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This program covers the fundamental aspects of power line worker to include safety, electrical theory, climbing techniques, aerial framing and rigging, and operating utility service equipment.

Its modules cover topics such as:
  • Power Line Worker Safety
  • Introduction to Electrical Circuits
  • Introduction to Electrical Theory
  • Climbing Wooden Poles
  • Climbing Structures Other Than Wood
  • Tools of the Trade
  • Aerial Framing and Associated Hardware
  • Utility Service Equipment
  • Rigging
  • Setting and Pulling Poles
  • Trenching, Excavating, and Boring Equipment
  • Introduction to Electrical Test Equipment
Curriculum Requirement: Power Industry Fundamentals Certification

Power Line Worker Training Components: Potential Certifications: Upon successful completion of this program, students will earn the National Center for Construction Education & Research (NCCER) Power Line Worker certification.

Tuition: $4,500 Full Price; $1,500 FastForward WCG Price

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Supplies and Fees: Tuition includes cost of textbook, supplies, and NCCER subscription fee.

Occupational Objective: This one-level Power Line Worker curriculum is the foundational level for three different training pathways: Power Line Worker: Distribution, Power Line Worker: Substation, and Power Line Worker: Transmission.
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Class Details

32 Session(s)
Weekly - Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu

Location
Patrick County Site

Instructor
Part Staff 

 

Notice

Please read:  I am enrolling in this class as part of the New Economy Workforce Credential Grant Program (WCG). Discount is pending availability of funds. As a condition to receiving a grant, I agree to the following terms and conditions as specified on this site: WCG Release Form.

FastForward Workforce Credential Grant (WCG) pays 2/3 of the cost of tuition: You pay 1/3 of tuition upon enrollment; the Commonwealth of Virginia pays 1/3 upon successful completion of the class; the final 1/3 is paid by the Commonwealth of Virginia when you earn the credential.

Tuition: 

$4,500.00

Available Discount(s)

Schedule Information

Date(s) Class Days Times Location Instructor(s) Instructional Method
9/16/2024 - 11/7/2024 Weekly - Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu 07:00 AM - 06:00 PM Stuart, Patrick County Site  Map Part Staff  Lecture

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Power Line Worker (WCG)
ID: 5462

09/16/24 - 12/12/24
Weekly - Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu

Location
Patrick County Site

Instructor
Part Staff

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