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POWER LINE TECHNICIAN PRE-APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAM

WHAT IS A POWER LINE TECHNICIAN (PLT)?

Power line technicians (PLTs) build and maintain overhead and underground high voltage power distribution and transmission line systems. They install, maintain, and repair poles, towers, and powerlines. This involves working on voltages up to 500kV. They are employed by electrical utility companies, electrical contractors, public utilities, and other industrial sectors, such as mining and oil/gas companies. The demand for electrical power is on the rise as technology continues to evolve, and with an expected wave of older workers to retire soon, this trade is currently in high demand.

12-WEEK POWER LINE PRE-APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAM

Power Line Technician is a nationally designated trade under the Red Seal program. EITI Global Ltd.'s Power Line Technician Pre-Apprenticeship program provides students with the basic skills necessary to enter the workplace as a power line worker. This foundations program covers activities and core skills required in Level 1 of the Power Line Technician Red Seal Program, including both theory and practical based exercises. This hands-on training is delivered in collaboration with the University of the Fraser Valley (UFV).

Course Duration: 12 Weeks

Tuition Cost: $12,950.00 Tuition
Tool Cost: ~$3,900.00

This course is approved for eligible students under the StrongerBC Future Skills Grant.
This course is eligible for a student loan. Please contact UFV Financial Aid.

Location: UFV Chilliwack Campus

When: Spring & Fall. Please check our schedule for current dates.

PROGRAM OUTLINE

This 12-week, full time program consists of 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday. It includes:

CLIMBING

Students will learn about the care and use of climbing equipment. They will demonstrate climbing on wood structures. The course also illustrates the testing for pole (structure) stability.

POLICY & REGULATIONS

This module introduces students to the safety regulations and personal protective equipment required in the industry. The students are also introduced to rescue procedures, and how recognize and observe limits of approach.

TOOLS & INSTRUMENTS

Students learn the care and use of hand and power tools, and test instruments. This module describes the care and use of live line tools.

ELECTRICAL THEORY

This module describes electrical fundamentals, the operation of single phase motors and generators, and transformation (single phase) and metering (single phase, primary, secondary).

EQUIPMENT

This course identifies types of line equipment, as well as demonstrate the care and use of hydraulically equipped vehicles.

RIGGING

This outlines the work, force, and mechanical advantage, as well as identify and demonstrate, lifting components.

OVERHEAD DISTRIBUTION

This course prepares students to identify and select materials for a given project; identify line status, and construct and maintain distribution lines

OTHER:

Students will also partake in forklift training, a math and physics refresher course, workplace skills, chainsaw safety (EITI), confined spaces, fall pro, traffic control, OFA Level 1, and first aid transportation endorsement through UFV during the first three weeks of the course.

REGISTRATION

All interested candidates can register for an online free orientation. For more details on our next orientation, please check out our schedule.

After the orientation takes place, candidates will be invited to sign up for an interview. Interviews are conducted via Zoom.

Once interviews are finished, candidates will be selected to register into the program. The number of seats available is 18 per session.

PREREQUISITES

Successful candidates will:
Recommended:

1. Have completed B.C. secondary school, or equivalent, with:

- English 12 or equivalent
- Math 11 or equivalent
- Physics 11
Required:

2. Physical strength and mobility to complete the course (recommended)

3. No fear of heights

Career Prequisites

Employers may require that candidates also meet the following criteria, but they are not required for the course:

1. Class 3 Commercial Driving License

2. Air Brakes Endorsement

3. Physical Assessment

REGISTER

Please visit our schedule page for current registration details. All applicants will need to register for the next orientation through UFV.