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Power Line Technician

12 Weeks On Campus Certificate Program

University of the Fraser Valley

Program Overview

The Power Line Technician (PLT) program at UFV is a pre-apprenticeship program that provides you with the basic skills necessary to enter the workplace as a power line worker.Power line technicians build and maintain overhead and underground power transmission and distribution systems. They erect and maintain electrical poles, towers, and guy wires, and install or repair live-line wiring.The program covers the activities and core skills required of a level 1 power line technician, and includes both theory and outdoor performance-based exercises. The hands-on training is delivered in collaboration with highly experienced instructors from Electrical Industry Training Institute (EITI Global).During the program's last week, an on-site job fair will provide you with the opportunity to meet employers, make connections, and demonstrate your skills.Power Line Technician is a nationally designated trade under the Red Seal program.

Program Key Stats

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Eligibility Criteria


Additional Information & Requirements

Full privilege B.C. driver's license (Class 5 or 6) or equivalent is recommended (Class 7 will also be considered), with an acceptable driving record,In order to qualify, candidates must successfully complete an orientation and interview to discuss physical stamina and the psychological attitude to work at elevated heights. The next orientation is currently being scheduled for Spring 2021.

Career Options

  • electric power companies
  • electrical contractors
  • public utilities
  • equipment suppliers
  • or mining companies

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