Instrumentation and Control Technician, Apprenticeship

Program Information
Credential: 
Alberta Journeyman Certificate
Duration: 

4 years (minimum 1,500 hours yearly on-the-job training +
8 weeks at RDC for years 1 & 2/ minimum 1425 hours yearly
on-the-job training + 10 weeks at RDC for years 3 & 4)

Delivery: 
Main Campus

Contact Information

Contact Name: 
Dale Gust
Contact Title: 
Associate Dean
Contact Phone: 
403.342.3100 OR 1.888.475.1101
Contact Email: 
apprenticeship.registration@rdc.ab.ca
Training

Red Deer College offers the Instrumentation and Control Technician Apprenticeship program, one of the many apprenticeship training options available for students. Apprenticeship is a career option that involves both classroom and on-the-job training. To learn the skills required of an Instrumentation and Control Technician in Alberta and to be issued an Alberta Journeyman Certificate, a person must find a suitable employer who is willing to hire and train an apprentice. For more information, please visit the Alberta Apprenticeship and Industry Training website.

Learn

The term of apprenticeship for an Instrumentation and Control Technician is four years (four 12-month periods), including a minimum of 1,500 hours of on-the-job training and eight weeks of technical training in the first and second years, and a minimum of 1,425 hours of on-the-job training and 10 weeks of technical training in the third and fourth years.

Employment Opportunities

Instrumentation and Control Technicians work with a wide variety of pneumatic, electronic and microcomputer instruments used to measure and control variables such as pressure, flow, temperature, level, motion, force, and chemical composition.

  • Pulp and paper processing
  • Hydro power generation
  • Mining, petrochemical and natural gas
  • Industrial and commercial manufacturing
  • Industrial construction
  • Industrial instrument servicing

Experienced Instrumentation and Control Technicians may advance to supervisory positions, or move into company sales offices.

 

Continue Your Learning

To work in Alberta, Instrumentation and Control Technicians must be one of the following:

  • Registered Apprentice
  • Certified Journeyman
  • Working for an employer who is satisfied they have the skills and knowledge expected of certified Journeyman
Fees

For fee information, visit the Alberta Apprenticeship and Industry Training website.