Utility Lineworker
(Wayne County Center)
Purpose
The Utility Lineworker Program is designed to prepare students for employment and advancement in the power transmission and communication industry
Program Description
The Utility Lineworker curriculum is designed to prepare the student for entry-level employment in the field of utility power transmission and distribution construction, troubleshooting, and repair. The curriculum includes Climbing in Elevated Work Site (Pole Climbing), Overhead Construction, Underground Construction, System Design and Operation, National Electric Safety Code, AC and Dc Circuits, and Electric Power.
Program Length
One Semester Career Pathway Certificate
Degree(s) Offered
Career Pathway Certificate
Admission Requirements
Must meet all general admission requirements of the college. For certificate-only option, an ACT Work Keys Career Readiness Credential Silver-level score is acceptable for admission.
- Must have good manual dexterity, arm-hand steadiness, near vision, active listening, and information ordering skills.
- Receive a negative test result on drug screen test conducted by a certified laboratory approved by the college and have the results submitted directly to the college.
Applicants that do not hold a regular high school diploma or high school equivalency may qualify for the program by the following:
- Contact Dr. Brad Harrison at 601-477-4098 or brad.harrison@jcjc.edu
- Schedule a time to complete the Accuplacer assessment.
- Receive a passing score on all Accuplacer tests.
Contact
Jones College Enrollment Services at 601.477.4257 or Instructor: