The Electrical Lineworker program provides trained personnel for the power industry. Coursework provides both theory and practical hands-on experience in all phases of power line construction and maintenance. Coursework includes electrical math, national electrical safety codes, construction of overhead and underground distribution systems, conductor applications, over-voltage and over-current protection, guying and pole grounding. The 90-acre training field located near the campus provides a site for hands-on experience in pole setting. The successful graduate is eligible for employment in rural electric and municipal utilities or with private contractors.

1. Install electrical structures.
2. Interpret trade specifications and drawings.
3. Install single and multiphase overhead and underground distribution systems.
4. Demonstrate competent climbing abilities.
5. Demonstrate aerial rescue procedures.
6. Install fusing, lightning protection devices, transformers and related electrical equipment.
7. Interpret and apply the National Electric Safety Code.
8. Demonstrate professionalism and related soft skills.
9. Demonstrate professional safety practices.

Upon completion of this training successful graduates usually secure employment with rural electric and municipal utilities, or private contractors. Opportunities for advancement into supervisory and management positions within these companies is a possibility, but will require a consistently high job performance along with solid leadership skills by individuals. This program is well-known nationwide and graduates are highly sought after by the industry.

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The College is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, (800) 621-7440, 30 North LaSalle Street, Suite 2400, Chicago, IL 60602-2504.