Energy and Power 9

Name: Joshua Cumben

HR:

Choose 3 possible careers which interest you from the various post-secondary
school. It should
centre on energy and power but you may find other suitable areas.
Career #1

Poweline technician operating

The Powerline Technician (Operating) program will prepare you
to build and repair overhead and underground power lines used
to conduct electricity from generating plants to the customer.
Some of the duties include:

Erect and maintain steel, wood or concrete poles, towers

and guy wires

Description Of
Program

Install, maintain and repair overhead and underground

powerlines, cables, insulators, lighting arrestors and
switches

Pre-Requisite To
Program

Repair or replace transformers and street lighting

Splice, solder and insulate conductors

Diagnose power distribution and transmission faults

1. High School
High School Graduation
2. Adult Basic Education
Adult Basic Education (Level III) Graduation with General College
Profile (or Business Related College Profile or Degree and Technical
Profile). It is strongly recommended that courses include the following:
i. Mathematics MA3107A, MA3107B, MA3107C
ii. Science 3101, 3102, 3103
3.Comprehensive Arts and Science (CAS) Trades
Comprehensive Arts and Science (Trades) Certificate
4. Mature Student Status
Applicants who do not meet the educational prerequisites, are 19
years of age or older and have been out of school for at least one

year, may be considered on an individual basis under the Mature

Student Clause.
5. Class 5 License
All entrants must have a valid class 5 license prior to entry into the
Powerline Technician Program. Motor Vehicle Regulations require
persons to have a valid Class 5 for a minimum of 12 months prior to
applying for a Class 3 license.

Where Is Program
Offered
Length Of Program

Bay St. George, Happy Valley-Goose Bay, Seal Cove, St.

Anthony
Nine Months

Graduates may find employment in the following areas:

Opportunities

Utility companies

Private contractors

Earning Potential

Career #2

Truck and transport mechanic

This program is designed to provide you with the skills and

knowledge required for employment in the field of Truck and
Transport Mechanic. Some of your duties include:

Description Of
Program

Interpret work orders and technical manuals

Maintain, clean and lubricate equipment

Diagnose faults and malfunctions

Adjust, repair or replace defective parts

Performance test repaired equipment

Follow manufacturers' specifications and legislated

regulations

Pre-Requisite To
Program

1. High School
High School Graduation
2. Adult Basic Education

Adult Basic Education (Level III) Graduation with General College Profile
(or Business Related College Profile or Degree and Technical Profile). It
is strongly recommended that courses include the following:
i. Mathematics MA3107A, MA3107B, MA3107C
ii. Science 3101, 3102, 3103

Where Is Program
Offered
Length Of Program

Bay St. George

Nine Months

Graduates may find employment in the following areas:

Opportunities

Repair shops

Maintenance companies

Transportation companies

Construction companies

Earning Potential

Career #3

Power engineer 4th class

Power Engineers, Power Plant or Boiler Operators or Operating, Steam
and Stationary Engineers, are some of the descriptions that summarize
a technically skilled professional who may be responsible for the safe
operation and maintenance of equipment such as pumps, gas
compressors, generators, motors, boilers, steam turbines, air
conditioning systems, heat exchangers and refrigeration equipment.

Description Of
Program

This program is intended to prepare the learner for entrance into the
Power Engineering field at the 4th class level. Upon successful
completion of the program requirements a learner is eligible to write an
Inter Provincial Certification Exam for Power Engineer 4th Class that is
conducted by the Department of Advanced Education and Skills
(DAES). Graduates of the program will receive a 6 month credit from
the Department of Advanced Education and Skills towards firing time as
a 4th Class Power Engineer. Learners will be required to complete the
practical requirements and utilize the Practicum Guide endorsed by the
DAES.
This program includes a 4-week on the job training experience that
learners will be able to complete the practical requirements. Graduates
of the program are expected to work in varying temperatures,
environments, confined spaces, may be required to perform climbing,
use hand and power tools, various specialty testers, and perform
preventative maintenance of the equipment.

Pre-Requisite To
Program

1. High School
High School Graduation

2. Adult Basic Education

Adult Basic Education (Level III) Graduation with General College Profile
(or Business Related College Profile or Degree and Technical Profile). It
is strongly recommended that courses include the following:
i. Mathematics MA3107A, MA3107B, MA3107C
ii. Science 3101, 3102, 3103
3. Comprehensive Arts and Science (CAS) Trades
Comprehensive Arts and Science (Trades) Certificate
4. Mature Student Status
Applicants who do not meet the educational prerequisites, are 19 years
of age or older and have been out of school for at least one year, may
be considered on an individual basis under the Mature Student Clause.

Where Is Program
Offered
Length Of Program

Corner Brook
One Year

Graduates may find employment in the following areas:

Opportunities

Earning Potential

Municipal buildings

Provincial buildings

Federal buildings

Health care institutions

Educational institutions

Manufacturing

Mining

Fishery

Pulp and Paper

Oil and Gas

Credit for this activity :Wiseman.