Distribution System Operator - Apprenticeship and Occupational Certification
Post-Secondary Education, Training and Labour
Overview
Apprenticeship training is not available for this occupation.
Eligibility
An individual desiring certification as a journeyperson in New Brunswick in the distribution system operator 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 5400 hours of practical experience in the distribution system operator 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
Qualified journeypersons are familiar with the materials, tools, principles and skills required in the distribution system operator occupation.
Distribution system operators coordinate the operation and maintenance of the electric utility distribution system up to and including 69 kV. They plan, organize, issue work permits and hold-offs and approve work authorizations and switching plans providing for required operation and maintenance and for appropriate protection of personnel working on the system. They also provide information relating to system outages and provide for prompt restoration of service during major interruptions. Distribution system operators continuously monitor system conditions while providing and maintaining documentation of operation and events to ensure accurate current system status.
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 | |
| Replacement of Photo Identification Card | 20.00 | 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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