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How many trades and crafts are involved in the alberta apprenticeship system - Answersover 50
What are the functions of the Provincial apprenticeship Commitee for the electrician trade -
AnswersPAC
Identifying content of their trade and Training needs
To oversee LAC
Recommending the standards and certification of their trade
What is the procedure for registration into technical training - AnswersLook for a registration
mailout package during MAy of each year
Look for the class selection card;
choose a training institute;
choose a training format
Work with your employer to select a suitable time for training
Contact the training institute immediately and arrange to pay your tuition fee and book your
training space
Who is responsible for safety in the workplace - Answersthe employer and the employee
What is the difference between a compulsoray and an optional certification -
AnswersCompulsory= means that one must be an apprentice or journeyman in order to work at
the trade
What is the normal number of hours of work experience required in the first second and third
year of electrician apprenticeship program - Answers1500
2,who is responsible for determining the course outline for the electrician trade? - AnswersThe
Provincial Apprenticeship committee
2,What is the total number of hours in the first period Electrician train profile - Answers240
2,With reference to your program outline booklet, which sections are covered in the first period
Electrician training profile - AnswersControls, switching circuits, Canadian Electrical code
2, With reference to your program outline booklet, how many hours are allocated for the first
period secion on controls and switching circuits - Answers48,
,3, What is the purpose of the learning outcomes in the electrician trade course outline? -
AnswersFor you to sucessfully know the answers
They are concise statements that covers what is needed to be accomplished
3,How are the final apprenticeship written exams formulated - AnswersThey are keyed to the
objectives in the electrician trade course outline
4, Who are the major participants that would enter into a contract of apprenticeship -
Answersthe apprentice
the employer
AIT
4, Who is responsible for recommending that the apprentice receive time credit for the past
work experience in the trade - Answersthe employer
4. Who is responsible for notifying alberta apprenticeship that the apprentice has changed
employers? - AnswersThe new employer and the apprentice
5 Name three fields where electricians can expect to find employment in alberta -
AnswersResidential, Commercial, industrial
Maintenance crews at institutions or industrial work sites
For employers that specialize in installing and maintaing various types of equipment
5, How many employers in alberta are currently employing apprentices and electricians -
AnswersMore than 2000
5 Describe some of the related fields of employment that an electrician can move into -
AnswersConsulting
Electrical equipment Sales
inspection
instruction
5 In Alberta, who is eligible to take out permits for electrical work? - AnswersMaster electrician
5 What is the Red Seal Program all about - AnswersIt allows you to work in any participating
province as a journeyman
5 What trade can an electrician receive advance credit towards when taking up a second trade -
AnswersPower system electrician
,5 At what point do you stop training as an electrician - AnswersThe training never stops, you will
be learning new things throughout your working life
6,What must be done when an apprentice changes employers - Answersa) blue book is filled out
and signed off by former employer
b) The transfer card correctly filled out,
c)Ensure that new employer has filled out a notice of acceptance of contract of apprenticeship
card
d) Ensure that all documents concerning this transfer of employment are sent to AIT
6, Who is responsible for the Blue book security, accuracy of information and sending the book
to AIT when required? - Answersthe apprentice
6, What three requirements are to be fulfilled before a progress stamp for a particular training
period can be awarded inside your blue book? - Answers1. Succesful completion of the
technical training for that period
2. REquired hours and completion date of that period must be reached
3. The employer must fill out a record of work experience for the training period in question
6, Who is responsible for filling in the On the Job Skills. Tasks Check off list inside the blue book
- AnswersThe apprentices' direct supervisor or journeyman
(2) 1, What is the reason for the existence of the Canadian Electrical code, Part 1 - AnswersTo
provide a standard of safety
Minimum safety standard for electrical installations and repairs
(2)1 What electrical work does the canadian Electrical Code, Part 1 cover - AnswersCovers all
electrical installations, alterations, or repairs for the electrical equipment that are identified in
Section 0 Scope
(2) 1What is the reason for the definitions in Section 0 - AnswersThe definitions are there to
provide for correct interpretations of the rules
(2) 2 What is the purpose of the safety codes act - AnswersTo ensure safety
(2)2 List two reasons why legal terminology is used in the canadian electrical code - Answers1)
Its part of Provincial Regulations
2) it is part of a contract between electrical contractor and a company
(2)2 By whose authority is the CEC adopted and made into law - AnswersBy the Lieutenant
Governor on behalf of the crown with advice and consent of the Government of Alberta
, (2)2 List Three groups that are responsible for electrical inspection in the province of alberta -
AnswersAccredited Municipalities
corporation
Agencies
(2)2 What segment of the safety codes council is responsible for establishing competencey
requirements for safety codes officers - AnswersA Technical Council
(2) 2 Explain the duties of a safety codes officer - AnswersTo enforce the safety standards
Issuing of permits and inspecting for code compliance
(2) 2 The CEC is a voluntary code for adoption and enforcement by the regulatory authorities -
AnswersTrue see title page of the CEC
(2) 2 The title page of the CEC states that you must consult the local authorities to obtain
regulations adopting and/or amending the CEC - AnswersTrue See the title page of the CEC
(2) 3 What is the function of the Electrical Standata - AnswersThe standata is used to inform the
electrical industry of the amendments to the CEC in the province of Alberta and suggested
practices for applying the code. It is also used to inform the industry of new equipment and
Materials
(2) 3 Why can the electrical standata be called a living document - Answersbecause it is
upgraded on a continually ongoing basis
(2) 3 What is the relationship between the Canadian Electrical cod part 1 and the Electrical
standata - AnswersProves interpretations and suggested practices in applying the CEC to suit
the conditions or applications necessary in Alberta
(2) 3 Reference to deviation or postponement of the rules and the term special permission can
be found in rule 2-030 - AnswersTrue
(2) 4 Describe how the main body of the canadian electrical code part 1 is organized -
AnswersThe CEC is divided into code sections that cover specific areas of an electrical
installation.
The regulations are given in rule numbers and follow the pattern shown under General
arragement before SEction 0
(2) 4 Describe the difference in the presentation of information in the index and the table of
contents - AnswersMaterial is presented in the index in alphabetical order by subject but the
table of contents lists topics by code section
(2) 4 State the purpos of the tables, diagrams and appendices of the Canadian Electrical Code -