Pre-Employment Powerline Technician and Power Systems Electrician

Not an apprentice? Not a problem. Kick-start your career in the trades in our Pre-Employment Powerline Technician program. Designed for those who are not yet employed or apprenticed within the trades, the Pre-Employment Powerline Technician program provides the first year of the Alberta Powerline Technician Apprenticeship curriculum as well as various safety certificates. Trades employers are reluctant to hire employees with no experience, but you can enhance your chances in our Pre-Employment Powerline Technician program. Our program provides a mix of theoretical and hands-on training in the utility electrical field related to overhead distribution installations. You will cover all the material in the first-year Powerline Technician Apprenticeship curriculum. You will receive hands on training including: climbing, use of trade specific tools, RBD setup, groundman duties and basic overhead line construction techniques. Additional safety training is also provided. Part of your training includes practical experience in the field.