Power Electrician

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A power electrician is certified to install, test, repair and maintain electrical apparatuses in generating and converter stations and substations. This equipment is used to generate, transmit, distribute and convert electricity. One very important requirement of this trade, in addition to the technical knowledge, is the need to observe and practise safety at all times because of the hazards and dangers associated with electricity. Power electricians work both inside and outside buildings and structures such as thermal and hydraulic generating stations, substations and other utility-owned buildings. Maintenance work takes place on the ground and at various heights requiring bucket-truck or ladder work.

Power electricians are employed by electrical utility companies such as Manitoba Hydro.

Trade By-Laws

Provincial Occupational Standard
Apprenticeship
Trade Qualifier

Apprenticeship Overview

Annual Requirements
Technical training delivered by:
  • Assiniboine College (Levels 1 & 2 only)
  • Red River College Polytechnic (All Levels)
  • University College of the North (Levels 1 & 2 only)

1
Level
1,600
Total Hours/Year
(On-The-Job & Technical Training)
10
Total Weeks/Year
(Technical Training)
2
Level
1,600
Total Hours/Year
(On-The-Job & Technical Training)
10
Total Weeks/Year
(Technical Training)
3
Level
1,600
Total Hours/Year
(On-The-Job & Technical Training)
10
Total Weeks/Year
(Technical Training)
4
Level
1,600
Total Hours/Year
(On-The-Job & Technical Training)
10
Total Weeks/Year
(Technical Training)

2025 Training Standards (See Implementation Schedule below)

Training Standards 2017

Implementation Schedule:
2024/2025 2025/2026
Level 1 - 2017 Standard Level 1 - 2025 Standard
Level 2 - 2017 Standard Level 2 - 2025 Standard
Level 3 - 2017 Standard Level 3 - 2025 Standard
Level 4 - 2017 Standard Level 4 - 2025 Standard

You must be a Manitoba resident to apply as a trade qualifier.

Challenging the Exam - Trades Qualification:

6
Years of Experience
9,600
Hours Required
No
Additional Practical Exam Required
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Designated Trainers

Work Experience Form

Accredited Programs

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    Secondary Schools

    • Kildonan East Collegiate

      Levels: 1
      Program Name: Electrical / Electronics Program

    • Louis Riel Arts & Technology Centre

      Levels: 1
      Program Name: Electrical Trades Program

    • Lord Selkirk Regional Comprehensive Secondary School

      Levels: 1
      Program Name: Electrical / Electronics Program

    • Manitoba Institute of Trades & Technology

      Levels: 1
      Program Name: Electrical Applications Program

    • Northlands Parkway Collegiate

      Levels: 1
      Program Name: Electrical Program

    • Steinbach Regional Secondary School

      Levels: 1
      Program Name: Electrical Program

    • Technical Vocational High School

      Levels: 1
      Program Name: Electrical / Electronics Program
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    Post-Secondary Schools

    • Assiniboine College, School of Trades & Technology

      Levels: 1
      Program Name: Electrical Program

    • IBEW Local 2085

      Levels: 1
      Program Name: Code of Excellence

    • Louis Riel Arts & Technology Centre

      Levels: 1
      Program Name: Electrical Trades Program

    • Manitoba Institute of Trades & Technology

      Levels: 1 & 2
      Program Name: Electrical Applications Program

    • Manitoba Institute of Trades & Technology

      Levels: 1
      Program Name: Electrical Applications Program

    • Red River College Polytechnic, Construction Trades

      Levels: 1
      Program Name: 5 Month Pre-Employment Electrical Program
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