Powerline Technician Fundamentals – Air Ronge

Certificate

This 12‑week program provides essential training for aspiring powerline technicians, combining classroom instruction with hands‑on experience. Students learn math, physical fitness, pole climbing, First Aid/CPR, WHMIS, and key safety and equipment skills. Applicants must be able to work at heights over 36 metres, in confined spaces, in all weather, with high voltage, have accurate colour perception, and possess basic math skills. Graduates may receive trade time and academic credit when registering as apprentices.

Applicants within a few credits of obtaining a Grade 12 may be considered for the program after the application deadline.

ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS

  • Grade 12 or
  • GED/Canadian Adult Education Credential (CAEC)
*Applicants within a few credits of obtaining a Grade 12 may be considered for the program after the application deadline.

LOCATION

  • Air Ronge

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS

  • High School Transcripts
  • Accepted applicants must provide proof of a driver’s license

PROGRAM DATE

  • March 1, 2027 – May 28, 2027

APPLICATION DEADLINE

  • December 18, 2026

TUITION

  • $4,377.50
*Subject to change

ACCREDITATION

  • Northlands College

HOW TO APPLY

SELECTION PROCESS

  • First Qualified, First Accepted (FQFA)
    To be deemed qualified, an applicant must meet the minimum entrance requirements and complete the application procedures which includes providing all required documents.

Application Procedure

  1. Application Procedure

    Visit northlandscollege.ca/admissions to apply online.

    Or submit application form and documents to:

    applications@northlandscollege.sk.ca

    Northlands College Admissions

    Box 1000

    Air Ronge, SK S0J 3G0

    Fax: 306 425-4689

    2. You will receive notification of any outstanding and/or additionally required documentation.

    3. If accepted, an acceptance letter will be e-mailed to you.

    Seats may be filled before the application deadline. Apply Now!

 

Selection Process

First Qualified, First Accepted (FQFA)

To be deemed qualified, an applicant must meet the minimum entrance requirements and complete the application procedures which includes providing all required documents.

Seats may be filled before the application deadline. Apply Now!

Application Procedure

  1. Gather the following documents:
    • • Application form
    • • Copy of all transcripts
      • • If currently enrolled in high school, you must submit a Statement of Grades form.

  2. Visit northlandscollege.ca/admissions to apply
    online;

    Or submit application form and documents to: applications@northlandscollege.sk.ca 

    Northlands College Admissions
    Box 1000
    Air Ronge, SK S0J 3G0 

    Fax: 306 425-4689 

  3. You will receive notification of any outstanding and/or additionally required documentation (eg.criminal record checks, abstracts, references, etc.). 

  4. If accepted, you must confirm your seat and secure funding to maintain your seat in the program.

 

Selection Process

First Qualified, First Accepted (FQFA)

To be deemed qualified, an applicant must meet the minimum entrance requirements and complete the application procedures which includes providing all required documents.

Seats may be filled before the application deadline. Apply Now!