College Certificate - Powerline Technician

This red seal program will prepare students to build and repair overhead and underground power lines used to conduct electricity from generating plants to the customer. Some of the duties include:

• Erect and maintain steel, wood or concrete poles, towers and guy wires • Install, maintain and repair overhead and underground powerlines, cables, insulators, lighting arrestors and switches • Repair or replace transformers and street lighting • Splice, solder and insulate conductors • Diagnose power distribution and transmission faults

Outcomes • Demonstrate safe work practices and personal protection. • Interpret occupational documents. • Use and maintain tools and equipment. • Use and maintain electrical distribution systems and their equipment.