Apprentice Electric Lineman

George County Center

Train to be an Electric Lineman in One Semester

About the Program

The Apprentice Electric Lineman program at George County Center is a one semester, 600 hour program. Students receive specialized instruction in certification areas required by the electrical power industry. Upon completion, students are prepared for an entry level position as an electrical power-line installer or repairer.

The curriculum focuses on basic safety, basic electricity, pole climbing and bucket truck operation, along with other basic skills needed for entry level work in the utilities field.

Skills Taught (600 Total Clock Hours)

Basic Skills:

Basic Computer Applications
Basic Electricity, Codes, etc.
Basic Electricity I
Basic Electricity II
Interpersonal Skills
National Electric Code Course
National Electric Safety Code Course
RUS Specifications (Overhead and Underground)
Mississippi Class A Commercial Driver’s License

OSHA:

CPR, First Aid, and Blood borne Pathogens
Hazardous Material Training and Material Safety Data Sheets
Job Site Safety (Confined Space, Shoring, etc.)
Personal Protective Equipment Rigging

Power Company Specific:

Pole Climbing
Pole Top Rescue
Bucket Truck System Protection and Operation
Basic Transformer Change Out from Pole

Degree Options

By completing the 16 week program, students are eligible to receive an Undergraduate Certificate in Apprentice Electric Lineman.

An Associate of Applied Science degree is not applicable for the Apprentice Electric Lineman program.

Admission Requirements

Applicants must meet general admission requirements as well as the following special requirements:

Applications will be accepted beginning April 1 at the George County Center
18 years of age
High school diploma or high school equivalency
Valid Mississippi driver’s license
Motor vehicle report with good driving record (for CDL)
DOT physical (indicating a body weight of 280 pounds or less) with a DOT substance test
Enjoy outdoor work
Physically able to climb
ACCUPLACER assessment with Algebra score of 231; Reading and Writing score of 474; or Enhance ACT English, Reading, and Math minimum of 16 in each section.
Pay the application cost and license fee to obtain a written permit for a Class A Mississippi Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) from a Department of Public Safety (DPS) office that offers CDL. The application cost is $26 and the license fee is $13. A MS CDL manual that you can study before taking this written test is available online or you can purchase a manual for $2 from a DPS office.

Apply for Admission

By April 1 for August admission, students should contact the George County Center Admission’s Specialist at (601) 947-4201 or gc.enrollment@mgccc.edu.