Instrumentation and Control Technician
Instrumentation and control technicians install and service a variety of plant systems including safety and security, energy delivery (hydraulic, pneumatic and electrical), communication, and process control systems. They also install and service measuring and indicating instruments to monitor processes and equipment.
NOC: 2243
Designation Year: 1964
Designated Red Seal in: AB, BC, MB, NB, NL, NS, NT, NU, ON, PE, SK, YT
Trade title: Instrumentation and Control Technician, in AB, MB, NB, NL, NS, ON, PE, SK
Other titles used in provinces/territories: Industrial Instrument Mechanic (BC, YT), Industrial Instrument Technician (NU), Instrument Technician (NT)
Occupational Standard for current exams
View the most recent standard. This is the complete description of the activities of the Instrumentation and Control Technician trade. It is used as the basis for the Red Seal exams for this trade.
Essential Skills
Discover the essential skills instrumentation and control technicians need to succeed in their trade.
Job Market Reports
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Study for the Red Seal Examination
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Sample Questions
Try the sample Instrumentation and Control Technician examination questions to prepare for your Red Seal examination.Exam Counselling Sheet
Consult the Instrumentation and Control Technician Exam Counselling Sheet for a breakdown of the Red Seal examination.
Ellis Chart
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Interprovincial Program Guide
View information that guides the technical training for the trade in the Instrumentation and Control Technician Interprovincial Program Guide
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