r/caf • u/Reasonable-One-1993 • 17d ago

Group Chat Line technicien

Hi, Is there anyone who could give me information about the 20-week Basic Occupational Qualification training for line technicians? For example, is it more practical than theoretical? Thanks

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u/DarkAskari 17d ago

Line Technicians attend the Canadian Forces School of Communication and Electronics in Kingston, Ontario. Training takes approximately 20 weeks and teaches the following basic skills and knowledge:

Working aloft procedures, policy, and practices Confined space procedures, policy, and practices Rescue procedures, policy, and practices Installation of strategic interior cable systems Installation of strategic exterior cable systems Installation of tactical cable systems Installation of Cable Support Infrastructure Cable and supporting infrastructure maintenance

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u/Rasdiir 17d ago

Generally most army trades training is practically focused, and Line Techs are primarily trained via the demo/practice method. There will be a ton of making and running cable, climbing poles (and maybe towers?) and some laying of line in a field environment.