Official Program Standards Notifications (OPSNs) are used by ITA to convey information regarding changes in the standards for training programs and information regarding training delivery to ITA training providers. OPSNs should be read in conjunction with the relevant program profile for a complete set of standards for the particular program. Please consult the list below for details on OPSNs issued to date.
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2021 OPSN |
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| OPSN 2021 014 | Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Mechanic | Harmonized Level 1 Standard Level Exam introduced. | Issued: October 6, 2021 |
| OPSN 2021 013 | Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Mechanic | Minor changes to the Time Allocation Charts | Issued: September 29, 2021 |
| OPSN 2021 012 | Construction Electrician & Industrial Electrician | Harmonized Standard Level Exams for Level 1 and Level 2 have been reviewed for compliance with the 2021 Canadian Electrical Code (CEC). | Issued: September 13, 2021 |
| OPSN 2021 011 | Rig Technician | Challenge pathway de-activated. | Issued: August 12, 2021 |
| OPSN 2021 010 | Bricklayer | Harmonized Level 3 Standardized Level Exam Removed. | Issued: August 19, 2021 |
| OPSN 2021 009 | Glazier | Harmonized Program Outline and Program Profile have been posted to the website. | Issued: September 8, 2021 |
| OPSN 2021 008 | Marine Mechanical Technician | Revised Program Profile and Program Outline have been posted to the website. | Issused: August 5, 2021 |
| OPSN 2021 007 |
Mobile Crane Operator Hydraulic 80 tonnes and Under Boom Truck Operator - Folding Boom Unlimited tonnage |
Revised profiles, outlines, and challenge documents clarifying minimum operating requirements for Crane trades have been posted to the website. | Issued: June 25, 2021 |
| OPSN 2021 006 | Motorcycle and Power Equipment Technician | Harmonized Program Outline and Program Profile have been posted to the website. | Issued: June 22, 2021 |
| OPSN 2021 005 | Security Systems Technician | Effective May 14, 2021 the 2018 Canadian Electrical Code (CEC) will be provided during the Certificate of Qualification exam. | Issued: May 10, 2021 |
| OPSN 2021 004 | Recreation Vehicle Service Technician | Standardized Level Exams introduced. Exam Weighting Charts have been posted to the website. | Issued: April 29, 2021 |
| OPSN 2021 003 | Insulator (Heat and Frost) | Harmonized Level 1 Standard Level Exam introduced. An Exam Weighting Chart has been posted to the website. | Issued: April 19, 2021 |
| OPSN 2021 002 | Bricklayer (Mason) | Harmonized Program Outline and Program Profile have been posted to the website. | Issued: April 12, 2021 |
| OPSN 2021 001 | Landscape Horticulturist | Harmonized Level 2 Standard Level Exam introduced. An Exam Weighting Chart has been posted to the website. | Issued: March 31, 2021 |
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2020 OPSN |
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| OPSN 2020 010 | Gasfitter-Class A | A revised Program Outline and Program Profile have been posted to the ITA website. | Issued: November 5, 2020 |
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OPSN 2020 009 |
Instrumentation and Control Technician | A new Harmonized Program Outline and Program Profile have been posted to the ITA website. | Issued: October 14, 2020 |
| OPSN 2020 008 | Hairstylist | A new Program Outline and Program Profile have been posted to the ITA website. | Issued: August 18, 2020 |
| OPSN 2020 007 | Automotive Refinishing Prep Technician | Program will be inactivated effective April 1, 2021. | Issued: June 26, 2020 |
| OPSN 2020 006 | Automotive Refinishing Technician | A new Program Outline and Program Profile have been posted to the ITA website. | Issued: June 26, 2020 |
| OPSN 2020 005 | Automotive Collision Repair Technician | A new Program Outline and Program Profile have been posted to the ITA website. | Issued: June 26, 2020 |
| OPSN 2020 004 | Winder Electrician | A Winder Electrician CofQ program has been launched and the ITA Program Profile is posted. A Transition Plan for current apprentices is posted. | Issued: May 1, 2020 |
| OPSN 2020 003 | Carpenter | Harmonized Level 4 Assessment Guidelines updated. | Issued: March 6, 2020 |
| OPSN 2020 002 | Automotive Service Technician | Harmonized Level 4 Standard Level Exam (SLE) has been launched. | Issued: February 21, 2020 |
| OPSN 2020 001 | Powerline Technician | A new Program Outline has been posted to the ITA website. | Issued: January 29, 2020 |
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2019 OPSN |
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| OPSN 2019 024 | Production Horticulturist | Effective December 1, 2019 the Production Horticulturist program has been deactivated. | Issued: December 16, 2019 |
| OPSN 2019 023 | Millwright | Harmonized Level 2 Standard Level Exam (SLE) has been launched | Issued: December 16, 2019 |
| OPSN 2019 022 | Gasfitter - Class B | Level 1 Standard Level Exam (SLE) has been launched. | Issued: December 16, 2019 |
| OPSN 2019 021 | Sprinkler Fitter | Harmonized Sprinkler Fitter Level 1 and Level 2 Standard Level Exams (SLE) have been launched. | Issued: December 12, 2019 |
| OPSN 2019 020 | Rig Technician | Effective April 1, 2019 the Rig Technician certification can be obtained through a challenge pathway. | Issued: Novembere 29, 2019 |
| OPSN 2019 019 | Construction Electrician & Industrial Electrician | Harmonized Electrician Common Core Level 1 and Level 2 Standard Level Exams (SLE) have been launched. | Issued: November 12, 2019 |
| OPSN 2019 018 | Lather (Wall and Ceiing Installer) | Harmonized Level 1 Standard Level Exam (SLE) has been launched. | Issued: November 4, 2019 |
| OPSN 2019 017 | Carpenter | Harmonized Level 3 Standard Level Exam (SLE) has been launched. | Issued: October 23, 2019 |
| OPSN 2019 016 | Steamfitter/Pipefitter | Harmonized Level 1 Standard Level Exam (SLE) has been launched. | Issued: October 22, 2019 |
| OPSN 2019 015 | Plumber | Harmonized Level 1 Standard Level Exam (SLE) has been launched. | Issued: October 22, 2019 |
| OPSN 2019 014 | Dairy Production Technician | Effective July 1, 2020, the Dairy Production Technician 1 program will be inactivated. | Issued: September 13, 2019 |
| OPSN 2019 013 | Sheet Metal Worker | Harmonized Level 1 Standard Level Exam (SLE) has been launched | Issued: September 13, 2019 |
| OPSN 2019 012 | Planermill Maintenance Technician 1 & 2 | Effective September 5, 2019, the Planermill Maintenance Technician 1 and 2 programs have been deactivated. | Issued: September 5, 2019 |
| OPSN 2019 011 | Industrial Electrician | Effective September 1, 2019, the 2018 Canadian Electrical Code (CEC) will be provided during the Interprovincial Red Seal exam. | Issued: July 30, 2019 |
| OPSN 2019 010 | Construction Electrician | Effective September 1, 2019, the 2018 Canadian Electrical Code (CEC) will be provided during the Interprovincial Red Seal exam. | Issued: July 30, 2019 |
| OPSN 2019 009 | Boilermaker | ITA Level Exams are being introduced for Boilermaker Harmonized Level 2 programs. Effective Date: June 1, 2019. | Issued: May 30, 2019 |
| OPSN 2019 008 | Automotive Painter (Automotive Refinishing Technician) | Automotive Refinishing Technician Program update. | Issued: May 10, 2019 |
| OPSN 2019 007 | Motor Vehicle Body Repairer (Metal and Paint) (Automotive Collision Repair Technician) | Automotive Collision Repair Technician Program update. | Issued: May 10, 2019 |
| OPSN 2019 006 | Machinist | A new Program Outline has been posted to the ITA website. | Issued: May 2, 2019 |
| OPSN 2019 005 | Concrete Finisher | Harmonized Level 1 Standard Level Exam (SLE) has been launched. | Issued: March 22, 2019 |
| OPSN 2019 004 | Landscape Horticulturist | Harmonized Level 1 Standard Level Exam (SLE) has been launched | Issued: March 18, 2019 |
| OPSN 2019 003 | Railway Car Technician | Effective April 1, 2019 the Railway Car Technician certification can be obtained through a challenge pathway. | Issued: March 18, 2019 |
| OPSN 2019 002 | Carpenter | All ITA Carpenter Harmonized Standardized Level Exams (SLEs) are compliant with both the 2012 and 2018 versions of the BC Building Code. | Issued: February 21, 2019 |
| OPSN 2019 001 | Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Mechanic | A new Program Outline has been posted to the ITA website. | Issued: February 20, 2019 |
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