The Advanced section of the Electrical Lineworker Academy offers a 10-week (3 days per week) NC Department of Labor pre-apprenticeship certificate. The program includes training on overhead and underground distribution wiring, climbing skills, bucket truck safety and operation, rescue procedures and digger derrick truck operation on pole setting. With experienced, professional instructors we prepare truly valuable linemen apprentices with real-world hands-on skills, knowledge and the certifications necessary to succeed in the nations electrical utility industry.
This course is offered four times a year. There are two fall classes, the first starts in July and the second in October. The spring class begins in January and the summer class begins in April.
