Level 1 · online and hands-on
Build generators, hack radio comms, and master power systems from a workbench at home. Seventeen projects, each one stacking on the last.
Winter Start Dates - 20% Off Until November 20
Start your high-tech, high-voltage, high paid career right now.
All the skills. Online, and on-the-job.
In Level 1 you'll start building and testing circuits on your own work bench, laying a foundation of theory and fundamentals.
In Level 2 you get paid to sharpen your skills on real power systems, working as a Student Tech with our Industry Partners.
Tuition Sale Price ends November 20, 2026.
- 2 years
- to a Power System Technology diploma
- 17
- hands-on projects you build yourself
- Paid
- on-the-job training in Level 2
- Remote
- Level 1 from your own workbench. No relocation required
The hybrid advantage
Learn online. Earn in the field.
No relocation. No campus. No busy work. Just the skills. Expert mentors. And paid on-the-job training.
Full Time or Part Time
Want to get at it!? 50 hours a week full-time and you'll be getting paid in the field within 6-8 months. Need to balance your work-life commitments? Study part time 20 hours a week, for 12 months and then start your paid, on-the-job training.
Build it yourself
Build electrical circuits, configure components, test and verify. You get the exact skills the job needs, without the fluff.
Mentors who know the work
You will be guided by experts in the field, with decades of experience.
Get paid
Level 2 is paid on-the-job training with an Industry Partner. Real learning and real earning.
How it works
Two paths, one diploma
Full time or part time. Either way, you can start this winter and be paid as a Student Tech in 6-12 months.
Level 2 · on the job, paid
Join an industry partner as a Student Tech. Real substations, real gear, travel covered by the employer.
Who it's for
Smart and Hardworking? Sound like you?
You don't need a bunch of pre-requisites; you just need to be awesome!
You have a high school diploma or equivalent and you like figuring out how things work. A good handle on Physics and math, but you also love working with your hands. Attitude, work ethic, and a hunger to learn matter more than any past credential.
You're ready for a career change, and looking for a challenge. No utility experience needed. You'll start from the basics and build up.
You're already a technical worker and you've always wanted to level up your education and your career. This was built with you in mind.
The work
Where this career takes you
Substation control buildings, generating stations, industrial plants, and communications repeaters on mountain tops. Long hours, exacting standards, and pay that matches.
Grads could start around $70,000 a year. A few years in, you could earn $100,000 to $130,000. In this field, merit matters way more than years, so get out there and make a name for yourself!
All 17 projects and Level 2 skillsCredential
Your diploma
A 2-year Power System Technology diploma that industry partners recognize. Accreditation is underway and should be complete in 2029.
Tuition
Full time: 12.5k CAD or 10k USD 10k CAD or 8k USDPart time: 18.75k CAD or 15k USD 15k CAD or 12k USD
These prices are 20% off.
CAD for Canadian Students, USD for American Students. All major tools, parts and materials are included, students should expect to spend ~$500 on small hand tools. * 20% OFF sale prices end November 20, 2026.
Tuition, requirements, and how to apply
Founder
Meet Jeff Burkinshaw
I started Discovery Tech because I hate bad training. I can't stand wasting time with busy work that checks boxes while students check out. Knowledge and skills can be shared quickly and remotely now, so you don't have to move to the city and pay for a brick-and-mortar campus. Learn from people who actually do the work. Don't waste your time, and don't waste your money.
Jeff Burkinshaw is the founder of Discovery Tech. He has 25 years as a senior protection and control technologist, technical instructor, construction and commissioning manager, and director of field services. He has led the testing, commissioning, and energization of over 500 MW of hydroelectric and wind generation and transmission substations. He has developed training for BC Hydro, built a field-services line for a national engineering firm, and holds a Provincial Instructors Diploma along with BCIT Electrical Power and Computer Control diplomas.
Live Q&A
Got questions? Ask them live.
Join the live Q&A Wednesday, October 28, 2026 at 7:00 PM PDT (America/Los_Angeles). Watch live on YouTube, or register for a reminder.
Project Based
Project-based learning
Traditional school often teaches subjects one at a time and tests you on what you can remember. Our project-based modules start with a clear goal—something you’ll actually build or solve—and you learn the different subjects as you need them to finish the work. For many people this feels more natural, more useful, and more motivating.
Traditional Subject-by-Subject Learning
- Subjects taught in isolation (math one hour, writing the next). Knowledge is often abstract and disconnected from real use.
- Teacher sets the pace and sequence. Students often ask “When will I ever use this?”
- Success measured mainly by tests, quizzes, and recall of isolated facts.
- Many learners struggle to transfer classroom knowledge into real situations. Retention fades quickly after the test.
- Can feel fragmented or irrelevant, leading to disengagement for students who learn best by doing.
- Best suited for students who thrive on clear structure, lectures, and individual academic performance.
Project-Based Learning
- Learning starts with a concrete project goal. Subjects are pulled in only as they become useful for completing the work.
- The project creates natural urgency. Students learn what they need, when they need it, to move the project forward.
- Success measured by the quality of the finished project and the student’s ability to explain and apply what they learned along the way.
- Skills are practiced in context, so they stick better. Students see the connection between theory and doing, which builds confidence and long-term recall.
- Higher engagement for many students because the purpose is visible from day one. Motivation comes from progress on something that matters.
- Especially powerful for people who want practical skills, hate busywork, or learn better when they can see how everything fits together toward a real outcome.
FAQ
Questions people ask
Ready to start your high-tech Power System career?
The March 2027 cohort is limited and the 20% OFF Tuition ends November 20, 2026.