Entry-Level Electrical Lineworker
Entry-Level Electrical Lineworker
Training Program
Program Overview
The Entry-Level Electrical Lineworker Training Program incorporates an in-depth curriculum, emphasizing the highest standards of safety to help start your career as an Entry-Level Electrical Lineworker. Students will participate in hands-on field training with instruction delivered by certified industry experts over the 10-week program and be ready to enter the job market with the skills necessary to succeed in the electric utility industry.
Course Schedule
Course LIST
Course Code | Course Name |
---|---|
EECT 1005 | Basic Industrial Electricity |
LNWK 1011 | Climbing Skills |
POFT 1006 | Job Search & Employment Skills |
LNWK 1001 | Orientation & Line Skill Fundamentals - Electrical Safety & Tools |
LNWK 1091 | Special Topics in Lineworker - Digger Derrick - Pole Framing |
OSHT 1000 | Basic Safety & Health - Safety Regulations |
LNWK 1091 | Special Topics in Lineworker - Live Line Safety |
LNWK 1031 | Transformer Connections |
LNWK 1041 | Distribution Operations |
Prerequisites
- Minimum 18 years of age
- High school diploma, GED, or college transcript
- Possess a valid Class A CDL license or permit (student pay)
- Complete criminal background check (student pay)
- Negative drug screen (student pay)
- Proof of student health insurance for the length of the program (student pay)
- Provide physical evaluation form signed by a physician (student pay)
- Prerequisites must be completed and submitted at a minimum of three-weeks prior to the start of the program.
Program Schedule
- Student Packet Applications are available upon request by calling 361-698-2122, Option 3; or emailing aavalos4@delmar.edu
- Completion of Student Packet Applications is required to complete registration.
- Spring 2025: January 27 - April 11, 2025
- Classes are held Monday through Friday, with one Saturday training, at Del Mar College Windward Campus and the NEC Training Field in Robstown.
- Classes are scheduled from 8:00 am - 6:00 pm, but can end earlier depending on the skills being covered that week. Evening review sessions are also offered as needed.
Want more info/need help registering? Fill out the form below:
For more information:
Michelle Avalos
Director
Career & Industry Training
361-698-2445
aavalos4@delmar.edu
Page last updated November 6, 2024.