Electrical Lineworker Technology
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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
- Technical Certificate in Electrical Lineworker Technology
- Certificate of Proficiency in Electrical Lineworker Technology
- Certificate of Proficiency in Tractor and Trailer Operations
Coursework
- CDL truck driving
- Electrical circuits and theory
- Safety
- Aerial framing
- Transformers
- Testing equipment
- Construction
- Maintenance
- Troubleshooting
- Pole climbing and testing
- Equipment maintenance
- Pole top rescue
IMPORTANT NOTE: Enrollment in the Electrical Lineworker Technology program during Fall and Spring registration is limited to the first sixteen (16) students. Due to high demand, early registration is strongly advised. Students pursuing the Technical Certificate, with an externally obtained Commercial Driver’s License, may need to undergo Prior Learning Assessment for potential course credit.
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
Course Schedule
Monday-Thursday: 5:30 p.m. - 10 p.m.
Saturday: 7 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Location
HVOLT Courses: UA-PTC Business and Industry Center, 3303 East Roosevelt Road, Little Rock, AR 72206
CDL Courses: Transportation Technology Center, 13000 Interstate 30 Little Rock AR, 72210
Contact Information
For additional information or registration in HVOLT courses, contact Academic Advising at (501) 812-2220.
For additional information 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:
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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
