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College Diploma - Powerline Technician (K766)

St. Clair College

Chatham Campus — Chatham, Ontario, Canada

Study Level
Diploma · 2-Year Undergraduate Diploma
Duration
To be confirmed
Study Mode
To be confirmed
Next Intake
September 2027
Tuition Fee
CAD 17,941
Application Fee
CAD 125
Scholarships Available
None listed
Post-Study Work Information
Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP): Verify before applying
Application Status
Open — confirm with Eagle Link (Not confirmed)

Program information is subject to institution confirmation. Fees, deadlines, intakes and entry requirements may change.

Overview

The Powerline Technician program prepares students for a career in power distribution. It will provide in depth knowledge and skills that will allow students to understand the installation, operation and maintenance of the distribution system. Some of the principles taught 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 operation of boom equipped vehicles, powerline rigging, and fall protection will be taught, with an emphasis on safety. 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 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.
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Credential
2-Year Undergraduate Diploma
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Entry Requirements

Entry requirements will be confirmed by the institution or authorized partner before application.

English-language requirements

English-language requirements will be confirmed by the institution or authorized partner before application.

Fees & Costs

Tuition fee
CAD 17,941
Application fee
CAD 125
Deposit required
Not listed
Estimated other compulsory fees
Not listed — confirm with Eagle Link.

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Scholarships

No scholarship is currently listed for this program. Explore scholarships and funding.

Scholarships are competitive and may change, close or be withdrawn. Eagle Link does not guarantee that any student will receive a scholarship.

Intakes & Deadlines

Upcoming intakes
September 2027, September 2028, September 2029
Application deadline
Confirm with Eagle Link
Application status
Confirm with Eagle Link
Intake availability
Not confirmed

Campus & Location

Chatham Campus

Chatham, Ontario, Canada

1001 Grand Avenue West

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Post-Study Work / Immigration Information

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Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP)
Verify before applying

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About the Institution

The College was established in 1967 and is a highly acclaimed public community college serving over 8,500 full time and 20,000 part-time learners on three campuses. The College offers hundreds of career paths in health sciences, community studies, business and information technology, engineering technologies, and media, art & design. Since 2004 they have added more than $1.24 million in academic upgrades including new computer labs, classroom technology and study space A recent $3.7 million student centre expansion means lots of space for studying & meeting other students. Chatham Campus, loca...

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Program information last verified 8 October 2026.

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