Construction Electricians plan, design, assemble, install, alter, repair, inspect, verify, commission, connect, operate, maintain and decommission electrical systems. Electrical systems provide heating, lighting, power, alarm, security, communication and control in residential, commercial, institutional, industrial, transportation, marine and entertainment environments.
If you are unclear as to what program you are registered in, or unclear as to which program you should be following, please contact ITA Customer Service.
OVER THE NEXT FOUR YEARS THE CONSTRUCTION ELECTRICIAN PROGRAM WILL BE CHANGING. WHERE ARE WE NOW?
DECEMBER 2019 - NOVEMBER 2020
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Level 1 |
Level 2 |
Level 3 |
Level 4 |
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Harmonized* |
Harmonized* |
Harmonized* |
Current** |
*Harmonized = Program stream with re-aligned content beginning in December 2018
**Current = Program stream for apprentices who've completed level 1 training before December 2018
If you are unclear as to what program you are registered in, or unclear as to which program you should be following, please contact ITA Customer Service.
HARMONIZED PROGRAM INFORMATION - LEVEL 1 & 2 IN EFFECT DECEMBER 1, 2018, LEVEL 3 IN EFFECT DECEMBER 1 2019 |
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| Program Profile | Describes the requirements for apprentices and challengers to earn certification | Download (164 PDF KB) |
| Program Outline | Guidelines for delivery of technical training at ITA Recognized Training Providers | Download (1,154 PDF KB) |
| Exam Weighting Charts | The Exam Weighting Charts for the Harmonized level exams will be made available as the Harmonized level exams are launched. | Level 1 and Level 2 (591 PD KB) |
See below for information about the current program.
For more information on the Marine Endorsement please refer to the Marine Electrician - Endorsement Program page.
Construction Electrician Guidebook
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| Construction Electrician Record Book |
Program Updates:
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Transitioning to the Harmonized Program
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Standardized Level Exams
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Program Information
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Program Information
The documents below offer detailed information specific to this program.
- Program Profile
- Describes the requirements for apprentices and challengers to earn certification
- Download(PDF 183.14 KB)
- Program Outline
- Guidelines for delivery of technical training at ITA Recognized Training Providers
- Download(PDF 1.14 MB)
- Guidelines on Interprovincial (IP) Red Seal Examination
- Information guide about how to study for the IP Exam including sample questions
- Download(PDF 1.32 MB)
- Interprovincial (IP) Exam Table
- List of tasks that will be tested and number of questions on each task
- Download(PDF 33.7 KB)
Challenge Certification/Recognize Prior Experience
If you have significant work experience in a trade but have never been certified in Canada, you may apply to challenge the certification.
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If you sponsor apprentices but have never been certified in Canada, you may request to supervise and sign-off apprentices when they are ready to be certified. Please refer to the application form on whether this trade qualifies.
- Instructions
- How to Apply
- Download(PDF 159.66 KB)
- Application Form
- Personal information and exams scheduling information (for challenge option)
- Download(PDF 54.33 KB)
- Employer Declaration
- Document of relevant work experience
- Download(PDF 432.14 KB)
- Statutory Declaration
- Attestation for self-employment/work experience when employer cannot be contacted
- Download(PDF 555.53 KB)
