Electric Line Worker Apprenticeship
This four-year Electric Line Worker Apprenticeship Program provides each apprentice with 8,000 hours of training in the field of electrical power distribution and related subjects which includes 7,360 hours of on-the-job training and 640 hours of related instruction (in one-week blocks). During the related instruction portion of the apprenticeship program, both overhead and underground distribution systems will be explored along with electrical theory and skill development in critical work processes.Transition to Trainer, OSHA, CPR & First Aid are also required.
Area of Study:
Energy
Program Length
- 4 years
- 7360 On-the-Job hours
- 640 Paid Related Instruction hours
Questions?
Christina Jungwirth
920-498-5704
christina.jungwirth@nwtc.edu
What are my courses?
Year 1
- Safety, Hazard Awareness, DC Electrical Theory & Orientation to the Trade
- Electrical Theory 2, Codes & Overhead Construction
Year 2
- AC Electrical Theory, Generation and Distribution Fundamentals, Voltage Regulation and Power Quality
- Underground Distribution Systems & Electrical Codes
Year 3
- Single Phase Equipment & Energized Line Safe Work Practices
- Poly Phase Equipment & Construction
Year 4
- Poly Phase Power Fundamentals, Substations, and Metering
- Emergency Response for Line Workers & Renewable Energy Capstone Projects
- Online
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Classes wherever you have an internet connection.
- An in-person career experience, such as an internship, practicum, or credit for prior learning, may be required.
- Some online courses may be held at specific dates/times.
- Day
- Classes between the hours of 6:00 a.m. and 5:30 p.m.
- Evening
- Classes between the hours of 5:30 p.m. and 10:30 p.m.
- Weekend
- A combination of online classes and Saturday and/or Sunday classes.
- Full-time
- 12 or more credits per term.
- Part-time
- Fewer than 12 credits per term.