Distribution Construction Lineman - Apprenticeship and Occupational Certification
Post-Secondary Education, Training and Labour
Overview
Apprenticeship is a long-standing part of the training and education system in New Brunswick. It is a structured training program comprised of a combination of on the job training and related classroom training and requires the committed participation of three partners: the apprentice, the employer and the government represented by Apprenticeship and Occupational Certification.
This apprenticeship training program is designed to provide you with the skills and knowledge required to become qualified as a distribution construction lineman.
Eligibility
APPRENTICES:
You may register into an apprenticeship agreement upon verification of credentials as stipulated in Board Order GA002, “Pre-requisites to Registration into an Apprenticeship Agreement”, and be employed in the occupation with a recognized employer who is willing to enter into an apprenticeship agreement with you.
A New Brunswick Diploma of Apprenticeship and a Certificate of Qualification are awarded upon successful completion of 5400 hours of on the job and technical training and the final examination.
TRADE QUALIFIERS:
An individual desiring certification as a journeyperson in New Brunswick in the distribution construction lineman occupation is required to meet one of the criteria as stipulated in Board Order GC001, “Requirements to Obtain a Certificate of Qualification.”
A person who has gained the equivalent of 8100 hours of practical experience in the distribution construction lineman occupation may apply to challenge the certification examination. Successful candidates will receive a New Brunswick Certificate of Qualification.
For more information please see the corresponding board order for this occupation under Tasks, Activities and Functions of a Designated Occupation.
Description
Under the direction of a journeyperson and qualified instructors, you will become familiar with the materials, tools, principles and skills required in the distribution construction lineman occupation.
Distribution construction linemen construct and maintain power and communication lines and related equipment both overhead and underground, perform routine switching operations on distribution transformers and perform other switching operations under direct supervision of qualified personnel.
Changes To Fees
This document provides the rationale supporting changes to fees, associated revenue information, and the legal authority:
2013-PETL.pdf
Fees
Unless otherwise specified, Fees exclude the harmonized sales tax (HST).
| Fee Description | Rate in $ | Effective Date YYYY-MM-DD | |
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| Certificate of Qualification Examination | |||
| Examination | 250.00 | 1997-11-10 | |
| Re-examination | 120.00 | 2013-04-01 | |
| Certificate of Qualification based on "out-of-province journeyperson status" | 150.00 | 2012-08-01 | |
| Replacement of Certification Documents | 20.00 | 2013-04-01 | |
| Tuition Fees - Technical Training weekly rate | 85.00 | 2013-08-01 | |
| Certificate of Qualification Challenger Assessment Fee | 100.00 | 2012-08-01 | |
| Prior Learning Assessment | 100.00 | 2012-08-01 | |
| Apprenticeship Registration Fee | 25.00 | 2012-08-01 | |
| Replacement of Photo Identification Card | 20.00 | 2012-08-01 | |
| Replacement of Progress Record Book | 25.00 | 2012-08-01 | |
| Assessment of Foreign Credentials | 100.00 | 2012-08-01 | |
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Campbellton
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Edmundston
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Fredericton
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Miramichi
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Moncton
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Bathurst
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Saint John
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