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At a glance

Programs: 1
Locations: 4
States served: 4

Delivery: In person (1)
Program length: 12 to 20 weeks (1)
Program type: Pre-Apprenticeship Program (1)
Branches accepted: Air Force, Army, Coast Guard, Marine Corps, Navy, Space Force

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Programs

Electrical Lineworker Program - Pre-Apprenticeship Program

Detailed listing

Delivery: In person source value: In-Person
Length: About 13 to 17 weeks source value: 91 - 120 days
Type: Pre-Apprenticeship Program
Branches: Air Force, Army, Coast Guard, Marine Corps, Navy, Space Force

Summary

The Electrical Lineworker Program (ELP) at Northwest Lineman College (NLC) is a comprehensive 15-week pre-apprenticeship designed to provide the foundational knowledge, skills, and behaviors necessary for a successful career in the power delivery industry. The curriculum balances classroom academic instruction with rigorous hands-on field and lab training. Graduates will earn certifications in Aerial-Lift Rescue, Chainsaw Safety and Maintenance, Climbing, CPR, Digger Derrick Safety, Enclosed-Space Rescue, First Aid, OSHA 10-Hour ET&D, and Pole-Top Rescue.

Eligibility

Applicants must be 18+ by the start of their term and possess a high school diploma or GED. Candidates are required to hold a valid driver's license and must be eligible to obtain a Class A commercial driver's license (CDL), which typically includes having no felony convictions. Applicants must provide proof of current medical insurance that remains valid for the duration of the program and be physically and mentally fit to participate, as verified by a Department of Transportation (DOT) medical exam or official medical release form. Due to the weight restrictions of fall protection equipment, students must weigh no more than 270 pounds. The enrollment process also involves completing an online application and submitting the necessary documentation, including transcripts and medical forms.

What the work involves

Every day as an Electrical Lineworker will be filled with new challenges and responsibilities, involving the maintenance, operation, and construction of high-voltage lines and equipment. You will frequently work in elevated positions utilizing the most up-to-date safety gear and operate heavy machinery such as cranes, boom trucks, and digger derricks. Additionally, you will serve as a first responder to restore power following natural disasters and incidental outages, playing a key role in building the smart and intelligent grid of the future.

Locations

Oroville, CA
Edgewater, FL
Meridian, ID
Denton, TX

Where this provider operates

CaliforniaOroville
FloridaEdgewater
IdahoMeridian
TexasDenton

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Source is the Department of Defense SkillBridge directory, filtered to Grid Training Corporation dba Northwest Lineman College/Center. HiredTroops republishes it and adds the plain-language notes. We do not screen, rank, or endorse organizations, and we take nothing from them.

Last checked August 23, 2026, which is older than our normal weekly refresh.

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