Work Safety Code (WSC) training and other technical training –Distribution
Learn about the training activities that address how the WSC applies to work performed on the distribution system as well as about other technical training activities.
Types of training activities and formats
There are two types of training available based on your level of expertise:
Introductory training, which is designed to help beginners acquire the basic skills required to intervene in a work area.
Qualification training, which is designed for people who have already taken the introductory training and who wish to become a work supervisor or be responsible for applying the WSC in the company’s facilities.
These training activities are available in person or remotely, depending on the course.
Training programs
Hydro-Québec offers its suppliers training programs made up of several courses, including those stipulated by the WSC, so that they can perform work on the overhead and underground distribution system.
Learn about our different training programs and register your teams.
Overhead system
| Id | Program | Format | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| CDA1 | Formation initiale - Planteur | Formation d’initiation CDST | 2 jrs |
| CDA2 | Formation initiale - Arboriculteur | Formation d’initiation CDST | 2 jrs |
| CDA3 | CDST-Qualification - Élagage | Formation de qualification CDST | 2,5 jrs |
| CDA4 | CDST-Qualification - Plantage | Formation de qualification CDST | 2,5 jrs |
| CDA5 | Formation initiale - Monteurs | Initiation | 16 jrs |
| CDA6 | CDST-Qualification - Aérien | Formation de qualification CDST | 3 jrs |
| CDA7 | Manœuvrer boîtier de commande - Aérien | Qualification | 1 jr |
| CDA8 | Programme de travaux sous tension - Techniques de distance (TST distance) | Initiation | 16 jrs |
| CDA9 | Retirer et installer un sectionneur - Interrupteur tripolaire | Initiation | 4 jrs |
| CDA10 | Utilisation de la perche télescopique | Initiation | 3,5 h |
| CDA11 | Inspection et retraitement de poteaux | Initiation | 1,5 jrs |
| CDA12 | Maîtrise de la végétation | Initiation | 1,5 jrs |
| CDA13 | Logiciel CED - Introduction | Initiation | 1 jr |
| CDA14 | Logiciel CED - Notions avancées | Initiation | 2 jrs |
Underground system
| Id | Program | Format | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| CDS1 | Programme de base - Souterrain | Initiation | 3,5 jrs |
| CDS2 | Thermographie | Initiation | 2 jrs |
| CDS3 | CDST-Qualification Distribution-Souterrain-Travaux civils | Qualification | 5 jrs |
| CDS4 | Manœuvrer boîtier de commande - Souterrain | Qualification | 1 jr |
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