Overview

Some of the principles taught on the Powerline Technician programme from St. Clair College will be electricity fundamentals and transformer theory, with reference to the distribution standards. In addition, there is an introduction to the design of distribution systems, and CAD design. The skills required for the operation of boom-equipped vehicles, powerline rigging, and fall protection will be taught, with an emphasis on safety.

Key facts

Comprehensive outdoor pole field lab for hands-on learning.

Students gain hands-on practical skills coupled with the theoretical knowledge required to become a powerline technician graduate heading toward an apprenticeship.

Students will learn the technique of pole climbing and the operation of Radial Boom Derrick (RBD) and double bucket trucks.

Pole top rescue, bucket escape and fall arrest are some of the overhead techniques learned along with underground installation, transformer operation and installation.

Students will build overhead lines throughout the programme, applying their skills in actual line-construction projects.

Students will develop their problem-solving, team building, and critical thinking skills.

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the Powerline Technician Programme find employment with electric power companies, public municipal utility companies, electrical construction firms and contractors, equipment suppliers, and heavy engineering and construction firms.

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Programme Structure

Courses included:

Environmental Awareness

Math for Powerline Technicians

Powerline Trade Awareness & Safety

Climbing & Pole Framing Techniques

Blueprint Reading & Drawing for Powerline Technicians

Documentation for Powerline Technicians

Safety & Vehicle Operation

Single Phase Pole Line Construction

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-02-01 00:00:00

Language

English

Duolingo English Test

110

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TOEFL^® IBT

60

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PTE Academic

52

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IELTS

6

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Credits

60 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Chatham-Kent, Canada

Disciplines

Electrical Engineering View 98 other Bachelors in Electrical Engineering in Canada

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

Duolingo English Test

110

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TOEFL^® IBT

60

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52

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IELTS

6

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General requirements

OSSD with the majority of courses at the College (C), University (U), University/College (M) or Open (O) level plus:

Grade 12 English (C), (U) or (M)

Grade 12 Math (C), (U) or (M) (MCT4C is highly recommended)

It is highly recommended that applicants successfully complete Grade 12 Physics (C) or (U) to be successful in this program.

General diploma programs admission requirement for international students are as follows:

Canada & USA: High school diploma and transcript, or equivalent.

British education system: General Certificate of Education showing passes in six (6) academic subjects (including English) at the Ordinary level.

Caribbean countries (English): High school diploma and transcript, or equivalent.

West Africa (Nigeria, Ghana, etc.): WAEC (or NECO) transcript with online verifying scratch card number and PIN required.

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Tuition Fees

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19364 CAD / year

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8005 CAD / year

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