Step #1: Get Certified by Completing The Application form
The MEARIE's Group's highly regarded "Certificate Program" certifies qualified personnel in five trades. The following summarizes the application process for obtaining a certificate:
The MEARIE's Group's highly regarded "Certificate Program" certifies qualified personnel in five trades. The following summarizes the application process for obtaining a certificate:
Successfully complete the Powerline Technician orientation training and Levels I-IV training with 8000 hours of related on-the-job experience to earn your certificate. You must document all practical work in the Powerline Technician Trade Skills Log Book. After, an application form is mailed to the employer once the trainee completes Level IV of the Lines training program.
Successfully complete the Underground Power Cable Program with 6000 hours of related on-the-job experience. After, an application form is mailed to the employer once the trainee completes Level III of the training program.
Successfully complete the Electrical Operator Training program and a Supervisor or Manager training program. After, an application form is mailed to the employer once the trainee successfully completes the training program.
Successfully complete the Electrical Operator Training program with 8000 hours of electrical operating experience. After, an application form is mailed to the employer once the trainee successfully completes the training program.
Successfully complete the Substation Electrician Level I-III training program with 8000 hours of electrical station work experience. After, an application form is mailed to the employer once the trainee completes Level III of the training program.
Successfully complete the Meter Technician training program with 8000 hours of electrical metering work experience. After, an application form is mailed to the employer once the trainee completes Level III of the training program.
For training program graduates, the application fee is $95.00 (+ HST).
For non-course graduates, a non-refundable fee of $265.00 (+ HST) is required when the application is submitted.
Replacement certificates will be issued at a cost of $65.00 (+ HST) for single copies, and $105.00 (+ HST) for a set (wallet and wall).