Industrial Electrician - Apprenticeship and Occupational Certification
Post-Secondary Education, Training and Labour
Overview
Apprenticeship is a long-standing part of the training and education system in New Brunswick. It is a structured training program comprised of a combination of on the job training and related classroom training and requires the committed participation of three partners: the apprentice, the employer and the government represented by Apprenticeship and Occupational Certification.
This apprenticeship training program is designed to provide you with the skills and knowledge required to become qualified as an industrial electrician.
Eligibility
APPRENTICES:
An individual may register into an apprenticeship agreement upon verification of credentials as stipulated in Board Order GA002, “Pre-requisites to Registration into an Apprenticeship Agreement”, and be employed in the occupation with a recognized employer who is willing to enter into an apprenticeship agreement with you.
A New Brunswick Diploma of Apprenticeship and a Certificate of Qualification will be awarded upon successful completion of 7200 hours of on the job and technical training and the final examination. In most instances, an Interprovincial Red Seal will be affixed to these documents.
TRADE QUALIFIERS:
An individual desiring certification as a journeyperson in New Brunswick in the industrial electrician occupation is required to meet one of the criteria as stipulated in Board Order GC001, “Requirements to Obtain a Certificate of Qualification.”
A person who has gained the equivalent of 10,800 hours of practical experience in the industrial electrician occupation may apply to challenge the certification examination. Successful candidates will receive a New Brunswick Certificate of Qualification. In most instances, an Interprovincial Red Seal will be affixed to the document.
For more information, please see the corresponding board order for this occupation under Tasks, Activities and Functions of a Designated Occupation.
Description
Under the direction of a journeyperson and qualified instructors, you will become familiar with the materials, tools, principles and skills required in the industrial electrician occupation.
Industrial electricians install, maintain, test, troubleshoot, service and repair industrial electrical equipment and associated electrical controls. These include equipment or components directly or indirectly exposed to electrical power such as motors, generators, pumps and lighting systems. Industrial electricians are employed by electrical contractors and maintenance departments of factories, plants, mines, fabrication facilities and government, and other industrial establishments.
Changes To Fees
This document provides the rationale supporting changes to fees, associated revenue information, and the legal authority:
2013-PETL.pdf
Fees
Unless otherwise specified, Fees exclude the harmonized sales tax (HST).
| Fee Description | Rate in $ | Effective Date YYYY-MM-DD | |
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| Interprovincial Standards Examination | 200.00 | 2013-04-01 | |
| Certificate of Qualification Examination | 2013-04-01 | ||
| Examination | 250.00 | 1997-11-10 | |
| Re-examination | 120.00 | 2013-04-01 | |
| Certificate of Qualification based on "out-of-province journeyperson status" | 150.00 | 2012-08-01 | |
| Replacement of Certification Documents | 20.00 | 2013-04-01 | |
| Tuition Fees - Technical Training weekly rate | 85.00 | 2013-08-01 | |
| Certificate of Qualification Challenger Assessment Fee | 100.00 | 2012-08-01 | |
| Prior Learning Assessment | 100.00 | 2012-08-01 | |
| Apprenticeship Registration Fee | 25.00 | 2012-08-01 | |
| Replacement of Photo Identification Card | 20.00 | 2012-08-01 | |
| Replacement of Progress Record Book | 25.00 | 2012-08-01 | |
| Assessment of Foreign Credentials | 100.00 | 2012-08-01 | |
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Edmundston
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Fredericton
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Miramichi
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Moncton
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Bathurst
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Saint John
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