Electrical Lineworker Program
Next Available 15-Week Term: December 6, 2021
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119,000+ Employees
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$86,000 Per Year
Average Industry Wage View Source
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.
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CERTIFICATIONS

CERTIFICATIONS
You'll graduate the Electrical Lineworker Program with these certifications:
- Chainsaw Safety and Maintenance Certification
- First Aid Certification
- CPR Certification
- Pole-Top Rescue Certification
- Enclosed-Space Rescue Certification
- Aerial-Lift Rescue Certification
- Digger Derrick Safety Certification
- Climbing Certification
- OSHA 10-Hour ET&D
*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:
- Crane Operator Certification
- Applied Mathematics
- Class A CDL Training Course
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
- Idaho campus only – obtain Commercial Driver License 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
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TUITION AND FEES
Tuition, Lab Fee, Safety Equipment and Shirts: $18,750
ELP Price Breakdown
Required Tuition and Fees |
|
Application Fee
Paid with application |
$100 |
Lab Fee
Paid during enrollment process |
$850 |
Tuition*
Due 4 weeks prior to term start |
$15,000 |
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 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.
PROGRAM COST AND FUNDING OPTIONS

PROGRAM COST AND FUNDING OPTIONS
Investing in your future can be more affordable than you think. Not only is the ELP shorter than one semester at a standard 4-year college, but it is also a fraction of the cost!
View Cost and 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 Founder
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

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An Admissions Advisor will answer all of your questions and help you make the decision most suitable for you.
Admissions Qualifications
- Be at least 18 years of age by the start date of the term you select
- Have a high school diploma or GED
- Possess a valid driver’s license (that does not expire prior to term start)
- Be eligible to obtain a Class A Commercial Driver’s License
- Be physically and mentally fit to participate (official Medical Release form provided during enrollment process)
- Provide proof of medical insurance coverage for the duration of the program
- Not have a felony conviction on your record
- Weigh no more than 270 pounds
If you meet these qualifications, you are welcome to submit an application.