Electrical Line Worker
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The Electrical Line Worker Certificate Program (ELW) prepares students to install maintain and operate line systems which supply electric energy, as well as other electrical/technological services to residential, commercial and industrial customers. This entry-level certification program includes classroom, lab and field instruction in electricity, pole climbing, overhead and underground line installation, as well as OSHA and industry safety standards.
A certified graduate of the FPCC Electrical Line Worker Program will have the potential for employment as a Pre-Apprentice level line technician, and telephone line technician, a technician in electricity generating plants or installer/maintainer of overhead and underground transmission systems. Graduates will be able to work as construction, operations and maintenance technicians on various electric power systems and other technical equipment.
- Learn theory, safety, construction methods, testing, and repair of overhead and underground distribution.
- Have an understanding of the design and construction of transmission and distribution overhead lines and hands on training utilizing equipment tools and testing equipment used in line work.
- Become proficient at climbing wood poles and steel towers, and the use/care of climbing equipment.
Estimated Program Costs |
Costs |
|---|---|
| Tuition and Fees | $2250 |
| Program Fees | $1920 |
| New Student Fee | $15 |
| Books | $700 |
| TOTAL | $4885 |
* The amounts shown above include costs for the entire program, assuming normal time to completion. Note that this information is subject to change.
Related Instruction Requirements |
Credits |
|---|---|
| Communications WRIT 104 Workplace Communications | 3 |
| Health HLTH 106 Focus on Health | 1 |
| Human Relations HS 100 Human Relations | 1 |
| Mathematics M 111 Technical Mathematics | 3 |
| Native American Studies NASX (one course) | 1 |
| Technology CAPP (one course) | 1 |
| Total Related Instruction credits required for certificate | 10 |
Electrical Line Worker Certificate Program of Study |
Credits |
|---|---|
| ELW 101 Line Work Fundamentals & Lab | 4 |
| ELW 110 Electrical Lines/Equipment & Lab | 4 |
| ELW 112 Equipment Competencies | 2 |
| ELW 115 Basic Climbing Skills | 3 |
| ELW 116 Safety Fundamentals Certification | 2 |
| ELW 280 Special Problems Crs & Climbing Competencies | 2 |
| SCI 106 Electrical Fundamentals | 3 |
| Total Program of Study credits required for certificate | 20 |
| Total credits required for certificate | 30 |