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Faculty of Applied and Technical Studies

Power Line Technician

Power Line Technician Orientation

Cost: FREE

Powerline Technician Orientation Applicants interested in the Powerline Technician program must attend an orientation/information session and subsequent interview process. Please note applicants will not undergo a physical test at the Orientation but will discuss their physical ability during the interview process. No prior line experience is necessary. Women are strongly encouraged to consider a career as a Powerline Technician. Please note that only a limited number of program seats are available. Not all eligible candidates will be admitted. 

The Zoom link for the Jun 20, 2024 Orientation will be emailed out a week before the orientation, please check your spam folder.

If you did not receive anything by Jun 14, please email industryservices@ufv.ca 


Delivery method: Online with scheduled meeting times

Jun 20 | 40197, 1 session, Thursday, 7-8pm PST. Make sure your personal email is up to date on file.

All applicants interested in attending the September 2024 program should register for this session.

Phone 1-888-823-8734 and select option 1 to register.
Powerline Technician Program

Cost: $12950 Tuition + $3,850 for program fees
Prerequisite: Powerline Technician Orientation.

Powerline Technicians construct, maintain and repair the overhead and underground electrical power transmission and distribution systems that make up the electrical power grid. This twelve-week program prepares you for entry into the electrical high voltage industry. Get hands-on training to learn how to put up and maintain electrical poles, towers, and guy wires as well as install or repair the live-line wiring and other components required to connect power distribution and transmission networks. In order to qualify, you must attend a mandatory orientation. 

Visit ufv.ca/powerlinetech for additional details, including entrance requirements, additional costs, and program outline.


Chilliwack —Trades and Technology Centre

FALL 2024 Call 604-854-4501 to register for free online orientation June 20, 2024 (CRN  40197)