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Powerline Technician

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  • School of Natural Resources & Industrial Trades
  • Duration: 35 Weeks
  • Start Date: September 2023

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    St. Anthony - On Campus delivery

    Description


    This red seal program will prepare you to build and repair overhead and underground power lines used to conduct electricity from generating plants to the customer.   Some of the duties include:
    • Erect and maintain steel, wood or concrete poles, towers and guy wires
    • Install, maintain and repair overhead and underground powerlines, cables, insulators, lighting arrestors and switches
    • Repair or replace transformers and street lighting
    • Splice, solder and insulate conductors
    • Diagnose power distribution and transmission faults

    OUTCOMES
    1. Demonstrate safe work practices and personal protection.
    2. Interpret occupational documents.
    3. Use and maintain tools and equipment.
    4. Use and maintain electrical distribution systems and their equipment.


    ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS
    Eligibility for admission requires the applicant to meet one of the following academic criteria:

    1. High School
    High School Graduation
    2. Adult Basic Education
    Adult Basic Education (Level III) Graduation with General College Profile (or Business Related College Profile or Degree and Technical Profile). It is strongly recommended that courses include the following:
    i. Mathematics 1102A, 1102B, 1102C and 2102A, 2102B, 2102C or 3102A, 3102B and 3102C
    ii. Science 3101, 3102, 3103
    3. Comprehensive Arts and Science (CAS) Trades
    Comprehensive Arts and Science (Trades) Certificate
    4. Mature Student Requirements
    Applicants who do not meet the education prerequisites for this program, must be at least 19 years of age at the time of application and out of school for at least one year may be considered on an individual basis under the Mature Student Requirements; for more information regarding the Mature Student Requirements please refer to Procedure AC-102-PR Admission.
    5. Driver License
    Applicants are required to have a valid Class 05 license prior to acceptance into the Powerline Technician Program.
    Notes: Driver License and Endorsements
    a) A NL Air Brake endorsement (9A) may be required to operate some vehicles within the program and upon employment.
    b) Employers may seek graduates who can obtain a Class 03 License. NL Motor Vehicle Regulations requires a valid Class 05 for a minimum of 12 months prior to applying for a Class 3 license.

    International Applicants – English Proficiency
    All international applicants must meet the College’s English language proficiency requirements for acceptance into regular programs. The College will accept these recognized tests of English language proficiency (TOEFL paper based 550, TOEFL Internet based 79, TOEFL computer based 213 or equivalent, IELTS Academic Test overall band score of 6.0, or Pearson PTE 53 or greater, etc.).
    If a language proficiency test other than those referenced above was used, applicants can forward for assessment.
    If an international applicant has attended an educational institution (high school or post-secondary) for a period of three years or more where the official language of instruction was English, the English language proficiency test will not be required.
    Note: Some programs may require specific English language requirements and proficiency scores that differ from those stated above; therefore international applicants are advised to please refer to the specific program admission requirements as identified in the College Calendar.

     
    EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES
    Graduates may find employment in the following areas:

    • Utility companies
    • Private contractors

    Courses


     

    COURSES
    CODE TITLE  
    Level 1 Pre-Employment Hrs
    TS1510
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    Occupational Health and Safety 6
    TS1520
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    WHMIS 6
    TS1530
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    Standard First Aid 14
    ER1140 DC Theory 30
    ER1151 Series and Parallel DC Circuits 45
    OL1250 Access Equipment 6
    OL1130 Power and Energy 6
    OL1140 Inductance and Capacitance 10
    OL1150 Transmission Systems 5
    OL1160 Steel Structure Climbing 6
    OL1170 Job Planning 6
    OL1180 AC Theory 6
    OL1190 AC Circuits 24
    OL1240 Series and Parallel Circuits 10
    OL1601 Traffic Control Person 4
    OL1631 Safety 14
    OL1641 On and Off Road Equipment 10
    OL1681 Tools and Equipment 40
    OL1691 Pole Climbing 30
    OL1701 Drawings, Specifications and Standards 15
    OL1714 Single-Phase Circuits 10
    OL1715 Distribution Lines 30
    OL1721 Conductors and Cables 30
    OL1725 Overhead Distribution Structures 240
    OL1741 Sagging Conductors 10
    OL1751 Tree Trimming 6
    OL1771 Aerial Devices and Hydraulics 30
    OL1781 Transmission Structures 5
    OL1791 Grounding and Bonding 30
    OL1811 Transformers 30
    OL1821 Street Lighting Systems 25
    OL1835 Overhead Distribution Systems 30
    OL1851 Rigging, Hoisting and Lifting 30
    AM1001 Introduction to Skills for Success 9
    AM1101 Math Essentials 42
    AM1271 Powerline Technician Math Fundamentals 42
    CM2161 Communication Essentials 36
    SD1761 Workplace Essentials 24
    MC1062 Computer Essentials 15
    AP1102 Introduction to Apprenticeship 12
    OT1161 Workplace Exposure 60

     

    A certificate from College of the North Atlantic will be awarded upon successful completion of pre-employment level courses.
     
    APPRENTICESHIP
    Upon completion of the pre-employment certificate program, a graduate may pursue Red Seal Certification by finding employment, registering as an “Apprentice” and completing the following Advanced Level training and required work experience. The apprenticeship may take 4-5 years and would lead to Journeyperson status in the trade.  For more information regarding apprenticeship refer to Plans of Training (POT) - Immigration, Population Growth and Skills (gov.nl.ca).
     

    Level 2  Advanced Level Hrs
    OL2521 Three-Phase Theory 60
    OL2532 Transformer Banking 60
    OL2632 Underground Distribution Systems 120
         
    Level 3  Advanced Level Hrs
    OL3700 Live Line work 240
         
    Level 4  Advanced Level Hrs
    OL4000 Power Transformers 25
    OL4010 Three-Phase Metering 30
    OL4020 Voltage Regulation and Control Devices 30
    OL4030 Line Protective Devices 60
    OL4040 Line Capacitors 20
    OL4050 Substations, Switching Stations and Terminals 60
    OL4060 Single-Phase Metering 15

     



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