Power Line Technician
Where there is a power disturbance, failure, or storm damage, Power Line Technicians locate the source of the problem, and replace or repair defective power lines and accessories. Power Line Technicians work with high and low voltage and work outdoors at various work sites, in a variety of climates.
Apprenticeship Program
What you Learn
- How to install, construct, repair and maintain power pole lines, towers and underground cable systems.
- How to climb power poles or towers at heights ranging from 30 to 400 feet and use proper safety procedures.
- Work with high and low voltage and work outdoors at various work sites, in a variety of climates, including storms in order to repair power outages.
- How to handle large, bulky and often heavy materials or equipment.
- How to use tools and materials, and how to operate a bucket truck attached to aerial lift boom.
- How to restore power at any time of the day or night.
Power Line Technician is a nationally designated trade under the Red Seal program.
Apprenticeship Program
Pathway to Certification
Technical Training
Complete Technical Training
About 20% of the Apprenticeship Program is technical training.
The technical training requirement is met through block release training […]
Work-based Training
Complete Work-Based Training
About 80% of the Apprenticeship Program is work-based training.
Apprentices will accumulate one hour of work-based training for each […]
Apprentice Responsibilities
Apprenticeship Program Requirements
Apprentices are responsible for ensuring they progress through the Apprenticeship Program smoothly by following the Apprentice responsibilities set […]
Indentureship
Indentured into Apprenticeship Program
Apprentices are Indentured to the JLATA
Once your application is accepted for Indentureship into the Apprenticeship Program, the […]
Credentials Awarded
Credentials Awarded
Certification as a Power Line Technician
When you successfully complete the Apprenticeship Program you are awarded Provincial and National Credentials. […]
Recommendation for Certification
Recommendation for Certification
Once all required work-based hours, technical training and any other program requirements have been completed and you pass […]
Code of Excellence
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