Important Notices & Accommodations

Program Description

In Level Three, apprentices are introduced to more specific work tasks such as insulator changes, ammeters, practice ties using live line tools, the use of rubber gloves and other rubber protective equipment used while changing construction configurations, changing crossarms, insulator changes on armless construction using live line tools and a jib, three-phase systems, and more. All lessons promote and employ the use of safe work methods.

Prerequisites

Apprentices must have successfully completed Level Two of the program and have approximately 4,000 hours of work experience. Apprentices are expected to complete up to five days of self-directed study prior to the session. Training manuals will be supplied prior to course commencement.

Learning Evaluation

A score of 70% on the learning evaluation is required for successful completion of the course.

Participant Course Evaluation

At the end of the training, participants will have the opportunity to evaluate and provide comments about the training they received.

Personal Protective Equipment / What to Bring

Participants are required to bring their own CSA-approved head, eye, and foot protection, leather work gloves, Class 2 rubber gloves, clothing suitable for outside work (FR rated for work in an electrical environment), climbing equipment and hand tools (belt and spurs), approved fall arrest system (harness and shock-absorbing lanyard), and approved fall restrict system for climbing wood poles. A calculator is also required. Attendees will not be permitted to participate in the course if they do not bring the noted personal protective equipment and tools.