| Program start date | Application deadline |
| 2024-09-01 | - |
| 2025-09-01 | - |
Program Overview
The Powerline Technician program at St. Clair College prepares students for employment in power distribution. The program offers hands-on learning in a comprehensive outdoor field lab, emphasizing safety and developing essential practical skills. Graduates have career opportunities with electric power companies, construction firms, and more. To become an apprentice, graduates must achieve a minimum 3.0 GPA and obtain a 16-week work placement.
Program Outline
Degree Overview:
The Powerline Technician program prepares students for a career in power distribution. It provides in-depth knowledge and skills in the installation, operation, and maintenance of the distribution system. The program covers electricity fundamentals, transformer theory, distribution standards, design of distribution systems, CAD design, boom-equipped vehicle operation, powerline rigging, and fall protection. The program emphasizes safety and provides hands-on practical skills coupled with theoretical knowledge.
Program Highlights:
- 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 program, 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 Program find employment with electric power companies, public municipal utility companies, electrical construction firms and contractors, equipment suppliers, and heavy engineering and construction firms.
Other:
- The program is a HIGH-INTEREST program and has the potential to become oversubscribed. Applicants are advised to apply before February 1st.
- For a Powerline Technician graduate to become registered as an apprentice, a graduate must meet the following IHSA (Infrastructure Health & Safety Association) requirements:
- Graduate with a minimum 3.0 GPA.
- Must obtain a sixteen-week placement with an employer
- If a graduate meets the above criteria, the individual is eligible to receive their Level 1 apprenticeship schooling delivered at St. Clair College Chatham National Powerline Training Centre by IHSA. (Infrastructure Health & Safety Association).
- The program has a Program Physical Demands Analysis.
- The program has Program Vocational Learning Outcomes.
St. Clair College of Applied Arts & Technology
Overview:
St. Clair College is a public college of applied arts and technology located in Windsor, Ontario, Canada. It offers a wide range of programs and services to students, including full-time programs, continuing education, and corporate training. The college is known for its strong focus on practical skills and its commitment to student success.
Services Offered:
St. Clair College provides a comprehensive range of services to its students, including:
Academic Support:
Counselling, tutoring, and testing services.Career Services:
Career Central, Genesis Experiential Learning and Career Centre, and employer services.Financial Aid:
Assistance with tuition and living expenses.Health Services:
Health Centre and mental health support.International Student Services:
Support for international students.Library:
Access to a wide range of resources.Parking Services:
Parking options for students.Student Life:
Student associations, clubs, and activities.Residence:
On-campus housing options.IT Services:
Technical support and access to technology.Student Life and Campus Experience:
St. Clair College offers a vibrant campus experience with a variety of opportunities for students to get involved. Students can participate in student associations, clubs, and sports teams. The college also hosts a variety of events throughout the year, including concerts, lectures, and workshops.
Key Reasons to Study There:
Practical Skills Focus:
St. Clair College emphasizes hands-on learning and prepares students for real-world careers.Strong Industry Connections:
The college has strong relationships with local businesses and organizations, providing students with internship and job opportunities.Affordable Tuition:
St. Clair College offers competitive tuition rates.Supportive Environment:
The college provides a supportive environment for students, with a variety of services and resources available.Academic Programs:
St. Clair College offers a wide range of academic programs, including:
Full-Time Programs:
Programs in a variety of fields, including business, technology, healthcare, and the arts.Continuing Education & Corporate Training:
Courses and programs for individuals and businesses.Apprenticeship:
Programs for students interested in skilled trades.Pre-Apprenticeship:
Programs to prepare students for apprenticeship.School Within a College (SWAC):
Programs for high school students.Other:
St. Clair College has multiple campuses located in Windsor and Chatham, Ontario. The college also has a strong commitment to research and innovation.
Entry Requirements:
- OSSD (Ontario Secondary School Diploma) 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.
Applicants are advised to apply before February 1st.
