National Occupational Standards
National Occupational Standards (NOS) are an inventory of the skills, competencies and knowledge that is required to adequately perform a specific job.
In the electricity sector, occupation descriptions and classifications are not standardized. As a result, there is much confusion about the occupational diversity and training requirements of each segment of the sector, making it difficult for firms to recruit effectively from other organizations, sectors and regions. To address this problem, the Electricity Sector Council has developed the following national occupational standards and essential skill profiles for benchmark occupations related to electricity generation, transmission and distributions, as well as renewable energy.
| Occupation | Standards | Essential Skill Profile |
Electrical Engineering Technician and Technologist |
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Electrical Power Station Operator |
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Electrical Power Systems Operator |
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Utilities Project Manager |
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Power Protection and Control Technician |
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Wind Turbine Technician |
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Geo-Exchange Installer |
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Solar Thermal Installer |
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Solar Photovoltaic Installer |
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These standards and essential skills profiles will help the electricity industry develop effective human resource strategies and ensure recognition of skills and consistent training program delivery.
Click here to view the Occupational Standards brochure.
To obtain copies of the occupational standards or for more information on the National Occupational Standards Program, contact us at (613) 235-5540 or by email at info@brightfutures.ca
