Electrical Utility Training and Associated Programs
All EITI programs address the most current worker safety and maintenance procedures and meet the Canadian “Red Seal” standard for quality. Where applicable, all courses meet or exceed Workers' Compensation Board Regulation(s) and those set by other Provincial regulatory agencies.
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Powerline Worker Training
Powerline Worker training programs focus on skill and safety. Powerline construction and maintenance training includes rigging, live line work methods to 500 kV, complete underground installations with terminations to 35 kV, climbing, fall protection and rescue procedures.
- Rigging and Live Line Certification for Contractors
- Reclosures and Fusing
- Transformation Hands-On Workshop
- Underground Distribution Safety Refresher
- Underground Residential Distribution Refresher
- Distribution Troubleshooting
- Electrical Substation Familiarization
- Field Switching
- Electric Metering Courses:
Substations and Generation
EITI offers code-compliant, classroom and hands-on training programs for high voltage substation personnel. Substation personnel are taught how to safely perform such hazardous tasks as operating disconnect switches, isolating circuit breakers and grounding station lines. Programs include current regulations, policies and procedures.
- High Voltage Switching and Operations
- Electrical Drawings and Control Systems
- Electrical System Protection Relaying
- Circuit Breakers
- Worker Protection Grounding and Bonding
- Gas Technology in Power Systems
- Voltage Regulation and Tapchangers
- Capacitors, Reactors and Reclosers
- Oil Conditioning
- Metal Clad Switchgear
- Circuit Breaker / Gas Technology Refresher
- Electrical Awareness for Non-Electrical Trades
- Rigging for Station Workers
Worker Safety
EITI provides training for all industry workers, from new crew members to worksite supervisors. Combining theory with active application, EITI’s safety programs incorporate industry best practices with your own safety program. EITI’s programs are designed to meet or exceed all regulatory requirements.
- Job Site Planning (Tailboard / Tool Box Meetings)
- De-energization and Lockout
- Scaffolding
- Rigging
- Chainsaw Safety
- Traffic Control Certification
- Traffic Control Awareness for Supervisors & Leads
- Fall Protection Training - WCB Theory Only
- Fall Protection Training - Hands-On
- Underground Utilities Awareness Workshop
- Basic Underground Utility Print Reading Workshop
- Underground Electrical Spaces Entry & Rescue Procedures
Certified Utility Arborist
This program is for new and experienced arborists who need to work in close proximity to high voltage power lines. Participants will be taught applicable industry safety regulations. With both classroom and hands-on training, the program includes arboriculture, trimming, felling trees and other vegetation, climbing, safe chipper and aerial lift operations, falling/bucking and rigging. Learn More
Environmental Training
This course is intended for tradespeople in the electrical industry. It reviews common industry work practices and their potential to violate environmental legislation. The program provides management practices that reduce potential harm and consequential mitigation. Learn More
Industry Orientation and Operations
From general industry orientation to improving the effectiveness of your utility operation, EITI has the course for you. Whether you are new to the utility industry or simply want to better understand the challenges of your workers, EITI provides both classroom and field orientation of electrical fundamentals from a non-technical point of view. EITI also provides training to help you improve the development, operation, maintenance and marketing of your utility company.
- Field Orientation for Managers
- Electrical Awareness for Non-Electrical Trades
- Distribution Transmission Line Work Overview
- Energy Marketing: Trading Energy to Increase Profits
- Hydroelectric Generation Utility Development
- Electrical Metering Overview - Managers
- Electrical Metering Overview - Office Personnel
Public Electrical Safety Programs
SPONSORED BY BC Hydro (no charge)
Does your workforce ever work near high voltage electricity? Do your workers know what to do to protect themselves against injury or death in the event of a contact with electrical lines or equipment? BC Hydro sponsors free training sessions for all workplaces in both the private and public sectors. Work towards eliminating electrical risks on the job.
The Electrical Industry Training Institute delivers these sessions through a team of instructors located all across British Columbia. For more information, contact EITI. Also see BC Hydro Safety programs at www.bchydro.com/safety.
Heavy Equipment Operator and Train-The-Trainer Training
Partnering with IVES Training Group, EITI is now offering Operator and Train-the-Trainer Programs on Forklifts, Rough Terrain Forklifts, Aerial Lifts and more.
Are you a BC Hydro Employee? Click Here
For more detailed information, contact EITI.