Electric Utility Lineworker Certificate

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The certificate in Electric Utility Lineworker is designed to prepare the student for a position as a pre-apprentice level lineworker who is familiar with the use of tools, materials, and equipment of the electric utility industry. Students will be trained in power line installation and maintenance, pole climbing and use of tools, truck and equipment operation, and overhead and underground distribution, construction and maintenance of electrical lines.

Credit Hours Required: 35.5-36

Electric Utility Lineworker Certificate Suggested Course Sequence

Program Requirements

CPD 104 - Career and Personal Development Credits: 3
ELT 101 - Basic Electricity Credits: 4
ELT 141 - Electrical Apparatus Credits: 4
ELT 201 - Introduction to Linework I Credits: 2
ELT 202 - Field Training I (Lineworker) Credits: 6
ELT 211 - Introduction to Linework II Credits: 2
ELT 212 - Field Training II (Lineworker) Credits: 6
EMS 120 - Basic First Aid, CPR and AED Credits: .5
MAT 100 - Technical Mathematics Credits: 3
PPT 120 - Energy Industry Fundamentals Credits: 3
CDT 200 - Commercial Driver Refresher/Extender Credits: 2
OR ELT 215 - Basic Helicopter Lineworker Course Credits: 2.5

Program Outcomes

Upon successful completion of the Electric Utility Lineworker Certificate program, the learner will be able to:

Demonstrate basic AC and DC electrical principles. (ELT 101, MAT 100)
Demonstrate linework equipment, tools, techniques, and safety practices. (ELT 141, ELT 202, ELT 211, ELT 212, EMS 120, PPT 120)
Review the history, regulations, and components of the electrical industry. (ELT 201, PPT 120)
Develop skills, materials, and industry connections for successful employment. (CPD 104, PPT 120)

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