Undergraduate Certificate in High Voltage Lineman Technology through Arkansas State University - Newport Program Length: 10 Months Minimum Required Credit Hours: 41 OVERVIEW: The Technical Certificate in High Voltage Lineman Technology trains students in the installation, maintenance, and repair of electrical power lines and systems. The program covers topics such as electrical theory, power distribution, and safety protocols. Students learn to climb poles, operate specialized equipment, and perform line work under various conditions. The curriculum includes hands-on training in simulated environments, where students practice skills such as rigging, grounding, and troubleshooting. Graduates are prepared for careers as linemen, working for utility companies, construction firms, or telecommunications providers. The program emphasizes the importance of safety, teamwork, and technical expertise, ensuring that graduates are well-prepared for the physically demanding and highly skilled work of a lineman. PROGRAM DETAILS: Arkansas Valley Electric will sponsor one student to the High Voltage Lineman Technology program at Arkansas State University - Newport. Arkansas Valley Electric will cover the cost of tuition and books but will not cover living costs; the student will provide for their own living expenses. The student will have the opportunity to intern at Arkansas Valley Electric as an Apprentice Lineman with compensation, when not actively in school.
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