Curriculum/Level 4

Official standard. This page transcribes or closely follows an official Skilled Trades Ontario, Electrical Safety Authority, or IATSE document. It is provided for reference and convenience only — it is not the authoritative record. Always confirm current requirements against the original source or Skilled Trades Ontario.

Level 4 of the Apprenticeship Curriculum Standard — 120 hours across 5 reportable subjects, the final level before program completion. For the full itemized learning outcomes of any subject, consult the source PDF linked below.

Source: Apprenticeship Curriculum Standard, Level 4, pp.47–59

1. Installation Methods (18 hrs: 0 theory / 18 practical)

Prerequisites: Level 1 Reportable 4, Level 3 Reportable 5. Co-requisite: Level 4 Reportable 2

Cross-references: 5355.01, 5355.02, 5357.09

General Learning Outcome: Upon successful completion, the apprentice is able to connect and test rotating machines, examine the characteristics of different wiring configurations, and control both DC and AC motors with manual and magnetic starters.

2. Codes and Standards 4 (24 hrs: 24 theory / 0 practical)

Prerequisites: Level 3 Reportable 2

Cross-references: 5355.03, 5355.04, 5355.06, 5356.06, 5357.06

General Learning Outcome: Upon successful completion, the apprentice is able to interpret and apply OEC regulations specific to the installation of equipment in hazardous locations, and to the general installation methods for motors and generators.

3. Control Systems (21 hrs: 9 theory / 12 practical)

Prerequisites: Level 3 Reportable 3

Cross-references: 5355.01, 5355.02, 5358.06, 5358.07

General Learning Outcome: Upon successful completion, the apprentice is able to plan, layout, and connect controllers for automated lighting systems. (Covers DMX-512 protocol, RS-485 architecture, cabling, and daisy-chaining lighting control devices.)

4. Lighting Technology 3 (24 hrs: 8 theory / 16 practical)

Prerequisites: Level 3 Reportable 4

Cross-references: 5358.02, 5358.05, 5358.06, 5358.07

General Learning Outcome: Upon successful completion, the apprentice is able to connect lighting equipment to control luminaires with manual and computerized controllers, hang and trim instruments, and verify the system.

5. Electrical Theory 4 (33 hrs: 33 theory / 0 practical)

Prerequisites: Level 3 Reportable 5

Cross-references: 5355.04, 5359.03 (the source document also lists "5303.03" and "5357.0-09", which don't match standard skill-code formatting and appear to be transcription artifacts in the original)

General Learning Outcome: Upon successful completion, the apprentice is able to analyze three-phase electrical distributions, describe the operation of three-phase alternators, and explain the principles of operation of single- and three-phase induction motors.