Program Description For some people, working outdoors beats everything else. If you’re not afraid of heights and like nothing better than the thought of climbing a pole in the great outdoors and working on overhead power lines, this is the program for you. Powerline technicians are an important conduit in the system that brings electricity from generating plants to consumers. These technicians work on installing underground power lines as well as building and repairing overhead lines. First they have to erect wood, steel or concrete poles as well as towers and guy wires. Then come the power lines, cables, insulators, transformers and other equipment. After that are maintenance and troubleshooting tasks. The work can be challenging and diverse but there is no question about its importance, and its value to society. Powerline Technicians will always be needed, so graduating from this program will help ensure you’re in demand.
This red seal program will prepare you 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.
