Course Detail: WTPL411 - Lineworker 1

This 90-hour course meets 4 days a week for 10 hours per day. As a result of this training participants will be able to describe the flow path of electricity from a power plant, through the components of a typical Transmission and Distribution System (T&D), to the customer including the maintenance and installation of common equipment utilized in Underground and Overhead distribution systems; identify and demonstrate the ability to safely use several types of manual hand tools and powder-actuated tools; verbally explain and then demonstrate the techniques and safety practices for free and belted wooden pole climbing, including pre-climb safety inspections, transitioning from primary to secondary and back, as well as the appropriate use of a handline, block and tackle, and rigging devices used in overhead distribution and transmission service, maintenance, and repair; identify tools and methods for installing Underground Residential Distribution (URD) systems, including pulling cable through conduit and pad mounted transformers connections; and identify and demonstrate the correct usage of the basic clothing, personal protective equipment, and safety gear used in T&D work.
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 Session Information: 27SP-WTPL411-01

Schedule: * This is the 4th Course in the SLCC Lineworker Pre-Apprenticeship Program. * Class Dates: Monday through Thursday from 3/31/2027 to 4/17/2027* Location: Miller Electrical Training Pole Yard promptly at 7am for safety tailboard, and ends at 5:30PM. * Canvas is open 3/31/2027 to 4/17/2027. * Classes may meet in Miller MCPC120A if weather prevents lab work.
Times: 07:00am-05:30pm MDT
Cost : $1221.25

Bulletin

** Format: this is a hybrid class that includes online course content in Canvas and in-person labs. ** Location: Labs are held in the Miller Electrical Sector Training Pole Yard or in Miller Campus MCPC-120A if weather prohibits lab work. ** Date/Time: Monday - Thursday 03/31-04/14/2027; 07:00AM to 05:30PM** Students should plan to have their tools available and be ready for the safety tailboard meeting PROMPTLY at 7am. ** Canvas available 3/31/2027 - 4/14/2027** Please watch Canvas and pay attention to communication from Instructors regarding practical lab opportunities with our utility partners that may change lab location.

Instructors

Name Additional Resources
Rhett Bigelow
Dave West

Class Location

Miller Campus
Miller Campus - MCPC, 120A
9750 S 300 W
Sandy, UT 84070

Cancellation Policy

A cancellation charge of 100.00% will be assessed on cancellations occurring within 2 days of the start of this session.