Instrumentation and Control Technician
Trade Description:
An industrial instrument mechanic 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. Industrial instrument mechanics are employed by water sewage treatment plants, mining and large manufacturing companies.
| Trade Regulation |
| Red Seal Occupational Standard |
Apprenticeship - Annual Requirements:
| Levels | Total Hours/Year (On-the-Job & Technical Training) |
Total Weeks/Year (Technical Training) |
Delivered By |
| 4 | 1,600 | 10-10-10-10 | NAIT, SAIT & SIAST |
Training Standards:
Curriculum standards are organized by Alberta. For more information, visit Alberta Apprenticeship and Industry Training or the Red Seal Occupational Standard (RSOS).
Red Seal Exam Information
| Red Seal Exam Breakdown | Red Seal Exam Self-Assessment Guide |
| Sample Exams | Red Seal Exam Self-Assessment Guide (PDF) |
| Types of Exam Questions | Red Seal Exam Preparation Guide |
Challenging the Exam - Trades Qualification:
Years of Experience |
Hours Required | Additional Practical
Exam Required |
| 6 | 9,600 | No |
 Employer Declaration | Employer Declaration (FR) Statutory Declaration | Statutory Declaration (FR) | ||
Designated Trainers:
| Work Experience Form |
Accredited Programs:
| Apprenticeship Trade | Training Institution - Secondary Schools |
Training Institution - Post-Secondary Schools |
Training Institution Program Name |
Level |
| Instrumentation & Control Technician | __ | Red River College | Instrumentation Engineering Technologist Program | 1, 2, 3 & 4 |
