Electrical Lineworker, A.A.S.

Location(s): On-Campus

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Program Outcomes

Apply basic electrical principles to electrical power distribution.

Climb and work from heights.

Construct overhead and underground distribution systems .

Understand the theory and construction of single/three phase transformer banks.

Safely operate job-related equipment (e.g., digger derrick, bucket truck, backhoe).

Understand the theory of system protection (e.g., reclosers, cap banks, regulators).

Additional Information

This program has additional costs for tools and a CDL license.

An Unrestricted Class A Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) is required to graduate from this program and is incorporated into ELLW 1155 .

All ELLW courses must be taken in the sequence below. Please contact your program advisor with questions.

July Start*: 6 Credits

ELLW 1110 - Distribution I 4 Credits
ELLW 1120 - Utility Equipment and Tools 2 Credits

First Year - Fall Semester: 20 Credits

ELLW 1130 - Basic Electricity 2 Credits
ELLW 1140 - Distribution IIA 4 Credits
ELLW 1141 - Distribution IIB 4 Credits
ELLW 1145 - Rope and Rigging 2 Credits
ELLW 1150 - Construction Planning and Practices 2 Credits
ELLW 1155 - Equipment Operations 2 Credits
ELLW 1160 - Transformers I 4 Credits

First Year - Spring Semester: 19 Credits

ELLW 1162 - Transformers II 4 Credits
ELLW 1165 - Pole Top and Bucket Rescue 2 Credits
ELLW 1170 - Line Construction and Maintenance A 4 Credits
ELLW 1172 - Line Construction and Maintenance B 4 Credits
ELLW 1175 - System Protection 2 Credits
ELLW 1180 - Underground Cable and Fault Locating 2 Credits
ELLW 1185 - Electrical Industry Search Skills 1 Credits

Additional Requirements: 15 Credits

COMS 1020 - Interpersonal Communication 3 Credits
ENGL 1150 - Composition I 3 Credits
General Elective (MnTC Goal 3 or 4) 3 Credits
General Electives (any MnTC Goal 1-10) 6 Credits

Total Program Requirements: 60

* Program Prerequisite: Students must pass ELLW 0098 - Introduction to Climbing before taking any other ELLW courses. This course is offered every summer in July.