and safety training. However the board encourages that safe workplace behaviour is modeled not only during on-the-job training but also during all aspects of technical training, in particular, shop or lab instruction. Therefore the board recognizes that safety awareness and training in apprenticeship technical training reinforces, but does not replace, employer safety training that is required under workplace health and safety legislation. The board has established a policy with respect to safety awareness and training: The board promotes and supports safe workplaces, which embody a culture of safety for all apprentices, employers and employees. Employer required safety training is the responsibility of the employer and the apprentice, as required under legislation other than the Apprenticeship and Industry Training Act. The board’s complete document on its ‘Apprenticeship Safety Training Policy’ is available at www.tradesecrets.gov.ab.ca; access the website and conduct a search for ‘safety training policy’. Implementation of the policy includes three common safety learning outcomes and objectives for all trade course outlines. These common learning outcomes ensure that each course outline utilizes common language consistent with workplace health and safety terminology. Under the title of ‘Standard Workplace Safety’, this first section of each trade course outline enables the delivery of generic safety training; technical training providers will provide trade specific examples related to the content delivery of course outline safety training. - 4 - Addendum As immediate implementation of the board’s safety policy includes common safety learning outcomes and objectives for all course outlines, this trade’s PAC will be inserting these safety outcomes into the main body of their course outline at a later date. In the meantime the addendum below immediately places the safety outcomes and their objectives into this course outline thereby enabling technical training providers to deliver the content of these safety outcomes. STANDARD WORKPLACE SAFETY A. Safety Legislation, Regulations & Industry Policy in the Trades ................................................................. Outcome: Describe legislation, regulations and practices intended to ensure a safe work place in this trade. 1. Demonstrate the ability to apply the Occupational Health and Safety Act, Regulation and Code. 2. Explain the role of the employer and employee in regard to Occupational Health and Safety (OH&S) regulations, Worksite Hazardous Materials Information Systems (WHMIS), fire regulations, Workers Compensation Board regulations, and related advisory bodies and agencies. 3. Explain industry practices for hazard assessment and control procedures. 4. Describe the responsibilities of workers and employers to apply emergency procedures. 5. Describe positive tradesperson attitudes with respect to housekeeping, personal protective equipment and emergency procedures. 6. Describe the roles and responsibilities of employers and employees with respect to the selection and use of personal protective equipment (PPE). 7. Select, use and maintain appropriate PPE for worksite applications. B. Climbing, Lifting, Rigging and Hoisting .......................................................................................................... Outcome: Describe the use of personal protective equipment (PPE) and safe practices for climbing, lifting, rigging and hoisting in this trade. 1. Select, use and maintain specialized PPE for climbing, lifting and load moving equipment. 2. Describe manual lifting procedures using correct body mechanics. 3. Describe rigging hardware and the safety factor associated with each item. 4. Select the correct equipment for rigging typical loads. 5. Describe hoisting and load moving procedures. C. Hazardous Materials & Fire Protection ............................................................................................................ Outcome: Describe the safety practices for hazardous materials and fire protection in this trade. 1. Describe the roles, responsibilities features and practices related to the workplace hazardous materials information system (WHMIS) program. 2. Describe the three key elements of WHMIS. 3. Describe handling, storing and transporting procedures when dealing with hazardous material. 4. Describe safe venting procedures when working with hazardous materials. 5. Describe fire hazards, classes, procedures and equipment related to fire protection. - 5 - Workplace Health and Safety A tradesperson is often exposed to more hazards than any other person in the work force and therefore should be familiar with and apply the Occupational Health and Safety Act, Regulations and Code when dealing with personal safety and the special safety rules that apply to all daily tasks. Workplace Health and Safety (Alberta Employment, Immigration and Industry) conducts periodic inspections of workplaces to ensure that safety regulations for industry are being observed. Additional information is available at www.worksafely.org Technical Training Apprenticeship technical training is delivered by the technical institutes and many colleges in the public post- secondary system throughout Alberta. The colleges and institutes are committed to delivering the technical training component of Alberta apprenticeship programs in a safe, efficient and effective manner. All training providers place great emphasis on safe technical practices that complement safe workplace practices and help to develop a skilled, safe workforce. The following institutions deliver Electrician apprenticeship technical training: Northern Alberta Institute of Technology Grande Prairie Regional College Lakeland College Lethbridge College Keyano College Medicine Hat College Southern Alberta Institute of Technology Red Deer College Northern Lakes College Portage College Procedures for Recommending Revisions to the Course Outline Advanced Education and Technology has prepared this course outline in partnership with the Electrician Provincial Apprenticeship Committee. This course outline was approved on June 22, 2007 by the Alberta Apprenticeship and Industry Training Board on a recommendation from the Provincial Apprenticeship Committee. The valuable input provided by representatives of industry and the institutions that provide the technical training is acknowledged. Any concerned individual or group in the province of Alberta may make recommendations for change by writing to: Electrician Provincial Apprenticeship Committee c/o Industry Programs and Standards Apprenticeship and Industry Training Advanced Education and Technology 10th floor, Commerce Place 10155 102 Street NW Edmonton AB T5J 4L5 It is requested that recommendations for change refer to specific areas and state references used. Recommendations for change will be placed on the agenda for regular meetings of the Electrician Provincial Apprenticeship Committee. - 6 - Apprenticeship Route toward Certification APPLICATION CONTRACT AND RECORD BOOK ENTRANCE EXAMINATION Reattempt HIGHSCHOOL DIPLOMA, MATH 23 EDUCATIONAL OR EQUIVLENT IMPROVEMENT AND 10 CREDITS COURSE IN SCIENCE PASS FAIL ALBERTA MATHEMATICS 23 OR EQUIVALENT FIRST PERIOD 1500 HOURS OF ON THE JOB TRAINING AND SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETE THE FORMAL INSTRUCTION THAT IS REQUIRED BY THE BOARD SECOND PERIOD 1500 HOURS OF ON THE JOB TRAINING AND SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETE THE FORMAL INSTRUCTION THAT IS REQUIRED BY THE BOARD THIRD PERIOD 1500 HOURS OF ON THE JOB TRAINING AND SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETE THE FORMAL INSTRUCTION THAT IS REQUIRED BY THE BOARD FOURTH PERIOD 1350 HOURS OF ON THE JOB TRAINING AND SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETE THE FORMAL INSTRUCTION THAT IS REQUIRED BY THE BOARD JOURNEYMAN CERTIFICATE INTERPROVINCIAL EXAMINATION FOR “RED SEAL” - 7 - Electrician Training Profile FIRST PERIOD (8 Weeks 30 Hours per Week – Total of 240 Hours) SECTION ONE A B C Current,Voltage, and CIRCUIT FUNDAMENTALS (cid:214) Basic Mathematics Composition of Matter Resistance 80 HOURS 10 Hours 4 Hours 10 Hours D E F Characteristics of Series Resistive Circuits Parallel Resistive Circuits Conductors 6 Hours 8 Hours 8 Hours G H I Series-Parallel Resistive Work,Energy, Power and Edison 3-Wire Distribution Circuits Efficiency Systems 12 Hours 10 Hours 12 Hours SECTION TWO A B C EMF SOURCES (cid:214) Methods of Producing EMF Cells and Batteries Magnetism 26 HOURS 4 Hours 8 Hours 4 Hours D E Electromagnetism and Generators Electromagnetic Induction 6 Hours 4 Hours SECTION THREE A B C LAB FUNDAMENTALS (cid:214) Safety Meters Conductors 69 HOURS 6 Hours 4 Hours 6 Hours D E F Splicing and Terminating Resistors Switching Circuits (Low Voltage) 3 Hours 2 Hours 10 Hours G H I Basic Circuits Using Buzzers Relays and Controls Low Voltage Switching and Chimes 6 Hours 12 Hours 10 Hours J Residential Alarm Systems and Smoke Alarms 10 Hours SECTION FOUR A B C CANADIAN ELECTRICAL CODE (cid:214) Introduction to Code General Rules –Section 2 Conductor Materialand PART I AND BLUEPRINTS Sizes 65 HOURS 4 Hours 4 Hours 4 Hours D E F Service and Grounding Service Feeders and Branch Wiring Methods Requirements Circuits 6 Hours 6 Hours 8 Hours G H I Installation of Electrical Installation of Lighting Equipment Lighting Equipment 4 Hours 4 Hours 6 Hours - 8 -