Electrical Line Worker Technology
Diploma - 36 credits
About this program
The Electrical Line Worker 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.
Program outcomes
- Install electrical structures.
- Interpret trade specifications and drawings.
- Install single and multiphase overhead and underground distribution systems.
- Demonstrate competent climbing abilities.
- Demonstrate aerial rescue procedures.
- Install fusing, lightning protection devices, transformers and related electrical equipment.
- Interpret and apply the National Electric Safety Code.
- Demonstrate professionalism and related soft skills.
- Demonstrate professional safety practices.
Accreditation
Minnesota State Community and Technical College is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, a regional accreditation agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
The Higher Learning Commission
230 South LaSalle Street, Suite 7-500
Chicago, IL 60604-1411
http://www.ncahigherlearningcommission.org
Phone: 312.263.0456 / 800.621.7440
Tracks
Curriculum overview
| Credits | Requirement type |
|---|---|
| 31 | Required courses |
| 2 | Restricted electives in courses |
| 3 | Restricted electives in course types |
| 36 | Total |
Electrical Lineworker Technology - Diploma
Required Courses:
2 credits from one or more of these courses:
| Course | Credits |
|---|---|
| ELWT1122 - Field Construction III | 3 |
| ELWT1130 - Electrical Line Worker Internship | 2 |
3 credits from these course types:
| Course Type |
|---|
| General Education w/MnTC Goals |
Plans
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1st Fall Term - 16 credits
| Course | Credits |
|---|---|
| ELWT1102 - Electrical Line Worker Theory I | 4 |
| ELWT1104 - Electrical Structure Installation | 5 |
| ELWT1106 - Climbing Electrical Structure | 4 |
| ELWT1108 - Construction of Overhead Structures | 3 |
1st Spring Term - 20 credits
2 credits from one or more of these courses:
| Course | Credits |
|---|---|
| ELWT1122 - Field Construction III | 3 |
| ELWT1130 - Electrical Line Worker Internship | 2 |
3 credits from these course types:
| Course Type |
|---|
| General Education w/MnTC Goals |
