Electrical Lineworker Technology
~Certificate~
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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.
Students are required to have a valid driver’s license and to have successfully completed a CDL preparation course. Climbing gear and all necessary tools for the field portion of the program are also required; the climbing gear and tools range in price from $1,000 to $1,200. In addition, students are required to have lineworker safety toe boots with steel shanks; these boots range from $200 to $300.
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:
- 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.
- Safely climb poles and operate line bucket trucks and pole
setting equipment when performing overhead line construction.
- 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.
|
FIRST SEMESTER |
CERTIFICATE PROGRAM |
CREDIT HOURS |
|
ELW150* |
Lineworker Training I |
11 |
|
ETL109* |
Direct
Current Theory |
3 |
|
MAT114 |
College Math |
3 |
|
SECOND SEMESTER |
|
CREDIT HOURS |
|
ELW146* |
Basic
Telecommunications |
2 |
|
ELW160* |
Lineworker
Training II |
9 |
|
ENG 108 |
Technical
Writing |
3 |
|
ETL110* |
Alternating
Current Theory |
3 |
| |
TOTAL
CREDITS |
34 |
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