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Level 1
Course details
College Reading & Writing Skills
COMM1085
- Hours: 42
- Credits: 3
- Pre-Requisites:
- CoRequisites:
Conestoga 101
CON0101
- Hours: 1
- Credits: 0
- Pre-Requisites:
- CoRequisites:
Electrical Theory I
ELEC1557
This course introduces the student to theoretical principals including magnetism, atomic structure and resistance in electric circuits. The course includes circuit structure, introduces Ohm’s and Watt’s Law and teaches students standard methods for completing series, parallel and combination circuit calculations.
- Hours: 28
- Credits: 2
- Pre-Requisites:
- CoRequisites:
Powerline Theory & Construction I
ELEC1565
- Hours: 210
- Credits: 11
- Pre-Requisites:
- CoRequisites:
Occupational Health and Safety I (Powerline Worker)
OHS1170
This course is designed to provide an appreciation of relevant Health and Safety rules and regulations. Responsibilities of employers, supervisors and workers will be discussed. There will be a review of the Occupational Health and Safety Act, Construction Regulations, MOL requirements, Canadian Standards Association (CSA) and Electrical Utility Safety Rules (EUSR). This course will also apply the above standards, rules and regulations to specific work procedures used in the line trade. Also included is a discussion on the importance of involvement by all levels of workers and management in an occupational health and safety program.
- Hours: 28
- Credits: 2
- Pre-Requisites:
- CoRequisites:
Level 2
Course details
Electrical Theory II
ELEC1580
This course builds on the theory covered in Electrical theory I. Students will gain knowledge of sources of electricity that supply the electrical distribution system. Students will be introduced to high voltage electrical measuring instruments and gain knowledge on the safe use of multimeters. They will learn the principals of magnetic induction, and the basic necessities of voltage generation. The fundamentals of single phase transformer operation, fusing and arrester sizing are discussed in addition to secondary service loading calculations. Students will also learn about single-phase low voltage systems in addition to the operation, installation/removal and reading of various revenue meters. The course will give students the knowledge and skills required to perform operational checks on meter bases prior to revenue meter installation.
- Hours: 28
- Credits: 2
- Pre-Requisites:
- CoRequisites:
Powerline Theory & Construction II
ELEC1595
- Hours: 210
- Credits: 11
- Pre-Requisites: ELEC1565
- CoRequisites:
Occupational Health and Safety II (Powerline Worker)
OHS1340
The occupational health and safety professional plays a major role in the development and application of accident investigations, risk assessments, loss prevention, and safety training programs for employers and workers. In this course students will learn about the rules and regulations of the Occupational Health and Safety Act, Construction Regulations, Canadian Standards Association (CSA) and Electrical Utility Safety Rules (EUSR) that govern the safe use of equipment during powerline specific tasks. Students will learn the necessary rules and regulations that apply to the Radial Boom Derrick, Insulated Aerial Device, Working at Heights, Traffic Control, Ladders and Rubber Protective Goods. Students will also learn about WHMIS as it applies to the powerline trade.
- Hours: 28
- Credits: 2
- Pre-Requisites:
- CoRequisites:
Student must pass 1 Course(s), selected in the Student Portal from available course options
Level 3
Course details
Electrical Theory III
ELEC2200
Building on the foundation of Electrical Theory I & II, students will solve complex circuit problems by using Ohm's and Watt's Laws. Alternating Current principles are introduced, including induction, effective voltage, reactance, and power factor correction. Students will gain a thorough understanding of single-phase transformer operating principles, features, connections, and banks.
- Hours: 28
- Credits: 2
- Pre-Requisites:
- CoRequisites:
Powerline Theory & Construction III
ELEC2215
Students will be introduced to the electrical hazards of live line distribution system maintenance, and the proper mitigation of such hazards through the use of the Electrical Utility Safey Rules. Approach distances, in the form of the Safe Limits of Approach, will be thoroughly examined and practically implemented. Working from an Insulated Aerial Device, a Material Handling Aerial Device, and from a wood pole, students will use rubber glove work methods to install rubber protective equipment and/or equipotential point-of-work grounding. Various rigging and tensioning scenarios will be solved by selecting the equipment most appropriate for the task, according to Working Load Limits and electrical environment applicability, including an introduction to relocating energized overhead conductors using a MHAD. Single-phase underground distribution systems will be used to introduce to the basic concepts of the Utility Work Protection Code, and students will install, connect, and terminate medium and low voltage underground cables. The installation of overhead transformers will be completed using a MHAD, and students will transfer overhead residential services from an open secondary bus to a spun secondary bus. Students will work in small teams to build a 5-pole three-phase line according to USF Construction Standards, using a Radial Boom Derrick and conventional stringing methods.
- Hours: 210
- Credits: 11
- Pre-Requisites: ELEC1595
- CoRequisites:
Occupational Health and Safety III (Powerline Worker)
OHS2000
In this third OH&S course of the Powerline Technician Program, students will further their understanding of hazard assessment and control, the hierarchy of controls, the Ontario Occupational Health and Safety Act and its applicable Regulations, the Electrical Utility Safety Rules, and other industry standards (including USF, CSA, and ASTM), policies, and procedures. Students will apply their knowledge of these areas by completing detailed Job Safety Analyses and working in groups to design a Safe Job Procedure. Arc Flash hazards and powerline-specific Occupational Diseases will also be explored.
- Hours: 14
- Credits: 1
- Pre-Requisites:
- CoRequisites:
Student must pass 1 Course(s), selected in the Student Portal from available course options
Level 4
Course details
Electrical Theory IV
ELEC2225
- Hours: 28
- Credits: 2
- Pre-Requisites: ELEC2200
- CoRequisites:
Powerline Theory & Construction IV
ELEC2235
- Hours: 210
- Credits: 11
- Pre-Requisites: ELEC2215
- CoRequisites:
Student must pass 1 Course(s), selected in the Student Portal from available course options
Level 1
Course details
College Reading & Writing Skills
COMM1085
- Hours: 42
- Credits: 3
- Pre-Requisites:
- CoRequisites:
Conestoga 101
CON0101
- Hours: 1
- Credits: 0
- Pre-Requisites:
- CoRequisites:
Electrical Theory I
ELEC1557
This course introduces the student to theoretical principals including magnetism, atomic structure and resistance in electric circuits. The course includes circuit structure, introduces Ohm’s and Watt’s Law and teaches students standard methods for completing series, parallel and combination circuit calculations.
- Hours: 28
- Credits: 2
- Pre-Requisites:
- CoRequisites:
Powerline Theory & Construction I
ELEC1565
- Hours: 210
- Credits: 11
- Pre-Requisites:
- CoRequisites:
Occupational Health and Safety I (Powerline Worker)
OHS1170
This course is designed to provide an appreciation of relevant Health and Safety rules and regulations. Responsibilities of employers, supervisors and workers will be discussed. There will be a review of the Occupational Health and Safety Act, Construction Regulations, MOL requirements, Canadian Standards Association (CSA) and Electrical Utility Safety Rules (EUSR). This course will also apply the above standards, rules and regulations to specific work procedures used in the line trade. Also included is a discussion on the importance of involvement by all levels of workers and management in an occupational health and safety program.
- Hours: 28
- Credits: 2
- Pre-Requisites:
- CoRequisites:
Level 2
Course details
Co-op and Career Preparation
CEPR1020
- Hours: 14
- Credits: 1
- Pre-Requisites:
- CoRequisites:
Electrical Theory II
ELEC1580
This course builds on the theory covered in Electrical theory I. Students will gain knowledge of sources of electricity that supply the electrical distribution system. Students will be introduced to high voltage electrical measuring instruments and gain knowledge on the safe use of multimeters. They will learn the principals of magnetic induction, and the basic necessities of voltage generation. The fundamentals of single phase transformer operation, fusing and arrester sizing are discussed in addition to secondary service loading calculations. Students will also learn about single-phase low voltage systems in addition to the operation, installation/removal and reading of various revenue meters. The course will give students the knowledge and skills required to perform operational checks on meter bases prior to revenue meter installation.
- Hours: 28
- Credits: 2
- Pre-Requisites:
- CoRequisites:
Powerline Theory & Construction II
ELEC1595
- Hours: 210
- Credits: 11
- Pre-Requisites: ELEC1565
- CoRequisites:
Occupational Health and Safety II (Powerline Worker)
OHS1340
The occupational health and safety professional plays a major role in the development and application of accident investigations, risk assessments, loss prevention, and safety training programs for employers and workers. In this course students will learn about the rules and regulations of the Occupational Health and Safety Act, Construction Regulations, Canadian Standards Association (CSA) and Electrical Utility Safety Rules (EUSR) that govern the safe use of equipment during powerline specific tasks. Students will learn the necessary rules and regulations that apply to the Radial Boom Derrick, Insulated Aerial Device, Working at Heights, Traffic Control, Ladders and Rubber Protective Goods. Students will also learn about WHMIS as it applies to the powerline trade.
- Hours: 28
- Credits: 2
- Pre-Requisites:
- CoRequisites:
Student must pass 1 Course(s), selected in the Student Portal from available course options
Level 3
Course details
Co-op Work Term I (Powerline Technician)
COOP1420
- Hours: 420
- Credits: 14
- Pre-Requisites: CDEV1020 OR CEPR1020
- CoRequisites:
Level 4
Course details
Electrical Theory III
ELEC2200
Building on the foundation of Electrical Theory I & II, students will solve complex circuit problems by using Ohm's and Watt's Laws. Alternating Current principles are introduced, including induction, effective voltage, reactance, and power factor correction. Students will gain a thorough understanding of single-phase transformer operating principles, features, connections, and banks.
- Hours: 28
- Credits: 2
- Pre-Requisites:
- CoRequisites:
Powerline Theory & Construction III
ELEC2215
Students will be introduced to the electrical hazards of live line distribution system maintenance, and the proper mitigation of such hazards through the use of the Electrical Utility Safey Rules. Approach distances, in the form of the Safe Limits of Approach, will be thoroughly examined and practically implemented. Working from an Insulated Aerial Device, a Material Handling Aerial Device, and from a wood pole, students will use rubber glove work methods to install rubber protective equipment and/or equipotential point-of-work grounding. Various rigging and tensioning scenarios will be solved by selecting the equipment most appropriate for the task, according to Working Load Limits and electrical environment applicability, including an introduction to relocating energized overhead conductors using a MHAD. Single-phase underground distribution systems will be used to introduce to the basic concepts of the Utility Work Protection Code, and students will install, connect, and terminate medium and low voltage underground cables. The installation of overhead transformers will be completed using a MHAD, and students will transfer overhead residential services from an open secondary bus to a spun secondary bus. Students will work in small teams to build a 5-pole three-phase line according to USF Construction Standards, using a Radial Boom Derrick and conventional stringing methods.
- Hours: 210
- Credits: 11
- Pre-Requisites: ELEC1595
- CoRequisites:
Occupational Health and Safety III (Powerline Worker)
OHS2000
In this third OH&S course of the Powerline Technician Program, students will further their understanding of hazard assessment and control, the hierarchy of controls, the Ontario Occupational Health and Safety Act and its applicable Regulations, the Electrical Utility Safety Rules, and other industry standards (including USF, CSA, and ASTM), policies, and procedures. Students will apply their knowledge of these areas by completing detailed Job Safety Analyses and working in groups to design a Safe Job Procedure. Arc Flash hazards and powerline-specific Occupational Diseases will also be explored.
- Hours: 14
- Credits: 1
- Pre-Requisites:
- CoRequisites:
Student must pass 1 Course(s), selected in the Student Portal from available course options
Level 5
Course details
Co-op Work Term II (Powerline Technician)
COOP2100
- Hours: 420
- Credits: 14
- Pre-Requisites: CDEV1020 OR CEPR1020
- CoRequisites:
Level 6
Course details
Electrical Theory IV
ELEC2225
- Hours: 28
- Credits: 2
- Pre-Requisites: ELEC2200
- CoRequisites:
Powerline Theory & Construction IV
ELEC2235
- Hours: 210
- Credits: 11
- Pre-Requisites: ELEC2215
- CoRequisites:
Student must pass 1 Course(s), selected in the Student Portal from available course options
Program outcomes
- Communicate information effectively and accurately by analyzing electrical drawings and other related documents and graphics.
- Analyze and solve routine technical problems related to electrical technology and power distribution by applying the principles of mathematics and science.
- Calibrate, use and maintain instrumentation and test equipment to verify status of electrical equipment
- Identify problems with overhead and underground powerline equipment and systems by following established procedures and using a variety of troubleshooting techniques.
- Use appropriate safety procedures for self and others while utilizing personal protection equipment and the utility protection code for construction practices.
- Plan work and projects by preparing and maintaining appropriate records and documentation to complete work safely
- Perform tasks and install equipment related to powerline applications safely, and in accordance with relevant laws, policies, procedures, standards, and regulations.
- Select and apply appropriate materials and tools for a variety of electrical powerline applications