Program Description

This program is part of the implementation of a standard work protection code in Ontario. Upon successful completion of this program and examination, the participant will be certified as a holder or issuer of work protection. This training expires after 27 months.

 

Program Content

  • Terminology
  • Application procedures for work protection
  • New “Order to Operate” switching procedures
  • Preparation of work protection code forms
  • Tags and tagging procedures
  • Detailed study of the Utility Work Protection Code
 

Who Should Attend?

Personnel who construct, maintain, and operate electrical systems.

 

NOTE

Re-Certification is required every 27 months.

 

Prerequisites

There are no prerequisites for this course.

 

Learning Evaluation

A score of 80% on the final 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.

 

EUSR & UWPC Questions

Looking for more clarification or have questions about IHSA's Electrical Utility Safety Rules (EUSR) book? Fill out our EUSR Questions Form and we will get back to you.

Looking for more clarification or have questions about IHSA's Utility Work Protection Code (UWPC) book? Fill out our UWPC Questions Form and we will get back to you.

 

Important Notices & Accommodations

AODA Accommodations

IHSA is committed to providing a barrier-free environment for all customers who may enter our premises, access our information, or use our goods or services. Individuals requesting accommodation are asked to advise IHSA of the nature of accommodation that is required by contacting Customer Service at 1-800-263-5024.

Program Details and Pricing

Program
Details
Price Per Participant at
IHSA Facility
Total Course Price at
Your Facility
Program Duration
2 Days
Member Fee
$400
Member Fee
$2,850
Max Participants
15
Non-member Fee
$400
Non-member Fee
$2,850

Session Details


From: Feb 23, 2026 - To: Dec 11, 2026
City: Any
Region: Any

ihsa_EventNumberCourseNameDateCityLocation 
E129048Utility Work Protection Code2/23/2026 8:00:00 AMMississaugaSkills Development Centre Course is full
E129061Utility Work Protection Code3/4/2026 8:00:00 AMTorontoVoyager Training Centre - IHSA Course is full
E127089Utility Work Protection Code3/9/2026 8:00:00 AMSudburyIHSA Training Centre - Sudbury Register
E129064Utility Work Protection Code4/7/2026 8:00:00 AMMississaugaSkills Development Centre Register
E127263Utility Work Protection Code4/8/2026 8:00:00 AMOttawaOttawa Skills Development Centre Register
E127894Utility Work Protection Code4/8/2026 8:00:00 AMThunder BayIHSA Fort William Training Centre - Thunder Bay Register
E129092Utility Work Protection Code5/11/2026 8:00:00 AMMississaugaSkills Development Centre Register
E127266Utility Work Protection Code5/20/2026 8:00:00 AMOttawaOttawa Skills Development Centre Register
E129070Utility Work Protection Code6/1/2026 8:00:00 AMTorontoVoyager Training Centre - IHSA Register
E127270Utility Work Protection Code6/24/2026 8:00:00 AMOttawaOttawa Skills Development Centre Register
E129076Utility Work Protection Code7/13/2026 8:00:00 AMTorontoVoyager Training Centre - IHSA Register
E129079Utility Work Protection Code8/4/2026 8:00:00 AMMississaugaSkills Development Centre Register
E127276Utility Work Protection Code8/20/2026 8:00:00 AMOttawaOttawa Skills Development Centre Register
E129083Utility Work Protection Code9/14/2026 8:00:00 AMTorontoVoyager Training Centre - IHSA Register
E127280Utility Work Protection Code9/24/2026 8:00:00 AMOttawaOttawa Skills Development Centre Register
E127091Utility Work Protection Code10/5/2026 8:00:00 AMSudburyIHSA Training Centre - Sudbury Register
E127898Utility Work Protection Code10/7/2026 8:00:00 AMThunder BayIHSA Fort William Training Centre - Thunder Bay Register
E129089Utility Work Protection Code10/13/2026 8:00:00 AMMississaugaSkills Development Centre Register
E129095Utility Work Protection Code11/2/2026 8:00:00 AMTorontoVoyager Training Centre - IHSA Register
E127287Utility Work Protection Code11/12/2026 8:00:00 AMOttawaOttawa Skills Development Centre Register
E129101Utility Work Protection Code12/7/2026 8:00:00 AMTorontoVoyager Training Centre - IHSA Register
E127293Utility Work Protection Code12/10/2026 8:00:00 AMOttawaOttawa Skills Development Centre Register