Powerline Technician

This program is designed to assist individuals in developing fundamental skills and knowledge to enter the labour force as apprentices in the Powerline Technician field. People who enjoy working in the elements and not being confined to a seat location will find this trade appealing. Students should be aware that the Powerline Technician trade is a very physically demanding career that includes controlled risk tasks including pole climbing and working with high voltage power lines. Employers will normally get applicants to undergo a physical capabilities assessment prior to hiring. Upon successful completion of the Powerline Technician program, students will have demonstrated the knowledge and skills required for employment with electric power distribution utilities.   COURSES

TS1510 Occupational Health and Safety TS1520 WHMIS TS1530 First Aid OL1631 Safety OL1681 Tools and Equipment OL1250 Access Equipment OL1691 Pole Climbing OL1851 Rigging, Hoisting and Lifting OL1771 Aerial Devices and Hydraulics OL1641 On and Off-road Equipment OL1601 Traffic Control OL1130 Power and Energy ER1140 DC Theory ER1151 Series & Parallel DC Circuits OL1180 AC Theory

OL1190 AC Circuits OL1240 Series and Parallel Circuits OL1791 Grounding and Bonding OL1721 Conductors and Cables OL1741 Sagging Conductors OL1714 Single-Phase Circuits OL1701 Drawings, Schematics and Specifications OL1715 Distribution Lines OL1725 Overhead Distribution Structures OL1835 Overhead Distribution Systems OL1811 Inductance and Capitance OL1811 Transformers OL1821 Street Lighting Systems OL1150 Transmission Systems OL1781 Transmission Structures