Electric Line Technology Program

Division of Technical Studies

Program Mission

The mission of the Electric Line Technology Program is to prepare individuals with safety and work skills needed to be highly productive on utility and construction company line crews.

Program Learning Outcomes

Students who successfully complete the Electric Line Technology Program will be able to:

  1. Properly inspect all climbing equipment.
  2. Safely climb wooden poles. 
  3. Inspect, setup, and operate a digger derrick. 
  4. Properly remove and replace distribution equipment. 
  5. Properly perform pole top rescue in timely manner.  

Student achievement related to Program Learning Outcomes is assessed systematically and results are made available on the Program Review webpage

Campuses/Sites Offered

  • Florida Parishes Campus (Greensburg)
  • Sullivan Campus (Bogalusa)

Certificate of Technical Studies (CTS) in Electric Line Technology

The following criteria must be satisfied towards the completion of the Certificate of Technical Studies:

Required Courses:

ELLT 1200Introduction To Power Safety3
ELLT 1210Intro To The Power Industry3
ELLT 1300Electric Line Safety3
ELLT 1310Pole Climbing4
ELLT 1320Line Equipment Operation4
ELLT 1410A/C Phase Cable & Conductor3
ELLT 1430Distribution Line Maintenance3
ELLT 1530System Protection2
Total Hours25

Additional Exit Points:

Associate of General Studies

The highest exit point in this program is the Associate of General Studies (AGS). Multiple exit points exist for this program and are outlined below. The following criteria must be satisfied towards the completion of the Associate of General Studies (AGS):

Certificate of General Studies30
General Education Core
General Education Electives
Electric Line Elective Courses*30
Total Hours60

*It is recommended that students complete the Certificate of Technical Studies in Electric Line Technology towards electives needed for completion of the Associate of General Studies. 

Career and Technical Certificate (CTC) in Electric Line Crew Leader:

ELLT 1510Live Line Work Clearanc/Switch2
ELLT 1520Three-Phase URD Systems2
ELLT 1530System Protection2
ELLT 1540Fundmen Skills For Crew Leader1
Total Hours7

Career and Technical Certificate (CTC) in Electric Line Maintenance:

ELLT 1410A/C Phase Cable & Conductor3
ELLT 1430Distribution Line Maintenance3
Total Hours6

Career and Technical Certificate (CTC) in Electric Line Helper I:

ELLT 1300Electric Line Safety3
ELLT 1320Line Equipment Operation4
Total Hours7

Special Comments:

  • Anticipated program length for the completion of the highest level exit point is 2 years. 

  • Program requirements must be completed with a programmatic grade point average of 2.0 or higher and grade of "C" or higher in all applicable coursework.

Career Information


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