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Electrical Powerline Technology Support Specialist – Certificate C
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 Support Specialist - Certificate C
General Education and Elective Courses (15 Credit Hours)
ENG135 or ENG176 Writing for Workplace or English Composition (3 Credit Hours)
MTH126 Tech Math or higher (3 Credit Hours)
AAS Institutionally Designated (3 Credit Hours)
BUS235 Microcomputer Office Applications I (3 Credit Hours)
BUS237 Business Management (3 Credit Hours)
Program Specific Courses (33 Credit Hours)
EPD124 Electrical Theory (3 Credit Hours)
EPD131 System Design, Construction & Maintenance (3 Credit Hours)
EPD236 Industrial Safety & Relations (3 Credit Hours)
EPD126 Underground Systems (3 Credit Hours)
EPD150 Electrical Essentials (3 Credit Hours)
EPD251 Transformers & Metering (3 Credit Hours)
EPD221 Occupational Work Experience (4 Credit Hours)
EPD250 Substations and Switchyards (3 Credit Hours)
EPD119 Leadership Fundamentals (2 Credit Hours)
EPD130 CDL Prep (3 Credit Hours)
EPD155 Powerline Troubleshooting (3 Credit Hours)
Total Required Credit Hours: 48