Title
Electrical Line Worker Technology
Associate of Applied Science (AAS) - 68 credits
About this program
The Electrical Line Worker Technology 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 Wadena 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.
- Demonstrate professional safety practices, including certification in first aid and CPR.
- Install fusing, lightning protection devices, transformers and related electrical equipment.
- Interpret and apply the National Electric Safety Code.
- Demonstrate professionalism and related soft skills.
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
