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Electrical Lineman Technician (coming soon)
Program Overview
The program provides a mix of classroom and outdoor, hands-on instruction in the academic and field skills necessary to become entry-level electric line workers.
Program Overview
The program provides a mix of classroom and outdoor, hands-on instruction in the academic and field skills necessary to become entry-level electric line workers.
- Safety is stressed in every aspect at every opportunity during the program training.
- Students will have experience using industry-certified trucks and equipment.
- Roanoke-Chowan Community College requires students to have a valid NC driver's license and either a commercial driver's license learners permit or any classification of a commercial driver's license (CDL). Students must meet this requirement by the first day of the Electric Line Technician course.
The 10-week Electric Line Technician course includes training to earn:
- OSHA 10-hour course for Construction
- National Safety Council Flagger Safety course
- National Safety Council First Aid/CPR/AED course
Each Electric Line Technician course has a cap of 12 students. The size limitation ensures the safest conditions exist for the instructor-to-student ratio. Students are selected from the pool of applicants. Qualified applicants who are not admitted are encouraged to apply again. There is no waiting list.
Resume and job interview assistance is available. Visit the R-CCC Career Center for more information.
Resume and job interview assistance is available. Visit the R-CCC Career Center for more information.
Program Requirements
Students must meet the following requirements to be considered for acceptance into the program:
Should review the Essential Skills information.
- Have a high school diploma or equivalency to be considered for admission into the Electric Line Technician program.
- Be at least 18 years old.
- Have a Commercial Driver’s License Permit (CDL Permit) before the first day of the Electric Line Technician course. If the student does not have a CDL Permit by the first day of the Electric Line Technician course, the student may not attend.
- $180.00 Tuition plus fees.
The Program Coordinator will work with students to submit the supporting documentation verifying minimum age, educational requirements, driver's licenses, etc.
Program Contact
Tishadda Walton, Continuing Education Coordinator
(252) 862-1307 or (252) 862-1309
tgwalton6396@roanokechowan.edu
Program Contact
Tishadda Walton, Continuing Education Coordinator
(252) 862-1307 or (252) 862-1309
tgwalton6396@roanokechowan.edu