Program Overview

Electrical Lineworker - Certificate of Completion

The Electrical Lineworker Certificate option has its own separate requirements that are listed here.

Requirements

• Students not possessing a commercial driver's license (CDL) will be required to take AUTO 130 Introduction to Transportation Industry and AUTO 131 Class A CDL, during the fall and spring semesters, respectively.
• Students must receive a final grade of C- or better in all required ELWK courses/Technical Requirements and achieve a cumulative grade-point average of at least 2.0.
• A grade of C- or better is required in ENGL 1110G Composition I and designated Mathematics courses.
• Students must complete all University certificate requirements to total at least 31 credits (31 of credits listed for degree).
• Developmental coursework will not count towards the degree requirements and/or elective credits, but may be needed in order to take the necessary English and Mathematics coursework.

Course List

• Related Requirements:
  • Choose one from the following:
    • BCIS 1110: Introduction to Information Systems (3 credits)
    • OECS 105: Introduction to Information Technology (3 credits)
    • OECS 227: Computer Applications for Technicians (3 credits)
  • Choose one from the following:
    • OETS 118: Mathematics for Technicians (3 credits)
    • MATH 1215: Intermediate Algebra (3 credits)
    • MATH 1220G: College Algebra (3 credits)
    • MATH 1250G: Trigonometry & Pre-Calculus (or higher 3 or 4 credit MATH course) (4 credits)
• Technical Requirements:
  • OEET 110: Basic Electricity and Electronics (4 credits)
  • ELWK 130: Introduction to Electrical Power Systems (2 credits)
  • ELWK 131: Electrical Lineworker Lab I (6 credits)
  • ELWK 140: Electrical Power Systems II (3 credits)
  • ELWK 141: Electrical Lineworker II (6 credits)
  • ELWK 221: Cooperative Experience I (4 credits)
• Total Credits: 31

A Suggested Plan of Study

The contents of this roadmap may vary depending on initial student placement in mathematics and English. This is only a suggested plan of study for students, and is not intended as a contract. Individual student academic plans may vary.

• Semester 1:
  • BCIS 1110 or OECS 105 or OECS 227: Introduction to Information Systems or Introduction to Information Technology or Computer Applications for Technicians (3 credits)
  • ELWK 130: Introduction to Electrical Power Systems (2 credits)
  • ELWK 131: Electrical Lineworker Lab I (6 credits)
  • OEET 110: Basic Electricity and Electronics (4 credits)
  • AUTO 130 (3 credits) required for students who do not possess a commercial driver's license (CDL)
  • Credits: 15
• Semester 2:
  • ELWK 140: Electrical Power Systems II (3 credits)
  • ELWK 141: Electrical Lineworker II (6 credits)
  • Choose one from the following:
    • OETS 118: Mathematics for Technicians
    • MATH 1215: Intermediate Algebra
    • MATH 1220G: College Algebra
    • MATH 1250G: Trigonometry & Pre-Calculus (or higher 3 or 4 credit MATH course)
  • AUTO 131 (3 credits) required for students who do not possess a commercial driver's license (CDL)
  • Credits: 12
• Semester 3:
  • ELWK 221: Cooperative Experience I (4 credits)
  • Credits: 4
• Total Credits: 31