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Brandon University Power Line Technician Training

The Brandon University Power Line Technician Training offers a comprehensive n/a (apprenticeship) program. Graduates often find employment with top companies like Red River Collage, Monitoba Hydro.

2026 Program Cost
Not listed
Program Length
24 weeks
Next Start
August
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Term Length
24 weeks
Term Beginning Date(s)
August
2025 Enrollment
22
Housing Available?
No
Boots/Tools Included?
Yes
Possible Scholarships?
No
Completion Rate
90%
Employment Rate
90%
2025 Graduate Average Starting Wage
$57,300

Details about Brandon University Power Line Technician Training

Manitoba Hydro is currently accepting applications for our Power Line Technician and Indigenous Power Line Pre-Placement Training Programs. The Power Line Technician Program is a 4 year paid training program leading to a Journeyman classification.

Lineman Job Opportunities for Graduates from Brandon University Power Line Technician Training

The Power Line Technician Program is a paid training program leading to a Journeyman classification. Manitoba often has higher pay rates for journeyman lineman.

Openings Near Me

Companies hiring entry level line workers from Brandon University Power Line Technician Training

Red River Collage, Monitoba Hydro

How long does Brandon University Power Line Technician Training take?

24 weeks

How to get into Brandon University Power Line Technician Training

High School Diploma or Mature Student Diploma, Valid Class 5 Drivers License

Brandon University Power Line Technician Training campus and training yard
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About

Brandon

Manitoba is a Canadian province bordered by Ontario to the east and Saskatchewan to the west. Its landscape of lakes and rivers, mountains, forests and prairies stretches from Northern Arctic tundra to Hudson Bay in the east and southern farmland. Much wilderness is protected in more than 80 provincial parks, where hiking, biking, caNoeing, camping and fishing are all popular.

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