British Columbia

Apprenticeship

BC Hydro Powerline Technician Apprenticeship

The BC Hydro Powerline Technician Apprenticeship offers a comprehensive n/a (apprenticeship) program. Graduates often find employment with top companies like Lineman Pre-apprentice Certificate, ITA BC.

2026 Program Cost: Not listed
Program Length: 6 Months, 1 year
Next Start: August

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Term Length: 6 Months, 1 year
Term Beginning Date(s): August
2025 Enrollment: 21
Housing Available?: No
Boots/Tools Included?: Yes
Possible Scholarships?: No
Completion Rate: 90%
Employment Rate: 95%
2025 Graduate Average Starting Wage: $64,500

Details about BC Hydro Powerline Technician Apprenticeship

As a Power Line Technician (PLT) at BC Hydro, you play a vital role in ensuring the reliable delivery of electricity to homes and businesses across B.C. You install new power lines, and also maintain and repair lines damaged by weather and other factors.

Lineman Job Opportunities for Graduates from BC Hydro Powerline Technician Apprenticeship

Keeping the lights on for over 4 million people across the province takes a lot of talented people doing many different jobs. BC Hydro is a highly regarded company in the industry.

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Companies hiring entry level line workers from BC Hydro Powerline Technician Apprenticeship

Lineman Pre-apprentice Certificate, ITA BC, University of the Fraser Valley (UFV)

How long does BC Hydro Powerline Technician Apprenticeship take?

6 Months, 1 year

How to get into BC Hydro Powerline Technician Apprenticeship

Graduate with English 12, Math 11 and Physics 11 (or the equivalent). Class 3 driver's license for manual transmission

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