Electrical Line Worker

Electrical Line Worker - Third Class

Certificate in Applied Science

17 Credit Hours

The purpose of the Electrical Line Worker Program is to prepare the student to enter the electric utility industry as an apprentice with a broad understanding of the skills, knowledge, safe work practices and physical ability required to perform line work. During the Electrical Line Worker: Third Class program, offered in its entirety both Fall and Spring semesters, students will receive classroom and field training in math, electrical circuit analysis, power systems including Ohm’s Law, AC and DC theory and analysis, generation, transmission and distribution of electrical energy and transformer theory. Climbing techniques are strongly emphasized. Safety and teamwork are demonstrated and emphasized in all phases of training.

Major Requirements

ELW 110	Electrical Computations	2
Lec: 1 Lab: 3 Credit:2 This course introduces the fundamental applications of mathematics that are used by an electrical line technician. Topics include whole numbers, fractions, decimals, powers, roots, simple electrical formulas and usage of a scientific calculator.Learn More

ELW 111	Introduction to Electrical Line Worker	3
Lec: 2 Lab: 3 Credit:3 This course introduces basic principles of electricity, safety standards and basic line worker tools. Topics include electrical distribution systems and components, line installation and maintenance applications.Learn More Prerequisites ELW 110

ELW 112	Introduction to Electricity	3
Lec: 2 Lab: 3 Credit:3 This course introduces the fundamental concepts of electricity and test equipment to non-electrical/electronics majors. Topics include basic DC and AC principles, components and operation of test equipment.Learn More Prerequisites ELW 110

ELW 114	Overhead Line Construction I	3
Lec: 2 Lab: 3 Credit:3 This course introduces the basics of overhead power line construction. Topics include safe work habits, protective equipment and pole-climbing techniques.Learn More Prerequisites ELW 111

ELW 211	Underground Line Construction I	3
Lec: 2 Lab: 3 Credit:3 This course introduces underground line distribution systems, including terminators, elbows, transformers, underground installations and safety practices.Learn More Prerequisites ELW 111

ELW 231	Electrical Power Systems	3
Lec: 2 Lab: 3 Credit:3 This course covers the basic principles of electrical power systems, including transmission lines, generator and transformer characteristics, fault detection and correction, interpretation of line diagrams, and performance of per unit calculations for circuit performance analysis.Learn More Prerequisites ELW 112

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Admission into this program requires qualifying scores on SAT, ACT or TTC’s placement test. High school graduation or GED is required and you must be at least 18 years old. Students must hold a valid driver’s license. Students must also be comfortable working at considerable heights and physically fit. Industries will require prospective employees to pass a background check as well as a drug and alcohol screening.