Industrial Electrician
Industrial electricians install, maintain, test, troubleshoot, service and repair industrial electrical equipment and associated electrical controls. Their work includes equipment or components directly or indirectly exposed to electrical power such as motors, generators, pumps and lighting systems.
NOC: 7242
Designation Year: 1966
Designated Red Seal in: BC, MB, NB, NL, NS, ON, PE, QC, YT
Trade title: Industrial Electrician, in BC, MB, NB, NL, NS, ON, PE, YT
Other titles used in provinces/territories: Electricity (QC)
Occupational Standard for current exams
View the most recent standard. This is the complete description of the activities of the Industrial Electrician trade. It is used as the basis for the Red Seal exams for this trade.
Essential Skills
Discover the essential skills industrial electricians need to succeed in their trade.
Job Market Reports
Find regional information about jobs, average wages, and other news at Explore Careers for the Industrial Electrician trade.
Study for the Red Seal Examination
Learn what you need to do to Get Ready for your Red Seal Exam.
Sample Questions
Try the sample Industrial Electrician examination questions to prepare for your Red Seal examination.Exam Counselling Sheet
Consult the Industrial Electrician Exam Counselling Sheet for a breakdown of the Red Seal examination.
Ellis Chart
Consult the Ellis Chart for a full breakdown of apprenticeship data from across Canada for the trade of Industrial Electrician.
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