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Electric Line Technician

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UndergraduateCertificate of Technical Studies

Program Level

Undergraduate

Requirements

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

Required Courses:

Code

Title

Hours

course

Introduction to Power Safety

3

course

Intro to the Power Industry

3

course

Electric Line Safety

3

course

Pole Climbing

4

course

Line Equipment Operation

4

course

A/C Phase Cable & Conductor

3

course

Distribution Line Maintenance

3

course

System Protection

2

Certificate of Technical Studies Total

25


Additional Exit Points:

Associate of General Studies

The highest exit point in this program is the Associate of General Studies. 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:

hours

Certificate of General Studies

30

Electric Line Elective Courses*

25

Additional Electives

5

Degree Total

60

*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 in Electric Line Crew Leader:

Code

Title

Hours

course

Live Line Work Clearance/Switch

2

course

Three-Phase URD Systems

2

course

System Protection

2

Career and Technical Certificate Total

6


Career and Technical Certificate in Electric Line Maintenance:

Code

Title

Hours

course

A/C Phase Cable & Conductor

3

course

Distribution Line Maintenance

3

Career and Technical Certificate Total

6


Career and Technical Certificate in Electric Line Helper I:

Code

Title

Hours

course

Electric Line Safety

3

course

Line Equipment Operation

4

Career and Technical Certificate Total

7


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.