Electrical Lineworker Program
Next 15-Week Term Starts: October 19, 2020
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119,000+ Employees
Nationwide https://www.onetonline.org* -
$77,000 Per Year
Average Industry Wage https://www.bls.gov**
Program Objectives
Program Objectives
The Electrical Lineworker Program graduates are:
- Highly qualified for initial employment
- Highly successful in completing future training programs
- Prepared to pursue a long, rewarding career
Learn how to safely construct, maintain, and operate the nation's power grid.
Learn how to work in elevated positions, using the industry's most up-to-date safety equipment.
Learn to operate bucket trucks and digger derricks.
Learn how to identify career options and interview confidently.
Start your 15-week training now --Electrical Lineworker Program (ELP)
CERTIFICATIONS
CERTIFICATIONS
You'll graduate the Electrical Lineworker Program with these certifications:
- First Aid Certification
- CPR Certification
- Climbing Certification
- Pole-top Rescue Certification
- Metering Certification
- Enclosed-space Rescue Certification
- Aerial-lift Rescue Certification
- Digger Derrick Certification
- OSHA 10-hour Construction Safety and Health ET&D card
- Smart Grid and Electrical Devices Certification (Optional)
- Crane Operator Certification (Optional)
*See Course Descriptions of the Career Program Catalog for certification details.
ADVANCED ADD-ON COURSES
ADVANCED ADD-ON COURSES
Be a standout job candidate by gaining extra certifications that employers value highly:
- Smart Grid and Electrical Devices Certification
- Crane Operator Certification
- Applied Mathematics
- Class A CDL Testing Course (Idaho and Florida)
ELP GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS
ELP GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS
- 70% or higher in each academic class
- All field competencies and certifications
- Successful scores in behavioral competencies
- Maintain attendance as outlined in the catalog
- Meet Commercial Drivers License and/or permitting as outlined in the catalog
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Training Environment
NLC promotes a positive learning environment where students are challenged, encouraged, and held accountable. Students are placed in crews where teamwork is emphasized daily.
Class Day
Students attend class and field training in equal parts each day, Monday through Thursday. Fridays are reserved for preparation and study.
Class Size
Class sizes are limited to maximize student safety, productivity, and camaraderie.
Tools of the Trade
Students are required to purchase specific climbing and hand tools on campus. Instructors will provide a personal fitting for you.
After graduation, you will continue to use these tools every day on the job.
Meet Your Instructors
Exemplifying the best practices and expectations of trade professionals, instructors are certified adult educational specialists who give students individualized attention to maximize learning outcomes.
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Your Campus Options
Your Campus Options
All campus locations feature:
- State-of-the-art classroom and lab facilities
- Learning resource centers with study areas and computers
- Indoor lab and outdoor field-training areas that emulate actual work environments
- Student lunchrooms
Call 1-800-338-8875 to schedule a live tour at any of our campuses.
TUITION AND FEES
Tuition, Lab Fee, Safety Equipment and Shirts: $18,750
ELP Price Breakdown
|
Required Tuition and Fees |
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| Application Fee
Paid with application |
$100 |
| Lab Fee
Paid during enrollment process |
$850 |
| Tuition
Due 4 weeks prior to term start |
$15,000 |
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Required Associated Costs |
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| NLC Safety Equipment and Shirts
Due 4 weeks prior to term start |
$2,800 |
|
Optional Courses |
See Catalog |
*California tuition will increase to $16,500 for terms starting on August 10, 2020 and later. California total tuition and fees (including lab and application fees) will increase to $17,450.
For financial assistance, call 1-800-338-8875 or view funding options.
FUNDING YOUR EDUCATION
FUNDING YOUR EDUCATION
Veteran's benefits, workforce investment agencies, loans, and scholarships are available for those who qualify to help fund your education.
View Funding OptionsSCHOLARSHIPS CAN HELP
SCHOLARSHIPS CAN HELP
I was able to save a lot of the money to go to school, but not all of it. Luckily, I came across the Mike Rowe Scholarship. I was able to get that money and it helped me be able to come to NLC. — Noah, NLC GraduateView ELP Scholarships
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Message from THE NLC President
At NLC, we put our students first. You will be immersed in a positive learning environment where our commitment to providing you with a quality education is unwavering. — Aaron Howell,
Founder & President
Contact Us
An Admissions Consultant will answer all of your questions and help you make the decision most suitable for you.
Admissions Qualifications
- 18+ years old
- High school diploma or GED
- Valid driver’s license and eligible to obtain a CDL A license
- Be physically and mentally fit (official Medical Release form provided during enrollment process)
- Medical insurance coverage
- Not have a felony conviction on your record
- Weigh no more than 270 pounds (ELP and TLP only, due to weight restrictions of fall protection equipment)
If you meet these qualifications, you are welcome to submit an application.