Electrical Lineworker Technology

Technical and Professional Studies Departments

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Two electrical lineworker students working on an assignment together in the UA-PTC utility yard.

The UA-PTC Technical Certificate in Electrical Lineworker Technology is a certified power line worker training program designed to provide quality education along with real-world, hands-on instruction to those seeking careers as electrical power line workers. Individuals gain the knowledge and skills needed to install, repair, service, and maintain electrical power lines and supporting equipment.

Programs of Study

Enrollment Requirements

Students must meet the 300 pound weight limit for the equipment safety rating
Complete the college admission process
Complete all Workday onboarding tasks
Schedule an advising appointment to register for classes

Weekly Class Schedule

Monday-Thursday: 5:30 p.m. - 10 p.m.
Saturday: 7 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.

Location of Course

UA-PTC Transportation Technology Center
13000 Interstate 30
Little Rock AR, 72210

IMPORTANT NOTE: Enrollment in the Electrical Lineworker Technology program during Fall and Spring registration is limited to the first sixteen (16) students and is offered on a first come, first served basis. All registration holds must be cleared before a student can register. Due to high demand, early registration is strongly advised and admission to the college is not a guarantee of admission into the program.

Prior Learning Assessment

Students pursuing the Technical Certificate, with an externally obtained Commercial Driver’s License, may need to undergo Prior Learning Assessment for potential course credit.

Contact Information

For additional information or registration in HVOLT courses, contact the Director of Academic Advising at (501) 812-2762.

For additional information and/or registration in CDL courses, contact Dale Clancy at (501) 812-2892.

National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER) Credential

The program will equip students with the industry-specific skills for entry level employment, including an industry-recognized National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER) credential. Graduates may obtain employment in the field of electrical power line work with one of our following partners:

UA-PTC Electrical Lineworker Technology Program Partners

Media Coverage

10/23/23 - Weather Channel to feature H-VOLT program in new show
10/2/23 - H-VOLT program achievers honored at graduation event
5/16/23 - H-VOLT graduates recognized for job training excellence
1/9/23 - BIC's H-Volt Academy celebrates 14 new graduates
8/29/22 - UA-PTC Interim Chancellor passes the H-VOLT Height Aversion Assessment
8/22/22 - H-VOLT program graduates honored at Aug. 18 event
4/25/22 - H-VOLT program achievers honored at graduation event
2/7/22 - Arkansas Business: Climbing Utility Poles Past the Glass Ceiling
11/29/21 - H-VOLT Academy salutes graduates
11/17/21 - THV: Entergy Arkansas introduces its first woman lineworker
10/29/21 - Entergy Arkansas’ First Female Line Worker ‘Loves the Adventure’ (entergynewsroom.com)
5/10/21 - BIC's H-VOLT Academy celebrates graduation of second class
1/15/21 - KATV: Community colleges could see increased enrollment from Ready for Life initiative
10/15/19 - KATV: Entergy and UA - Pulaski Tech shaping future of Arkansas energy workforce through new program