Program Description

This hands–on program offers field vestibule training to provide an opportunity for apprentices to acquire the knowledge and understanding of safe work practices of the powerline worker trade. It allows the employer an opportunity to have a formal assessment of the employee’s potential to enter Level One of the Ministry of Labour, Training and Skills Development Powerline Technician Apprentice Program. Participants are required to bring their own CSA approved head and eye protection, work gloves, suitable work clothing, all climbing equipment and hand tools (belt and spurs), approved fall arrest system (harness and shock absorbing lanyard), approved fall restrict system for climbing wood poles. The participant will not be permitted to participate in the course if they do not bring the noted personal protective equipment and tools.

Program Content

• Interpretation of relevant regulations and the Occupational Health and Safety Act
• Basic hydraulics/aerial device/RBD daily checks
• Rigging techniques
• Conductor weights and tensions
• Pole line construction
• Care of rubber protective equipment
• Tailboard talks/job planning
• Electrical safety awareness

Who Should Attend?

Those wishing to enter the lines apprenticeship program.