Powerline technicians install, maintain and repair overhead, underground and underwater powerlines and cables, and other associated equipment such as insulators, conductors, lightning arrestors, switches, metering systems, transformers and lighting infrastructure.
HARMONIZED PROGRAM INFORMATION IN EFFECT SEPTEMBER 2020 AS PER TRANSITION PLAN |
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Program Profile |
Describes the requirements for apprentices and challengers to earn certification |
Download (PDF 145 KB) |
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Program Outline |
Guidelines for delivery of technical training at ITA Recognized Training Providers |
Download (PDF 766 KB) |
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Exam Weighting Charts |
The Exam Weighting Charts for the Harmonized level exams will be made available as the Harmonized level exams are launched |
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See below for information about the current program
Program Updates:
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Transitioning to the Harmonized Program
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Program Information
The documents below offer detailed information specific to this program.
- Program Profile
- Describes the requirements for apprentices and challengers to earn certification
- Download(PDF 141.18 KB)
- Program Outline
- Guidelines for delivery of technical training at ITA Recognized Training Providers
- Download(PDF 588.58 KB)
- Guidelines on Interprovincial (IP) Red Seal Examination
- Information guide about how to study for the IP Exam including sample questions
- Download(PDF 1.32 MB)
- Interprovincial (IP) Exam Table
- List of tasks that will be tested and number of questions on each task
- Download(PDF 41.88 KB)
Challenge Certification/Recognize Prior Experience
If you have significant work experience in a trade but have never been certified in Canada, you may apply to challenge the certification.
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If you sponsor apprentices but have never been certified in Canada, you may request to supervise and sign-off apprentices when they are ready to be certified. Please refer to the application form on whether this trade qualifies.
- Instructions
- How to Apply
- Download(PDF 159.66 KB)
- Application Form
- Personal information and exams scheduling information (for challenge option)
- Download(PDF 54.33 KB)
- Employer Declaration
- Document of relevant work experience
- Download(PDF 131.08 KB)
- Statutory Declaration
- Attestation for self-employment/work experience when employer cannot be contacted
- Download(PDF 145.29 KB)