POWER your future
Electrical Lineworker Program
Telecommunications worker splicing aerial cable.
HONOR • COURAGE • Camaraderie
DISCOVER THE TRADE
Electrical lineworker using insulated sleeves to safely work on power line.
THE INDUSTRY NEEDS
HIGHLY TRAINED AND QUALIFIED LINEWORKERS
$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
OUR NATION NEEDS YOU
One of the biggest challenges facing the industry today is the aging infrastructure of the power grid in the United States. This infrastructure requires repair or replacement. Another challenge is the more frequent power outages due to the growing energy consumption and natural disasters. The demand and need for electricity will only continue to increase as we move into the future. If you want to help power our nation, start your career in power delivery by getting foundational training at Northwest Lineman College.
WHAT DOES A LINEWORKER DO?
Every day will be filled with new challenges and responsibilities, including:
• Maintaining, operating, and constructing high voltage lines and equipment
• Working in elevated positions, using the most up-to-date safety equipment
• Operating heavy equipment such as cranes, boom trucks, and digger derricks
• Being a first responder to restore power after natural disasters and incidental outages
• Building the smart grid and intelligent grid of the future
Lineworkers using energized work methods to complete tasks on lines and equipment.
CAREER
PATHWAYS
step 01
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
ELECTRICAL
• 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 Telecommunications
• 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
PRE-APPRENTICE
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.
PATHWAYS
step 02
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.
step 03
APP RE NTICE Journey-Level
Becoming an apprentice is a great way to develop the necessary skills to start a career in a skilled profession.
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.
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?
YOUR REWARDING CAREER STARTS WITH NORTHWEST LINEMAN COLLEGE
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 a trusted name in the industry for over 30 years
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NLC’s first class. August 4th, 1993.
ELECTRICAL LINEWORKER PROGRAM
The Electrical Lineworker Program (ELP) is a 15-week pre-apprenticeship that provides foundational training for aspiring electrical lineworkers. Our professional educators, who are also journey-level lineworkers, provide a quality educational experience with hands-on training in a positive learning environment.
After completing the program, graduates will possess the knowledge, skills, and behavior to become employers’ first choice as they begin their journey in the trade. Don’t miss this opportunity to power your future and make a positive impact on the nation.
• 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 with our three-phase educational modelTM
Professional Educators who are also journey-level lineworkers
*https://www.bls.gov/oes/current/oes499051.htm#nat
$90,000+ average industry wage* 15 week training program
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. NLC’s Program Delivery department ensures that curriculum and training are current and delivered through a positive learning environment in the classroom, lab, and field.
knowledge phase
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 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.
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
• Relationship building with industry employers
• Alumni can return to campus to practice skills and prepare for physical assessments related to job opportunities
NLC IS A QUANTA SERVICES COMPANY OUR PEOPLE POWER MODERN LIFE
Quanta Services is a leading provider of specialized contracting services, delivering infrastructure solutions for the electric power, oil, 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.
CERTIFICATIONS
YOU’LL GRADUATE THE ELECTRICAL LINEWORKER PROGRAM WITH THESE CERTIFICATIONS:
• Aerial-Lift Rescue Certification
• Chainsaw Safety and Maintenance Certification
• Climbing Certification
• CPR Certification
• Digger Derrick Safety Certification
ADVANCED ADD-ON COURSES
• Enclosed-Space Rescue Certification
• First Aid Certification
• OSHA 10-Hour ET&D
• Pole-Top Rescue Certification
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
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
ADMISSIONS PROCESS
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.
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)
ENROLLMENT
Upon acceptance into your program, admissions will contact you to arrange payment of the enrollment deposit and to sign the electronic enrollment agreement.
WHAT’S NEEDED?
• $850 enrollment deposit
• Signed enrollment agreement
TUITION AND FEES
Our Electrical Lineworker Program is a 15-week program, offered three times per year at each of our four campuses. Program costs vary by location and term.
Tuition ID, FL, TX: due four weeks prior to term start; CA: due by 1st day of class
Tuition and Fees
Required Associated Costs
Climbing and Hand Tools, NLC Safety Shirts ID, FL, TX: due four weeks prior to term start; CA: due by 1st day of class
VISIT NLC
NLC conducts various admission-related events throughout the year for individuals who are interested in learning more about our Electrical Lineworker Program. You can visit one of our four campuses or connect with us through our virtual information session. We’re excited to meet you and share all the amazing things that NLC has to offer.
“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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