Electric Utility Construction & Maintenance

Congratulations if you are considering a career as a utility lineman. You have selected one of the highest paying and most exciting trades that exist. Texas State Technical College's Electric Utility Construction & Maintenance Certificate is an intensive training program that is designed for men and women who are actively pursuing a career as a lineman.

The Electric Utility Construction & Maintenance Certificate prepares individuals to work as lineman in the construction, maintenance, and repair of electric utility overhead and underground systems. Students combine electrical distribution system classroom study with laboratory and practical applications. Students will be expected to master competencies such as electrical distribution safe work practices; basic electrical theory; overhead pole line and underground electrical construction operation and maintenance; fundamentals of electric power systems management; and electrical distribution equipment installation and installation of residential/ commercial service metering.

Upon successful completion of the program, individuals will receive a Certificate and will possess the necessary skills for employment in the field of Electric Utility Distribution Lineman.

Length: One (1) year (42 semester credit hours)