Lineworker Training Program Microcredential
This program prepares students for utility-industry careers, emphasizing high-demand lineworker skills, including classroom and hands-on pole yard training. The program is divided into three parts: A six-week program introduction with intensive hands-on and classroom instruction; a 12-week paid internship with NYSEG across NYS, which allows students to apply what they’ve learned in the field; followed by additional classroom time and pole yard training to solidify skills.
Credit or Non-Credit
Non-Credit
Price
TBD
Who is Eligible
All learners
Instruction Method
In-Person
Time to complete
Months
Division
Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM)
Skills You’ll Acquire
- anchors
- assembling cross arms
- climbing
- electrical skills
- guy wire
- hand signals
- knots and splices
- linework
- loading and unloading poles
- pole pulling
- pole-top rescue
- rubber goods
- safety
- sag primary and secondary
- services at a house
- transformers
- using and identifying trade materials and tools
- utility
Requirements
Needed to earn this Microcredential
- Training Program Part 1
- 12-week internship
- Training Program Part 2
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