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Electrical Powerline Technology - Associate of Applied Science
Key Responsibilities:
- Installation and Maintenance: Work on overhead and underground power lines and equipment.
- Troubleshooting and Repair: Fix faults, respond to outages, and restore power.
- Working at Heights: Climb poles and towers, use bucket trucks.
- Safety: Follow safety procedures for high-voltage work.
- Equipment Operation: Use specialized tools and machinery.
- Communication Lines: Work on telecommunication lines.
- Storm Damage Response: Address storm-related power disruptions.
- Disaster Response: Work extended shifts after disasters.
- Apprenticeship: Train new apprentices.
Faculty information
Dave Campbell – Director
Pratt Campus
620-450-2271
phillipc@prattcc.edu
Jeff Hoffman
Pratt Campus
620-450-2127
jeffh@prattcc.edu
Jerry Haskell
Wichita
316-323-9035
jerryh@prattcc.edu
Otto Orosco
Coffeyville
620-952-1272
ottoo@prattcc.edu
Jacob Windholz
Dodge City
785-324-9219
jacobw@prattcc.edu
Type of Degree
Electrical Powerline Technology – Associate of Applied Science
Intended for Transfer to University
No
Types of Jobs Available
A power lineman, also known as a lineworker, installs, maintains, and repairs electrical power lines and equipment, ensuring the safe and reliable transmission of electricity.
Electrical Powerline Technology - AAS
General Education and Elective Courses (15 Credit Hours)
ENG135 or ENG176 Writing for Workplace or English Composition (3 Credit Hours)
COM106 or COM130 or COM276 Communications (3 Credit Hours)
MTH126 Tech Math or higher (3 Credit Hours)
AAS Institutionally Designated (3 Credit Hours)
Elective Social and Behavioral Science or Arts & Humanities (3 Credit Hours)
Program Specific Courses (50 Credit Hours)
EPD124 Electrical Theory (3 Credit Hours)
EPD131 System Design, Construction & Maintenance (3 Credit Hours)
EPD236 Industrial Safety & Relations (3 Credit Hours)
EPD141 Lab & Field Training I (8 Credit Hours)
EPD126 Underground Systems (3 Credit Hours)
EPD150 Electrical Essentials (3 Credit Hours)
EPD251 Transformers & Metering (3 Credit Hours)
EPD142 Lab & Field Training II (8 Credit Hours)
EPD221 Occupational Work Experience (4 Credit Hours)
EPD143 Lab & Field Training III (6 Credit Hours)
EPD143 Lab & Field Training IV (6 Credit Hours)
Total Required Credit Hours: 65