The Advanced Certificate program in Electrical Line Worker (Overhead) is structured to meet the current need for overhead electricians/electrical line workers in the electrical power industry.

 

Program Requirements

Course List

Code	Title	Hours
Required Program Core
332TECH 448	Vocational Physical Training I	1
332TECH 449	Professional Development	2
332TECH 452	Basic Electrical Theory	3
332TECH 453	Overhead Techniques & Projects I	4
332TECH 458	Overhead Techniques & Projects II	4
332TECH 459	Construction Safety and Rescue	3
332TECH 462	Vocational Physical Training II	1
332TECH 463	Vocational Physical Training III	1
332TECH 464	Power Equipment Operation I	2.5
332TECH 470	Power Equipment Operations II	2.5
ENGLISH 197	Communications Skills	3
MATH 107	Math For Technicians I	3
Total Hours		30

Pathway

This is an example course sequence for students interested in electrical line work. If this pathway is followed as outlined, you will earn an Advanced Certificate (AC) in Electrical Line Worker (Overhead). This does not represent a contract, nor does it guarantee course availability.

The AC program in Electrical Line Worker (Overhead) is structured to meet the current need for overhead electricians/electrical line workers in the electrical power industry.

Semester-by-Semester Program Plan for Full-Time Students

All plans can be modified to fit the needs of part-time students by adding more semesters.

Plan of Study Grid

Semester 1		Hours
PHASE 1
332TECH 448	Vocational Physical Training I	1
332TECH 449	Professional Development	2
ENGLISH 197	Communications Skills	3
MATH 107	Math For Technicians I	3
PHASE 2
332TECH 452	Basic Electrical Theory	3
332TECH 453	Overhead Techniques & Projects I	4
332TECH 462	Vocational Physical Training II	1
332TECH 464	Power Equipment Operation I	2.5
	Hours	19.5
Semester 2
PHASE 3
332TECH 458	Overhead Techniques & Projects II	4
332TECH 459	Construction Safety and Rescue	3
332TECH 463	Vocational Physical Training III	1
332TECH 470	Power Equipment Operations II	2.5
	Hours	10.5
	Total Hours	30

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Careers

This program can prepare students for the jobs listed below. Click on each one to learn more, including average earnings, annual job openings, and how much education people in that field have. For additional guidance and resources on career options, current City Colleges students and alumni can contact the Career Services Office.

Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers

Job Description

Install or repair cables or wires used in electrical power or distribution systems. May erect poles and light or heavy duty transmission towers.

Salary Based on Experience Level

Take a look at the average hourly/annual earnings for this career in Cook County

Lightcast earnings figures are based on OES data from the BLS and include base rate, cost of living allowances, guaranteed pay, hazardous-duty pay, incentive pay (including commissions and bonuses), on-call pay, and tips.

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Annual Wages

Entry-Level 10th Percentile	$81,972
Median 50th Percentile	$113,029
Senior-Level 90th Percentile	$127,528

Hourly Wages

Entry-Level 10th Percentile	$39
Median 50th Percentile	$54
Senior-Level 90th Percentile	$61

Annual Job Openings

75 annual openings in Cook County

National Education Attainment

Here, you can see the level of education that people in this career complete.

Degree Program	% of Jobs
A high school diploma or less	68.37%
A certificate	18.88%
Some college	9.94%
An Associate degree	0.00%
A Bachelor's degree	0.00%
A Master's or Professional degree	2.81%
A Doctoral degree or more	0.00%

2.81% continue their education beyond an associate degree