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Industry Training
EITI provides Electrical Utility Worker Training and associated programs to organizations throughout Canada and around the world. EITI offers more than 100 courses, from powerline apprenticeship programs and journeyperson upgrading courses to safety training. With both theoretical classroom and practical hands-on training, each successful participant acquires comprehensive knowledge and skills to meet or exceed worldwide training standards, including the Government of Canada's "Red Seal" standard.
These Canadian "Red Seal" courses address worker safety regulations and best work practices. Powerline construction and maintenance training includes rigging, live line work methods to 500 kV, complete underground installations with terminations to 35 kV, climbing, fall protection and rescue procedures.
EITI offers code-compliant, classroom and hands-on training programs for high voltage substation personnel. Substation personnel are taught how to safely perform such hazardous tasks as operating disconnect switches, isolating circuit breakers and grounding station lines. Programs include current regulations, policies and procedures.
EITI provides training for all industry workers, from new crew members to worksite supervisors. Combining theory with active application, EITI’s safety programs incorporate industry best practices with your own safety program. Proud to be a member of WorkSafeBC’s Education Network, EITI’s programs meet or exceed all regulatory requirements.
This program is for new and experienced arborists who need to work in close proximity to high voltage power lines. Participants will be taught applicable industry safety regulations and WorkSafeBC Best Work Practices. With both classroom and hands-on training, the program includes arboriculture, trimming, felling trees and other vegetation, climbing, safe chipper and aerial lift operations, falling/bucking and rigging.
This course is intended for tradespeople in the electrical industry. It is a comprehensive overview of work practices within the electrical industry that have the potential to violate environmental legislation. The legislation and its impact on work procedures are reviewed; management practices to dispel potential harm and mitigation practices to contain problems are described.
Is your workforce aware of what they can do to prevent accidents involving high voltage electricity? Do your workers know what to do to protect themselves against injury or death in the event of a contact with electrical lines or equipment? BC Hydro sponsors free training sessions for all workplaces.
This 2 to 3 day orientation program is designed for operating and maintenance engineers, managers, and senior technicians working in the hydro generation portion of the company. This custom program reviews power system life cycle costs, system design, energy and water supply considerations, operations, maintenance, testing and evaluation. It is designed to help a utility operation become more effective and efficient.
CUSTOMIZED TRAINING
Programs are often customized to suit the needs of the client. Not all potential programs are indicated on this website. If you are seeking something specific, please contact EITI.
Industry Training for Managers
Supervising and mentoring workers in the utility industry requires more than just management skills. You need to know your legal obligations and you need to be able to identify and correct unsafe or inefficient behaviour.
You also need to how to reduce costs, increase production and ultimately lead your company to greater success. To explore industry management training, as well as Assessments and Planning services, check out our Specialized Services.
LOCATION: OUR PLACE OR YOURS
Worker Training courses are held either at the client’s facility or at EITI’s permanent, fully-equipped indoor/outdoor training facility in Surrey, BC, on the BC Hydro Campus. EITI also offers on-line courses.
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