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 students 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.

Full-Time students select Session beginning March 26 - April 9, 2025 Lineworker I

STIT Funding available if you are a Utah resident. Please click here to apply!

 Session Information: 25SP-WTPL411-02

Schedule: This is the 1st Lineworker lab course. Class meets Fridays from 02/28/2025 to 04/25/2025 in the Miller Electrical Training Pole Yard promptly at 7am for safety tailboard, and ends at 5:30PM. Classes may meet in Miller MCPC120A if weather prevents lab work.
Only 14 days until the session starts!
Times: 07:00am-05:30pm MST
Cost : $1221.25

Bulletin

This is a hybrid class that includes online course content in Canvas and in-person labs. Labs are held in the Miller Electrical Sector Training Pole Yard or in Miller Campus MCPC room 120A if weather prohibits lab work.** Students should plan to have their tools available and be ready for the safety tailboard meeting promptly at 7am. ** 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
Justine Dvorchak-Rodriguez

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.