The three-semester Overhead Electric Line Worker certificate will train you for employment with electric utility companies. To fill their workforce needs, utilities are looking for employees who have completed technical training at the community college level.
This academic program is primarily designed for those who wish to enter the workforce immediately following graduation. Graduates of the program have been very successful in securing positions with regional utility companies. Some students who complete the Electrical Construction and Maintenance A.O.S. program continue on to complete this certificate.
This program is offered by the Applied Technologies Department.
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High Demand Field
The program was developed in response to the demand for overhead electric line workers throughout New York State. The electric utility industry is facing a critical shortage of qualified workers, specifically line mechanics and technicians, due to a large number of workers retiring.
Dedicated Facilities
The college has its own lineworker lab located in Williams Hall and makes use of training facilities operated by National Grid.
A Good Career Fit
If you have a strong aptitude for problem solving, like working outside, are not afraid of heights and are physically fit, this may be the career for you.
Short-Term Study
The program can be completed in three semesters.
NOTE: Additional educational requirements and/or certifications may be needed for some careers.
The Center for Careers and Transfer provides career resources and services and help in identifying your skills and interests and how they connect to career possibilities. Transfer counseling services are also available and a list of transfer agreements are posted.
Technical Standards have been developed to establish the essential skills that a student must possess to be able to fully participate and complete the required tasks and assignments in the following programs: Clean Energy Management, A.A.S.; Electrical Construction and Maintenance, A.O.S.; Heating/Air Conditioning/Refrigeration Technical Services, A.O.S.; Mechatronics, A.A.S.; and Overhead Electric Line Worker, Certificate.
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