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POWER your future Electrical Lineworker Program
Telecommunications worker splicing aerial cable.
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HONOR • COURAGE • Camaraderie DISCOVER THE TRADE
Electrical lineworker using insulated sleeves to safely work on power line.
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THE INDUSTRY NEEDS
HIGHLY TRAINED AND QUALIFIED LINEWORKERS
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AVERAGE INDUSTRY WAGE*
$90,000 Skilled trades and craft labor are the backbone of North America’s economy and infrastructure. They are essential to building and maintaining the power grid, roads, and underground utilities that make up our communities. Their expertise and dedication keep our daily lives running smoothly. *https://www.bls.gov/oes/current/oes499051.htm#nat
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THE NATION NEEDS YOU The electric power industry is experiencing a surge in job opportunities as there is a need to fill the positions of retiring workers. Whether you are searching for the next step in your career or considering a career in the trades, Northwest Lineman College provides abundant opportunities for you to power your future. WHAT DOES A LINEWORKER DO? Every day will be filled with new challenges and responsibilities, including: • Maintaining, operating, and constructing highvoltage lines and equipment
• Being a first responder to restore power after natural disasters and incidental outages
• Working in elevated positions, using the most up-to-date safety equipment
• Building the smart grid and intelligent grid of the future
• Operating heavy equipment such as cranes, boom trucks, and digger derricks
Lineworkers using energized work methods to complete tasks on lines and equipment.
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CAREER PATH ELECTRICAL
Telecommunications
• Utility Worker • Meter Reader • Meter Technician • Communications Installer • Warehouse Assistant • Substation Technician • Groundman • Equipment Operator • Transmission and Distribution Technician Crew Leader • Superintendent • Project Director • Safety/Training Director • Engineer • System Operator • Construction Company Owner • Solar Technician • Tree Trimmers and Pruners
• Line Installers & Repairers • Equipment Installers & Repairers • Radio, Cellular, and Tower Equipment Installers and Repairers • Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators • First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers • Crane and Tower Operators • Fiber Optic Splicers • Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers
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PRE-APPRENTICE
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
step 01 A pre-apprentice is someone interested in a skilled trade career who hasn’t started an apprenticeship yet. Pre-apprenticeships offer hands-on training and education to prepare for an apprenticeship. They learn tool handling, safety procedures, and technical knowledge related to their chosen trade. It’s a great way to gain knowledge and experience before starting an apprenticeship.
APPRENTICE
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An apprentice learns a trade or skill from a more experienced professional. While in an apprenticeship, they work with their mentor to gain practical training and guidance. Apprenticeships typically last between three to four years. As an apprentice lineman, you earn a salary while you learn and gain valuable skills on the job. Becoming an apprentice is a great way to develop the necessary skills to start a career in a skilled profession.
Journey-Level
HWAYS
step 03 A journey-level trades worker is a skilled person who has completed an apprenticeship program and has several years of experience in their trade. They use their knowledge to solve problems and do the job right. They take pride in their work and make sure it’s safe and high-quality.
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DO YOU HAVE WHAT IT TAKES? • Do you have a strong work ethic and good attitude? • Can you make tough decisions? • Are you reliable? • Are you mentally and physically strong? • Do you enjoy working with your hands? • Do you like being outside?
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NORTHWEST LINEMAN COLLEGE NORTHWEST LINEMAN COLLEGE (NLC) OFFERS TOP-TIER EDUCATION AND TRAINING PROGRAMS THAT EMPOWER THE NEXT GENERATION OF LINEWORKERS IN POWER DELIVERY. NLC was founded in 1993 by linemen who recognized a need for quality electrical lineworker training. Over the past 30 years, we have established ourselves as a trusted and respected name in the industry, having trained thousands of lineworkers and earned a reputation as a leader in power delivery education and training. We are committed to providing students with the knowledge, skills, and behavior needed to have safe and rewarding careers.
4 Campuses
across the United States
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NLC’s first class. August 4th, 1993.
quanta services company
a trusted name
in the industry for over 30 years
ELECTRICAL LINEWORKER PROGRAM The Electrical Lineworker Program (ELP) is a 15-week pre-apprenticeship that provides a comprehensive education and training to those seeking a career in the electric power industry. At the end of the program, you will possess the necessary knowledge, skills, and behavior to become employers’ first choice as you begin your journey in the trade. Don’t miss out on this incredible opportunity to power your future and make a positive impact on the world.
ELP STUDENTS: • Learn how to safely construct, maintain, and operate the nation’s power grid. • Gain skills needed to work in elevated positions while utilizing the latest safety equipment. • Learn to operate bucket trucks and digger derricks.
educational excellence
15 week
Professional Educators
$90,000+
with our three-phase educational modelTM
who are also journey-level lineworkers
training program
average industry wage*
*https://www.bls.gov/oes/current/oes499051.htm#nat
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EDUCATIONAL EXCELLENCE THREE-PHASE EDUCATIONAL MODEL NLC created its Three-Phase Educational Model™ based on well-researched educational theories. Using this model as the basis for the training in all NLC programs, each academic course, skill competency, and behavior expectation fits directly into one of the three educational phases: knowledge, skill, or behavior.
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BEHAVIOR
knowledge
The Knowledge phase addresses cognitive, or intellectual, activities. Engaging students at the highest cognitive level occurs in a classroom or lab setting. The development of intellectual skills includes the recall or recognition of specific facts, procedural patterns, and concepts that serve in the development of intellectual abilities and skills.
skill
knowledge phase
skill phase The Skill phase is the “hands-on” phase of training. This is where students learn and practice the fundamentals of fieldbased methods. After skills are first demonstrated by training specialists, students practice and build fluency in each competency, which is later timed and rated for proficiency. Often strenuous, the Skill phase offers students the opportunity to condition their physical strengths to meet the demands of their industry.
Behavior phase While knowledge and skill are important, positive behavior and attitude have been identified by utility and construction company leadership as attributes a potential employee must have. For this reason, the Behavior phase focuses on safety, camaraderie, customer service, and conviction, to help students develop steadfast reputations for being mature, reliable, safe, and civic-minded.
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PREPARING YOU FOR SUCCESS NLC offers a specially designed Career Planning and Strategies course where students learn about various jobs and careers to which their education applies. Students also learn effective cover letter and résumé writing, interviewing skills, networking methods, preparation for entrance testing, and professional behaviors. NLC is committed to providing each student the tools and resources needed to successfully research, apply for, and secure jobs and careers.
NLC GRADUATE RESOURCES • NLC job board • Campus career fairs • Resume review • On-campus or virtual interviews coordinated by NLC staff • Relationships building with industry employers • Opportunity to return to campus to assist with physical assessments
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NLC IS A QUANTA SERVICES COMPANY Quanta Services is a leading provider of specialized contracting services, delivering infrastructure solutions for the electric power, oil and gas, and telecommunications industries. With a focus on safety, innovation, and quality, Quanta has built the largest skilled labor force in North America and is the first choice for infrastructure solutions that power modern life.
OUR PEOPLE
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CERTIFICATIONS YOU’LL GRADUATE THE ELECTRICAL LINEWORKER PROGRAM WITH THESE CERTIFICATIONS: • Aerial-Lift Rescue Certification
• Enclosed-Space Rescue Certification
• Chainsaw Safety and Maintenance Certification
• First Aid Certification
• Climbing Certification
• OSHA 10-Hour ET&D
• CPR Certification
• Pole-Top Rescue Certification
• Digger Derrick Safety Certification ADVANCED ADD-ON COURSES Be a standout job candidate by gaining extra certifications that employers value highly with our additional optional courses: • Class A CDL Training / Testing Course • Crane Operator Certification
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ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS • Be at least 18 years of age by the start date of the term you select. • Have a high school diploma or GED. • Possess a valid driver’s license. • Be eligible to obtain a Class A commercial driver’s license (CDL). • Be physically and mentally fit to participate (official Medical Release form provided during enrollment process). • Provide proof of current medical insurance coverage by the start date of the term you select. (Students are required to keep current coverage for the duration of the program.) • Not have a felony conviction on your record. • Weigh no more than 270 pounds due to weight restrictions of fall protection equipment
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ADMISSIONS PROCESS STEP
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COMPLETE ONLINE APPLICATION AND PAY THE APPLICATION FEE • Completely fill out the online application • Pay the application fee The process should take approximately twenty minutes to complete.
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SUBMIT REQUIRED DOCUMENTS Submit the following documents for a quick acceptance decision: • NLC’s Medical Physical Release Form / DOT Physical • Official High school/GED transcript • Valid driver’s license • Proof of insurance (due by start of term)
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ENROLLMENT Upon acceptance into your program, admissions will contact you to arrange payment of the lab fee and to sign the electronic enrollment agreement. WHAT’S NEEDED? • $850 training lab and materials fee • Signed enrollment agreement
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WE OFFER THREE TERMS PER YEAR FOR EACH OF OUR
FOUR CAMPUS LOCATIONS
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TUITION AND FEES ELECTRICAL LINEWORKER PROGRAM 2024 Tuition and Fees
IDAHO
CALIFORNIA
TEXAS
FLORIDA
Application Fee paid with application
$100
$100
$100
$100
Lab Fee paid during enrollment process
$850
$850
$850
$850
Tuition ID, FL, TX: due four weeks prior to term start; CA: due by 1st day of class
$17,000
$19,000
$17,000
$17,000
Total Tuition and Fees
$17,950
$19,950
$17,950
$17,950
Climing and Hand Tools, NLC Safety Shirts ID, FL, TX: due four weeks prior to term start; CA: due by 1st day of class
$3,080
$3,080
$3,080
$3,080
Sales Tax on Tools and Shirts
$184.80
$254.10
$254.10
$200.20
Class A CDL with Air Brakes Endorsement
$268
n/a
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n/a
n/a
$57.50
n/a
n/a
$21,482.80
$23,341.60
$21,284.10
$21,230.20
Required Associated Costs
Campus-Specfic Fees Student Tuition Recovery Fund (STRF) Fee
TOTAL TERM COST
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VISIT NLC Throughout the year, NLC holds admission-related events for those who wish to learn more about our Electrical Lineworker Program. From visiting one of our four campuses to connecting with us in a virtual information session, we look forward to meeting you.
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“Thank you for the training you have provided to me, been a life changing experience and I’m thankful for all of it.” Marcus Jackson NLC Graduate & Aerial Lineman
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