Electrical Lineworker Option, A.A.S. - Technical Studies

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The Electrical Lineworker Program prepares individuals to build, repair, and maintain electrical power and distribution systems. Student training includes electrical systems, operations, safety, electrical distribution and equipment, basic electrical theory, and underground electrical construction operations. Practice in climbing, framing, building single and three-phase overhead lines, pole top and bucket rescue techniques, operating bucket trucks, and maintaining and repairing underground systems is covered.

Program Outcomes:

Apply the National Safety Code.
Demonstrate professional safety practices including first aid and CPR.
Interpret trade specifications and drawings.
Demonstrate expert climbing abilities.
Demonstrate aerial rescue procedures.
Operate tools and equipment according to equipment manuals and/or demonstrated in class.
Install electrical structures such as poles and related equipment using proper specifications and accepted procedures.
Install single and multiphase overhead and underground distribution systems using industry-accepted methods and practices.
Install fusing, lightning protection devices, transformers, and related electrical equipment.
Recognize faulty or damaged equipment and repair or replace.
Keep accurate records such as work orders, equipment information, and daily timesheets.
Demonstrate professionalism and related soft skills.

First Year

Fall Semester

MATH 105 - Technical Mathematics Credits: 3
ELIN 101 - Utility Fundamentals & Safety Credits: 3
ELIN 105 - Electric Circuit Theory I Credits: 3
ELIN 110 - Electric Circuit Theory II Credits: 3
ELIN 115 - Climbing Electrical Structures Credits: 3

Total Semester Hours: 15

Winter Session

Spring Semester

ENGL 101 - English Composition I Credits: 3
ELIN 120 - Construction of Overhead Structures Credits: 3
** ELIN 125 - Facilitate Teams & Pole/Bucket Rescue Credits: 2
** ELIN 130 - Electrical Stucture Installation and Transformers Credits: 4
** ELIN 135 - Energy Industry Blueprints, Symbols & Documents Credits: 3
** ELIN 140 - GPS Mapping Credits: 1

Total Semester Hours: 15

Summer Session

Second Year

Fall Semester

ENGL 125 - Tech. Writing & Communication I Credits: 3
GTEC 000 - Technology Gen Ed Requirement Credits: 3
GHMN 000 - Humanities Gen Ed Requirement Credits: 3

OR GSOC 000 - Social Science Gen Ed Requirement Credits: 3

** ELIN 155 - Field Construction I Credits: 3
** ELIN 205 - Field Construction II Credits: 3

Total Semester Hours: 15

Winter Session

Spring Semester

** ELIN 210 - Field Construction III Credits: 3
** ELIN 280 - Electrical Lineman Seminar Credits: 3
GNED 000 - General Education Elective Credits: 3
GNED 000 - General Education Elective Credits: 3
*TSC 000 - Technical Studies Core Credits: 3

Total Semester Hours: 15

Summer Semester

Total Program Hours: 60

Technical Studies Core Courses (Recommended)

*Technical Studies credits may be earned for corporate, industrial, or military training programs after review by a faculty assessor of related program. In addition to the recommended courses, individuals without sufficient technical training experience can select any of the courses listed below to satisfy the Technical Studies credit requirements. All courses should be selected with assistance from a faculty advisor.

AOTE - Any AOTE course designation
DESL - Any DESL course designation
WELD - Any WELD course designation

Technology General Education Courses (Recommended)

Recommended courses listed below but student can also choose from the list of approved General Education courses in the College Catalog.

COMS 110 - Computer Concepts & Applications Credits: 3

Humanities & Social Science General Education Courses

Choose from the list of approved courses in the College catalog.

Program Elective Courses

**Students with additional Technical Studies Core courses must meet with the Program Supervisor to discuss changes with elective courses.