Faculty of Applied and Technical Studies
Faculty of Applied and Technical Studies
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 meeting link for the Nov 21, 2024 Orientation has been emailed to all registered students.
Please check your spam folder and contact industryservices@ufv.ca if you did not receive this email notification.
Delivery method: Online with scheduled meeting times
Nov 21 | 80242 , 1 session, Thursday, 7-8pm PST. Make sure your personal email is up to date on file.
All applicants interested in attending the Winter/Spring 2025 program should register for this session.
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
Offered in upcoming Winter/Spring semester | Dates to be announced