Electric Lineworker (AAS)

Program Overview

This Associate of Applied Science in Electric Lineworker program prepares students for entry-level positions as electric line workers by providing comprehensive training in electricity, mathematics, line work fundamentals, transformer connections, and underground installation. The program emphasizes critical thinking, problem-solving, and safety practices, ensuring students are well-equipped for the field. Students must complete 62 semester hours, including core courses in electric distribution theory, underground procedures, and hot line procedures, as well as restricted electives.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

• Degree: Associate of Applied Science
• Major: Electric Lineworker
• Program Code: 1391
• Description: This program covers all areas of training required to work with electric lines.
It includes basic skills in studies of electricity, math, fundamentals of line work, transformer connections, and underground installation. Students will be prepared for entry-level positions as electric line mechanics, electric line workers, or power line workers.
• Learning Outcomes:
• Apply principles of grammar and vocabulary in documentation related to line work.
(Communication Fluency)
• Apply mathematical concepts to electrical formula calculations.
(Quantitative Fluency) (Specialized Knowledge)
• Evaluate situations and determine the appropriate SOP for safe and timely job performance.
(Applied Learning)
• Describe the scope and application of principles and core practices in the electrical distribution industry.
(Critical Thinking)
• Evaluate company policies, ethical standards, and perform in accordance with federal and state laws.
(Specialized Knowledge)

Careers:

• Potential Career Paths:
• Electric line mechanics
• Electric line workers
• Power line workers

Other:

• Institutional Degree Requirements:
• Minimum 60 semester hours.
• Minimum 15 of the final 30 semester hours must be completed at CMU/WCCC.
• Cumulative GPA of 2.00 or higher in all CMU/WCCC coursework.
• A course can only be used to fulfill one requirement per degree/certificate.
• No more than six semester hours of independent study courses can be used toward the degree.
• Non-traditional credit cannot exceed 20 semester credit hours for an AAS degree.
• Pre-collegiate courses cannot be used for graduation.
• Capstone exit assessment/projects are identified under Program-Specific Degree Requirements.
• Specific to this degree:
• Total 62 semester hours for the AAS, Electric Line Worker.
• A minimum of 16 semester hours taken at CMU in no fewer than two semesters.
• Essential Learning Requirements (15 semester hours):
• Communication: ENGL 111, ENGL 112, SPCH 101, SPCH 102
• Mathematics: MATH 107 or higher
• Other Essential Learning Core Courses: Select one course from Social and Behavioral Sciences, History, Natural Sciences, Fine Arts or Humanities, and another from the same categories.
• Other Lower Division Requirements (2 semester hours):
• Wellness Requirement: KINE 100
• Activity course: Select one.
• Program Specific Degree Requirements (45 semester hours):
• Core Courses:
• ELCL 125: Job Training and Safety
• ELCL 131: Electrical Distribution Theory I
• ELCL 131L: Electric Distribution Lab
• ELCL 132: Electrical Distribution Theory II
• ELCL 132L: Electrical Distribution Theory II Laboratory
• ELCL 137: Advanced Electrical Distribution
• ELCL 137L: Advanced Electrical Distribution Laboratory
• ELCL 140: Underground Procedures
• ELCL 145: Hot Line Procedures
• ELCL 145L: Hot Line Procedures Laboratory
• Restricted Electives (12 semester hours): Choose from a list of courses in various departments.
• Additional Expenses:
• Students are required to purchase or have approximately $2600.00 in tools and personal equipment.
• Safety glasses must meet the minimum industry safety standard of Z-87 with side shields.
• Course Registration:
• Students can only register for second semester courses after successful completion of first semester courses with a "C" or higher in each course.
• Plan of Study Grid: The document includes a suggested course schedule for the program, outlining the courses to be taken each semester.
• Advising Process and DegreeWorks:
• Students are encouraged to meet with an academic advisor to plan courses and adjust the suggested course sequencing.
• DegreeWorks is an online degree audit tool that students can use to track their progress.
• Graduation Process:
• Students must complete specific steps in the semester prior to graduation, including reviewing their DegreeWorks audit, meeting with their advisor, submitting an Intent to Graduate form, and registering for necessary courses.