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Pre-Employment in Powerline Technician and Power Systems Electrician - Lethbridge College: Post-Secondary Programs in Alberta - alis
Kick-Start Your First Year in the TradesNot an apprentice? Not a problem. Kick-start your career in the trades in our Powerline Technician and Power System Electrician program. Designed for those w...
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Pre-Employment Powerline Technician and Power Systems Electrician

Lethbridge College

Lethbridge College

www.lethbridgecollege.ca
Kick-Start Your First Year in the Trades Not an apprentice? Not a problem. Kick-start your career in the trades in our Powerline Technician and Power System Electrician program. Designed for those who are not yet employed or apprenticed within the trades, the Powerline Technician and Power System Electrician program provides the first year of the Alberta Powerline Technician Apprenticeship curriculum as well as various safety certificates and practical training directly relating to the powerline technician trade, including Standard First Aid/CPR and air brake endorsement. In just 14 weeks, you'll receive valuable theoretical and hands-on training to enhance your chances of gaining employment in the powerline industry. You'll gain experience in pole climbing, the use of trade specific tools, RBD setup, groundman duties and basic overhead line construction techniques. With the co-operation of business partners, you'll also have the opportunity to apply your new skills during a practical field experience.
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Recruitment Services
3000 College Drive South
Lethbridge, Alberta, T1K1L6, Canada

Toll-Free
+1 8005720103
Business
+1 4033203200
Email
info@lethbridgecollege.ca
Website
www.lethbridgecollege.ca
Fax
+1 8888199803
  • Program Type Pre-Employment
  • Credential Type Certificate
  • Length 1 Year or Less
  • Part Time Only
  • Cooperative Education
  • Continuing Education Only
  • Distance Learning
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Admission Requirements

Academic Requirements:  

  • Successful completion of English 20-2, Math 20-3, and Science 10, pass Apprenticeship Entrance Exam, or pass mark in all five Canadian General Educational Development (GED) tests.
  • A Valid driver’s license (class 3 is recommended).

Curriculum: Upon successful completion of the Powerline Technician and Power System Electrician program, you will:

  • be able to demonstrate skills and knowledge related to the powerline industry acquired through hands-on training.
  • be prepared to write the First Year Apprenticeship examination.
  • be prepared to be employed within the powerline technician industry in Alberta.
  • have learned valuable employability skills.
  • obtain a Letter of Completion.


Non-Academic Requirements: Course fees do not include general supplies, apprenticeship exam fees ($150), or climbing gear and tools. Students in pre-employment programs can now apply for loans and grants through Student Aid Alberta. This program takes place on a remote campus at the Agriculture & Trades Training Facility (former Animal Husbandry Building) 211034-Hwy 512 on the jail road.

Application Deadline

Contact Lethbridge Polytechnic at (403) 320-3202 and ask for Centre for Trades for information on program intake dates, or view program details at:

lethpolytech.ca/programs-and-courses/program-list

Student Aid

This program is eligible for full-time post-secondary assistance by Alberta Student Aid for the funding year 2024/08/01 to 2025/07/31*.

  • Tuition $7,800.00 Year One
  • Books/Supplies/Instruments $4,200.00 Year One
  • Mandatory Fees $1,137.00 Year One

* Tuition, books, supplies, instruments, and other/mandatory fees are provided to Alberta Student Aid and may be used when processing full-time post-secondary funding applications. The educational costs provided are based on a 100% full-course load and may not reflect current or all educational costs charged by the school. Contact the school to obtain accurate educational cost information.

Transfer(s) Eligibility

Search Transfer Alberta for course and program transfer information including transfer agreements between post-secondary schools in Alberta, British Columbia, Northwest Territories, Nunavut and Yukon.

Transfer(s) available outside of Transfer Alberta: Not available

Updated September 13, 2024. The information contained in this profile is current as of the date shown.

Educational program information is provided as an introduction and for general reference. For current information about programs and school requirements or policies, check the school calendar, visit their website or contact the school directly.
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