Electrical Lineworker

Electrical Lineworker Technology

 ~Diploma~

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DESCRIPTION

The Electrical Lineworker Technology program is a one (1) year Diploma program. The program will provide students with the technical background and the manual skills necessary for careers in the installation and maintenance of electrical power, telephone, and cable television systems. Safety, pole climbing, and teamwork are emphasized throughout the program while the student learns and performs overhead and underground construction.

Students will be exposed to such curriculum topics as AC/DC electrical theory, field training, occupational safety, line construction theory, tree trimming and line clearance, rigging, transformers, basic telecommunications, and utility metering. Approximately two-thirds of the program will be devoted to strenuous hands-on skills, allowing students to develop a high degree of proficiency in the use of electrical lineworking equipment and procedures.

PROGRAM MISSION

The Electrical Lineworker Technology Program strives to maintain a high academic standard for teaching and learning lineworker technology through a continuous process of self-assessment and improvement. Students are exposed to a learning environment that is safe and supportive of student growth and achievement. Using modern training equipment, innovative training methods and highly trained faculty members, the ELT program endeavors to fully prepare students for a variety of line occupations.

EDUCATIONAL OUTCOMES

Upon successful completion of the Electrical Lineworker Technology program, the graduate is expected to:

1) Practice the electrical and telecommunications skills of the profession in a conscientious, responsible, and accountable manner while recognizing the need to continue to expand their technical knowledge and skills.
2) Safely climb poles and operate line bucket trucks and pole setting equipment when performing overhead line construction.
3) Think critically, safely, and use the acquired analytical skills to solve problems encountered in a residential, commercial, or industrial field situation.

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

Electrical Lineworker Technology is a fast growing field in which career opportunities will continue to expand in the future. Areas of employment for graduates are numerous, and include:
Power Companies Telephone Companies
Cable Television Companies Line Construction Contractors

CRITERIA FOR GRADUATION

Students must complete 34 credits in the Electrical Lineworker Technology program and achieve a minimum grade of "C" in all core courses (*). Students must attain a final GPA of 2.0 or higher.