Training Resources
Training Resources
ADULT LEARNING IN BRITISH COLUMBIA
Need to Complete Program Prerequisites?
Email: https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/education-training/adult-education Email:
College of New Caledonia (CNC)
Ready to Register?
Electric Utility Fundamentals (online course) Download Here
Online Request for Registration Form Fillable Pdf
Phone Inquiries: 1-250-561-5801
Email: continuingedreg@cnc.bc.ca
Industry Training Authority (ITA)
Phone Inquires: 778-328-8700 Toll Free in BC: 1-866-660-6011
Email: Customerservice@skilledtradesbc.ca
Address: 8100 Granville Ave, Richmond, BC V6Y 3T6
Local Union 258 of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers
Phone Inquiries: 604-520-3305 Toll Free: 1-877-520-3305
Fax: 604-522-3371
Email: info@ibew258.bc.ca
Address: Suite #140 8029 199 Street, Langley, British Columbia V2Y 0E2
IBEW Dispatch
Phone Inquiries: 604-524-3547
Email: Dispatch@ibew258.ca
BC Hydro Trades Training Centre
PLT Apprentice Services
Phone Inquiries: 604-543-1589
Fax: 604-598-2563
Address: 12591 82nd Ave (Lot B), Surrey, BC V3W 3E9
Email: ttcregistrar@bchydro.com
Connect Wealth
Apprentice RRSP Program Services
Phone Inquiries: 604-542-4298 Toll Free: 1-888-727-7766
Fax: 604-598-2563
Address: 2970 King George Blvd #13, Surrey, BC V4P 0E6
Email: Mike Ericson mike@connectwealth.com
Email: Vince OlfertVince@connectwealth.com
Apprentice Supplies
The Lineman's and Cableman's Handbook
Required Textbook Levels (1-4)
The Lineman’s and Cableman’s Handbook – 13th Edition
Publisher: McGraw Hill
Tools, Gear Personal Protective Equipment
Linestar Utility Equipment
https://linestar.ca
Phone Inquiries: (604) 594-2701 Toll free: 1-866-594-2701
Address: 17949 Roan Pl, Surrey, BC V3S 5K1
Email: sales@linestar.ca
Financial Supports
Accessing Financial Support (WorkBC)
Phone Inquires (WorkBC)1-844-428-4730
Email: info-apprenticeservices@workbc.ca
Find an WorkBC Services Contractor https://www.workbc.ca/Employment-Services/WorkBC-Centres/Find-Your-WorkBC-Centre.aspx
Applying for Employment Insurance EI Benefits:
Phone Inquiries (EI) 1-800-206-7218
Employment Insurance information for Apprentices: https://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/services/apprentices/ei-apprentices.html
Provincial Support for Apprentices
Training Tax Credits Apprentices (Canada Revenue Agency)
https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/taxes/income-taxes/corporate/credits/training/apprentice
Phone Inquires Tax Credits (Canada Revenue Agency) 1-800-959-8281
Email: ITBTaxQuestions@gov.bc.ca
Federal Support for Apprentices
Apprenticeship Incentive & Completion Grants
https://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/services/apprentices/grants.html
Phone Inquiries: (Grants Service Canada) 1-866-742-3644
Apply for the Apprentice Incentive Grant (AIG-W): https://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/services/funding/apprenticeship-incentive-women-apply.html
Apply for the Apprentice Incentive Grant (AIG): https://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/services/funding/apprenticeship-incentive-apply.html
Apply for the Apprentice Completion Grant (ACG): https://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/services/funding/apprenticeship-completion-apply.html
Canada Apprenticeship Loan
Apply Online by visiting www.pca-cal.ca/en/home and registering for a CALSC Online Services account.
Additional Canada Apprentice Loan Information: https://www.pca-cal.ca/en/Apprentice-Loan-Information/Apply-for-a-loan
Phone Inquiries (Employment and Social Development Canada) 1-855-844-5670
You can also download the Canada Apprentice Loan application and Agreement (1 383 KB) and mail it. https://www.pca-cal.ca/CALSCsite/media/Documents/ESDC-SDE0096-(2019-11-FINAL)E.pdf
Trades Person Tools and Deductions
Annual Union Profession Dues
Indigenous Support Programs
Right to Play
Indigenous Advancement: https://allteck.com/about-us/indigenous-advancement
The First Nations Capacity Fund
Please click here to download more information.
ISETS Holders
INDIGENOUS EMPLOYMENT SERVICE AGENCIES IN B.C.
Financial Support for Employers
Provincial Support for Employers
Training Tax Credits for Employers (Canada Revenue Agency)
https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/taxes/income-taxes/corporate/credits/training/employer
Phone Inquires Tax Credits (Canada Revenue Agency) 1-800-959-8281
Email: ITBTaxQuestions@gov.bc.ca
Federal Support for Employers
Apprenticeship Job Creation Tax Credit (Government of Canada)
Phone Inquiries (Grants Service Canada) 1-866-742-3644 (call and see if this works)
Safety
WorkSafe BC
The following WorkSafeBC links offer information on regulations and policies in workplace:
Policies for the Workers Compensation Act
Occupational Health and Safety Regulations
Occupational Health and Safety Policies
Occupational Health and Safety Guidelines
WCB Standards
Other OHS legislation
The following WorkSafeBC links offer information on electrical regulations and guidelines in workplace:
OHS Regulation, Part 19, Electrical Safety
OHS Guidelines, Part 19, Electrical Safety
Electrical Safety Interactive Web Book
This interactive web book uses text and video to explain the dangers of working around and on energized low-voltage equipment and near high-voltage conductors. It is written for supervisors and workers who work around and with electrical equipment and near power lines.
The Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) Regulation
BC OHS Regulation MOBILE APP
The OHS Regulation mobile app allows you to search and browse the Workers Compensation Act and the OHS Regulation, Policies, Guidelines, and WCB Standards on your mobile device. Because it loads directly onto the device, you can access the information even if there is no cell phone or Internet service available — for example, on a ferry, on a construction site, on a remote worksite, or in the basement of a building. You will also receive notifications when regulatory updates are available so you can stay up to date.
Enhancing health & safety culture & performance
Your workplace’s health and safety culture, proactive management of health and safety, and health and safety performance are interlinked. Building a strong health and safety culture will have a positive impact on your workers, your bottom line, and public perception.
BC Hydro
BC Hydro Electrical-Safety: https://www.bchydro.com/safety-outages/electrical-safety/worker-training/trades.html
BC Hydro: PUBLIC SAFETY LEARNING MANAGEMENT SYSTEM
Get the safety training you need
Free Online course length: 45 minutes
Computer and audio required
Begin the online Electrical Safety for Trades course (English)
Free Online course
Length: 30 minutes
Computer and audio required
Begin the WorkSafeBC’s 30M33 Process training
Plan your work, know your limits, and stay back
Download BC Hydro 3 keys of electrical safety poster for your worksite
BC HYDRO’S KNOW YOUR POWER LINES – INFOGRAPHIC VIEW NOW
Get the safety training you need
- Occupational First Aid Level 1
- Transportation of Dangerous Goods
- Confined Space
- Young/New Worker Orientation
- Fall Protection
Course and Programs https://www.traumatech.com/
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Publications/ Industry Articles Podcast
Journal of Commerce by ConstructConnect
INDUSTRY PERSPECTIVES OP-ED: A closer look at B.C.’s line trade apprenticeship-mentorship model by Lindsay Langill March 11, 2020
A podcast for all workers in the powerline industry
Hosted by- Ryan Lucas
IBEW Hotline Magazine and The Electrical Worker Newspaper
Powering BC Through Excellence in Training
The Joint Line Apprenticeship Training Association has the managerial oversight for the program to assure Apprentices in the Powerline Technician Apprenticeship Program are provided the best training and learning experience within the trade.