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Occupational
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Industrial Electrician
2011
TradesandApprenticeshipDivision
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FOREWORD
TheCanadianCouncilofDirectorsofApprenticeship(CCDA)recognizesthisNational
OccupationalAnalysisasthenationalstandardfortheoccupationofIndustrialElectrician.
Background
ThefirstNationalConferenceonApprenticeshipinTradesandIndustries,heldinOttawain
1952,recommendedthatthefederalgovernmentberequestedtocooperatewithprovincialand
territorialapprenticeshipcommitteesandofficialsinpreparinganalysesofanumberofskilled
occupations.Tothisend,HumanResourcesandSkillsDevelopmentCanada(HRSDC)sponsors
aprogram,undertheguidanceoftheCCDA,todevelopaseriesofNationalOccupational
Analyses(NOAs).
TheNOAshavethefollowingobjectives:
todescribeandgroupthetasksperformedbyskilledworkers;
toidentifywhichtasksareperformedineveryprovinceandterritory;
todevelopinstrumentsforuseinthepreparationofInterprovincialRedSeal
Examinationsandcurriculafortrainingleadingtothecertificationofskilledworkers;
tofacilitatethemobilityofapprenticesandskilledworkersinCanada;and,
tosupplyemployers,employees,associations,industries,traininginstitutionsand
governmentswithanalysesofoccupations.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
TheCCDAandHRSDCwishtoexpresssincereappreciationforthecontributionofthemany
tradespersons,industrialestablishments,professionalassociations,labourorganizations,
provincialandterritorialgovernmentdepartmentsandagencies,andallotherswhocontributed
tothispublication.
SpecialacknowledgementisextendedbyHRSDCandtheCCDAtothefollowing
representativesfromthetrade.
DonBemko
Ontario
MathewCollins
PrinceEdwardIsland
LeoDoran
InternationalBrotherhoodof
ElectricalWorkers(IBEW)
SalGagliano
InternationalBrotherhoodof
ElectricalWorkers(IBEW)
PeterKing
NewfoundlandandLabrador
PaulAndrLebrun
Quebec
GregMcFarlane
Manitoba
MichelleMcInnis
NovaScotia
StevenRoy
NewBrunswick
AlanC.Stewart
BritishColumbia
ThisanalysiswaspreparedbytheWorkplacePartnershipsDirectorateofHRSDC.The
coordinating,facilitatingandprocessingofthisanalysiswereundertakenbyemployeesofthe
NOAdevelopmentteamoftheTradesandApprenticeshipDivision.LoreenBarbourforthe
hostjurisdictionofOntarioalsoparticipatedinthedevelopmentofthisNOA.
II
TABLE OF CONTENTS
FOREWORD
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
II
TABLEOFCONTENTS
III
LISTOFPUBLISHEDNATIONALOCCUPATIONALANALYSES
VI
STRUCTUREOFANALYSIS
VIII
DEVELOPMENTANDVALIDATIONOFANALYSIS
ANALYSIS
SAFETY
SCOPEOFTHEINDUSTRIALELECTRICIANTRADE
OCCUPATIONALOBSERVATIONS
ESSENTIALSKILLSSUMMARY
BLOCKA
COMMONOCCUPATIONALSKILLS
Task1
Performssafetyrelatedfunctions.
10
Task2
Usesandmaintainstoolsandequipment.
13
Task3
Organizeswork.
16
Task4
Performsroutinetradeactivities.
20
BLOCKB
POWERDISTRIBUTIONANDGENERATINGSYSTEMS
Task5
Maintainshighvoltagepowerdistribution
systems.
23
Task6
Maintainslowvoltagepowerdistribution
systems.
27
Task7
Maintainsalternatingcurrent(AC)systems.
30
Task8
Maintainsdirectcurrent(DC)systems.
33
III
Task9
Maintainsgroundingandbondingsystems.
36
Task10
Maintainspowergeneratingsystems.
38
BLOCKC
ELECTRICALEQUIPMENT
Task11
Maintainsequipment,wiring,cablingand
terminations.
43
Task12
Maintainslightingsystems.
46
Task13
Maintainsprotectiondevices.
49
Task14
Maintainsrotatingequipmentandassociated
controls.
51
Task15
Maintainsdrivesandassociatedcontrols.
54
Task16
Maintainsnonrotatingequipmentandassociated
controls.
57
BLOCKD
EMERGENCYANDSTANDBYSYSTEMS
Task17
Maintainsuninterruptiblepowersupply(UPS)
systems.
60
Task18
Maintainsstandbypowergeneratingsystems.
64
BLOCKE
COMMUNICATIONSYSTEMS
Task19
Maintainsalarmsystems.
69
Task20
Maintainspagingsystems.
72
Task21
Maintainsmultimediasystems.(NOT
COMMONCORE)
75
Task22
Maintainsnetworksystems.
77
BLOCKF
PROCESSCONTROLSYSTEMS
Task23
Maintainsinput/output(I/O)fielddevices.
80
Task24
Maintainscontrolsystems.
85
IV
BLOCKG
BUILDINGANDENVIRONMENTALCONTROLSYSTEMS
Task25
Maintainselectricalcomponentsofheatingand
coolingsystems.
90
Task26
Maintainsbuildingautomationsystems.
94
Task27
Maintainsenvironmentalcontrolsystems.
97
APPENDICES
APPENDIXA
TOOLSANDEQUIPMENT
103
APPENDIXB
GLOSSARY
106
APPENDIXC
ACRONYMS
107
APPENDIXD
BLOCKANDTASKWEIGHTING
109
APPENDIXE
PIECHART
114
APPENDIXF
TASKPROFILECHART
115
LIST OF PUBLISHED
NATIONAL OCCUPATIONAL ANALYSES
(Red Seal Trades)
NOC Code
TITLE
AgriculturalEquipmentTechnician(2007)
7312
ApplianceServiceTechnician(2011)
7332
AutomotivePainter(2009)
7322
AutomotiveServiceTechnician(2009)
7321
Baker(2006)
6252
Boilermaker(2008)
7262
Bricklayer(2007)
7281
Cabinetmaker(2007)
7272
Carpenter(2010)
7271
ConcreteFinisher(2006)
7282
ConstructionCraftWorker(2009)
7611
ConstructionElectrician(2008)
7241
Cook(2008)
6242
ElectricalRewindMechanic(1999)
7333
ElectronicsTechnicianConsumerProducts(1997)
2242
FloorcoveringInstaller(2005)
7295
Glazier(2008)
7292
Hairstylist(2009)
6271
HeavyDutyEquipmentTechnician(2009)
7312
IndustrialElectrician(2011)
7242
IndustrialMechanic(Millwright)(2009)
7311
InstrumentationandControlTechnician(2010)
2243
Insulator(HeatandFrost)(2007)
7293
Ironworker(Generalist)(2010)
7264
Ironworker(Reinforcing)(2010)
7264
Ironworker(Structural/Ornamental)(2010)
7264
LandscapeHorticulturist(2010)
2225
NationalOccupationalClassification
VI
NOC Code
TITLE
Lather(InteriorSystemsMechanic)(2007)
7284
Machinist(2010)
7231
MetalFabricator(Fitter)(2008)
7263
MobileCraneOperator(2009)
7371
MotorcycleMechanic(2006)
7334
MotorVehicleBodyRepairer(MetalandPaint)(2010)
7322
OilHeatSystemsTechnician(2006)
7331
PainterandDecorator(2007)
7294
Partsperson(2010)
1472
Plumber(2010)
7251
PowerlineTechnician(2009)
7244
RecreationVehicleServiceTechnician(2006)
7383
RefrigerationandAirConditioningMechanic(2009)
7313
RigTechnician(2008)
8232
Roofer(2006)
7291
SheetMetalWorker(2010)
7261
SprinklerSystemInstaller(2009)
7252
Steamfitter/Pipefitter(2010)
7252
Tilesetter(2010)
7283
ToolandDieMaker(2010)
7232
TransportTrailerTechnician(2008)
7321
TruckandTransportMechanic(2010)
7321
Welder(2009)
7265
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VII
STRUCTURE OF ANALYSIS
Tofacilitateunderstandingoftheoccupation,theworkperformedbytradespersonsisdivided
intothefollowingcategories:
Blocks
largestdivisionwithintheanalysisthatiscomprisedofadistinct
setoftradeactivities
Tasks
distinctactionsthatdescribetheactivitieswithinablock
SubTasks
distinctactionsthatdescribetheactivitieswithinatask
KeyCompetencies
activitiesthatapersonshouldbeabletodoinordertobecalled
competentinthetrade
Theanalysisalsoprovidesthefollowinginformation:
Trends
changesidentifiedthatimpactorwillimpactthetradeincluding
workpractices,technologicaladvances,andnewmaterialsand
equipment
RelatedComponents
listofproducts,items,materialsandotherelementsrelevantto
theblock
ToolsandEquipment
categoriesoftoolsandequipmentusedtoperformalltasksinthe
block;thesetoolsandequipmentarelistedinAppendixA
Context
informationtoclarifytheintentandmeaningoftasks
RequiredKnowledge
elementsofknowledgethatanindividualmustacquireto
adequatelyperformatask
VIII
Theappendiceslocatedattheendoftheanalysisaredescribedasfollows:
AppendixA
ToolsandEquipment
nonexhaustivelistoftoolsandequipmentusedinthistrade
AppendixB
Glossary
definitionsorexplanationsofselectedtechnicaltermsusedinthe
analysis
AppendixC
Acronyms
listofacronymsusedintheanalysiswiththeirfullname
AppendixD
BlockandTask
Weighting
blockandtaskpercentagessubmittedbyeachjurisdiction,and
thenationalaveragesofthesepercentages;thesenational
averagesdeterminethenumberofquestionsforeachblockand
taskintheInterprovincialexam
AppendixE
PieChart
graphwhichdepictsthenationalpercentagesofexamquestions
assignedtoblocks
AppendixF
TaskProfileChart
chartwhichoutlinesgraphicallytheblocks,tasksandsubtasks
ofthisanalysis
IX
DEVELOPMENT AND VALIDATION OF

ANALYSIS
Development of Analysis
Adraftanalysisisdevelopedbyacommitteeofindustryexpertsinthefieldledbyateamof
facilitatorsfromHRSDC.Thisdraftanalysisbreaksdownallthetasksperformedinthe
occupationanddescribestheknowledgeandabilitiesrequiredforatradespersonto
demonstratecompetenceinthetrade.
Draft Review
TheNOAdevelopmentteamthenforwardsacopyoftheanalysisanditstranslationto
provincialandterritorialauthoritiesforareviewofitscontentandstructure.Their
recommendationsareassessedandincorporatedintotheanalysis.
Validation and Weighting
Theanalysisissenttoallprovincesandterritoriesforvalidationandweighting.Participating
jurisdictionsconsultwithindustrytovalidateandweightthedocument,examiningtheblocks,
tasksandsubtasksoftheanalysisasfollows:
BLOCKS
Eachjurisdictionassignsapercentageofquestionstoeachblockforan
examinationthatwouldcovertheentiretrade.
TASKS
Eachjurisdictionassignsapercentageofexamquestionstoeachtaskwithina
block.
SUBTASKS Eachjurisdictionindicates,withaYESoraNO,whetherornoteachsubtask
isperformedbyskilledworkerswithintheoccupationinitsjurisdiction.
TheresultsofthisexercisearesubmittedtotheNOAdevelopmentteamwhothenanalyzesthe
dataandincorporatesitintothedocument.TheNOAprovidestheindividualjurisdictional
validationresultsaswellasthenationalaveragesofallresponses.Thenationalaveragesfor
blockandtaskweightingguidetheInterprovincialRedSealExaminationplanforthetrade.
ThismethodforthevalidationoftheNOAalsoidentifiescommoncoresubtasksacross
Canadafortheoccupation.Ifatleast70%oftherespondingjurisdictionsperformasubtask,it
shallbeconsideredcommoncore.InterprovincialRedSealExaminationsarebasedonthe
commoncoresubtasksidentifiedthroughthisvalidationprocess.
Definitions for Validation and Weighting
YES
subtaskperformedbyqualifiedworkersintheoccupationinaspecific
jurisdiction
NO
subtasknotperformedbyqualifiedworkersintheoccupationina
specificjurisdiction
NV
analysisNotValidatedbyaprovince/territory
ND
tradeNotDesignatedinaprovince/territory
NOT
COMMON
CORE(NCC)
subtask,taskorblockperformedbylessthan70%ofresponding
jurisdictions;thesewillnotbetestedbytheInterprovincialRedSeal
Examinationforthetrade
NATIONAL
AVERAGE%
averagepercentageofquestionsassignedtoeachblockandtaskin
InterprovincialRedSealExaminationforthetrade
Provincial/Territorial Abbreviations
NL
NewfoundlandandLabrador
NS
NovaScotia
PE
PrinceEdwardIsland
NB
NewBrunswick
QC
Quebec
ON
Ontario
MB
Manitoba
SK
Saskatchewan
AB
Alberta
BC
BritishColumbia
NT
NorthwestTerritories
YT
YukonTerritory
NU
Nunavut
XI
ANALYSIS
SAFETY
Safeworkingproceduresandconditions,accidentprevention,andthepreservationofhealth
areofprimaryimportancetoindustryinCanada.Theseresponsibilitiesaresharedandrequire
thejointeffortsofgovernment,employersandemployees.Itisimperativethatallpartiesare
awareofcircumstancesandconditionsthatmayleadtoinjuryorharm.Safelearning
experiencesandworkenvironmentscanbecreatedbycontrollingthevariablesandbehaviours
thatmaycontributetoaccidentsorinjury.
Itisgenerallyrecognizedthatsafetyconsciousattitudesandworkpracticescontributetoa
healthy,safeandaccidentfreeworkenvironment.
ItisimperativetoapplyandbefamiliarwiththeOccupationalHealthandSafety(OH&S)Acts
andWorkplaceHazardousMaterialsInformationSystem(WHMIS)regulations.Aswell,itis
essentialtodetermineworkplacehazardsandtakemeasurestoprotectoneself,coworkers,the
publicandtheenvironment.
Safetyeducationisanintegralpartoftraininginalljurisdictions.Assafetyisanimperativepart
ofalltrades,itisassumedandthereforeitisnotincludedasaqualifierofanyactivities.
However,thetechnicalsafetytasksandsubtasksspecifictothetradeareincludedin
thisanalysis.
SCOPE OF THE INDUSTRIAL

ELECTRICIAN TRADE
IndustrialElectricianisthistradesofficialRedSealoccupationaltitleapprovedbythe
CCDA.Thisanalysiscoverstasksperformedbyindustrialelectricianswhoseoccupationaltitle
hasbeenidentifiedbysomeprovincesandterritoriesofCanadaunderthefollowingnames:
Electrician(Non
Construction)
NL
NS
PE
NB
QC
ON
MB
SK
AB
BC
NT
YT
NU
Industrial
Electrician
Industrialelectriciansinstall,maintain,test,troubleshoot,serviceandrepairindustrialelectrical
equipmentandassociatedelectricalcontrols.Theseincludeequipmentorcomponentsdirectly
orindirectlyexposedtoelectricalpowersuchasmotors,generators,pumpsandlighting
systems.Industrialelectriciansareemployedbyelectricalcontractorsandmaintenance
departmentsoffactories,plants,mines,fabricationfacilitiesandgovernment,andother
industrialestablishments.
Industrialelectriciansmustreadandinterpretprints,drawingsandcodespecificationsfor
layoutandinstallationofelectricalequipment.Theyinstall,serviceandmaintainelectrical
componentssuchaslightingfixtures,switches,conduitandelectricalcontrols.Theytest
electricalsystemsandcontinuityofcircuitsusingtestequipmenttoensuresystemsafetyand
compatibility.Theyconductpreventativeandpredictivemaintenanceprogramsandkeep
maintenancerecords.Someindustrialelectriciansspecializeinmaintenancefunctionsinareas
suchashighvoltageandprocesscontrols.
Industrialelectriciansmustpossessmanualdexterity,andgoodplanning,organizationaland
communicationskills.Theyalsorequirestronganalytical,mathematicalandproblemsolving
skillsinordertoreadandinterpretschematics,drawingsandspecifications.Theyshouldhave
goodmechanicalaptitudetoinstall,troubleshootandrepairequipment.Theymustalsohave
goodvisionandhearing,theabilitytodistinguishcoloursandawillingnesstokeepupwith
newdevelopmentsinthetrade.
Theworkenvironmentofindustrialelectricianscanexposethemtohazards.Theirworkis
performedindoorsoroutdoorsinextremeclimateconditions,andmaybeatvariableheightsor
inconfinedspaces.Otheroccupationalrisksincludeelectricalshocks,arcflashes,falls,and
injuryfromliftingandkneeling.
Thisanalysisrecognizessimilaritiesoroverlapswiththeworkofconstructionelectricians,
powerlinetechnicians,instrumentationandcontroltechnicians,electricmotorsystems
technicians,heating,ventilationandairconditioning(HVAC)technicians,telecommunications
techniciansandindustrialmechanics(millwrights).Industrialelectriciansalsoworkwith
processoperators,engineersandinspectors.
Withexperience,industrialelectriciansmayactasmentorsandtrainerstoapprenticesinthe
trade.Theymayalsoadvancetomanagerial,inspectionorteachingpositions.
OCCUPATIONAL OBSERVATIONS
Technologicaladvancementshavealteredthewayindustrialelectriciansperformtheirworkon
adailybasis.Computersareincreasinglybeingusedforresearch,communication,
programming,ordering,recordkeepinganddiagnostics.Testingequipmentisbecomingmore
preciseanduserfriendlyallowingfortroubleshootingtobelesstimeconsuming.
Inthemaintenanceofindustrialelectricalequipmentandsystems,inspectionisevolvingintoa
morecriticalareaoffocus.Infact,inspectionisgainingmoreimportanceinassuringthehealth
andsafetyofemployeesandthecontinuedsmoothandsafeoperationofmachinery
andcomponents.
Thecombinationofvariousfactorsinthepresenceofafaultmaycauseanarcflash,anextreme
explosion,whichcouldresultinseriousinjuryordeath.Injuriescausedbyarcflashhaveledto
heightenedsafetymeasures.Newpractices,procedures,safetyequipmentandjurisdictional
regulationshavebeencreatedandimplementedinordertoaddresstheissue.
Predictiveandpreventativemaintenanceprograms,usingcomputerizedmaintenance
managementsystems(CMMSs),arebecomingmoreprevalentintheworkplace.Thesesystems
haveenhancedefficiencyandorganizationofthetasksrequiredformaintenanceofelectrical
systems.Theyalsocentralizeotherfunctionssuchastrends,componentordering,project
control,history,costing,workhoursandtoolcribs.
Programmablelogiccontrollers(PLCs)anddistributedcontrolsystems(DCSs)facilitatethe
monitoringandcontrolofindustrialprocessesandbuildingcontrols.Thisequipmenthas
becomemoreuserfriendlyandaffordable.Smallerunitsarereadilyavailableforavariety
ofapplications.
Digitaltechnologyhasfacilitatedtheuseofnewcomponents,makingthetrackingofenergy
usagemorereliableandefficient.Itissimplertoreplacemanyoftheoldpartsanddevicesnow
thattheyaresmallerandavailableindigitalformat.
Inmanysectorsofindustry,robotictechnologyisbeingutilized.Therefore,someindustrial
electriciansarenowrequiredtodevelopspecializedskillstokeepabreastofthis
newtechnology.
Theworkloadforindustrialelectricianshasincreasedinprocesscontrol,environmentalcontrol
andbuildingcontrolsystems.Thereisnowanincreasedemphasisonaccountabilityforsafety
intheworkplace.
ESSENTIAL SKILLS SUMMARY
Essentialskillsareneededforwork,learningandlife.Theyprovidethefoundationforlearning
allotherskillsandenablepeopletoevolvewiththeirjobsandadapttoworkplacechange.
Throughextensiveresearch,theGovernmentofCanadaandothernationalandinternational
agencieshaveidentifiedandvalidatednineessentialskills.Theseskillsareusedinnearlyevery
occupationandthroughoutdailylifeindifferentways.
AseriesofCCDAendorsedtoolshavebeendevelopedtosupportapprenticesintheirtraining
andtobebetterpreparedforacareerinthetrades.Thetoolscanbeusedindependentlyorwith
theassistanceofatradesperson,trainer,employer,teacherormentorto:
understandhowessentialskillsareusedinthetrades;
learnaboutindividualessentialskillsstrengthsandareasforimprovement;and
improveessentialskillsandincreasesuccessinanapprenticeshipprogram.
Thetoolsareavailableonlineorfororderat:www.hrsdc.gc.ca/essentialskills.
Theessentialskillsprofilefortheindustrialelectriciantradeindicatesthatthemostimportant
essentialskillsaredocumentuse,thinkingskillssuchasproblemsolvingandcomputeruse.
IndustrialelectriciansattendingtheNOAworkshopalsoidentifiednumeracyasbeingvery
importantforthistrade.
Theapplicationoftheseskillsmaybedescribedthroughoutthisdocumentwithinthe
competencystatementswhichsupporteachsubtaskofthetrade.Thefollowingaresummaries
oftherequirementsineachoftheessentialskills,takenfromtheessentialskillsprofile.Alinkto
thecompleteessentialskillsprofilecanbefoundatwww.redseal.ca.
Reading
Intheirdailywork,industrialelectriciansreadandcomprehendseveraltypesoftext.These
includesafetyandworkplacedocumentsandworkordersaswellasmorecomplextechnical
electricalcodes,regulationsandequipmentmanuals.
DocumentUse
Industrialelectriciansmustuseworkplacedocumentssuchaselectricaldiagramsandschematic
drawings,MaterialSafetyDataSheets(MSDS)andshiftschedules.Theymustbefamiliarwith
electricalcodes.Itisnecessaryforindustrialelectricianstoseekserviceandrepairinformation
online.
Writing
Industrialelectriciansusewritingskillstorecordcommentsornotesinlogbooksorwork
records.Theywritemessagestocolleaguesormanagementtogiveworkdetailsorreplyto
requestsfortechnicalinformation.Theyalsowritelongerservicereportstodescribeproblems
andtheirsolutions.
OralCommunication
Industrialelectriciansuseoralcommunicationskillstocoordinateworkwithproductioncrews
andequipmentoperators.Clearcommunicationoftechnicalandcomplexinformationisvery
importanttoavoidinjuriesandpromoteefficiency.Industrialelectriciansalsouse
communicationskillsworkingwithcoworkersandsupervisors,andmentoringapprenticesin
thetrade.Goodlisteningskillsarealsorequiredofindustrialelectriciansforcomprehension
andunderstandingsuchastheabilitytorepeatbackclearlywhathasbeenstatedorlearned.
Numeracy
Industrialelectriciansusearangeofcomplexmathskillsintheirdaytodaywork.These
includescheduling,measurement,conversionsandcalculations.Theyuseelectricaltheoryby
applyingformulasfromelectricalcodestodetermineequipmentandwiringspecificationsand
toanalyzemeasurements.
ThinkingSkills
Industrialelectriciansrequirestronganalyticalskillstotroubleshootanddiagnosemalfunctions
inequipment.Theyuselogicandmemorytodeterminethefaults.Theymustuse
decisionmakingskillstoperformworkplanningandprioritizing.Decisionsaboutwhento
performshutdownshaveimportantimplicationsonsafetyintheirworkplace.
Industrialelectriciansorganizethemosteffectiveuseoftheirtimewithintheframeworkof
assignedtasks.Routinetasksaregenerallyassignedbysupervisorsordictatedbyaprocedure
establishedbytheemployer.Muchoftheirotherworkisinresponsetobrokenor
malfunctioningequipment.Theyoftenhavetoreprioritizetasksseveraltimesaday.Industrial
electricianscoordinatetheirworkwithothertradesandproductionstaff,allofwhomhave
differentneedsandpriorities.
WorkingwithOthers
Industrialelectriciansworkaspartofateamthatincludesothertradespeopleandprofessionals
toinstall,repairandmaintainindustrialelectricalsystemsandequipment.Theymostoften
workindependently,coordinatingtheirworkwiththeworkofothers,butforlargejobsthey
workwithapartnerorcrew.
ComputerUse
Computerskillsareincreasinglyimportantforindustrialelectricians.Theyusegeneral
applicationssuchasemails,Internet,wordprocessing,databasesandoriginalequipment
manufacturer(OEM)softwaretocommunicate,performresearchandorganizetheirwork.
Moretradespecificapplicationsincludecomputerassisteddesign(CAD)andcomputeraided
manufacturing(CAM)softwareandlogiccontrollers.
8
ContinuousLearning
Industrialelectriciansoftenreceiveinhousesafetytrainingtoupdatetheircertificationssuchas
WHMIS,transportationofdangerousgoods(TDG),FirstAidandcardiopulmonary
resuscitation(CPR).Theyalsoreceivetrainingsothattheycansafelyoperateequipmentsuchas
forklifts,scissorliftsandscaffolding.Theylearnaboutnewequipmentonthejobbyreading
manuals,takingcoursesandthroughhandsonexperience.Theyobtaincomputertrainingby
takingcoursesoffsiteandthroughelearning.
COMMON OCCUPATIONAL SKILLS
BLOCK A
Trends
Althougharcflashhasalwaysbeenrecognizedasahazard,nowadays,
moretrainingisrequiredforindustrialelectricians.Theuseof
additionalpersonalprotectiveequipment(PPE)suchasgloves,hoods
andpolesisalsorequiredtomatchtheratingofthearcflashpotential.
Lessworkisperformedonenergizedequipment,duetothearcflash
regulations.
Related
Components
Allcomponentsapply.
Toolsand
Equipment
SeeAppendixA.
Task1
Context
Safetyisextremelyimportantintheworkofindustrialelectricians.Whileall
tasksinthisanalysismustbeperformedsafely,thistaskdescribesactivities
thatareperformedspecificallytopromoteasafeworkplace.
RequiredKnowledge
K1
OH&Sregulations
K2
WHMISsymbolsandMSDS
K3
workersrightsandresponsibilities
K4
companyandsitesafetypoliciesandprocedures
K5
sitespecificfiresafetyandworkpermitprocedures
K6
emergencyproceduressuchasforevacuation,fireandhazardouschemical
alarms
K7
locationofonsitefirstaidstationsandequipment
K8
typesofPPEsuchashardhats,safetyglasses,safetyfootwear,insulating
gloves,arcflashequipment,andfallarrestandrespiratoryprotection
equipment
K9
CanadianStandardsAssociation(CSA)approvedequipment
K10
typesofsafetyequipmentsuchasfirstaidkits,fireextinguishersandeye
washstations
K11
certificationandtrainingrequirementsforPPEandsafetyequipment
10
K12
jurisdictionalcertificationandtrainingrequirements
K13
typesandoperationoffireextinguishingequipment
K14
locationofPPEandsafetyequipment
K15
shelflifeofPPEandsafetyequipment
K16
confinedspaceprocedures
K17
TDGregulations
K18
lockoutandtaggingprocedures
K19
AtomicEnergyControlBoard(AECB)regulations
K20
Codessuchasbuildingcodes,theCanadianElectricalCode(CEC)and
jurisdictionalcodes
Subtask
A1.01
Maintainssafeworkenvironment.
NL
NS
PE
NB
QC
ON
MB
SK
AB
BC
NT
YT
NU
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
ND
ND
yes
ND
NV
ND
KeyCompetencies
A1.01.01
performhousekeepingpractices
A1.01.02
identify,reportandcorrectpotentialandexistinghazardssuchasarcflash
A1.01.03
testradiationsourcesusingmeasurementinstrumentssuchas
Geigercounters
A1.01.04
testforgassessuchashydrogensulfide(H2S)andsulfurdioxide(SO2)
accordingtositepolicyandlocalregulations
A1.01.05
calibrategasmonitorsaccordingtosafetyregulations
A1.01.06
informsurroundingcoworkersconcerningsafetyandwellbeing
A1.01.07
safelystorematerialsandequipment
A1.01.08
identifyandrespectphysicallimitationsofselfandothers
A1.01.09
setuporidentifylocationofsafetyzonecontainingcomponentssuchasfirst
aidkits,fireextinguishers,MSDSandeyewashstations
A1.01.10
documentitemssuchasinspections,potentialhazards,safetymeetings,
injuriesandtrainingaccordingtojurisdictionalregulations
A1.01.11
attendtoolboxmeetings
11
Subtask
A1.02
Usespersonalprotectiveequipment(PPE)andsafetyequipment.
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KeyCompetencies
A1.02.01
identifysitehazardsandregulationsrequiringtheuseofPPEand
safetyequipment
A1.02.02
locateandselectPPEandsafetyequipmentsuchasarcflashclothing,fire
extinguishersandsignageappropriateforindividualtasksandsituations
A1.02.03
ensureproperfitofPPEsuchasrespiratorsandfaceshields
A1.02.04
recognizeworn,damagedordefectivePPEandsafetyequipmentsuchas
excessivelywornbootsandcrackedsafetyglasses
A1.02.05
reportandreplacedamagedorfaultyequipment
A1.02.06
organize,cleanandstorePPEandsafetyequipmentaccordingtoOEM
specifications
A1.02.07
applysafetyregulationssuchasWHMISandOH&S
Subtask
A1.03
Performslockoutandtaggingprocedures.
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KeyCompetencies
A1.03.01
coordinatelockoutandtaggingrequirementswithappropriateauthorities
andothertrades
A1.03.02
identifyequipmentforlockoutandtagging
A1.03.03
selectapprovedlocksandtags
A1.03.04
performbumptestonenergizedequipmenttoensureworkwillbe
performedoncorrectpieceofequipment
A1.03.05
deenergizeequipmentandperformbumptesttoconfirmdeenergization
A1.03.06
testsystemforzeropotentialusingequipmentsuchasvoltmetersandhigh
voltagetesters
A1.03.07
verifyproperlockoutandtagging
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Task2
Context
Industrialelectriciansmusthavetheabilitytoselect,useandmaintainthe
appropriatetoolsandequipmentforspecifictasks.
RequiredKnowledge
K1
typesandlimitationsofhandtoolssuchasscrewdrivers,pliers,wrenches
andmeasuringtapes
K2
types,functions,capabilities,limitationsandoperatingproceduresof
portablepneumatic,electricandhydraulicpowertools
K3
stationarypowertoolssuchasdrillpresses,benchgrindersandbeltsanders
K4
powderactuatedtools
K5
fastenerspecificationsforpowderactuatedtools
K6
trainingandcertificationrequirementstooperatepowderactuatedtools
K7
powderactuatedtoolcomponents
K8
typesandoperatingproceduresofmechanicalmeasuringequipmentsuchas
micrometers,torquewrenchesandfeelergauges
K9
equipmentusedformeasuringhighvoltageand/orfrequency
K10
types,functions,applications,limitationsandratingsofelectricaltestingand
diagnostictoolssuchasmultimeters,voltagetesters,noncontactvoltage
testers,megohmmetersandclampammeters
K11
electricaltestinganddiagnostictoolaccessoriessuchasleads,fuses
andbatteries
K12
maintenanceschedules
K13
environmentalfactorsthataffectreadings
K14
OEMspecificationsforoperatingandmaintenanceinstructions,andfor
calibrationschedules
K15
typesofaccessequipmentsuchasscissorlifts,platformliftsandarticulated
boomlifts
K16
typesofscaffoldingsuchastubularandframe
K17
capabilitiesandlimitationsofscaffoldingandaccessequipment
K18
loadbearingcapacityofaccessequipment
K19
certificationrequirementsandregulationsforscaffoldingand
accessequipment
K20
fallprotectionrequirementswhenworkingonaccessequipment
13
K21
safeanglesofladders
K22
threepointcontactrule
K23
worksitesurroundingssuchastrenching,pitsandoverheadhazards
K24
types,functions,operatingprocedures,techniques,andlimitationsofrigging,
tugging,hoistingandliftingequipment
K25
certificationrequirementsregardingrigging,tugging,hoistingand
liftingequipment
K26
anchorpoints
K27
loadratings
Subtask
A2.01
Maintainstoolsandequipment.
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KeyCompetencies
A2.01.01
organizeandstoretoolsandcomponentsaccordingtoOEMspecifications
A2.01.02
clean,sharpen,lubricateandadjusttoolstoOEMspecifications
A2.01.03
ensurecalibrationofmeasuringequipmenttoOEMspecifications
A2.01.04
identifyworn,damagedordefectivetools
A2.01.05
changetoolcomponentssuchaschucks,bitsandblades
A2.01.06
replacetoolcomponentssuchascords,attachmentplugsandairlines
A2.01.07
repairtoolsaccordingtoOEMspecifications
A2.01.08
identifyhazardsassociatedwithtools
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Subtask
A2.02
Usesaccessequipment.
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yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
ND
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ND
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ND
KeyCompetencies
A2.02.01
identifytrafficareasandpotentialhazardssuchasconfinedspaces
andtrenches
A2.02.02
installbarricadesandsignagetocontainworkzoneifrequired
A2.02.03
selectaccessequipmentsuchasladders,scissorliftsandarticulated
boomlifts
A2.02.04
setupandsecurestepladdersandextensionladders
A2.02.05
erectvarioustypesofscaffoldingifrequired
A2.02.06
visuallyandmechanicallyinspectforworn,damagedordefectivescaffolding
andaccessequipmentaccordingtoOEMspecifications
A2.02.07
report,taganddecommissionunsafe,worn,damagedordefective
scaffoldingandaccessequipment
A2.02.08
organizeandstoreaccessequipmentaccordingtoOEMspecifications
Subtask
A2.03
Usesrigging,tugging,hoistingandliftingequipment.
NL
NS
PE
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ON
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AB
BC
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YT
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yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
ND
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yes
ND
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KeyCompetencies
A2.03.01
identifytrafficareasandpotentialhazardssuchasconfinedspaces
andtrenches
A2.03.02
installbarricadesandsignagetocontainworkzone
A2.03.03
useandunderstandhandsignals
A2.03.04
selectandsecurerigging,tugging,hoistingandliftingequipmentaccording
toapplication
A2.03.05
ensurecalibrationofrigging,tugging,hoistingandliftingequipment
accordingtoOEMspecificationsandjurisdictionalregulations
A2.03.06
visuallyandmechanicallyinspectforworn,damagedordefectiverigging,
tugging,hoistingandliftingequipmentaccordingtoOEMspecifications
15
A2.03.07
report,taganddecommissionunsafe,worn,damagedordefectiverigging,
tugging,hoistingandliftingequipment
A2.03.08
secureloadforapplicationaccordingtojurisdictionalregulationsand
companypolicy
A2.03.09
clean,lubricateandstorerigging,tugging,hoistingandliftingequipment
A2.03.10
performminorfieldrepairsandreplenishfluidlevels
Task3
Organizeswork.
Context
Organizingworkallowsindustrialelectricianstointerpret,locateandmodify
documentation,aswellasorganizenecessarymaterials,planprojecttasks
andpreparetheworksiteinordertodotheirjobssafelyandeffectively.
RequiredKnowledge
K1
codessuchasbuildingcodes,theCECandjurisdictionalcodes
K2
OH&Sregulations
K3
standardssuchasCSAandUnderwritersLaboratoriesofCanada(ULC)
K4
codeandregulationupdates
K5
featuresofplans,schematics,drawingsandspecificationssuchasscale,
legend,details,abbreviationsandsymbols
K6
standardsymbolanddrawingconventions
K7
CADsystems
K8
documentationrequirementsformodifyingdrawings
K9
typesofdocumentationsuchasmanuals,workorders,preventative
maintenancesheets,regulations,technicalbulletins,shopdrawings
andcatalogues
K10
companypoliciesandprocedures
K11
typesofequipment
K12
WHMISsymbolsandMSDS
K13
OEMspecifications
K14
tradeterminology
K15
projectortasktobecompleted
K16
worksitelocation,conditionsandrestrictions
K17
deliverydates,inventorycontrolandavailabilityofmaterials
K18
sequenceofoperations
K19
buildingstructuressuchaswalls,ceilingsandfloors
16
K20
equipmentsuchaspanelboards,switchgearandmotorcontrol
centres(MCCs)
K21
worksitehazardssuchasexistingutilities,dust,temperature,chemicalsand
weather
K22
CMMSs
Subtask
A3.01
Interpretscodesandregulations.
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yes
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KeyCompetencies
A3.01.01
accesscodesandregulationssuchasCEC,TP127,municipalandlocalcodes
A3.01.02
refertocodesandregulationstolocateinformation
A3.01.03
applycodesandregulationsaccordingtoapplication
A3.01.04
remainuptodatewithmodificationsandchangestocodesandregulations
Subtask
A3.02
Usesplans,schematics,drawingsandspecifications.
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KeyCompetencies
A3.02.01
crossreferenceplans,drawingsandspecifications
A3.02.02
locateinformationonplans,drawingsandspecifications
A3.02.03
scaledimensions
A3.02.04
interpretthreedimensionalstructuresandcircuits
A3.02.05
performmathematicalcalculationssuchasconduitfill,andsingleand
threephasecircuitcalculations
A3.02.06
applyschematicsandwiringdiagramstoperformtaskssuchas
troubleshooting,maintainingandinstallingsystems
A3.02.07
determinewhetherplans,schematicsanddrawingsareuptodateaccording
toasbuilt
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A3.02.08
modifyandproduceasbuiltplans,schematicsanddrawingstoreflect
changebroughttoapplication
A3.02.09
documentchangesmadetoequipmentandwiring
Subtask
A3.03
Selectsmaterialsandsupplies.
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QC
ON
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BC
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YT
NU
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
ND
ND
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NV
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KeyCompetencies
A3.03.01
identifyrequiredmaterialsandsuppliesaccordingtoapplication,plans,
specifications,codesandenvironment
A3.03.02
performmathematicalcalculationssuchasscaling,ratiosanddetermining
segmentlengthsofcablingandwiring
A3.03.03
interpretsitemeasurementsandinstructions
A3.03.04
quantifymaterialsaccordingtoplans
A3.03.05
performinventorycontrol
A3.03.06
ordermaterialsandsupplies
Subtask
A3.04
Plansprojecttasksandprocedures.
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yes
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yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
ND
ND
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ND
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ND
KeyCompetencies
A3.04.01
visuallyinspectworkenvironmenttodeterminescopeofwork
A3.04.02
determinelabourandequipmentrequirementsaccordingtospecifications
suchaswiresizes,loadrequirementsandlocations
A3.04.03
establishandmaintainassignedschedules
A3.04.04
coordinateworkwithothertradessuchasshutdownrequirementsand
installationsequencing
A3.04.05
drawandsketchlayouts
A3.04.06
followinstallationandoperationalsequences
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Subtask
A3.05
Preparesworksite.
NL
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yes
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yes
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yes
ND
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KeyCompetencies
A3.05.01
visuallyinspecttoidentifytrafficareasandpotentialhazardssuchas
confinedspacesandtrenches
A3.05.02
installbarricadesandsignagetocontainworkzone
A3.05.03
createopeningsandpenetrationsinstructuresandequipment
A3.05.04
ensuresufficientlightingandventilationofworkarea
A3.05.05
ensureallrequiredmaterialsandequipmentareonsite
Subtask
A3.06
Documentsmaintenancework.
NL
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KeyCompetencies
A3.06.01
retrieve,recordandinterprettestdataforfuturereference
A3.06.02
recordfaultsandfailedcomponentstoaidindiagnosis
A3.06.03
recordserviceperformedandrequiredrepairstokeepalogonthatpiece
ofequipment
A3.06.04
recordcorrectiveactionstospeeduprepairsandtomonitor
equipmenttrends
A3.06.05
recorddateandpartsusedtoreplaceorrepairdefectiveorrecalleddevices,
tokeepalogonthatpieceofequipmentandforbudgetingpurposes
A3.06.06
recordidentifiedpotentialandexistinghazardsforsafetypurposesandto
helpprioritizethework
A3.06.07
recordmodificationsforinspectionpurposesfromlocalauthorities,torepeat
successfulmodificationonothercommonpiecesofequipmentandfor
troubleshootingpurposes
A3.06.08
identifyandrecordworkneededtobeperformedtoprioritizethetasks
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A3.06.09
recordindustryalertstoreplaceorrepairdefectiveorrecalleddevices
A3.06.10
recordcalibrationdataasfoundandasleftforauditingpurposes
Task4
Context
Theseareactivitiesthatareperformedthroughoutthetrade.Industrial
electriciansperformthesetasksinasafeandefficientmanner.These
tasksidentifyspecificskillsandfunctionsthataretypicallyperformed
byindustrialelectriciansinthenormalcourseoftheirwork.
RequiredKnowledge
K1
electricalclassificationofworksitelocation
K2
buildingstructuressuchaswalls,ceilingsandfloors
K3
equipmentsuchaspanelboards,switchgearandMCCs
K4
worksitehazardssuchasexistingutilities,explosiveatmosphere,dust,
temperature,chemicalsandweather
K5
impactofperformingtaskduringprocessoperations
K6
startupandcommissioningproceduressuchasrotationaltesting,voltage
readingsandcurrentreadings
K7
requireddocumentation
K8
OEMspecifications
K9
sequenceofoperationofequipment
K10
types,styles,purposesandsizesoffasteners,fittingsandconnectorssuchas
expansionjoints,explosionproofandwaterproof
K11
installationandreplacementprocedures,andcapabilitiesandlimitationsof
fasteners,fittingsandconnectors
K12
firestoppingtechniques
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Subtask
A4.01
Installsfasteners,fittingsandconnectors.
NL
NS
PE
NB
QC
ON
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AB
BC
NT
YT
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yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
ND
ND
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ND
NV
ND
KeyCompetencies
A4.01.01
selectandusetoolsandequipmentsuchashandtools,threaders,pipe
wrenches,knockoutsets,stepdrills,holesawsandweldingequipment
A4.01.02
determinethreadsizeaccordingtosizeofraceway
A4.01.03
cutandthreadfittingsaccordingtomeasurementsofinstallation
A4.01.04
selectfasteners,fittings,groundbushingsandconnectorstomatchthe
installationrequirements,andverifycompatibilityaccordingtoengineered
drawings,electricalclassificationofworksiteandenvironmentsuchas
undergroundandwetlocation
A4.01.05
locateandmountfasteners,fittings,groundbushingsandconnectors,and
ensureaccessibilityoffittingsaccordingtoinstallationrequirements
A4.01.06
torqueandtightenfastenersandconnectorstoengineeredspecifications
A4.01.07
applylubricant,sealant,antiseizeandantioxidantcompoundsaccordingto
engineeringspecificationsandindustrypractices
Subtask
A4.02
Conductsoperationaltests.
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BC
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yes
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yes
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yes
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ND
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KeyCompetencies
A4.02.01
selectandusetoolsandequipmentsuchasmultimeters,handtools,scope
metersandcalibrators
A4.02.02
performsensoryinspectiontocheckforambienttemperature,abnormalheat,
equipmentdamage,andpresenceofcorrosion,smokeorunusualodours
A4.02.03
takemeasurementssuchasvoltages,current,frequency,temperature,speed
andpressuretoverifysystemoperationandparameters
A4.02.04
retrieve,readandinterprethistoricaldata,OEMspecifications,and
engineereddrawingsanddatatoassistinthetesting
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A4.02.05
disconnect/reconnectcomponentstoallowaccesstocircuitryaccordingto
industrypractices
A4.02.06
puttheprocessinManualmodetopreventupsetandtoaidintesting
procedure,andputbacktoAutomaticuponcompletion
A4.02.07
calibratedevicesandsensorsaccordingtoplantrequirements
A4.02.08
comparehistoricalandasfounddatatointerprettendenciesandtrendsand
changemaintenancefrequencyaccordingly
A4.02.09
makecalculationsandconversionssuchaspowerfactorandpowerusageto
verifythatequipmentisworkingcorrectlyandtoaidintheselectionof
componentsaccordingtoengineeringspecifications
A4.02.10
testequipmenttospecificationssuchasmotoroverloadprotectionand
adjustabletripmechanismcircuitbreakers
A4.02.11
ensuresequencingandsafetycircuitoperationaftertesting
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POWER DISTRIBUTION AND

GENERATING SYSTEMS
BLOCK B
Trends
Tidalgenerationsystemsarestartingtoappear.Theyofferdependable,
renewableenergythroughtheoceanictidalcycle.
Increasingly,industrialestablishmentsareusingtheirown
microgenerationsystems.Thesesystemsarecostefficient,usingthe
byproductsoftheiroperationtoproducetheirownelectricity.
Related
Components
(including,butnot
limitedto)
Disconnects,MCCs,distributionpanels,breakers,relays,fuses,
overloads,protectiverelays,capacitors,transformers,contactors,
motors,alternators,generators,cables,raceways,cabletrays,bus
systems,insulators,synchronisers,arrestors,groundrods,grids,solar
cellmats,groundfaultsystems,windturbines.
Toolsand
Equipment
SeeAppendixA.
Task5
Maintainshighvoltagepowerdistributionsystems.
Context
Highvoltagepowerdistributionsystemsareusedinpowerlines,plantsand
substationsforlongdistancetransmissionatlowercurrents.Industrial
electriciansmustbeabletoinstall,serviceandrepairthesesystemsinorder
toensuretheirefficientoperationandreduceunscheduleddisruptions.
Maintaininghighvoltagepowersystemsisamongthemosthazardoustasks
forindustrialelectriciansandextremecautionmustbeusedinthese
environments.
RequiredKnowledge
K1
regulationsregardingtheinstallationofhighvoltagepowersystems
K2
typesofhighvoltagepowersystems
K3
componentssuchasswitchgear,transformersandcabling
K4
hazardsassociatedwithhighvoltagepowersystems
K5
methodsandproceduresforinstallinghighvoltagepowersystemssuchas
terminations,splicingandtesting
K6
safetyprocedurestoaccesshighvoltageenvironmentsandequipment
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K7
inspection,maintenance,troubleshooting,repair,replacementand
adjustmentproceduresandOEMspecifications
K8
safetyproceduresandequipmentrequiredtomaintainhighvoltage
powersystems
K9
systemandcomponentoperation
K10
potentialcausesofpowerlosssuchasphasetophaseshorts,overcurrentand
underfrequency
K11
eventsthatleadtosystemfailure
K12
performancehistoryofequipment
K13
preventativeandpredictivemaintenanceschedules
K14
calibrationaccordingtoOEMspecificationsforcomponentssuchasbreakers,
relaysandswitchgear
Subtask
B5.01
Installshighvoltagepowerdistributionsystems.
(NOTCOMMONCORE)
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PE
NB
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ON
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SK
AB
BC
NT
YT
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yes
no
yes
no
yes
yes
no
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KeyCompetencies
B5.01.01
selectandusetoolsandequipmentsuchaswrenches,knivesandpliers
B5.01.02
ensureproperegressarounddistributionsystemaccordingto
coderequirements
B5.01.03
assembleandtorquecomponentsinappropriatelocationsaccordingto
OEMspecifications
B5.01.04
shimandlevelthecabinets
B5.01.05
spliceandterminatecableaccordingtoOEMspecifications
B5.01.06
followinstallationproceduresandspecifications
B5.01.07
verifysystemoperation
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Subtask
B5.02
Serviceshighvoltagepowerdistributionsystems.
NL
NS
PE
NB
QC
ON
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SK
AB
BC
NT
YT
NU
yes
no
yes
no
yes
yes
yes
ND
ND
yes
ND
NV
ND
KeyCompetencies
B5.02.01
identifyhazardsofstoredenergyincapacitors,cablingandtransformers
B5.02.02
deenergizesystemfromallpowersources
B5.02.03
testsystemforzeropotentialusinghighvoltagetester
B5.02.04
applygroundsetstophaseconductorstodraincapacitancecharge
B5.02.05
selectandusetoolsandequipmentsuchasvacuumcleanersand
torquewrenches
B5.02.06
visuallyinspecthighvoltagecomponentsfordeteriorationsuchascorrosion,
corona,loosetorqueanddiscolouration
B5.02.07
selectandusediagnostictoolsandequipmentsuchashipottestingtoolsand
ultrasonicdetectors
B5.02.08
identifyworn,damaged,defectiveorhazardouscomponentsusingmethods
suchasoilsamplings
B5.02.09
identifycomponentsthatrequirerepairorreplacement
B5.02.10
cleanandlubricatecomponents
B5.02.11
Subtask
B5.03
Troubleshootshighvoltagepowerdistributionsystems.
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PE
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ON
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BC
NT
YT
NU
yes
no
yes
no
yes
yes
yes
ND
ND
yes
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ND
KeyCompetencies
B5.03.01
B5.03.02
performsensoryinspectionofcomponentdeteriorationsuchascorrosion,
B5.03.03
selectandusediagnostictoolsandequipmentsuchashipottestingtools,
thermalgraphiccamerasandultrasonicdetectors
B5.03.04
isolatefaultsbydeenergizingsourceofenergy
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B5.03.05
B5.03.06
B5.03.07
suchasoilsamplings
Subtask
B5.04
Repairshighvoltagepowerdistributionsystems.
NL
NS
PE
NB
QC
ON
MB
SK
AB
BC
NT
YT
NU
yes
no
yes
no
yes
yes
yes
ND
ND
yes
ND
NV
ND
KeyCompetencies
B5.04.01
B5.04.02
determinewhethercomponentsrequirerepairorreplacement
B5.04.03
selectandusetoolsandequipmentsuchastorquewrenches,pliers
andknives
B5.04.04
selectreplacementcomponentsaccordingtoOEMspecificationsand
coderequirements
B5.04.05
B5.04.06
B5.04.07
B5.04.08
disassemble/reassemblecomponentsaccordingtoOEMspecificationsto
accessrepairarea
B5.04.09
replace,adjustandmodifycomponentssuchasbushingsandswitches
B5.04.10
cleancomponentsbeforeterminatingtoensuregoodcontactandcontinuity
B5.04.11
verifyoperationofcomponents
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Task6
Maintainslowvoltagepowerdistributionsystems.
Context
Lowvoltagepowerdistributionsystemsprovidepowertotheplant.
Industrialelectriciansmustbeabletoinstall,serviceandrepairthesesystems
inordertoensuretheirefficientoperationandreduceunscheduled
disruptions.
RequiredKnowledge
K1
codesandregulationsregardingtheinstallationoflowvoltage
powersystems
K2
typesoflowvoltagepowersystems,singleandthreephase
K3
typesofcomponentssuchasdisconnects,MCCs,powertransformers
andcabling
K4
installation,inspection,maintenance,testing,troubleshootingandrepair
proceduresandspecifications
K5
rating,sizingandcompatibilityofcomponentssuchasbusbars,breakers,
fusesanddistributionpanels
K6
hazardsassociatedwithlowvoltagepowersystems
K7
K8
K9
K10
safetyproceduresrequiredforserviceandrepair
Subtask
B6.01
Installslowvoltagepowerdistributionsystems.
NL
NS
PE
NB
QC
ON
MB
SK
AB
BC
NT
YT
NU
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
no
ND
ND
yes
ND
NV
ND
KeyCompetencies
B6.01.01
selectandusetoolsandequipmentsuchasphasemeters,compressiontools,
wirestrippersandbenders
B6.01.02
ensureproperegressarounddistributionsystemaccordingtocode
requirements
B6.01.03
performphasingtoachieverequiredrotationofthreephaserotating
equipment
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B6.01.04
OEMspecifications
B6.01.05
B6.01.06
terminatecableaccordingtocoderequirements
B6.01.07
followinstallationproceduresaccordingtoOEMspecifications
B6.01.08
Subtask
B6.02
Serviceslowvoltagepowerdistributionsystems.
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QC
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MB
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BC
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YT
NU
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
ND
ND
yes
ND
NV
ND
KeyCompetencies
B6.02.01
selectandusediagnostictoolsandequipmentsuchasmegohmmetersand
multimeters
B6.02.02
identifyhazardsofstoredenergyincapacitors
B6.02.03
B6.02.04
testsystemforzeropotentialusingmultimeter
B6.02.05
torquewrenches
B6.02.06
visuallyinspectcomponentsfordeteriorationsuchascorrosion,loosetorque
anddiscolourationusingmethodssuchasthermographyforhotspots
B6.02.07
B6.02.08
B6.02.09
performadjustmentssuchastripsettingsandtapchanges
B6.02.10
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Subtask
B6.03
Troubleshootslowvoltagepowerdistributionsystems.
NL
NS
PE
NB
QC
ON
MB
SK
AB
BC
NT
YT
NU
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
ND
ND
yes
ND
NV
ND
KeyCompetencies
B6.03.01
selectandusediagnostictoolsandequipmentsuchasmultimeters,clampon
ammetersandmegohmmeters
B6.03.02
identifyhazardsofstoredenergyincapacitorsaccordingtoindicatorssuch
ashazardstickersordrawings
B6.03.03
anddiscolouration
B6.03.04
B6.03.05
B6.03.06
B6.03.07
Subtask
B6.04
Repairslowvoltagepowerdistributionsystems.
NL
NS
PE
NB
QC
ON
MB
SK
AB
BC
NT
YT
NU
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
ND
ND
yes
ND
NV
ND
KeyCompetencies
B6.04.01
selectandusetoolsandequipmentsuchasscrewdrivers,wrenchesandpliers
B6.04.02
B6.04.03
selectreplacementcomponentssuchasrelays,contactorsandfusesaccording
toOEMspecificationsandcoderequirements
B6.04.04
B6.04.05
disassemble/reassemblecomponentsaccordingtoOEMspecifications
B6.04.06
replace,adjustandmodifycomponentssuchasrelays,contactorsandfuses
B6.04.07
B6.04.08
B6.04.09
B6.04.10
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Task7
Context
ACsystemsareusedtosupplyloadpowertobranchcircuitequipment.
Therefore,itisimportanttomaintainthesesystemsbyinstallingupgrades,
performingpreventativemaintenanceandmakingnecessaryrepairsinan
expedientmanner.
RequiredKnowledge
K1
codesandregulationsregardingtheinstallationofACsystems
K2
typesofACsystemssuchassingleandthreephase
K3
ACsystemcomponents,controls,capabilitiesandspecifications
K4
componentoperation
K5
OEMinstallation,maintenance,inspection,troubleshootingand
repairspecifications
K6
loadbalancing
K7
powerfactorcorrection
K8
lineandlowvoltagecontrols
K9
K10
K11
preventativemaintenancetechniques,testsandprocedures
Subtask
B7.01
Installsalternatingcurrent(AC)systems.
NL
NS
PE
NB
QC
ON
MB
SK
AB
BC
NT
YT
NU
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
ND
ND
yes
ND
NV
ND
KeyCompetencies
B7.01.01
selectandusetoolsandequipmentsuchaswrenches,wirestrippers
andpliers
B7.01.02
ensureproperegressarounddistributionsystemaccordingtocode
requirements
B7.01.03
determinecircuitloadingcapacity
B7.01.04
OEMspecifications
B7.01.05
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B7.01.06
terminatecableaccordingtocodeandOEMspecifications
B7.01.07
followinstallationproceduresaccordingtocodeandOEMspecifications
B7.01.08
Subtask
B7.02
Servicesalternatingcurrent(AC)systems.
NL
NS
PE
NB
QC
ON
MB
SK
AB
BC
NT
YT
NU
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
ND
ND
yes
ND
NV
ND
KeyCompetencies
B7.02.01
selectandusediagnostictoolsandequipmentsuchasmegohmmeters
andmultimeters
B7.02.02
B7.02.03
B7.02.04
torquewrenches
B7.02.05
B7.02.06
B7.02.07
B7.02.08
B7.02.09
performadjustmentssuchastripsettingsandoverloads
B7.02.10
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Subtask
B7.03
Troubleshootsalternatingcurrent(AC)systems.
NL
NS
PE
NB
QC
ON
MB
SK
AB
BC
NT
YT
NU
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
ND
ND
yes
ND
NV
ND
KeyCompetencies
B7.03.01
B7.03.02
performsensoryinspectionofcomponentsfordeteriorationsuchas
corrosion,loosetorqueanddiscolouration
B7.03.03
B7.03.04
B7.03.05
B7.03.06
B7.03.07
identifycomponentssuchasfuses,breakersandcontactorsthatrequire
repairorreplacement
Subtask
B7.04
Repairsalternatingcurrent(AC)systems.
NL
NS
PE
NB
QC
ON
MB
SK
AB
BC
NT
YT
NU
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
ND
ND
yes
ND
NV
ND
KeyCompetencies
B7.04.01
B7.04.02
B7.04.03
B7.04.04
B7.04.05
B7.04.06
B7.04.07
B7.04.08
B7.04.09
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Task8
Context
DCsystemsprovidepowertospecializedequipmentfoundinindustry.
Industrialelectriciansmustbeabletoinstall,serviceandrepairthesesystems
inordertoensuretheirefficientoperationandreduceunscheduled
disruptions.
RequiredKnowledge
K1
codesandregulationsregardingtheinstallationofDCsystems
K2
typesandapplicationsofDCsystemssuchaspower,control,cathodic
protectionandlighting
K3
rectificationandDCpowergeneration
K4
K5
ratingandcompatibilityofcomponentssuchasbusbars,breakersand
distributionpanels
K6
hazardsassociatedwithDCsystems
K7
OEMspecificationsforinspection,maintenance,installation,troubleshooting,
repair,replacement,adjustmentandmodification
K8
specifications,characteristics,typesandsizesofDCsystemcomponentssuch
asbrushes,relays,breakersandbusbars
K9
typesandcausesoffailureofDCsystemcomponents
K10
K11
safetyproceduresrequiredtotroubleshoot,serviceandrepairDCsystems
K12
batterysystemsandtheirmaintenancerequirements
Subtask
B8.01
Installsdirectcurrent(DC)systems.
NL
NS
PE
NB
QC
ON
MB
SK
AB
BC
NT
YT
NU
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
ND
ND
yes
ND
NV
ND
KeyCompetencies
B8.01.01
selectandusetoolsandequipmentsuchaswrenches,wirestrippersand
specificgravity(SG)testers
B8.01.02
ensureproperegressandventilationarounddistributionsystemaccordingto
coderequirements
B8.01.03
determinecircuitloadingcapacity
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B8.01.04
ensurecablesareconnectedaccordingtopolarityandgroundedasrequired
B8.01.05
OEMspecifications
B8.01.06
B8.01.07
B8.01.08
B8.01.09
Subtask
B8.02
Servicesdirectcurrent(DC)systems.
NL
NS
PE
NB
QC
ON
MB
SK
AB
BC
NT
YT
NU
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
ND
ND
yes
ND
NV
ND
KeyCompetencies
B8.02.01
selectandusediagnostictoolsandequipmentsuchasmegohmmeters
andmultimeters
B8.02.02
B8.02.03
B8.02.04
torquewrenches
B8.02.05
performsensoryinspectiononcomponentssuchasgenerators,commutators
andbatteriesfordeteriorationsuchascorrosion,loosetorqueand
discolourationusingmethodssuchasthermographyforhotspots
B8.02.06
identifypresenceofpoweranomaliessuchasripple,noiseandspikes
B8.02.07
B8.02.08
B8.02.09
B8.02.10
performadjustmentssuchasaddingdistilledwatertobattery
B8.02.11
34
Subtask
B8.03
Troubleshootsdirectcurrent(DC)systems.
NL
NS
PE
NB
QC
ON
MB
SK
AB
BC
NT
YT
NU
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
ND
ND
yes
ND
NV
ND
KeyCompetencies
B8.03.01
selectandusediagnostictoolsandequipmentsuchasmultimeters,scope
meters,clamponammetersandmegohmmeters
B8.03.02
performsensoryinspectiononcomponentsfordeteriorationsuchas
B8.03.03
B8.03.04
B8.03.05
B8.03.06
identifypresenceofpoweranomaliessuchasripple,noiseandspikes
B8.03.07
B8.03.08
Subtask
B8.04
Repairsdirectcurrent(DC)systems.
NL
NS
PE
NB
QC
ON
MB
SK
AB
BC
NT
YT
NU
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
ND
ND
yes
ND
NV
ND
KeyCompetencies
B8.04.01
B8.04.02
B8.04.03
selectreplacementcomponentssuchasrelays,brushes,batteriesandfuses
accordingtoOEMspecificationsandcoderequirements
B8.04.04
B8.04.05
B8.04.06
replace,adjustandmodifycomponentssuchasrelays,brushes,batteries
andfuses
B8.04.07
B8.04.08
B8.04.09
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Task9
Context
Groundingandbondingsystemsareusedtocompleteasafepathforfault
current.Theirprimaryuseisasasafeguardintheoperationofelectrical
systems.Industrialelectriciansmustbeabletoinstall,serviceandrepair
thesesystemsinordertoensuretheirefficientoperationandreduce
unscheduleddisruptions.
RequiredKnowledge
K1
codesandregulationsregardingtheinstallationofgroundingandbonding
systems
K2
methodsofgrounding
K3
methodsofbonding
K4
K5
components,controls,ratingsandcapabilities
K6
OEMspecificationsforinstallation,inspection,troubleshooting,repair,
replacement,modificationandpreventativemaintenance
K7
specifications,characteristics,typesandsizesofcomponentssuchasground
rods,groundgridsandplates
K8
electricaltheory
K9
K10
equipmentperformancehistory
K11
potentialhazardssuchasshocksandpotentialdifference
K12
safetyproceduresandequipmentrequiredforrepairandservice
K13
methodsandproceduresfortestingandverificationofgroundingand
bondingsystemsandcomponents
Subtask
B9.01
Installsgroundingandbondingsystems.
NL
NS
PE
NB
QC
ON
MB
SK
AB
BC
NT
YT
NU
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
ND
ND
yes
ND
NV
ND
KeyCompetencies
B9.01.01
determinesizeofgroundandbondaccordingtocodesandregulations
B9.01.02
selectgroundandbondmethodaccordingtoenvironmentalconditionssuch
assoiltype,areaandcorrosiveatmosphere
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B9.01.03
selectandusetoolsandequipmentsuchaswrenches,compressiontoolsand
exothermicwelders
B9.01.04
selectandinstallgroundcomponentssuchasrodsandplatesaccordingto
coderequirements
B9.01.05
locateandsecuregroundandbondconductorusingmethodssuchas
torquing,exothermicweldingandantioxidationcompoundsaccordingto
coderequirements
Subtask
B9.02
Servicesgroundingandbondingsystems.
NL
NS
PE
NB
QC
ON
MB
SK
AB
BC
NT
YT
NU
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
ND
ND
yes
ND
NV
ND
KeyCompetencies
B9.02.01
assesstorque,cleanlinessandcorrosionofbondingterminations
B9.02.02
ensuregroundingandbondingterminationsaresecure
B9.02.03
selectandusetoolsandequipmentsuchastorquewrenches,hammersand
wirebrushes
B9.02.04
visuallyinspectcomponentsforwear,oxidationandlooseconnections
B9.02.05
identifycorroded,damagedordefectivebondingcomponentsby
discolourationandnicking
B9.02.06
cleancomponentstoensuregoodcontactandlowestresistance
Subtask
B9.03
Troubleshootsgroundingandbondingsystems.
NL
NS
PE
NB
QC
ON
MB
SK
AB
BC
NT
YT
NU
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
ND
ND
yes
ND
NV
ND
KeyCompetencies
B9.03.01
selectandusetoolsandequipmentsuchasmegohmmeters,multimeters,
clamponammetersandohmmeters
B9.03.02
performcontinuitycheckstodetermineifthereisabreakingrounding
orbonding
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B9.03.03
performsensoryinspectionfornicks,breaks,discolourationand
looseconnections
B9.03.04
takevoltagemeasurementstodetermineproblemswithgroundandbond
B9.03.05
checkforcurrentontheground
Subtask
B9.04
Repairsgroundingandbondingsystems.
NL
NS
PE
NB
QC
ON
MB
SK
AB
BC
NT
YT
NU
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
ND
ND
yes
ND
NV
ND
KeyCompetencies
B9.04.01
selectreplacementcomponentsaccordingtocoderequirementssuchastype,
size,capacityandenvironment
B9.04.02
selectandusetoolsandequipmentsuchascompressiontools,exothermal
weldingequipmentandtorquewrenches
B9.04.03
replacedamagedconductors
B9.04.04
cleanconductorsandmetalsurfacesbeforeterminatingtoensuregood
contactandcontinuity
B9.04.05
locateandsecuregroundingandbondingcomponentsinappropriate
locationstopreventfurtherdamage
B9.04.06
verifyfaulthasbeencorrected
Task10
Context
Powergeneratingsystemssuchassolarcell,windturbineandcogeneration
produceelectricitytoavarietyofapplications.Industrialelectriciansmustbe
abletoinstall,serviceandrepairthesesystemsinindustrialplantsinorderto
ensuretheirefficientoperationandreduceunscheduleddisruptions.
RequiredKnowledge
K1
codesandregulationsregardingtheinstallationofpowergeneratingsystems
K2
typesofpowergeneratingsystemssuchassolarcell,photovoltaic,wind
turbineandcogeneration
K3
componentssuchasswitchgearandtransformers
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K4
hazardsassociatedwithpowergeneratingsystems
K5
methodsandproceduresforinstallingpowergeneratingsystems
K6
preventativeandpredictivemaintenanceschedules
K7
inspection,maintenance,troubleshooting,repair,replacementand
adjustmentproceduresandspecifications
K8
safetyproceduresandequipmentrequiredtoaccess,inspectandservice
powergeneratingsystems
K9
K10
potentialcausesofpowerlosssuchasphasetophaseshorts,overcurrentand
underfrequency
K11
K12
historyofequipmentperformance
Subtask
B10.01
Installspowergeneratingsystems.(NOTCOMMONCORE)
NL
NS
PE
NB
QC
ON
MB
SK
AB
BC
NT
YT
NU
yes
no
yes
no
yes
yes
no
ND
ND
yes
ND
NV
ND
KeyCompetencies
B10.01.01
selectandusetoolsandequipmentsuchaswrenches,knivesandpliers
B10.01.02
ensureproperegressarounddistributionsystemaccordingto
coderequirements
B10.01.03
ensureproperlocationanddirectionofcomponentsuchassolarcelland
windturbine
B10.01.04
performphasingtoachieverequiredrotationofthreephaserotating
equipment
B10.01.05
ensurecablesareconnectedaccordingtopolarityandgroundedasrequired
B10.01.06
OEMspecifications
B10.01.07
terminatecableaccordingtocodeandOEMspecifications
B10.01.08
B10.01.09
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Subtask
B10.02
Servicespowergeneratingsystems.
NL
NS
PE
NB
QC
ON
MB
SK
AB
BC
NT
YT
NU
yes
no
yes
no
yes
yes
yes
ND
ND
yes
ND
NV
ND
KeyCompetencies
B10.02.01
identifyhazardsofpowergeneratingsystem
B10.02.02
isolatesystemfromdynamicandkineticenergy
B10.02.03
testsystemforzeropotentialusingtoolssuchasmultimetersandhigh
voltagetesters
B10.02.04
B10.02.05
selecttoolsandequipmentsuchaspliersandtorquewrenches
B10.02.06
performsensoryinspectionofcomponentsfordeteriorationsuchas
B10.02.07
selectandusediagnostictoolsandequipmentsuchasmegohmmetersand
thermalgraphiccameras
B10.02.08
identifyworn,damaged,defectiveorhazardouscomponents
B10.02.09
B10.02.10
B10.02.11
Subtask
B10.03
Troubleshootspowergeneratingsystems.
NL
NS
PE
NB
QC
ON
MB
SK
AB
BC
NT
YT
NU
yes
no
yes
no
yes
yes
yes
ND
ND
yes
ND
NV
ND
KeyCompetencies
B10.03.01
B10.03.02
performsensoryinspectionofcomponentsdeteriorationsuchascorrosion,
B10.03.03
selectandusediagnostictoolsandequipmentsuchashipottestingtools,
thermalgraphiccamerasandultrasonicdetectors
B10.03.04
B10.03.05
testsystemforzeropotentialusinghighvoltagetesterandmultimeter
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B10.03.06
B10.03.07
suchasoilsamplings
Subtask
B10.04
Repairspowergeneratingsystems.
NL
NS
PE
NB
QC
ON
MB
SK
AB
BC
NT
YT
NU
yes
no
yes
no
yes
yes
yes
ND
ND
yes
ND
NV
ND
KeyCompetencies
B10.04.01
B10.04.02
B10.04.03
selectandusetoolsandequipmentsuchastorquewrenches,pliers
andknives
B10.04.04
selectreplacementcomponentsaccordingtoOEMspecificationsand
coderequirements
B10.04.05
B10.04.06
testsystemforzeropotentialusinghighvoltagetesterandmultimeter
B10.04.07
B10.04.08
B10.04.09
replace,adjustandmodifycomponentssuchasbushingsandswitches
B10.04.10
B10.04.11
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ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT
BLOCK C
Trends
Lightingsystemloadsheddingdevicessuchasoccupancydetectors,
tasklighting,automaticdimmersandbuildingautomationsystemsare
increasinglybeingusedtoconserveelectricity.Safetyhasdriven
advancesinthedesignofelectricalequipmentsuchastamperproof
receptaclesandarcfaultinterrupters.
Installationofelectricalequipmentandwiringmustnowinclude
considerationoffirestoppingratingsinbuildingdesign.
Related
Components
(including,butnot
limitedto)
Electricalwiring,cablingandterminations.
Lightingsystems:lightemittingdiode(LED),highintensity
discharge(HID),fluorescentlighting,compactfluorescentlamp(CFL),
plasma,breakers,photocells,timers,conduits,cables,fasteners,cable
traysandsupports,contactors,transformers,switches.
Protectiondevices:fuses,breakers,overloads,arcfaultprotection,
groundfaultcircuitinterrupters(GFCIs),overcurrentdevices,
disconnects,switches,voltageregulators,synchronizers.
Rotatingequipment:ACandDCmotors,generators,alternators,eddy
currentbrakes/clutches,frictionbrakes/clutches,centrifugalswitches,
governors.
Drivesandassociatedcontrols:variablefrequencydrives(VFDs),DC
drives,softstart,siliconcontrolledrectifiers(SCRs).
Nonrotatingequipment:transformers,encoders,scales,start/stop
stations,starters.
Toolsand
Equipment
SeeAppendixA.
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Task11
Maintainsequipment,wiring,cablingandterminations.
Context
Equipment,wiring,cablingandterminationsaretheelectricalcomponents
linkingthesourcetotheload.Thistaskalsoincludesmaintenanceofseismic
restraintsystems,asrequiredincertaingeographiclocations.Maintaining
thesecomponentsincludesinstallationandrepair.
RequiredKnowledge
K1
regulationsandcoderequirementsregardingtheinstallationofelectrical
wiring,cablingandterminations
K2
typesandfunctionsofelectricalwiring,cablingandterminations
K3
capabilitiesandlimitationsofelectricalwiring,cablingandterminations
K4
installationproceduresandtechniquesforelectricalwiring,cabling
andterminations
K5
sizesofelectricalwiresandcables
K6
terminationproceduresandconsiderationsfordissimilarmetals
K7
types,functions,capabilitiesandlimitationsofraceways,cabletrays,
buswaysandassociatedcomponents
K8
bendingandconnectingtechniquesforconduitapplicationsincludingrigid,
electricalmetallictubing(EMT)andpolyvinylchloride(PVC)
K9
installationproceduresandtechniques,andsupportingandsecuring
methodsforraceways,cabletrays,buswaysandassociatedcomponents
K10
jurisdictionalregulationsregardingseismicrestraintsystems
K11
typesofseismicrestraintsystems
K12
risksofseismicevents
K13
equipmentthatcontainsseismicrestraintsystemssuchasbatterybanks,trays
andcontrolpanels
43
Subtask
C11.01
Installselectricalwiring,cablingandterminations.
NL
NS
PE
NB
QC
ON
MB
SK
AB
BC
NT
YT
NU
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
no
ND
ND
yes
ND
NV
ND
KeyCompetencies
C11.01.01
installcableandconductorsthroughracewaysaccordingtoCECandOEM
specificationsinordertopreventdamagetocableandconductorsand
toseparatepowerfromcontrolwiringtoeliminatenoiseandinduction
C11.01.02
selectanduselubricantasrequiredbyapplication
C11.01.03
selectandusetoolsandequipmentsuchasrollers,wheels,tuggers,pulleys
andsheaves
C11.01.04
determineterminationmethodtobeusedaccordingtomaterialand
OEMspecifications
C11.01.05
prepareterminationofconductorsusingmethodssuchascutting,crimping
andtorquing
C11.01.06
terminatecablesandconductorsusingmethodssuchasnutandbolt,and
compressionconnections
C11.01.07
checkforcontinuityandinsulationofelectricalwiresandcables
C11.01.08
label,verifyandrecordinstallationofelectricalwiringandcabling
Subtask
C11.02
Installsraceways,cabletrays,buswaysandassociatedcomponents.
NL
NS
PE
NB
QC
ON
MB
SK
AB
BC
NT
YT
NU
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
no
ND
ND
yes
ND
NV
ND
KeyCompetencies
C11.02.01
selectandsizeraceways,cabletrays,buswaysandassociatedcomponents
accordingtocode,standards,environmentsandOEMspecifications
C11.02.02
layoutrouteofraceways,cabletrays,buswaysandassociatedcomponents
accordingtocoderequirementssuchasnumberofbendsallowed,and
locationandsizeofpullboxandfittings
C11.02.03
performmathematicalcalculationssuchasscaling,ratiosandinstallation
trigonometry
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C11.02.04
selectandusehandandpowertoolssuchastorquewrenches,hammers,nut
driversandhacksaws
C11.02.05
selectcablefittingssuchasraintight,dusttightandexplosionprooffittings
accordingtotheinstallationenvironment
C11.02.06
bendconduitandsecureracewaysaccordingtocoderequirements
Subtask
C11.03
Repairselectricalwiring,cablingandterminations.
NL
NS
PE
NB
QC
ON
MB
SK
AB
BC
NT
YT
NU
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
ND
ND
yes
ND
NV
ND
KeyCompetencies
C11.03.01
replacefaultyelectricalwiringandcabling
C11.03.02
selectandusetoolsandequipmentsuchasthermalgraphiccameras,
megohmmetersandreflectometerstolocatefaultsandverifyrepair
C11.03.03
performvisualinspectionstorepairorreplacewornorcrackedcoverings
C11.03.04
repairconductorcoveringsandconductorusingmanufacturerspecific
repairkit
C11.03.05
replace,tightenandcleanterminationstoavoidoverheatingandto
lowerresistance
C11.03.06
securesupportsystems,enclosuresandadjacentequipmenttoavoid
vibrationofwiresandterminations
Subtask
C11.04
Maintainsseismicrestraintsystems.(NOTCOMMONCORE)
NL
NS
PE
NB
QC
ON
MB
SK
AB
BC
NT
YT
NU
yes
no
no
no
yes
no
yes
ND
ND
yes
ND
NV
ND
KeyCompetencies
C11.04.01
selectandusetoolsandequipmentsuchashandtools,torquewrenchesand
hydraulicwrenches
C11.04.02
torqueboltingaccordingtoperiodicmaintenanceandafterseismicevents
C11.04.03
inspectflexiblejoints,boltingandbracketingforanykindofdamage,cracks
orstressesaccordingtoperiodicmaintenanceandafterseismicevents
45
C11.04.04
coordinatenondestructivetestssuchasmagnafluxandxraytocheckfor
cracksaccordingtoperiodicmaintenance
C11.04.05
selectmountinghardwareaccordingtoseismicriskandengineeringdata
C11.04.06
installmountinghardwareaccordingtolocalregulationsandengineering
datasuchastorquesettingsandsizeofbolting
C11.04.07
repairandreplaceseismichardwareaccordingtodiagnosticfromperiodic
maintenanceandafterseismicevents
Task12
Context
Variousdevicesandfixturesaremaintainedbyindustrialelectricianstomeet
thepowerandlightingrequirementsoftheendusers.Lightingsystemsare
usedtoproperlyilluminatespecifiedareasaccordingtousersneeds.DC
poweredlightingisusedinlimitedapplicationssuchasemergencylighting.
Maintaininglightingsystemsincludestheinstallationofnewcomponents,
upgradingofexistingsystems,servicing,troubleshootingandrepairing.
RequiredKnowledge
K1
codesandregulationsregardingtheinstallationoflightingsystems
K2
typesoflightingsystemssuchasLED,HID,CFL,fluorescentand
incandescent
K3
lightingsystemcomponentsandcontrols
K4
componentoperation
K5
installation,inspection,troubleshooting,repairandpreventative
maintenanceproceduresandtechniques
K6
lightingspecifications
K7
K8
K9
DClightingsystemforemergencylights
46
Subtask
C12.01
Installslightingsystems.
NL
NS
PE
NB
QC
ON
MB
SK
AB
BC
NT
YT
NU
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
no
ND
ND
yes
ND
NV
ND
KeyCompetencies
C12.01.01
selectandusetoolsandequipmentsuchashandandpowertools
C12.01.02
selectandinspectcomponentsrequiredforinstallationaccordingtobuilding
system,specificationsandcoderequirements
C12.01.03
identifysupportrequirementsforlightingsystemsaccordingto
OEMspecifications
C12.01.04
locate,mountandsecurelightingcomponentsinlocationsspecifiedby
drawings,plansandcoderequirements
C12.01.05
produceasbuiltdrawings
C12.01.06
assemblelightingcomponentsaccordingtoOEMspecifications
C12.01.07
verifyoperationoflightingsystem
Subtask
C12.02
Serviceslightingsystems.
NL
NS
PE
NB
QC
ON
MB
SK
AB
BC
NT
YT
NU
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
ND
ND
yes
ND
NV
ND
KeyCompetencies
C12.02.01
followpreventativemaintenancescheduleforchanginglighting
systemcomponents
C12.02.02
cleanlightingsystemcomponentssuchaslensesandlenscovers
C12.02.03
recognizedamage,faultsordegradationofcomponentsinthelighting
systemsuchasleakingballastsandburntwiring
C12.02.04
assessfunctionalityoflightingsystemsandassociatedcontrols
C12.02.05
disposeoflightingcomponentssuchasfluorescentsandballastsaccordingto
environmentalregulations
C12.02.06
identifypotentialhazardssuchasdustbuildup,firehazards,heat
andmoisture
47
Subtask
C12.03
Troubleshootslightingsystems.
NL
NS
PE
NB
QC
ON
MB
SK
AB
BC
NT
YT
NU
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
ND
ND
yes
ND
NV
ND
KeyCompetencies
C12.03.01
selectandusetoolsandequipmentsuchasmultimetersandhandtools
C12.03.02
recognizeworn,faultyanddegradedcomponentssuchasbulbflickers,tar
leaksinballast,bulbcolour,andburntordiscolouredcontactsandbulbs
C12.03.03
determineviabilityofreplacementorrepairofcomponents
Subtask
C12.04
Repairslightingsystems.
NL
NS
PE
NB
QC
ON
MB
SK
AB
BC
NT
YT
NU
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
ND
ND
yes
ND
NV
ND
KeyCompetencies
C12.04.01
selectandusetoolsandequipmentsuchastelescopicbulb
removers/extractors,handtoolsandmultimeters
C12.04.02
verifyoperatingvoltageaccordingtofixturespecifications
C12.04.03
interpretwiringschemetoupgradewiringoflightingsystem
C12.04.04
selectreplacementcomponentsaccordingtofactorssuchastype,desired
lightcolour,compatibility,sizeandcapacity
C12.04.05
replacecomponentsaccordingtosocketstyleandspecifications
C12.04.06
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Task13
Context
Protectiondevicesincludefuses,relays,overloadsandovercurrentdevices.
Theyprotecttheequipmentfromfaultdamageandprovideinjuryprotection.
Industrialelectriciansmustbeabletoinstall,service,troubleshootandrepair
thesedevicesatvariousvoltages.
RequiredKnowledge
K1
codesandregulationsregardingtheinstallationofprotectiondevices
K2
typesofprotectiondevicessuchasfuses,relays,phaseloss,solidstate
controls,surgeprotection,overloadsandovercurrentdevices
K3
componentcharacteristicssuchasratings,controlsandsizes
K4
compatibilityofcomponents
K5
installation,inspection,troubleshooting,maintenanceandrepairprocedures
andtechniques
K6
devicesandcomponentoperation
K7
potentialhazardsrelatedtoprotectiondevices
K8
probablecausesoffaultandappropriatecorrectivemethods
K9
K10
K11
safetyproceduresrequiredtorepairprotectiondevices
Subtask
C13.01
Installsprotectiondevices.
NL
NS
PE
NB
QC
ON
MB
SK
AB
BC
NT
YT
NU
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
no
ND
ND
yes
ND
NV
ND
KeyCompetencies
C13.01.01
determinetypeandmodelofprotectiondevicerequiredaccordingtoservice
requirementssuchasvoltage,currentandtorque
C13.01.02
C13.01.03
locate,mountandsecureprotectiondevicesaccordingtodrawings,plansand
coderequirements
C13.01.04
49
C13.01.05
assembleprotectiondevicesaccordingtoOEMspecifications
C13.01.06
commissionprotectiondeviceswithproceduressuchasverifyingtorque,
voltage,startuptimeanddevicesettings
Subtask
C13.02
Servicesprotectiondevices.
NL
NS
PE
NB
QC
ON
MB
SK
AB
BC
NT
YT
NU
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
ND
ND
yes
ND
NV
ND
KeyCompetencies
C13.02.01
selectandusetoolsandequipmentsuchasthermalgraphiccamerasand
handtools
C13.02.02
followpreventativemaintenancescheduleforcheckingresistance,gapsand
mechanicalaction
C13.02.03
simulatefaulttotestandcalibrateprotectiondevices
C13.02.04
performsensoryinspectiontoidentifydamageandfaultsofprotection
devices,andconditionssuchasburntsmell,vibrationsanddiscolouration
C13.02.05
checktorqueofterminations
C13.02.06
cleanprotectiondevicestoremovedust,animalsandmoisture
C13.02.07
verifysettingsofprotectiondevices
Subtask
C13.03
Troubleshootsprotectiondevices.
NL
NS
PE
NB
QC
ON
MB
SK
AB
BC
NT
YT
NU
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
ND
ND
yes
ND
NV
ND
KeyCompetencies
C13.03.01
selectandusetoolsandequipmentsuchasammeters,megohmmeters,
proximitytesters,multimetersandfusepullers
C13.03.02
identifyworn,faultyanddegradedcomponentssuchasburntwires,hot
breakers,malfunctioningcomponentsandloosebreakers
C13.03.03
simulatefaulttotestprotectiondevicessuchassafetyswitches,GFCIs,fuses
andbreakers
50
Subtask
C13.04
Repairsprotectiondevices.
NL
NS
PE
NB
QC
ON
MB
SK
AB
BC
NT
YT
NU
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
ND
ND
yes
ND
NV
ND
KeyCompetencies
C13.04.01
selectandusetoolsandequipmentsuchashandtoolsandmultimeters
C13.04.02
performresistancepretesttoensurethatreplacementfuseisoperational
C13.04.03
selectreplacementcomponentsbasedontype,size,capacityand
environment
C13.04.04
C13.04.05
replace,adjustandmodifycomponentswithproceduressuchaschanging
coils,dielectricoilandpittedcontacts,andreplacingfuseholders
C13.04.06
verifydeviceoperation
Task14
Maintainsrotatingequipmentandassociatedcontrols.
Context
Rotatingequipmentandassociatedcontrolstransformelectricalenergyinto
mechanicalenergy(motors)orviceversa(generators)dependingon
application.Thesemayincludeheating,ventilation,runningacompressor,or
manufacturingprocesses.Industrialelectriciansmustbeabletoinstall,
service,troubleshootandrepairthesesystemsinordertoensureefficient
operationandreduceunscheduleddisruptions.
RequiredKnowledge
K1
codesandregulationsregardingthemaintenanceofrotatingequipmentand
associatedcontrols
K2
typesandoperationofrotatingequipmentandassociatedcontrols
K3
controls,ratings,capabilitiesandcharacteristicsofcomponents
K4
andtechniques
K5
K6
K7
potentialhazardsrelatedtorotatingequipmentandassociatedcontrols
K8
51
Subtask
C14.01
Installsrotatingequipmentandassociatedcontrols.
NL
NS
PE
NB
QC
ON
MB
SK
AB
BC
NT
YT
NU
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
ND
ND
yes
ND
NV
ND
KeyCompetencies
C14.01.01
C14.01.02
determinetypeandmodelofrotatingequipmentandcontrolsrequired
accordingtoapplication
C14.01.03
assembleandconnectcomponentssuchasresistancetemperaturedetectors
(RTDs),vibrationprobesandovertemperaturecontactsaccordingto
OEMspecifications
C14.01.04
recognizehazardsrelatedtorotatingequipmentandassociatedcontrols
C14.01.05
locate,mountandsecurerotatingequipmentandassociatedcontrols
accordingtoOEMspecificationsandcoderequirements
C14.01.06
commissionrotatingequipmentandassociatedcontrolsbychecking
connections,rotationdirection,torque,voltage,andstartupand
fullloadcurrent
C14.01.07
ensurethatsafetyfeaturesofequipmentsuchasguards,controlsandlimits
areoperational
C14.01.08
verifysequenceofoperationsforequipment
C14.01.09
Subtask
C14.02
Servicesrotatingequipmentandassociatedcontrols.
NL
NS
PE
NB
QC
ON
MB
SK
AB
BC
NT
YT
NU
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
ND
ND
yes
ND
NV
ND
KeyCompetencies
C14.02.01
selectandusetoolsandequipmentsuchasdatamonitors,thermalgraphic
cameras,airblowersandtemperatureguns
C14.02.02
followpreventativemaintenancescheduleforcheckingbrushlength,seating
andspringtensionofbrushholders
C14.02.03
performvibrationanalysisonrotatingequipmentinordertoassessproblems
suchasmisalignmentandwornbearings
52
C14.02.04
identifydamageandfaultsofrotatingequipmentandassociatedcontrolsby
observingconditionssuchasabnormalheat,discolouration,groovingand
wearpoints
C14.02.05
cleandustandcarbonfromrotatingequipmentandassociatedcontrolsusing
airblowerornonconductivesolutiontopreventoverheatingandtoensure
goodcontact
C14.02.06
checkwiringandcableconnections,andtorqueofterminations
C14.02.07
verifyoperationofcomponentsaccordingtospecifications
Subtask
C14.03
Troubleshootsrotatingequipmentandassociatedcontrols.
NL
NS
PE
NB
QC
ON
MB
SK
AB
BC
NT
YT
NU
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
ND
ND
yes
ND
NV
ND
KeyCompetencies
C14.03.01
selectandusetoolsandequipmentsuchashipottesters,vibrationanalyzers,
ammeters,megohmmetersandmultimeters
C14.03.02
performsensoryinspectiontoidentifyabnormalheat,sounds,odours,
vibrationsandarcing/sparkingsources
C14.03.03
performresistancechecksonwindingforphaseloss
C14.03.04
performmegohmmetertesttodetermineground
C14.03.05
identifyworn,damagedordefectivecomponentssuchasbearings,sliprings
andcommutators
C14.03.06
checkseating,brushlengthandspringtensionofbrushholders
53
Subtask
C14.04
Repairsrotatingequipmentandassociatedcontrols.
NL
NS
PE
NB
QC
ON
MB
SK
AB
BC
NT
YT
NU
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
ND
ND
yes
ND
NV
ND
KeyCompetencies
C14.04.01
selectandusetoolsandequipmentsuchasbearingpullers,bearingheaters,
springtensiongauges,commutatorstonesandfeelergauges
C14.04.02
environment
C14.04.03
C14.04.04
replacecomponentssuchasbrushholders,springs,capacitorsandbearings
C14.04.05
performequipmentrepairssuchasrecoating,andresurfacingbrushends
andmotorbrake
C14.04.06
runDCcurrentthroughmotortoremovemoisturefromwindingsand
improvetheohmicvalueofthewindings
C14.04.07
verifysystemoperationbyperformingload,hipot,neutralplaneand
dynamicrotationtests
Task15
Context
Drivesandassociatedcontrolsprovidespeed,frequency,torque,current,
timeandbrakingcontroltomotors.Industrialelectriciansmustbeableto
install,service,troubleshootandrepairthesesystemsinordertoensure
efficientoperationandreduceunscheduleddisruptions.
RequiredKnowledge
K1
codesandregulationsregardingthemaintenanceofdrivesandassociated
controlsaccordingtoOEMspecifications
K2
ACandDCtheory
K3
methodstopreventdamagetodrivesfromstaticelectricitysuchasusing
staticdischargewristbandsandantistaticmats
K4
processesrelatedtodrivesandassociatedcontrols
K5
typesandoperationofdrivesandassociatedcontrols
K6
controls,ratings,capabilitiesandcharacteristicsofcomponents
54
K7
andtechniques
K8
programmingtechniquesandoperatingparametersofdrivesand
associatedcontrols
K9
K10
K11
potentialhazardsrelatedtodrivesandassociatedcontrols
K12
Subtask
C15.01
Installsdrivesandassociatedcontrols.
NL
NS
PE
NB
QC
ON
MB
SK
AB
BC
NT
YT
NU
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
ND
ND
yes
ND
NV
ND
KeyCompetencies
C15.01.01
C15.01.02
determinetypeandmodelofdrivesandassociatedcontrolsrequired
accordingtoapplicationandmotor
C15.01.03
identifyhazardsrelatedtodrivesandassociatedcontrols
C15.01.04
locate,mountandsecuredrivesandassociatedcontrolsaccordingto
OEMspecifications
C15.01.05
programandconfiguredrivesandassociatedcontrolsaccordingto
OEMspecifications
C15.01.06
verifydeviceoperationtoconfirmperformancewithinparameterssuchas
deceleration,loadingandacceleration
C15.01.07
55
Subtask
C15.02
Servicesdrivesandassociatedcontrols.
NL
NS
PE
NB
QC
ON
MB
SK
AB
BC
NT
YT
NU
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
ND
ND
yes
ND
NV
ND
KeyCompetencies
C15.02.01
selectandusetoolsandequipmentsuchashandtools,datamonitors,
thermalgraphiccameras,airblowersandtemperatureguns
C15.02.02
followpreventativemaintenancescheduleforreplacingfilters,torquinglugs,
backingupprogramsandcheckingfans
C15.02.03
cleandustfromdrivesandassociatedcontrolsusingairblowerto
preventoverheating
C15.02.04
Subtask
C15.03
Troubleshootsdrivesandassociatedcontrols.
NL
NS
PE
NB
QC
ON
MB
SK
AB
BC
NT
YT
NU
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
ND
ND
yes
ND
NV
ND
KeyCompetencies
C15.03.01
readandinterpreterrorcodesbycheckinghumanmachineinterface(HMI)
andreferringtotroubleshootingmanual
C15.03.02
verifyforfaultssuchasloosecables,lowvoltageanddiscolouration
C15.03.03
identifyproblemswithsequenceofoperationthataffecttheperformanceof
thedriveandmotor
C15.03.04
verifyforrequiredgroundaccordingtoOEMspecifications
C15.03.05
identifycommunicationsproblems
C15.03.06
determineissuesrelatingtothelengthoftheconductorssuchasdistanceof
motorfromdriveandtheequallengthofconductorsformultiplemotors
56
Subtask
C15.04
Repairsdrivesandassociatedcontrols.
NL
NS
PE
NB
QC
ON
MB
SK
AB
BC
NT
YT
NU
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
ND
ND
yes
ND
NV
ND
KeyCompetencies
C15.04.01
replacefaultydrivesusinghandtools
C15.04.02
selectandusetoolsandequipmentsuchasmultimeters,calibratorsand
signalgenerators
C15.04.03
programcardsusingmethodssuchasinsertingintegratedcircuit(IC)with
loadedprogram,copyingfromHMIandmanuallyenteringprogram
C15.04.04
replacedrivecomponentssuchasbackupbatteries,SCRs,cardsand
coolingfans
C15.04.05
adjustcontrolparameterssuchasspeed,accelerationandoverloadsettings
C15.04.06
documentchangestoparameters
C15.04.07
verifydeviceoperation
Task16
Maintainsnonrotatingequipmentandassociatedcontrols.
Context
Nonrotatingequipmentincludestransformers,weldingequipment,heat
tracing,electromagnets,linearinductionmotorsandtheirassociated
controls.Industrialelectriciansmustinstall,service,troubleshootandrepair
thisequipment.
RequiredKnowledge
K1
codesandregulationsrelatedtononrotatingequipmentand
associatedcontrols
K2
types,specificationsandoperationofnonrotatingequipmentand
associatedcontrols
K3
controls,ratings,capabilitiesandcharacteristicsofnonrotatingequipment
andassociatedcontrols
K4
andtechniques
K5
K6
57
K7
potentialhazardsrelatedtononrotatingequipmentandassociatedcontrols
K8
Subtask
C16.01
Installsnonrotatingequipmentandassociatedcontrols.
NL
NS
PE
NB
QC
ON
MB
SK
AB
BC
NT
YT
NU
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
ND
ND
yes
ND
NV
ND
KeyCompetencies
C16.01.01
C16.01.02
determinetypeandmodelofnonrotatingequipmentandcontrolsrequired
accordingtoapplication
C16.01.03
assemblecomponentsaccordingtoOEMspecifications
C16.01.04
identifyhazardsrelatedtononrotatingequipmentandassociatedcontrols
anddischargewhenrequired
C16.01.05
locate,mountandsecurenonrotatingequipmentandassociatedcontrols
accordingtoOEMspecifications
C16.01.06
commissionnonrotatingequipmentandassociatedcontrolsbychecking
connections,voltage,currentandsequenceofoperations
C16.01.07
Subtask
C16.02
Servicesnonrotatingequipmentandassociatedcontrols.
NL
NS
PE
NB
QC
ON
MB
SK
AB
BC
NT
YT
NU
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
ND
ND
yes
ND
NV
ND
KeyCompetencies
C16.02.01
selectandusetoolsandequipmentsuchasdatamonitors,thermalgraphic
cameras,airblowersandtemperatureguns
C16.02.02
completescheduledpreventativemaintenancetaskssuchastighteningloose
connectionsandcheckingforexcessiveheat,discolourationandodours
C16.02.03
identifydamageandfaultsofnonrotatingequipmentandassociated
controlsbyobservingconditionssuchasabnormalheatanddiscolouration
58
C16.02.04
cleandustfromnonrotatingequipmentandassociatedcontrolsusingair
blowertopreventoverheating
C16.02.05
C16.02.06
verifyoperationofcomponentsaccordingtospecifications
Subtask
C16.03
Troubleshootsnonrotatingequipmentandassociatedcontrols.
NL
NS
PE
NB
QC
ON
MB
SK
AB
BC
NT
YT
NU
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
ND
ND
yes
ND
NV
ND
KeyCompetencies
C16.03.01
selectandusetoolsandequipmentsuchashipottesters,ammeters,
megohmmetersandmultimeters
C16.03.02
performsensoryinspectiontoidentifyabnormalheat,soundsandodours
C16.03.03
monitorstatusofnonrotatingequipmentusingphasestatusindicators
C16.03.04
checkvoltageandcurrentlevelsforeachphase
C16.03.05
performmegohmmetertesttocheckinsulationintegrity
Subtask
C16.04
Repairsnonrotatingequipmentandassociatedcontrols.
NL
NS
PE
NB
QC
ON
MB
SK
AB
BC
NT
YT
NU
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
ND
ND
yes
ND
NV
ND
KeyCompetencies
C16.04.01
selectandusetoolsandequipmentsuchasmultimetersandhandtools
C16.04.02
environment
C16.04.03
C16.04.04
replace,adjustandmodifyequipmentwithproceduressuchastightening
looseconnectionsandchangingdielectricoil
C16.04.05
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BLOCK D
EMERGENCY AND STANDBY SYSTEMS
Trends
Solarandwindsystemsareincreasinglyusedtosupportemergency
andstandbysystems.Therefore,industrialelectriciansrequireahigh
leveloftrainingonthesesystems.
ThereisanincreaseintheuseofPLCsandDCSstosimplify
maintenance,operationandreliabilityofemergencyandstandby
systems.Thistechnologicaladvanceisgoingtocontinuetoincreaseand
willalsorequireindustrialelectricianstodeveloptheskillsrequiredto
maintainthesesystems.
Related
Components
(including,butnot
limitedto)
Batteries,inverters,solidstatedevices,heatsinks,circuitboards,
cabling,capacitors,rectifiers,relays,transferswitches,primemovers,
meters,bearings,brushes,sliprings.
Toolsand
Equipment
SeeAppendixA.
Task17
Maintainsuninterruptiblepowersupply(UPS)systems.
Context
UPSsystemsareusedinindustrialandinstitutionalbuildingstoprovide
constantvoltageforessentialdevicesandtomaintainpowertocritical
equipmentduringpoweroutages.Theyensureseamlessandbumpless
transferofpower.Industrialelectriciansmustbeabletoinstall,service,
troubleshootandrepairUPSsystems.
RequiredKnowledge
K1
codesandregulationsregardingthemaintenanceofUPSsystems
K2
types,sizes,ratings,capabilitiesandoperationofUPSsystems
K3
installation,inspection,troubleshooting,repairandpreventative
maintenanceproceduresandtechniques
K4
componentssuchasbatteries,inverters,transferswitches,solidstatedevices,
heatsinksandcircuitboards
K5
causesofcomponentoverheatingsuchasdust,contamination,overloading
andlooseconnections
60
K6
invertersystemfaultindicatorssuchasnooutput,alarms,odour,noiseand
breakerfailure
K7
batteryfaultssuchaslowbatteryvoltage,bulgingcells,lowelectrolytelevel,
incorrectchargingrateandfailedsolidstatedevices
K8
eventsthatleadtosystemfailuresuchasambienthightemperatureanddirty
ventilationfilters
K9
safetyproceduresforUPSsystems
K10
K11
optimumperformanceofsystemandequipment
K12
effectsofstaticelectricityonICs
K13
potentialhazardsofinstallationandrepairsuchasbatteryacid,hydrogen
dischargeandstoredelectricalenergy
K14
compatibilityofsolventswithUPScomponents
Subtask
D17.01
Installsuninterruptiblepowersupply(UPS)systems.
NL
NS
PE
NB
QC
ON
MB
SK
AB
BC
NT
YT
NU
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
ND
ND
yes
ND
NV
ND
KeyCompetencies
D17.01.01
selectandusetoolsandequipmentsuchascompressiontools,torque
wrenches,handtools,isolatedtools,powertools,knockoutcutters,hole
saws,thermalgraphiccamerasandmultimeters
D17.01.02
determinelocationandinstallationprocedureofcomponentsbyreadingand
interpretingprints,OEMmanualsandcoderequirements
D17.01.03
selectinterconnectionelectricalfittingsaccordingtoengineereddrawings
andbuildingcodes
D17.01.04
visuallyinspectequipmenttobeinstalledtocheckfordamageandtoensure
nameplatedatamatchesengineereddrawings
D17.01.05
assemblesystemcomponentsaccordingtoOEMspecificationsand
engineereddrawings
D17.01.06
connectsystemcomponentssuchascables,batteries,inverters,alarmsand
solarpanelsaccordingtocoderequirements
D17.01.07
terminateandtorqueallconnectionsaccordingtoOEMspecificationsand
coderequirements
D17.01.08
checkandfillnonmaintenancefreebatterieswithelectrolyte
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D17.01.09
commissionUPSsystemtoensurecorrectvoltages,frequencyandoperation
ofchargingsystem,transferswitch,alarms,isolatingbreakers,and
HVACsystem
D17.01.10
Subtask
D17.02
Servicesuninterruptiblepowersupply(UPS)systems.
NL
NS
PE
NB
QC
ON
MB
SK
AB
BC
NT
YT
NU
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
ND
ND
yes
ND
NV
ND
KeyCompetencies
D17.02.01
selectandusetoolsandequipmentsuchasfrequencymeters,multimeters,
thermalgraphiccameras,hydrometersandtorquewrenches
D17.02.02
checkandcorrectelectrolytelevelsaccordingtoOEMspecifications
D17.02.03
checkallbatteryconnectiontorquesaccordingtoOEMspecifications
D17.02.04
checkandsetsystemvoltagessuchasfloatvoltageandinverteroutput
voltageaccordingtoOEMspecifications
D17.02.05
recordindividualcellvoltages,SGandtemperatures,andcompareto
OEMspecifications
D17.02.06
checkandsetchargingcurrentlimitaccordingtoOEMspecifications
D17.02.07
changeHVACandinverterfiltersaccordingtoOEMspecifications
D17.02.08
checkandsetinverteroutputfrequencyaccordingtolocalconditionsand
OEMspecifications
D17.02.09
testalarmsaccordingtoengineereddrawings
D17.02.10
checkambienttemperatureaccordingtoengineereddrawingsand
OEMspecifications
D17.02.11
testtransferswitchtoensureseamlessandbumplesstransferaccordingto
OEMspecifications
D17.02.12
performbatteryloadtesttocheckdischargetimeaccordingto
OEMspecifications
D17.02.13
identifycalendarlifeofbatteriestoreplaceaccordingtoOEMspecifications
D17.02.14
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Subtask
D17.03
Troubleshootsuninterruptiblepowersupply(UPS)systems.
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QC
ON
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yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
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yes
ND
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ND
KeyCompetencies
D17.03.01
selectandusetestequipmentsuchasclamponammeters,multimeters,
thermalgraphiccamerasandhydrometers
D17.03.02
performsensoryinspectiontoverifyambienttemperature,equipment
damage,andpresenceofsmokeorunusualsoundsandodours
D17.03.03
measureinput/output(I/O)voltagesandfrequency
D17.03.04
checkifbreakersareopened,closedortripped
D17.03.05
verifypanelmetersareoperational
D17.03.06
closebreakersinsequencetoverifysystemoperation
D17.03.07
compareandinterpretprevioushistoricaldatawithdatafrom
troubleshooting
D17.03.08
identifyfaultycomponentssuchasrectifiers,capacitors,batteriesandSCRs
Subtask
D17.04
Repairsuninterruptiblepowersupply(UPS)systems.
NL
NS
PE
NB
QC
ON
MB
SK
AB
BC
NT
YT
NU
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
ND
ND
yes
ND
NV
ND
KeyCompetencies
D17.04.01
selectandusetoolsandequipmentsuchasmultimeters,frequencymeters,
hydrometers,scopemeters,thermalgraphiccameras,torquewrenchesand
handtools
D17.04.02
selectandverifyreplacementcomponentaccordingtoOEMspecifications
D17.04.03
isolateanddeenergizefaultycomponenttoallowsafeaccess
D17.04.04
removeloadfrombatterybankbeforeremovingfaultycellorinverter
D17.04.05
dischargecapacitorstoallowsafeaccesstocomponent
D17.04.06
replaceandcleanfaultycomponentaccordingtoindustrypractices
D17.04.07
replacecoldsolderconnectionsusingsolderingiron
D17.04.08
powerupsystemsequentiallytoverifyitsproperoperation
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D17.04.09
measureandsetvoltagesandfrequencytoensurebatteryischarging
correctlyandinverteroutputiscorrect
D17.04.10
OEMspecifications
Task18
Context
Standbypowergeneratingsystemsprovideanalternatesourceofenergyfor
poweroutages,energymanagementandsafeplantshutdowns.These
systemsmayalsobeusedtosupplementutilitypower.Industrialelectricians
mustbeabletosafelyinstall,service,troubleshootandrepairthesesystems
toensuretheyarereadyforuse.
RequiredKnowledge
K1
codesandregulationsregardingthemaintenanceofstandbypower
generatingsystemssuchasforgroundingandbonding
K2
types,sizes,ratingsandcapabilitiesofalternatestandbypowergenerating
systemssuchasdiesel,naturalgas,solarandwind
K3
componentssuchasgenerators,excitersandregulators
K4
typesofgeneratorssuchassingleandthreephase
K5
inspection,servicing,troubleshooting,repairandcommissioningprocedures
andtechniques
K6
loadrequirementssuchasvoltage,phaseandkilovoltampere(kVA)
K7
automaticandmanualchangeoversystems
K8
electricalprotectionforgenerators
K9
environmentalissuessuchasfuelcontainment,exhaustandnoise
K10
hazardsininstallingstandbypowergeneratingsystems
K11
componentsrequiringinspectionsuchasbelts,louversandfilters
K12
systemfaultindicatorssuchasnooutputandalarms
K13
K14
K15
hazardsofrepairsuchasbatteryacid,storedenergyinbattery,rotating
equipmentandaccidentalstartupofsystem
K16
controlparameterssuchasspeedandsynchronization
64
Subtask
D18.01
Installsstandbypowergeneratingsystems.
NL
NS
PE
NB
QC
ON
MB
SK
AB
BC
NT
YT
NU
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
ND
ND
yes
ND
NV
ND
KeyCompetencies
D18.01.01
selectandusetoolsandequipmentsuchascompressiontools,torque
wrenches,handtools,insulatedtools,phasemeters,powertools,knockout
cutters,holesaws,hoistingandriggingequipment,thermalgraphiccameras
andmultimeters
D18.01.02
determinelocationandinstallationprocedureofcomponentsbyreadingand
interpretingprints,OEMmanualsandcoderequirements
D18.01.03
selectinterconnectionelectricalfittingsaccordingtoengineereddrawings
andbuildingcodes
D18.01.04
D18.01.05
assemblesystemcomponentsaccordingtoOEMspecificationsand
engineereddrawings
D18.01.06
connectsystemcomponentssuchascables,batteriesandalarmsaccordingto
coderequirements
D18.01.07
terminateandtorqueallconnectionsaccordingtoOEMspecificationsand
coderequirements
D18.01.08
checkelectrolytelevelandSGofnonmaintenancefreebatteries
D18.01.09
verifyphasingmatchesutilitypower
D18.01.10
commissionstandbypowergeneratingsystemtoensurecorrectvoltages,
frequencyandoperationoftransferswitch,alarms,isolatingbreakersand
ventilationsystem
D18.01.11
65
Subtask
D18.02
Servicesstandbypowergeneratingsystems.
NL
NS
PE
NB
QC
ON
MB
SK
AB
BC
NT
YT
NU
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
ND
ND
yes
ND
NV
ND
KeyCompetencies
D18.02.01
selectandusetoolsandequipmentsuchasfrequencymeters,multimeters,
scopemeters,thermalgraphiccameras,hydrometers,pressuregauges,
pneumatictools,handtools,andtorqueandimpactwrenches
D18.02.02
checkandcorrectelectrolytelevelsandSGonstartingsystemaccordingto
OEMspecifications
D18.02.03
inspectbatterychargingsystemonstartingsystemtoensureproper
currentrate
D18.02.04
checkfuellevels,fluidlevelsandSGofcoolant,andchangeaccordingto
maintenanceschedule
D18.02.05
D18.02.06
changefilterssuchasair,fuelandoilaccordingtoOEMspecifications
D18.02.07
performsensoryinspectiontorecognizeabnormalheat,sounds,odours,
vibrationsandarcingsources,andworn,damagedordefectivecomponents
suchasbearings,brushesandsliprings
D18.02.08
ensureguardsareinplace
D18.02.09
checkwiringandcableconnections
D18.02.10
checkandsetgensetoutputvoltageandfrequencyaccordingto
OEMspecifications
D18.02.11
testalarmsaccordingtoengineereddrawings
D18.02.12
checkambienttemperatureaccordingtoengineereddrawingsand
OEMspecifications
D18.02.13
testtransferswitchtoensuretransferaccordingtoOEMspecifications
D18.02.14
D18.02.15
performgeneratorruntestaccordingtoOEMspecifications
66
Subtask
D18.03
Troubleshootsstandbypowergeneratingsystems.
NL
NS
PE
NB
QC
ON
MB
SK
AB
BC
NT
YT
NU
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
ND
ND
yes
ND
NV
ND
KeyCompetencies
D18.03.01
selectandusetestequipmentsuchasfrequencymeters,multimeters,thermal
graphiccamerasandhydrometers
D18.03.02
performsensoryinspectiontoverifyambienttemperature,equipment
damage,andpresenceofsmokeorunusualsoundsandodours
D18.03.03
reviewandanalyzesequenceofeventsthatledtotheproblemsuchasalarm
andfaulthistory,andtrends
D18.03.04
measureoutputvoltageandfrequencytoensurecorrectoperation
D18.03.05
checkifbreakersareopened,closedortripped
D18.03.06
verifypanelmetersareoperational
D18.03.07
compareandinterpretprevioushistoricaldatawithdatafrom
troubleshooting
D18.03.08
identifyfaultycomponentssuchasbatteries,voltageregulators,exciters,
brushes,ignitionsystems,governorsandswitchgear
D18.03.09
identifyfaultssuchasshortcircuit,excessiveloadsandlooseconnections
D18.03.10
performtransferfunctionandloadtestsaccordingtoOEMand
sitespecifications
D18.03.11
teststartingsystemaccordingtoOEMandsitespecifications
Subtask
D18.04
Repairsstandbypowergeneratingsystems.
NL
NS
PE
NB
QC
ON
MB
SK
AB
BC
NT
YT
NU
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
ND
ND
yes
ND
NV
ND
KeyCompetencies
D18.04.01
selectandusetoolsandequipmentsuchasmultimeters,frequencymeters,
hydrometers,scopemeters,phasemeters,thermalgraphiccameras,torque
wrenchesandhandtools
D18.04.02
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D18.04.03
isolateandlockoutstandbysystemtoallowaccessandreplacement
ofcomponent
D18.04.04
replaceandcleanfaultycomponentaccordingtoindustrypractices
D18.04.05
replacecoldsolderconnectionsusingsolderingiron
D18.04.06
measureandsetvoltagesandfrequencyaccordingtoOEMand
sitespecifications
D18.04.07
verifyphasingmatchesutilitypowerbeforestandbysystemgoesonline
D18.04.08
verifystartingsystemafterbatteryreplacementaccordingtoOEMand
sitespecifications
D18.04.09
OEMspecifications
D18.04.10
powerupsystemsequentiallytoverifyitsproperoperation
68
COMMUNICATION SYSTEMS
BLOCK E
Trends
ThereisagreateruseofInternetbasedinterfacesforcommunication
systems.
Thereisatrendtowardsmorewirelessalarm,networkcommunication
andvideocommunication.
Related
Components
(including,butnot
limitedto)
Alarmsystems:Firealarms,gasdetectors,pullstation,smokedetectors,
floats,pressuresensors,limitswitches,fasteners,cameras,speakers,
heatdetectors,infraredsensors,motionsensors,bells,whistles,
annunciators,tamperswitches,endofline(EOL)resistors,
ductdetectors
Pagingsystems:amplifiers,speakers,microphones,musicsystem,
Multimediasystems:cameras,monitors,microphones,screens,
projectors,powersupplies.
Networksystems:computers,monitors,switches,routers,printers,
harddrives,foil,balluns,antennae,jacks,cabinets,patchpanels,
modules,conduits,boxes.
Toolsand
Equipment
SeeAppendixA.
Task19
Maintainsalarmsystems.
Context
Alarmsystemsareinstalledtoprovidetimelywarningstoaidinthesafetyof
personnel,environmentandfacilities.Theyalsonotifyauthoritiesandcontrol
equipmentinemergencysituations.Theyneedtobemaintainedtothe
higheststandardstoensurefunctionality.
RequiredKnowledge
K1
codesandregulationsregardingtheinstallation,inspection,troubleshooting,
repairandservicingofalarmsystems
K2
broadbasedandmanufacturerspecifictrainingrequirementsfor
alarmsystems
K3
typesofalarmsystemssuchasfire,heat,securityandgas
K4
alarmsystemcomponents,controls,parameterscapabilitiesand
characteristics
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K5
specificationsforinstallation,maintenance,inspection,repairand
troubleshooting
K6
K7
K8
authoritieshavingjurisdictionforvariousalarmsystemssuchasfireandgas
Subtask
E19.01
Installsalarmsystems.
NL
NS
PE
NB
QC
ON
MB
SK
AB
BC
NT
YT
NU
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
no
ND
ND
yes
ND
NV
ND
KeyCompetencies
E19.01.01
selectandusetoolsandequipmentsuchashandtools,multimetersand
batterytesters
E19.01.02
assemblealarmsystemcomponentssuchasdetectors,indicatingdevicesand
annunciatorsaccordingtoOEMspecifications
E19.01.03
locateandmountcomponentsinappropriatelocationsaccordingtodrawings
andspecifications
E19.01.04
configurecircuitryandpanelforalarmsystemssuchasaddressable
andconventional
E19.01.05
connectalarmsystemstocommunicationsystemsfornotificationof
authoritiessuchassecuritycompaniesandfiredepartments
E19.01.06
testandverifyalarmsysteminordertocomplywithcoderequirements
E19.01.07
recordandsignoffpanelandwiringdocumentation
E19.01.08
ensurerecordoffloorplanmatchestheinformationinthepanel
70
Subtask
E19.02
Servicesalarmsystems.
NL
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PE
NB
QC
ON
MB
SK
AB
BC
NT
YT
NU
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
no
ND
ND
yes
ND
NV
ND
KeyCompetencies
E19.02.01
selectandusetoolsandequipmentsuchashandtools,smokecans,pull
stationsandportableheatingelements
E19.02.02
cleanalarmsystemcomponentsofdusttoensureaccurateoperation
E19.02.03
checkthatparameterssuchastiming,EOLresistorandcalibrationare
operatingaccordingtoOEMspecifications
E19.02.04
selectreplacementcomponentsbasedontype,compatibility,size,
environmentandcapacity
E19.02.05
replacecomponentsaccordingtomanufacturerspecifiedlifecycleand
legislatedrequirements
E19.02.06
recognizeworn,damagedordefectivecomponents
E19.02.07
checkwiringandcableconnectionstoensuregoodcontinuity
E19.02.08
verifysystemsoperationalrequirementssuchasaudibility,visualalarms
andconnectionswithsprinklersystem
E19.02.09
documentfaultsandtestdata
Subtask
E19.03
Troubleshootsalarmsystems.
NL
NS
PE
NB
QC
ON
MB
SK
AB
BC
NT
YT
NU
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
no
ND
ND
yes
ND
NV
ND
KeyCompetencies
E19.03.01
selectandusetoolsandequipmentsuchashandtools,multimetersand
smokecans
E19.03.02
isolatefaultsinalarmsystemsbyreferringtopanels
E19.03.03
determinezone,typeandstatusofalarmsuchastroubleandalarm
E19.03.04
performsensoryinspectiontoidentifypresenceofconditionssuchassmoke,
corrosionandwaterdamage
E19.03.05
performandinterpretdiagnostictestssuchasinternaldiagnostics,battery
tests,powersupplytestsandresistancetests
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Subtask
E19.04
Repairsalarmsystems.
NL
NS
PE
NB
QC
ON
MB
SK
AB
BC
NT
YT
NU
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
no
ND
ND
yes
ND
NV
ND
KeyCompetencies
E19.04.01
selectandusetoolsandequipmentsuchashandtools,magnets
andmultimeters
E19.04.02
selectreplacementcomponentsbasedoncharacteristicssuchastype,size,
E19.04.03
replacefaultycomponentssuchasbatteries,powersupplies,sensors,remote
displaysandpullstations
E19.04.04
remountcomponentsinpreviouslocations
E19.04.05
adjustlocationsforalarmsystemsaccordingtocoderegulationsand
operationalrequirements
E19.04.06
reverifyfirealarmsystemoperation
E19.04.07
verifyalarmsystemoperation
E19.04.08
documentrepairsperformed
Task20
Context
Pagingsystemsallowforcommunicationbetweenvariouslocations
throughoutthefacility.Industrialelectriciansinstall,service,inspect,
troubleshootandrepairthesesystemsinordertoensuresecurity,safetyand
production.
RequiredKnowledge
K1
codesandregulationsregardingtheinstallation,inspection,troubleshooting,
servicingandrepairofpagingsystems
K2
typesofpagingsystemssuchaspublicaddresssystems,duress(panic)
alarmsandintercomsystems
K3
specificationsforinstallation,maintenance,inspection,troubleshooting
andrepair
K4
installation,maintenance,inspection,troubleshootingandrepairprocedures
K5
pagingsystemcomponents,controls,parameters,operationandcapabilities
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K6
K7
Subtask
E20.01
Installspagingsystems.
NL
NS
PE
NB
QC
ON
MB
SK
AB
BC
NT
YT
NU
yes
yes
yes
no
yes
yes
no
ND
ND
yes
ND
NV
ND
KeyCompetencies
E20.01.01
E20.01.02
determinewiringtypesandmethodsaccordingtospecificationsandcode
E20.01.03
assemblepagingsystemcomponentssuchasamplifiersandannunciation
equipmentaccordingtoOEMspecifications
E20.01.04
locateandmountcomponentsinappropriatelocationsaccordingtodrawings
andspecifications
E20.01.05
configurecircuitryandpanelforpagingsystems
E20.01.06
balanceimpedanceforspeakers
E20.01.07
connectpagingsystemtoUPS
E20.01.08
testandverifypagingsysteminordertocomplywithcoderequirements
Subtask
E20.02
Servicespagingsystems.
NL
NS
PE
NB
QC
ON
MB
SK
AB
BC
NT
YT
NU
yes
yes
yes
no
yes
yes
yes
ND
ND
yes
ND
NV
ND
KeyCompetencies
E20.02.01
selectandusetoolsandequipmentsuchasdecibel(dB)meters,multimeters
andhandtools
E20.02.02
ensurethatpagingsystemisheardinallrequiredareas
E20.02.03
E20.02.04
replacecomponentsaccordingtoOEMspecifications
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E20.02.05
checkwiringconnectionstoensuregoodcontinuity
E20.02.06
Subtask
E20.03
Troubleshootspagingsystems.
NL
NS
PE
NB
QC
ON
MB
SK
AB
BC
NT
YT
NU
yes
yes
yes
no
yes
yes
yes
ND
ND
yes
ND
NV
ND
KeyCompetencies
E20.03.01
isolatefaultsinpagingsystemsbytestingsystemperformanceand
functionality
E20.03.02
checkvoltage,wattage,powersupplyandwiringconnectionstoensure
goodcontinuity
Subtask
E20.04
Repairspagingsystems.
NL
NS
PE
NB
QC
ON
MB
SK
AB
BC
NT
YT
NU
yes
yes
yes
no
yes
yes
yes
ND
ND
yes
ND
NV
ND
KeyCompetencies
E20.04.01
E20.04.02
E20.04.03
replacefaultycomponentssuchasspeakers,microphonesandamplifiers
E20.04.04
adjustlocationsforpagingsystemsaccordingtocoderequirements
E20.04.05
E20.04.06
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Task21
Maintainsmultimediasystems.(NOTCOMMONCORE)
Context
Multimediasystemsareusedtotransmitaudioandvideoinformation.These
systemscanbeusedmainlyforadministrativepurposes(orientation,
meetingsandsafety).Theyneedtobemaintainedonaregularbasisby
industrialelectricianstoensuretheirfunctionandreliability.
RequiredKnowledge
K1
codesandregulationsregardingtheinstallation,servicingandrepairof
multimediasystems
K2
typesofmultimediasystemssuchasanaloganddigital
K3
componentssuchasspeakers,receivers,screens,projectors,monitors,
computersandcameras
K4
componentoperation
K5
installation,maintenance,inspection,troubleshootingandrepairprocedures
andtechniques
K6
typesofcablessuchasfibreoptic,coaxial,category5(CAT5),andshielded
andunshieldedcables
K7
multimediasystemcontrolsandparameters
K8
K9
Subtask
E21.01
Installsmultimediasystems.(NOTCOMMONCORE)
NL
NS
PE
NB
QC
ON
MB
SK
AB
BC
NT
YT
NU
yes
no
no
no
yes
yes
no
ND
ND
yes
ND
NV
ND
KeyCompetencies
E21.01.01
selectandusetoolsandequipmentsuchashandtools,signalinjectors,colour
bargeneratorsandmultimeters
E21.01.02
determinewiringtypesandmethodsaccordingtospecificationsandcodes
E21.01.03
locateandmountcomponentssuchasspeakers,receivers,monitorsand
screensinappropriatelocationsaccordingtodrawingsandspecifications
E21.01.04
configurecircuitryformultimediasystems
E21.01.05
testandverifymultimediasystem
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Subtask
E21.02
Servicesmultimediasystems.(NOTCOMMONCORE)
NL
NS
PE
NB
QC
ON
MB
SK
AB
BC
NT
YT
NU
yes
no
no
no
yes
yes
yes
ND
ND
yes
ND
NV
ND
KeyCompetencies
E21.02.01
selectandusetoolsandequipmentsuchasmultimeters,analyzersand
handtools
E21.02.02
ensurethatmultimediasystemisheardandseeninallrequiredareas
E21.02.03
E21.02.04
E21.02.05
checkwiringconnectionstoensuregoodcontinuity
E21.02.06
Subtask
E21.03
Troubleshootsmultimediasystems.(NOTCOMMONCORE)
NL
NS
PE
NB
QC
ON
MB
SK
AB
BC
NT
YT
NU
yes
no
no
no
yes
yes
yes
ND
ND
yes
ND
NV
ND
KeyCompetencies
E21.03.01
selectandusetoolsandequipmentsuchascolourbargenerators,signal
injectorsandoscilloscopes
E21.03.02
isolatefaultsinmultimediasystemsusingproceduressuchasdisconnecting
power,replacingcablesandinterchangingcomponents
E21.03.03
testsystemperformanceandfunctionality
E21.03.04
checkpowersupplyandwiringconnectionstoensuregoodcontinuity
76
Subtask
E21.04
Repairsmultimediasystems.(NOTCOMMONCORE)
NL
NS
PE
NB
QC
ON
MB
SK
AB
BC
NT
YT
NU
yes
no
no
no
yes
yes
yes
ND
ND
yes
ND
NV
ND
KeyCompetencies
E21.04.01
E21.04.02
E21.04.03
replacefaultycomponentssuchaslampsandcables
E21.04.04
adjustlocationsformultimediasystems
E21.04.05
E21.04.06
Task22
Context
Networksystemsaredesignedtomanagevoice,videoanddatathrough
opticalandcoppercablingaswellaswirelessdatatransfer.Applicationsof
networksystemsincludeprocesscontrolandtelecommunications.To
minimizedowntime,thesesystemsneedtobemaintainedbyindustrial
electricians.
RequiredKnowledge
K1
codesandregulationsregardingthemaintenanceofnetworksystems
K2
typesofnetworksystemssuchasEthernet,peertopeerandwireless
K3
typesofnetworkcablingsuchasfibreopticandcopper
K4
telecommunicationindustrystandardsforfibreopticcables
K5
installationconsiderationsforfibreopticnetworkssuchasterminations,
location,pullingforces,lubricantsandturningradius
K6
componentssuchasmodems,routersandswitches,andtheiroperation
K7
installation,maintenance,inspection,troubleshootingandrepair
proceduresandtechniquesaccordingtoengineereddrawingsandindustry
standardpractices
K8
networksystemcontrols,parametersandcapabilities
77
K9
K10
Subtask
E22.01
Installsnetworksystems.
NL
NS
PE
NB
QC
ON
MB
SK
AB
BC
NT
YT
NU
yes
yes
yes
no
yes
yes
no
ND
ND
yes
ND
NV
ND
KeyCompetencies
E22.01.01
selectandusetoolsandequipmentsuchastensiongauges,pullingeyes,
multimeters,opticalmetersandpunchdowntools
E22.01.02
selectanduselubricantsaccordingtoOEMspecifications
E22.01.03
determinewiringtypesandmethodsaccordingtospecificationsandcodes
E22.01.04
locate,mountandfastennetworksystemcomponentssuchasracks,cabinets
andterminationdevicesinappropriatelocationsaccordingtodrawings
andspecifications
E22.01.05
testandverifynetworksystem
Subtask
E22.02
Servicesnetworksystems.
NL
NS
PE
NB
QC
ON
MB
SK
AB
BC
NT
YT
NU
yes
yes
yes
no
yes
yes
no
ND
ND
yes
ND
NV
ND
KeyCompetencies
E22.02.01
selectandusetoolsandequipmentsuchasmultimeters,analyzers,
punchdowntoolsandhandtools
E22.02.02
E22.02.03
E22.02.04
checkwiringandfibreopticterminationsusinganalyzers
E22.02.05
cleandustfromnetworksystemcomponentstoensureaccurateoperation
E22.02.06
performvisualcheckofcomponentsforfaultssuchassupportstootightand
kinksincable
78
Subtask
E22.03
Troubleshootsnetworksystems.
NL
NS
PE
NB
QC
ON
MB
SK
AB
BC
NT
YT
NU
yes
yes
yes
no
yes
yes
no
ND
ND
yes
ND
NV
ND
KeyCompetencies
E22.03.01
selectandusetoolsandequipmentsuchasanalyzersforcopperandfibre
opticcables,punchdowntoolsandhandtools
E22.03.02
determinedistanceandconnectionintegrityusinganalyzers
E22.03.03
performintegritycheckofcomponentsforfaultssuchassupportstootight,
andkinksandnicksincable
E22.03.04
checkterminationsandconnectorsaccordingtoindustrystandards
E22.03.05
checkinterconnectionsforlooseordisconnectedcable
E22.03.06
verifycomponentscommunicatewitheachother
Subtask
E22.04
Repairsnetworksystems.
NL
NS
PE
NB
QC
ON
MB
SK
AB
BC
NT
YT
NU
yes
yes
yes
no
yes
yes
no
ND
ND
yes
ND
NV
ND
KeyCompetencies
E22.04.01
selectandusetoolsandequipmentsuchashandtools,analyzersand
multimeters
E22.04.02
selectreplacementcomponentssuchasswitches,routersandtransceivers
basedoncharacteristicssuchastype,size,environmentandcapacity
E22.04.03
replacefaultycomponentssuchascablesandinterconnectcables
E22.04.04
79
PROCESS CONTROL SYSTEMS
BLOCK F
Trends
Thereisanincreaseduseofwirelesssystems,internetworkingprotocol
(IP)andaddressablecomponentsforfielddevicesthatareusedas
nodeswhichcommunicatetothecentralprocessingunit(CPU).The
effectisreducedcost,andinstallationandrepairtime.Industrial
electriciansarenowrequiredtodomoreconfigurationand
programming.
Anothertrendinthistradeisanincreasedresponsibilityformanaging
processcontrolsystems.
Related
Components
(including,butnot
limitedto)
I/Odevices:transducers,transmitters,indicatorlights,timers,
converters,photocells,valves,potentiometers,controllers,actuators,
solenoids,pushbuttons,horns,buzzers,meters,switches(proximity,
selector,limit).
Controlsystems:DCSs,PLCs,screens,racks,cards,modules
(communication,historyandprocessmanagement),cabling,computers,
keyboards,monitors,mouse,HMI.
Toolsand
Equipment
SeeAppendixA.
Task23
Maintainsinput/output(I/O)fielddevices.
Context
I/Ofielddevicesareusedincontrolsystems.Theremaybeanalogordigital
(discrete)fielddevices.Industrialelectriciansmustbeabletoinstall,service,
troubleshootandrepairthesedevices.
RequiredKnowledge
K1
codesandregulationsregardingtheinstallationofI/Ofielddevices
K2
types,size,ratingandfunctionsofinputfielddevicessuchastransducers,
limitswitchesandstopswitches
K3
types,size,ratingandfunctionsofoutputfielddevicessuchasindicator
lights,solenoidsandcontrolvalves
K4
compatibilityofdeviceswithPLCsorDCSs
K5
installationenvironment
K6
operationofI/Ofielddevices
80
K7
installation,inspection,troubleshooting,servicingandrepairprocedures
andtechniques
K8
K9
K10
compatibilityofreplacementcomponents
K11
typesofconnectors,cablingandshielding
K12
typesoflubricantsandanticorrosioncompounds
K13
communicationprotocols
K14
ladderandlogicdiagrams
K15
networking
K16
typesofconverterssuchascurrenttopressure(I/P)andtemperatureto
pressure(T/P)
Subtask
F23.01
Installsinput/output(I/O)fielddevices.
NL
NS
PE
NB
QC
ON
MB
SK
AB
BC
NT
YT
NU
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
ND
ND
yes
ND
NV
ND
KeyCompetencies
F23.01.01
selectandusetoolsandequipmentsuchasmultimeters,calibrators,hand
tools,personalcomputersandcommunication/configurationdevices
F23.01.02
F23.01.03
locateanaloganddigitalI/Odevicesbyreadingandinterpretingprints,OEM
manualsandcodes
F23.01.04
connectgrounding,shielding,pipingandwiringaccordingtoOEMandsite
specifications,andcodes
F23.01.05
alignsensors,transmittersandreceiversaccordingtoOEMspecifications
F23.01.06
ensurepolarityofwiringtofielddevices
F23.01.07
programandconfiguredevicebysettingprotocolandmappingPLCs
accordingtoOEMspecificationsandengineereddrawings
F23.01.08
ensurecalibrationdataforexternaldevicesmatchesthosepreprogrammed
inthePLCs
F23.01.09
calibrateanalogfielddeviceaccordingtoengineereddrawings
81
F23.01.10
commissionanaloganddigitaldevices,andmodifythesettingsaccordingto
engineereddrawingsandsitespecifications
F23.01.11
Subtask
F23.02
Servicesinput/output(I/O)fielddevices.
NL
NS
PE
NB
QC
ON
MB
SK
AB
BC
NT
YT
NU
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
ND
ND
yes
ND
NV
ND
KeyCompetencies
F23.02.01
selectandusetoolsandequipmentsuchasmultimeters,protocol
communicators,calibratorsandnetworkanalyzers
F23.02.02
detectI/Ofielddevicedefectssuchascorrosion,loosewiringandcabling,
mechanicaldamageandwear
F23.02.03
performsensoryinspectionofcomponentssuchaslimitswitches,photocells
andtransmittersfordamage,wearormisalignment
F23.02.04
reviewandanalyzetrendsfrominputdevicesignalforaspecifiedtime
periodtoverifyintegrityofsignal
F23.02.05
checknetworkprotocolstoverifypropernetworkcommunication
F23.02.06
checkandsetpowersupplyvoltages
F23.02.07
changewirelessoutputdevicebatteryaccordingtoOEMspecifications
F23.02.08
calibrateanaloginputdevices(temperature,speed,flowandpressure)
accordingtoengineereddrawings,andOEMandsitespecifications,and
recordasfoundandasleft
F23.02.09
calibrateanalogoutputdevices(current,millivolts,voltsandresistance)
F23.02.10
performI/O(on/off)testondiscretedevice
F23.02.11
verifyoperationofI/Ofielddevicesfollowingservice
82
Subtask
F23.03
Troubleshootsinput/output(I/O)fielddevices.
NL
NS
PE
NB
QC
ON
MB
SK
AB
BC
NT
YT
NU
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
ND
ND
yes
ND
NV
ND
KeyCompetencies
F23.03.01
F23.03.02
performsensoryinspectiontocheckforambienttemperature,abnormalheat,
equipmentdamage,andpresenceofcorrosion,smokeorunusualodours
F23.03.03
verifypresenceofdeviceandwirecontinuityaccordingtoengineered
drawings
F23.03.04
measurevoltage,current,distance,gapsandalignmentofI/Ofielddevices
accordingtoengineereddrawings
F23.03.05
performcalibrationtestonanalogdevicetoverifysignal
F23.03.06
ensurecalibrationdataforexternaldevicesmatchesthosepreprogrammed
inthePLCs
F23.03.07
performI/O(on/off)testondiscretedevicetoverifyoperation
F23.03.08
applyForcetooutputdevicefromPLCorDCStoverifyoperationand
removeForceuponcompletion
F23.03.09
reviewandanalyzesignaltrendstoorfromfielddevice
F23.03.10
isolateI/Odevicestoaidindeterminingthefault
F23.03.11
puttheloopinManualmodetopreventprocessupsetandputbackto
Automaticmodeuponcompletion
F23.03.12
viewthePLCandDCSprogramorthealertwhileprocessisrunningto
determinetheI/Ofault
83
Subtask
F23.04
Repairsinput/output(I/O)fielddevices.
NL
NS
PE
NB
QC
ON
MB
SK
AB
BC
NT
YT
NU
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
ND
ND
yes
ND
NV
ND
KeyCompetencies
F23.04.01
F23.04.02
andengineereddrawings
F23.04.03
replacefaultywiringandcheckforcontinuityaccordingtolocalregulations
andsitespecifications
F23.04.04
applyForcetooutputdevicefromPLCorDCStobypassalarmsand
shutdownswhiledoingthereplacement,andtakeForceoutuponcompletion
F23.04.05
puttheloopinManualmodetopreventprocessupset,andbypassalarms
andshutdownswhiledoingthereplacementandputbacktoAutomatic
modeuponcompletion
F23.04.06
isolatepowerandprocesstothedevicepriortoreplacement
F23.04.07
cleanandrealignsensortoensureproperoperationoffielddevices
F23.04.08
replacefielddeviceaccordingtoOEMspecificationsandengineered
drawings
F23.04.09
programandconfiguredevicebysettingprotocolaccordingtoOEM
specificationsandengineereddrawings
F23.04.10
calibrateanaloginputdevices(temperature,speed,flowandpressure)
F23.04.11
calibrateanalogoutputdevices(current,millivolts,voltsandresistance)
F23.04.12
performI/O(on/off)testondiscretedeviceafterrepairorreplacement
F23.04.13
verifyoperationofreplaced,aligned,adjustedandcalibrateddevices
84
Task24
Context
Controlsystemsareusedtoefficientlyoperateprocessesandassembly
operations.Thesesystemsarecontrolledbycomputerandmaybemadeup
ofDCSsandPLCs.Theyallowflexibilityinthereconfigurationofprocess
variables.Themaintenanceofcontrolsystemsimpliesinstallation,servicing,
troubleshooting,repairandoptimizationofPLCsandDCSs.
RequiredKnowledge
K1
codesandregulationsregardingthemaintenanceofcontrolsystems
K2
typesandfunctionsofcontrolsystemsandcomponentssuchasmonitors,
CPUsandI/Oracks
K3
powersupplycriteriasuchastype,sizeandrating
K4
maintenance,installation,inspection,troubleshootingandrepairprocedures
andtechniques
K5
interferencesuchasharmonicsandelectromagneticinterference(EMI),and
effectsofstaticelectricityonsystemcomponents
K6
groundingandbondingaccordingtoOEMspecificationsandlocal
regulations
K7
typesofoutputrelayssuchassolidstateandmechanical
K8
typesofhardwareusedforconstructingcontrolsystemssuchasraildevices
andwirechannels
K9
industrialprocessoperationandrequirements
K10
causesoffaultssuchasoverloadedpowersupply,faultycommunication
cardandboardfailure
K11
K12
K13
softwareprogram,andupgradeandbackupprocedures
K14
OEMsystemcapabilitiessuchasreplacementofcomponentswhensystem
isenergized
K15
typesofPLCs
K16
PLCcapabilitiessuchasonlineandofflineprogramming
K17
capabilities,limitationsandperformanceparametersofsystemsand
components
K18
typesofcardssuchasanalogI/O,anddigitalI/O
K19
softwareandhardwaremodificationprocedures
K20
HMIusage,editing,interpretationandmodifications
85
Subtask
F24.01
Installscontrolsystems.
NL
NS
PE
NB
QC
ON
MB
SK
AB
BC
NT
YT
NU
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
ND
ND
yes
ND
NV
ND
KeyCompetencies
F24.01.01
selectandusetoolsandequipmentsuchasmultimeters,handtools,and
torqueandspecialtywrenches
F24.01.02
F24.01.03
locateandmountcomponentssuchaspowersupplies,racksandCPUsby
readingandinterpretingprints,OEMmanualsandcoderequirements
F24.01.04
connectgrounding,shieldingandwiringaccordingtoOEMandsite
specifications,andcoderequirements
F24.01.05
ensurepolarityofwiringtocontrolsystemcomponents
F24.01.06
powerupthesystemsequentiallytoensureproperfunctionalityofall
systemblocks
F24.01.07
configureCPUbysettingprotocolaccordingtoOEMspecificationsand
engineereddrawings
F24.01.08
ensurecontrolsystems/HMIaccessisenabledviaremoteWebaccess
F24.01.09
ensurecorrectcommunicationtoallthesystemblockssuchasHMI,
IPdevices,analogblocksandI/Oblocks
F24.01.10
uploadandexecutesystemprogramaccordingtoOEMandengineering
specifications,andsystemapplication
F24.01.11
testfielddevicestoensuretheyreportproperlytoCPUandhavecorrect
rangevalues
F24.01.12
commissioncontrolsystem,andmodifythesettingsifrequired,accordingto
processrequirements,engineereddrawingsandsitespecifications
F24.01.13
produceasbuiltdrawingsandbackupprogramaccordingto
sitespecifications
86
Subtask
F24.02
Servicescontrolsystems.
NL
NS
PE
NB
QC
ON
MB
SK
AB
BC
NT
YT
NU
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
ND
ND
yes
ND
NV
ND
KeyCompetencies
F24.02.01
F24.02.02
performsensoryinspectionofcomponentsforloosewiringandcabling,burn
marks,stains,excessiveheat,odours,unusualnoises,evidenceofrodentsand
waterdamage
F24.02.03
check,setandrecordpowersupplyvoltages
F24.02.04
tightenallterminationsaccordingtoOEMspecifications
F24.02.05
changepanelfiltersandcleancomponents
F24.02.06
changeCPUbattery
F24.02.07
backupprogrambeforeandafterinstallationofupdates
F24.02.08
installprogramupdatesandensureproperoperationofsystemafterwards
F24.02.09
monitorfaultlightsandalarms
Subtask
F24.03
Troubleshootscontrolsystems.
NL
NS
PE
NB
QC
ON
MB
SK
AB
BC
NT
YT
NU
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
ND
ND
yes
ND
NV
ND
KeyCompetencies
F24.03.01
F24.03.02
performsensoryinspectionofcomponentsforloosewiringandcabling,burn
marks,stains,excessiveheat,odours,unusualnoises,evidenceofrodentsand
waterdamage
F24.03.03
verifypowersupplyvoltagesandcurrentaccordingtoengineering
specifications
F24.03.04
monitorfaultlightsandalarms
F24.03.05
inspectfortrippedbreakersandblownfuses
F24.03.06
checkforcommunicationerrorsbetweenindividualcomponents
87
F24.03.07
puttheloopinManualmodetopreventprocessupsetandtoaidin
determiningthefault,andputbacktoAutomaticmodeuponcompletion
F24.03.08
verifyreadingsofanaloginputdevicesattheHMIaccordingtoengineering
specifications
F24.03.09
produceanalogoutputsfromcontrolsystemtotestoutputloop
F24.03.10
performI/O(on/off)testoneachdigitalI/Osequentially
F24.03.11
applyForcetoI/OtoverifyoperationofcontrolsystemandremoveForce
uponcompletion
F24.03.12
bypassalarmsandshutdownswhileperformingthetroubleshootingand
removeuponcompletion
F24.03.13
reviewandanalyzesignaltrendstoorfromfielddevicetoaidindetermining
thefault
F24.03.14
isolateI/Odevicestoaidindeterminingthefault
F24.03.15
viewPLCandDCSprogramoralertwhileprocessisrunningtodetermine
theI/Ofault
F24.03.16
verifysoftwareversionstodetermineifupdateisrequired
F24.03.17
viewprogramminglogiconlinetoidentifypossibleerrors
Subtask
F24.04
Repairscontrolsystems.
NL
NS
PE
NB
QC
ON
MB
SK
AB
BC
NT
YT
NU
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
ND
ND
yes
ND
NV
ND
KeyCompetencies
F24.04.01
selectandusetoolsandequipmentsuchasmultimeters,clamponammeters,
handtools,protocolcommunicators,calibratorsandnetworkanalyzers
F24.04.02
andengineereddrawings
F24.04.03
replacefaultywiring,andreseatconnectorsandplugsinthecontrolpanel
accordingtolocalregulationsandsitespecifications
F24.04.04
replacecommunicationcomponentsandconnectorsaccordingto
engineereddrawings
F24.04.05
applyForcetooutputdevicefromPLCorDCStoverifyoperationand
removeForceoutuponcompletion
F24.04.06
puttheloopinManualmodetopreventprocessupset,andbypassalarms
andshutdownswhiledoingthereplacement,andputbacktoAutomatic
modeuponcompletion
88
F24.04.07
isolatepowerandprocesspriortoreplacement
F24.04.08
replacefaultycomponentaccordingtoOEMspecificationsand
engineereddrawings
F24.04.09
programandconfigurereplacedcomponentbysettingprotocolaccordingto
OEMspecificationsandengineereddrawings
F24.04.10
performI/O(on/off)testafterrepairorreplacement
F24.04.11
performanalogI/Otestafterrepairorreplacement
F24.04.12
uploadandexecuteprograms
Subtask
F24.05
Optimizesprogrammablelogiccontroller(PLC).
NL
NS
PE
NB
QC
ON
MB
SK
AB
BC
NT
YT
NU
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
ND
ND
yes
ND
NV
ND
KeyCompetencies
F24.05.01
ensuretheversionoftheOEMmanualmatchestheversionofthe
OEMsoftware
F24.05.02
reviewandmodifyexistingprogramandsystemparameterstomatchthe
changesoftheprocess,andtoensureefficiencyofprogram
F24.05.03
ensuresequentialprogramminglogictominimizescantimeandadd
commentstorecordthechanges
F24.05.04
runprogramintestmode,anduploadandexecuteprogramsrequiredto
updatethesystem
F24.05.05
tunecontrolloopstooptimizeprocess
F24.05.06
createbackupforeverychangemade
89
BUILDING AND ENVIRONMENTAL

CONTROL SYSTEMS
BLOCK G
Trends
Morestringentregulationsarecausingatrendtowardsenergy
conservationandariseintheuseofenvironmentallyfriendlysystems
suchasscrubbersandprecipitators.Thereisanincreasingneedfor
skilledlabourtoinstallandmaintainthesesystems.
Related
Components
(including,butnot
limitedto)
Analyzers,skimmers,scrubbers,monitors,transducers,highvoltage
regulatorsandtransformers,transmitters,photocells,motors,sensors,
actuators,wiringandcabling,computers,printers,elements,
compressors,solenoids,relays,contactors,thermostats,humidistats,
thermocouples,RTDs,switches(pressure,level,temperature,flow),
fuses,breakers,overloadrelays,PLCs,UPSs,transformerrectifiersets.
Toolsand
Equipment
SeeAppendixA.
Task25
Maintainselectricalcomponentsofheatingandcooling
systems.
Context
Industrialelectriciansworkonelectricalcomponentsofheatingandcooling
systemsinordertooptimizetheoperationandtoensurethereliabilityofthe
system.Industrialelectriciansmustbeabletoinstall,serviceandrepairthese
systems.
RequiredKnowledge
K1
codesandregulationsrelatedtotheelectricalcomponentsofheatingand
coolingsystems
K2
typesofheatingsystemssuchasheatpumps,boilersandresistivetypes
K3
typesofcoolingsystemssuchasheatpumps,chillersandexchangers
K4
operationofheatingandcoolingsystems
K5
buildingapplicationssuchasrefinerylabs,hospitals,foodprocessingplants
andcommercialbuildings
K6
airflowbalancing
K7
buildingconstructionsuchasbrick,woodandcorrugatedpanel
K8
systemsizing
90
K9
confinedspaceentryandegressregulations
K10
types,ratingsandoperationofelectricalcomponents
K11
faultssuchasfailedzoneactuatorsanddamagedelements
K12
K13
physicalpropertiesandhazardsofrefrigerants
K14
K15
repair,replacement,inspection,calibration,adjustmentandmaintenance
proceduresandtechniques
K16
compatibilityofreplacementcomponents
K17
typesoflubricants
Subtask
G25.01
Installselectricalcomponentsofheatingandcoolingsystems.
NL
NS
PE
NB
QC
ON
MB
SK
AB
BC
NT
YT
NU
yes
yes
yes
no
yes
yes
yes
ND
ND
yes
ND
NV
ND
KeyCompetencies
G25.01.01
selectandusetoolsandequipmentsuchascompressiontools,wirestrippers
andpliers
G25.01.02
ensureproperegressaroundheatingandcoolingsystemaccordingto
coderequirements
G25.01.03
assemblecomponentstobuildingmanagementcontrollersaccordingto
OEMspecifications
G25.01.04
G25.01.05
G25.01.06
followinstallationproceduresaccordingtoOEMspecificationsand
coderequirements
G25.01.07
performadjustmentssuchassettinghighandlowlimits,fanspeeds
andtemperature
G25.01.08
91
Subtask
G25.02
Serviceselectricalcomponentsofheatingandcoolingsystems.
NL
NS
PE
NB
QC
ON
MB
SK
AB
BC
NT
YT
NU
yes
yes
yes
no
yes
yes
yes
ND
ND
yes
ND
NV
ND
KeyCompetencies
G25.02.01
selectandusediagnostictoolsandequipmentsuchashandtools,pressure
simulatorsandmultimeters
G25.02.02
identifyhazardswhenconductinginspectionssuchaslivevoltages,
dangerousgases,andrestrictedaccessandegress
G25.02.03
deenergizesystemfrompowersource
G25.02.04
G25.02.05
performandinterpretdiagnostictestsforconditionssuchasairqualityand
humiditylevels
G25.02.06
selecttoolsandequipmentsuchaspliers,screwdriversandtorquewrenches
G25.02.07
G25.02.08
G25.02.09
identifyabnormalheat,soundsandodours
G25.02.10
G25.02.11
G25.02.12
andtemperature
G25.02.13
92
Subtask
G25.03
Troubleshootselectricalcomponentsofheatingandcooling
systems.
NL
NS
PE
NB
QC
ON
MB
SK
AB
BC
NT
YT
NU
yes
yes
yes
no
yes
yes
yes
ND
ND
yes
ND
NV
ND
KeyCompetencies
G25.03.01
G25.03.02
G25.03.03
anddiscolouration
G25.03.04
humiditylevels
G25.03.05
G25.03.06
G25.03.07
G25.03.08
G25.03.09
andtemperature
Subtask
G25.04
Repairselectricalcomponentsofheatingandcoolingsystems.
NL
NS
PE
NB
QC
ON
MB
SK
AB
BC
NT
YT
NU
yes
yes
yes
no
yes
yes
yes
ND
ND
yes
ND
NV
ND
KeyCompetencies
G25.04.01
identifyhazardswhenconductingrepairssuchaslivevoltages,dangerous
gases,andrestrictedaccessandegress
G25.04.02
G25.04.03
G25.04.04
G25.04.05
93
G25.04.06
G25.04.07
G25.04.08
G25.04.09
G25.04.10
Task26
Context
Buildingautomationsystemsincludeenergy,HVACandsecuritysystems.
Industrialelectriciansprogram,performsoftwareupdatesandbackup
programs.Theymustbeabletoinstall,serviceandrepairthesesystemsin
ordertoensuretheirefficientoperationandreduceunscheduleddisruptions.
RequiredKnowledge
K1
codesandregulationsrelatedtobuildingautomationsystems
K2
components,operationandtypesofbuildingautomationsystemssuchas
energyandsecurity
K3
proceduresandtechniquesforservicingbuildingautomationsystems
K4
types,ratingsandoperationofelectricalcomponentssuchastemperature
sensorsandactuators
K5
calibrationdevicessuchasairsupplyandcurrentsourcepotentiometers
K6
K7
calibration,repair,replacement,programming,adjustmentandinspection
proceduresandtechniques
K8
buildingautomationsystemsandsoftware
K9
faultssuchastemperatureimbalanceandunresponsivesystem
K10
effectsoffaultsonthesystem
K11
K12
typesofbuildingsusingautomatedsystemssuchasofficebuildings,
manufacturingplantsandhospitals
K13
cablingandshielding
94
Subtask
G26.01
Installsbuildingautomationsystems.
NL
NS
PE
NB
QC
ON
MB
SK
AB
BC
NT
YT
NU
yes
yes
yes
no
yes
yes
yes
ND
ND
yes
ND
NV
ND
KeyCompetencies
G26.01.01
andpliers
G26.01.02
ensureproperegressaroundbuildingautomationsystemaccordingto
coderequirements
G26.01.03
assemblecomponentstobuildingmanagementcontrollersaccordingto
OEMspecifications
G26.01.04
G26.01.05
G26.01.06
coderequirements
G26.01.07
andtemperature
G26.01.08
Subtask
G26.02
Servicesbuildingautomationsystems.
NL
NS
PE
NB
QC
ON
MB
SK
AB
BC
NT
YT
NU
yes
yes
yes
no
yes
yes
yes
ND
ND
yes
ND
NV
ND
KeyCompetencies
G26.02.01
interpretbuildingautomationsystemsoftwareinformation
G26.02.02
selectandusediagnostictoolsandequipmentsuchasammeters,computers
andmultimeters
G26.02.03
G26.02.04
G26.02.05
G26.02.06
performandinterpretdiagnostictests
95
G26.02.07
selectandusetoolsandequipmentsuchaspliersandscrewdrivers
G26.02.08
G26.02.09
performsensoryinspectionofcomponentsforconditionssuchascorrosion,
discolouration,abnormalheat,soundsandodours
G26.02.10
G26.02.11
G26.02.12
performadjustmentsoncomponentssuchassensors,actuatorsandswitches
G26.02.13
Subtask
G26.03
Troubleshootsbuildingautomationsystems.
NL
NS
PE
NB
QC
ON
MB
SK
AB
BC
NT
YT
NU
yes
yes
yes
no
yes
yes
yes
ND
ND
yes
ND
NV
ND
KeyCompetencies
G26.03.01
G26.03.02
selectandusediagnostictoolsandequipmentsuchasmultimeters,
diagnosticequipmentandclamponammeters
G26.03.03
discolouration,abnormalheat,soundsandodours
G26.03.04
performandinterpretdiagnostictests
G26.03.05
G26.03.06
G26.03.07
G26.03.08
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Subtask
G26.04
Repairsbuildingautomationsystems.
NL
NS
PE
NB
QC
ON
MB
SK
AB
BC
NT
YT
NU
yes
yes
yes
no
yes
yes
yes
ND
ND
yes
ND
NV
ND
KeyCompetencies
G26.04.01
identifyhazardswhenconductingrepairssuchaslivevoltages,dangerous
gases,andrestrictedaccessandegress
G26.04.02
G26.04.03
G26.04.04
selectreplacementcomponentssuchasrelays,sensorsandfusesaccordingto
OEMspecificationsandcoderequirements
G26.04.05
G26.04.06
G26.04.07
G26.04.08
replace,adjustandmodifycomponentssuchasrelays,sensorsandfuses
G26.04.09
G26.04.10
Task27
Context
Environmentalcontrolsystemsregulateandmonitoremissions.These
emissionsaretypicallyfromindustrialprocessesbutmayalsocomefrom
residential,institutionalandcommercialbuildings.Industrialelectricians
mustbeabletoinstall,serviceandrepairthesesystemsinordertoensure
theirefficientoperationandreduceunscheduleddisruptions.
RequiredKnowledge
K1
codesandregulationsregardingenvironmentalcontrolsystems
K2
typesandoperationofenvironmentalcontrolsystemssuchaswaste
management,noisereduction,precipitator,watertreatment,dust
suppression,scrubberandstackemissions
K3
characteristicsandspecificationsofcomponentssuchassamplers,particulate
analyzersandskimmers
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K4
inspection,installation,operation,calibrationandpreventativemaintenance
proceduresandschedulesofenvironmentalcontrolsystems
K5
hazardssuchaschemicals,gases,ultravioletlightandhighvoltage
K6
impactofenvironmentalcontrolsystemshutdown
K7
causesoffaults
K8
K9
diagnosticequipmentsuchasleakdetectors,metersandstackmonitors
K10
K11
responseandcontainmentofenvironmentaldischarge
K12
environmentalregulations
Subtask
G27.01
Installsenvironmentalcontrolsystems.
NL
NS
PE
NB
QC
ON
MB
SK
AB
BC
NT
YT
NU
yes
yes
no
yes
yes
yes
yes
ND
ND
yes
ND
NV
ND
KeyCompetencies
G27.01.01
andpliers
G27.01.02
ensureproperegressaroundenvironmentalcontrolsystemaccordingto
coderequirements
G27.01.03
assemblecomponentsofenvironmentalcontrolsystemsaccordingto
OEMspecifications
G27.01.04
G27.01.05
G27.01.06
coderequirements
G27.01.07
store,contain,handleanddisposeofhazardousmaterialsaccording
toregulations
G27.01.08
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Subtask
G27.02
Servicesenvironmentalcontrolsystems.
NL
NS
PE
NB
QC
ON
MB
SK
AB
BC
NT
YT
NU
yes
yes
no
yes
yes
yes
yes
ND
ND
yes
ND
NV
ND
KeyCompetencies
G27.02.01
selectandusediagnostictoolsandequipmentsuchasleakdetectors,
G27.02.02
identifyhazardswhenconductinginspectionssuchaschemicals,ultraviolet
light,residueandhighvoltage
G27.02.03
G27.02.04
G27.02.05
performandinterpretdiagnostictestssuchasleakandfaulttests
G27.02.06
selecttoolsandequipmentsuchaspliers,screwdriversandtorquewrenches
G27.02.07
G27.02.08
loosetorque,discolouration,andabnormalheat,soundsandodours
G27.02.09
G27.02.10
G27.02.11
performadjustmentssuchascalibration,andhighandlowlimits
G27.02.12
toregulations
G27.02.13
Subtask
G27.03
Troubleshootsenvironmentalcontrolsystems.
NL
NS
PE
NB
QC
ON
MB
SK
AB
BC
NT
YT
NU
yes
yes
no
yes
yes
yes
yes
ND
ND
yes
ND
NV
ND
KeyCompetencies
G27.03.01
identifyhazardswhenconductinginspectionssuchchemicals,ultraviolet
light,residueandhighvoltage
G27.03.02
selectandusediagnostictoolsandequipmentsuchasleakdetectors,
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G27.03.03
G27.03.04
loosetorque,discolouration,andabnormalheat,soundsandodours
G27.03.05
humiditylevels
G27.03.06
G27.03.07
G27.03.08
G27.03.09
G27.03.10
toregulations
Subtask
G27.04
Repairsenvironmentalcontrolsystems.
NL
NS
PE
NB
QC
ON
MB
SK
AB
BC
NT
YT
NU
yes
yes
no
yes
yes
yes
yes
ND
ND
yes
ND
NV
ND
KeyCompetencies
G27.04.01
identifyhazardswhenconductingrepairssuchaschemicals,ultravioletlight,
residueandhighvoltage
G27.04.02
G27.04.03
G27.04.04
G27.04.05
G27.04.06
G27.04.07
G27.04.08
replace,adjustandmodifycomponentssuchaspressureswitches,samplers
andparticulateanalyzers
G27.04.09
G27.04.10
toregulations
G27.04.11
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APPENDICES
TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT
APPENDIX A
HandTools
adjustablewrenches
cablesplice/strippertool
cabletiegun
calculator
chisels
coaxialstripperandcrimper
crimpingpliers
drillbits
files
fishtape
flashlight
fusepuller
groundingset
hacksaw
hammers
hexkeys(metric/imperialorSocietyof
AutomotiveEngineers[SAE])
holesaw
jumpers
knives
knockoutcutters
linesmanpliers
needlenosepliers
nutdrivers(metric/imperialorSAE)
picks
pipebenders
pipethreader
pullers
punch
scraper
screwdrivers
screwstarter
scribe
semiconductorextactor
sidecutters
slidelockpliers
socketset(metric/imperialorSAE)
splinekeys
staticdischargewristbandsand
antistaticmats
taps(metric/imperialorSAE)anddies
tapemeasures
telescopicmagnet
telescopicmirror
torch(butane,propane,oxyacetylene)
troublelight
voicedatacrimptools
voicedatapunchdowntool
wirestrippers
wrenches
PortablePowerTools
circularsaw
cutoffsaw
drill
grinder
hammerdrill
heatgun
holesaw
hydrauliccrimper
hydraulicknockoutpunch
impactgun
jigsaw
magneticbasedrillpress
powerpipebender
pipethreadingmachine
PVCbender
reciprocatingsaw
solderingequipment
stepdrill
wirepuller
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PowderActuatedTools
exothermicweldingequipment
(CADwelding)
powderactuatedfasteningtool
StationaryPowerTools
bandsaw
bearingheater
beltsander
benchgrinder
buffer
chopsaw
drillpress
grinder
hydraulicpowerunit
hydraulicpress
partswasher
sandblaster
threadingmachine
undercuttingmachine
ElectricalTestandDiagnosticEquipment
chartrecorder
circuittracer
clamponammeter
conductivitytester
contactresistancemeter
frequencymeter
Geigercounter
groundfaultfinder
hipottester
instrumentationloopcalibrator
insulationresistancetester
(megohmmeter/megger)
laptopcomputerandsoftware
luminmeter(testinglight)
multimeter
networkanalysers
noncontactvoltagetester
opticalpowermeterandlightsource
opticaltimedomainreflectometer(OTDR)
oscilloscope
personaldigitalassistant(PDA)
phasesequencetester
potentialtester
pressurecalibrationpump
signalgenerator
soundmeter
temperaturegun
thermalgraphiccamera
thermalgraphicequipment
timedomainreflectometer(TDR)
timer
voltagetester
Wheatstonebridge
MechanicalMeasuringEquipment
alignmenttools
dialindicators
distancemeasuringwheel
feelergauges
hydrometer
Micrometers
pressuregauges
protractor
tachometer
torquewrench
verniercalipers
vibrationsensor(accelerometer,velocity,
proximity)
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Rigging,Tugging,Hoisting,LiftingMaterial
articulatedboomlift
beamclamps
blockandtackle
cablepuller(handorelectricpowered)
cablepullinggrips(wiremeshgrips)
chainfall/comealong
hoists
liftingeyes
platformlift
pulley
ropes
scissorlift
shackles
slings
strainrelief
towmotor/forklift
ScaffoldingandAccessEquipment
aerialmanlift
extensionladder
manbaskets
portablestairs
scaffolds
stepladder
PersonalProtectiveEquipmentandSafetyEquipment
arcflashPPE
earprotectors
faceshield
fallarrestequipment
fallrestraintequipment
fireretardantclothing
gasdetectors
groundingstick
hardhat
harness
highvisibilityvests
highvoltagegloves
highvoltagetestequipment
hotgloves
hotpad
hotstick
kneepads
protectiveapron
protectivegloves/gauntlets
respirator
safetyfootwear
safetyglasses/goggles
SelfContainedBreathingApparatus(SCBA)
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GLOSSARY
APPENDIX B
arcflash
electricalexplosionthatoccursonliveequipmentresultingfromalow
impedanceconnectiontogroundoranothervoltagephaseinanelectrical
system.Theintensityoftheblastisdependentontheenergysourceandthe
sizeoftheconductors
bonding
lowimpedancepathobtainedbypermanentlyjoiningallnoncurrent
carryingmetalpartstoassureelectricalcontinuityandhavingthecapacity
toconductsafelyanycurrentlikelytobeimposedonit
bumptest
afunctionaltestusedonrotatingequipmentthatinitiatesastartto
determinea)ifthecorrectequipmentwillturn,b)thedirectionofrotationor
c)ifthecorrectequipmentisdeenergized
cable
insulatedorsheathed,wireorfibre,carryingcurrentorlight,itcanbe
comprisedofoneormoreconductors
cathodic
protection
protectiontechniquetocontrolthecorrosionofametalsurfacebymaking
thatsurfacethecathodeofanelectrochemicalcell
commissionning initialstartupofnewequipmentsystematicallytoOEMspecifications
Force
manualvirtualbypassthatisplacedincontrolsystemprogramlogic,that
canbeOnorOff,itcanbeusedfortroubleshooting,temporaryrepairs,
servicinganddiagnostics.AForcewillflagupinthesystemaslongasitis
ineffect
grounding
permanentandcontinuousconductivepathtotheearthwith
sufficientampacitytocarryanyfaultcurrentliabletobeimposedonit,and
ofasufficientlylowimpedancetolimitthevoltageriseabovegroundand
tofacilitatetheoperationoftheprotectivedevicesinthecircuit
highvoltage
anyvoltageexceeding750volts,asperCEC
lowvoltage
anyvoltagefrom31to750volts,asperCEC
multimedia
system
anelectronicallydeliveredcombinationofmediaincludingvideo,still
images,audio,textinsuchawaythatcanbeaccessedinteractively
raceway
anychanneldesignedforholdingwires,cables,orbusbars,and,
unlessotherwisequalifiedbyrulesoftheCEC,thetermincludesconduit
(rigid,flexible,metal,nonmetallic)electrical,metallicandnonmetallic
tubing,underfloorraceways,cellularfloors,surfaceraceways,wireways,
cabletrays,busways,andauxiliarygutters
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ACRONYMS
APPENDIX C
AC
alternatingcurrent
AECB
AtomicEnergyControlBoard
CAD
computerassisteddesign
CAM
computeraidedmanufacturing
CAT5
category5cable
CEC
CanadianElectricalCode
CFL
compactfluorescentlamp
CMMS
computerizedmaintenancemanagementsystem
CPR
cardiopulmonaryresuscitation
CPU
centralprocessingunit
CSA
CanadianStandardsAssociation
dB
decibel
DC
directcurrent
DCS
distributedcontrolsystem
EMI
electromagneticinterference
EMT
electricalmetallictubing
EOL
endofline
GFCI
groundfaultcircuitinterrupter
H2S
hydrogensulfide
HID
highintensitydischarge
HMI
humanmachineinterface
HVAC
heating,ventilation,andairconditioning
I/O
input/output
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I/P
currenttopressure
IC
integratedcircuit
IP
internetworkingprotocol
kVA
kilovoltampere
LED
lightemittingdiode
MCC
motorcontrolcentre
MSDS
materialsafetydatasheets
OEM
originalequipmentmanufacturer
OH&S
OccupationalHealthandSafety
PPE
personalprotectiveequipment
PLC
programmablelogiccontroller
PVC
polyvinylchloride
RTD
resistancetemperaturedetector
SCR
siliconcontrolledrectifier
SG
specificgravity
SO2
sulfurdioxide
T/P
temperaturetopressure
TDG
transportationofdangerousgoods
ULC
UnderwritersLaboratoriesofCanada
UPS
uninterruptiblepowersupply
VFD
variablefrequencydrive
WHMIS
WorkplaceHazardousMaterialsInformationSystem
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BLOCK AND TASK WEIGHTING
APPENDIX D
BLOCKA
COMMONOCCUPATIONALSKILLS
NL NS PE NB QC ON MB SK AB BC NT YT NU
% 10 14 10 10 15 20 14 ND ND 10 ND NV ND
Task1
% 50 25 20 25 20 50 25 ND ND 30 ND NV ND
Task2
Organizeswork.
21%
% 35 25 20 25 30 10 25 ND ND 40 ND NV ND
Task4
26%
% 0 25 30 25 30 25 25 ND ND 15 ND NV ND
BLOCKB
POWERDISTRIBUTIONANDGENERATINGSYSTEMS
% 25 21 20 20 20 14 14 ND ND 22 ND NV ND
Task5
Maintainshighvoltagepowerdistributionsystems.
13%
31%
% 15 25 30 25 20 15 25 ND ND 15 ND NV ND
Task3
National
Average
% 8 0 10 0 10 5 20 ND ND 16 ND NV ND
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22%
National
Average
19%
9%
Task6
Maintainslowvoltagepowerdistributionsystems.
% 30 30 20 20 25 25 16 ND ND 25 ND NV ND
Task7
24%
% 30 30 30 30 25 30 16 ND ND 25 ND NV ND
Task8
27%
% 6 20 10 30 15 15 16 ND ND 14 ND NV ND
Task9
16%
% 20 20 15 20 15 15 16 ND ND 12 ND NV ND
Task10
16%
% 6 0 15 0 10 10 16 ND ND 8 ND NV ND
BLOCKC
ELECTRICALEQUIPMENT
8%
% 25 23 30 20 20 25 14 ND ND 22 ND NV ND
Task11 Maintainsequipment,wiring,cablingandterminations.
% 20 10 10 10 20 15 20 ND ND 25 ND NV ND
Task12
22%
16%
% 8 10 15 10 20 10 16 ND ND 10 ND NV ND
Task13
National
Average
% 20 20 10 20 10 15 16 ND ND 15 ND NV ND
110
12%
16%
Task14
Maintainsrotatingequipmentandassociatedcontrols.
% 20 20 30 20 20 25 16 ND ND 20 ND NV ND
Task15
22%
% 12 20 20 20 15 25 16 ND ND 15 ND NV ND
Task16
Maintainsnonrotatingequipmentandassociatedcontrols.
18%
% 20 20 15 20 15 10 16 ND ND 15 ND NV ND
BLOCKD
EMERGENCYANDSTANDBYSYSTEMS
16%
% 5
10 10 10 10
5
14 ND ND 7 ND NV ND
Task17 Maintainsuninterruptiblepowersupply(UPS)systems.
% 50 60 80 50 45 40 50 ND ND 50 ND NV ND
Task18
% 10 10 5 10
5
6
14 ND ND 10 ND NV ND
Task19 Maintainsalarmsystems.
% 40 30 25 100 25 40 0 ND ND 50 ND NV ND
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9%
53%
% 50 40 20 50 55 60 50 ND ND 50 ND NV ND
BLOCKE
COMMUNICATIONSYSTEMS
National
Average
47%
National
Average
9%
44%
Task20
% 10 25 25 0 25 25 50 ND ND 10 ND NV ND
Task21
Maintainsmultimediasystems.(NOTCOMMONCORE)
24%
% 10 0 0 0 25 5 50 ND ND 10 ND NV NV
Task22
NCC*
% 40 45 50 0 25 30 0 ND ND 30 ND NV ND
BLOCKF
PROCESSCONTROLSYSTEMS
32%
% 20 13 20 20 15 24 14 ND ND 22 ND NV ND
Task23 Maintainsinput/output(I/O)fielddevices.
% 50 55 60 70 50 50 50 ND ND 40 ND NV ND
Task24
% 5
9
5 10 15
6
16 ND ND 7 ND NV ND
Task25 Maintainselectricalcomponentsofheatingandcooling
systems.
19%
53%
% 50 45 40 30 50 50 50 ND ND 60 ND NV ND
BLOCKG
BUILDINGANDENVIRONMENTALCONTROLSYSTEMS
National
Average
% 40 40 70 0 30 45 33 ND ND 40 ND NV ND
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47%
National
Average
9%
37%
Task26
% 20 30 30 0 30 25 34 ND ND 30 ND NV ND
Task27
% 40 30 0 100 40 30 33 ND ND 30 ND NV ND
*NCC=Notcommoncore
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25%
38%
PIE CHART*
APPENDIX E
G
9%
A
13%
F
19%
E
9%
B
19%
D
9%
C
22%
TITLESOFBLOCKS
BLOCKA
CommonOccupational
Skills
BLOCKE
CommunicationSystems
BLOCKB
PowerDistributionand
GeneratingSystems
BLOCKF
ProcessControlSystems
BLOCKC
ElectricalEquipment
BLOCKG
BuildingandEnvironmental
ControlSystems
BLOCKD
EmergencyandStandby
Systems
*Averagepercentageofthetotalnumberofquestionsonaninterprovincialexamination,
assignedtoassesseachblockoftheanalysis,asderivedfromthecollectiveinputfromworkers
withintheoccupationfromallareasofCanada.Interprovincialexaminationstypicallyhave
from100to150multiplechoicequestions.
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TASK PROFILE CHART

Industrial Electrician
APPENDIX F
BLOCKS
TASKS
1.Performs
safetyrelated
functions.
1.01Maintains
safework
environment.
1.02Usespersonal
protective
equipment(PPE)
andsafety
equipment.
1.03Performslock
outandtagging
procedures.
2.Usesand
maintainstools
andequipment.
2.01Maintains
toolsand
equipment.
2.02Usesaccess
equipment.
2.03Usesrigging,
tugging,hoisting
andlifting
equipment.
3.Organizes
work.
3.01Interprets
codesand
regulations.
3.02Usesplans,
schematics,
drawingsand
specifications.
3.03Selects
materialsand
supplies.
3.04Plansproject
tasksand
procedures.
3.05Prepares
worksite.
3.06Documents
maintenance
work.
4.Performs
routinetrade
activities.
4.01Installs
fasteners,fittings
andconnectors.
4.02Conducts
operationaltests.
5.Maintainshigh
voltagepower
distribution
systems.
5.01Installshigh
voltagepower
distribution
systems.(NOT
COMMON
CORE)
5.02Serviceshigh
voltagepower
distribution
systems.
5.03Troubleshoots
highvoltagepower
distribution
systems.
5.04Repairshigh
voltagepower
distribution
systems.
6.Maintainslow
voltagepower
distribution
systems.
6.01Installslow
voltagepower
distribution
systems.
6.02Serviceslow
voltagepower
distribution
systems.
6.03Troubleshoots
lowvoltagepower
distribution
systems.
6.04Repairslow
voltagepower
distribution
systems.
ACOMMON
OCCUPATIONAL
SKILLS
BPOWER
DISTRIBUTION
AND
GENERATING
SYSTEMS
SUBTASKS
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BLOCKS
TASKS
SUBTASKS
7.Maintains
alternating
current(AC)
systems.
7.01Installs
alternating
current(AC)
systems.
7.02Services
alternating
current(AC)
systems.
7.03Troubleshoots
alternatingcurrent
(AC)systems.
7.04Repairs
alternating
current(AC)
systems.
8.Maintains
directcurrent
(DC)systems.
8.01Installsdirect
current(DC)
systems.
8.02Services
directcurrent
(DC)systems.
8.03Troubleshoots
directcurrent(DC)
systems.
8.04Repairs
directcurrent
(DC)systems.
9.Maintains
groundingand
bondingsystems.
9.01Installs
groundingand
bondingsystems.
9.02Services
groundingand
bondingsystems.
9.03Troubleshoots
groundingand
bondingsystems.
9.04Repairs
groundingand
bonding
systems.
10.Maintains
powergenerating
systems.
10.01Installs
powergenerating
systems.(NOT
COMMON
CORE)
10.02Services
powergenerating
systems.
10.03Troubleshoots
powergenerating
systems.
10.04Repairs
power
generating
systems.
11.Maintains
equipment,
wiring,cabling
andterminations.
11.01Installs
electricalwiring,
cablingand
terminations.
11.02Installs
raceways,cable
trays,busways
andassociated
components.
11.03Repairs
electricalwiring,
cablingand
terminations.
11.04Maintains
seismicrestraint
systems.(NOT
COMMON
CORE)
12.Maintains
lightingsystems.
12.01Installs
lightingsystems.
12.02Services
lightingsystems.
12.03Troubleshoots
lightingsystems.
12.04Repairs
lightingsystems.
13.Maintains
protection
devices.
13.01Installs
protection
devices.
13.02Services
protection
devices.
13.03Troubleshoots
protectiondevices.
13.04Repairs
protection
devices.
14.Maintains
rotating
equipmentand
associated
controls.
14.01Installs
rotating
equipmentand
associated
controls.
14.02Services
rotating
equipmentand
associated
controls.
14.03Troubleshoots
rotatingequipment
andassociated
controls.
14.04Repairs
rotating
equipmentand
associated
controls.
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EQUIPMENT
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BLOCKS
TASKS
SUBTASKS
15.Maintains
drivesand
associated
controls.
15.01Installs
drivesand
associated
controls.
15.02Services
drivesand
associated
controls.
15.03Troubleshoots
drivesand
associatedcontrols.
15.04Repairs
drivesand
associated
controls.
16.Maintains
nonrotating
equipmentand
associated
controls.
16.01Installsnon
rotating
equipmentand
associated
controls.
16.02Services
nonrotating
equipmentand
associated
controls.
16.03Troubleshoots
nonrotating
equipmentand
associatedcontrols.
16.04Repairs
nonrotating
equipmentand
associated
controls.
17.Maintains
uninterruptible
powersupply
(UPS)systems.
17.01Installs
uninterruptible
powersupply
(UPS)systems.
17.02Services
uninterruptible
powersupply
(UPS)systems.
17.03Troubleshoots
uninterruptible
powersupply
(UPS)systems.
17.04Repairs
uninterruptible
powersupply
(UPS)systems.
18.Maintains
standbypower
generating
systems.
18.01Installs
standbypower
generating
systems.
18.02Services
standbypower
generating
systems.
18.03Troubleshoots
standbypower
generatingsystems.
18.04Repairs
standbypower
generating
systems.
19.Maintains
alarmsystems.
19.01Installs
alarmsystems.
19.02Services
alarmsystems.
19.03Troubleshoots
alarmsystems.
19.04Repairs
alarmsystems.
20.Maintains
pagingsystems.
20.01Installs
pagingsystems.
20.02Services
pagingsystems.
20.03Troubleshoots
pagingsystems.
20.04Repairs
pagingsystems.
21.Maintains
multimedia
systems.(NOT
COMMON
CORE)
21.01Installs
multimedia
systems.(NOT
COMMON
CORE)
21.02Services
multimedia
systems.(NOT
COMMON
CORE)
21.03Troubleshoots
multimedia
systems.(NOT
COMMONCORE)
21.04Repairs
multimedia
systems.(NOT
COMMON
CORE)
22.Maintains
networksystems.
22.01Installs
networksystems.
22.02Services
networksystems.
22.03Troubleshoots
networksystems.
22.04Repairs
network
systems.
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ANDSTANDBY
SYSTEMS
ECOMMUNICA
TIONSYSTEMS
117
BLOCKS
TASKS
SUBTASKS
23.Maintains
input/output(I/O)
fielddevices.
23.01Installs
input/output(I/O)
fielddevices.
23.02Services
input/output(I/O)
fielddevices.
23.03Troubleshoots
input/output(I/O)
fielddevices.
23.04Repairs
input/output
(I/O)field
devices.
24.Maintains
controlsystems.
24.01Installs
controlsystems.
24.02Services
controlsystems.
24.03Troubleshoots
controlsystems.
24.04Repairs
controlsystems.
24.05Optimizes
programmable
logiccontroller
(PLC).
25.Maintains
electrical
componentsof
heatingand
coolingsystems.
25.01Installs
electrical
componentsof
heatingand
coolingsystems.
25.02Services
electrical
componentsof
heatingand
coolingsystems.
25.03Troubleshoots
electrical
componentsof
heatingandcooling
systems.
25.04Repairs
electrical
componentsof
heatingand
coolingsystems.
26.Maintains
building
automation
systems.
26.01Installs
building
automation
systems.
26.02Services
building
automation
systems.
26.03Troubleshoots
building
automation
systems.
26.04Repairs
building
automation
systems.
27.Maintains
environmental
controlsystems.
27.01Installs
environmental
controlsystems.
27.02Services
environmental
controlsystems.
27.03Troubleshoots
environmental
controlsystems.
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Occupational

DEVELOPMENT AND VALIDATION OF

Validation and Weighting

Definitions for Validation and Weighting

SCOPE OF THE INDUSTRIAL

ESSENTIAL SKILLS SUMMARY

COMMON OCCUPATIONAL SKILLS

POWER DISTRIBUTION AND

EMERGENCY AND STANDBY SYSTEMS

PROCESS CONTROL SYSTEMS

BUILDING AND ENVIRONMENTAL

TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT

BLOCK AND TASK WEIGHTING

TASK PROFILE CHART

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