Provider name:

Tri-County Technical College

Program name:

CCE - Electrical Lineman

Program description:

Tri-County Technical College has partnered with Duke Energy Power in South Carolina to offer a comprehensive training program that will prepare candidates for entry-level line work positions. The Electrical Lineman Technician Program prepares the student to enter the electric utility industry as an apprentice with a broad understanding of the skills, knowledge, safe work practices and physical ability required to perform line work. Students will also have the opportunity to earn NCCER Core Level I, courses out of level 2 and 3 to meet the requirements of the National Industry. TCTC also offers CDL Training and 3rd party testing which allows the students leaving with licenses upon successful completion of the test; the CDL School will be offered to the linemen students before or after completion of Linemen School. Students receive classroom and field training in math, electrical circuit analysis, power systems, and transformer theory, as well as safety and climbing techniques. The student must be 18 years of age and hold a valid driver’s license. Industries will require employees to pass a background check as well as alcohol and drug screening. Students will be required to purchase appropriate safety items and tools. Prerequisite is the Basic Construction Skills course, which is taught the first 2 weeks of class.

Program URL:

https://www.tctc.edu/programs/corporate-and-community-education/power-line-worker/

Description of business partnerships:

Duke Energy Power in South Carolina is to offer a comprehensive training program that will prepare candidates for entry-level line work positions.

Year first offered:

2019

Student teacher ratio:

1:6

If any, what are the prerequisites for this program?

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Total Cost:

$4879.00