Instrumentation and Control Technician

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An instrument and control technician is someone who installs, examines, removes, repairs and/or replaces items such as sensors, indicators, tubing and wiring. They also work on x-ray equipment, closed-circuit television systems, monitoring and alarm systems, gas analysis equipment and other lab equipment. Instrumentation and control techinicians are employed by water sewage treatment plants, mining and large manufacturing companies.

Trade By-Law

Red Seal Occupational Standard
Apprenticeship
Trade Qualifier

Apprenticeship Overview

Annual Requirements
Technical training delivered by:
  • Southern Alberta Institute of Technology
  • Northern Alberta Institute of Technology
  • Saskatchewan Polytechnic

1
Level
1,600
Total Hours/Year
(On-The-Job & Technical Training)
10
Total Weeks/Year
(Technical Training)
2
Level
1,600
Total Hours/Year
(On-The-Job & Technical Training)
10
Total Weeks/Year
(Technical Training)
3
Level
1,600
Total Hours/Year
(On-The-Job & Technical Training)
10
Total Weeks/Year
(Technical Training)
4
Level
1,600
Total Hours/Year
(On-The-Job & Technical Training)
10
Total Weeks/Year
(Technical Training)

Training Standards

Curriculum standards are organized by Alberta. For more information, visit Alberta Apprenticeship and Industry Training or the Red Seal Occupational Standard (RSOS)..

You must be a Manitoba resident to apply as a trade qualifier.

Challenging the Exam - Trades Qualification:

6
Years of Experience
9,600
Hours Required
No
Additional Practical Exam Required
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Red Seal Exam Information

Designated Trainers

Work Experience Form

Accredited Programs

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    Post-Secondary Schools

    • Red River College Polytechnic

      Levels: 1, 2, 3 & 4
      Program Name: Instrumentation Engineering Technologist Program
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