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Gain the skills needed for a career as an Electrical Lineworker

Electrical Lineworker

Reach New Heights with Centura College’s Electrical Lineworker Certificate Program

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**This program is not eligible for Title IV federal student aid.

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Program Overview

The Electrical Lineworker program provides students with the foundational knowledge and hands-on skills required to enter the utility industry as apprentice lineworkers. Trainees learn to work safely around high-voltage environments, climb wood poles and steel structures, perform pole-top rescues, and properly use climbing and lineworker tools. Instruction covers essential electrical theory, circuit analysis, bonding and grounding, aerial framing, rigging, setting and pulling poles, and the use of service vehicles such as bucket trucks, digger derricks, and cranes. Students are introduced to trenching and excavating equipment as well as electrical test instruments commonly used in the trade. Through a combination of classroom instruction, field exercises, and performance-based assessments, graduates are prepared to begin careers supporting the construction, maintenance, and repair of electrical systems.

Career Opportunities

This 15-week program focuses on learning electrical fundamentals, identifying and minimizing jobsite hazards, and safely performing tasks in the field. You can also practice testing circuits, using specialized equipment, and handling emergency scenarios. Whether using specialized equipment or performing tasks at heights above 32 feet, you can learn the techniques and safety protocols professionals use in the field each day at Centura.

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Get the Inside Scoop on Electrical Linework

Learn to think like a lineworker, safely get the job done, and work efficiently as part of a team by learning:

  • Electrical theory
  • Power line worker safety
  • CPR
  • Aerial framing
  • Trenching, excavating, and boring equipment
  • Safe operating protocols for bucket trucks, digger derricks, crane trucks, and aerial lifts
  • Setting and pulling poles

Electrical Lineworker

Power Industry and Electrical Fundamentals

In just 15 weeks, our Electrical Lineworker program offers 15 credits through 3 courses including:

  • Work zone safety and traffic control
  • Common electrical hazard identification and mitigation
  • Voltage, current, and resistance measurements
  • Construction math and geometry
  • High-voltage work safety practices
  • Communication, teamwork, and jobsite professionalism
  • Common construction knots and material handling skills

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Financial Aid

We help develop a personalized financial plan for every student at Centura College.

Investing in the right education now pays higher dividends when you start your new career. To assist you in making the cost of attending Centura affordable, we offer assistance as you plan to begin your academic career. All prospective students talk with one of our Financial Aid Advisors to develop a financial plan, discuss qualifications and obtain any necessary applications.

Our Financial Aid Expert will provide you with options to make best education investment in yourself, both realistic and affordable. Let us help you find option that suits you best. Fill out the form NOW!

Centura is recognized by the U.S. Department of Education as a proprietary institution of higher education for the purpose of student participation in federal grant and loan programs. Centura’s training is also approved to accept various types of military tuition assistance and veteran benefits for active-duty military personnel, veterans, and their dependents.

The school also has tuition payment plans available if you are using income from a part-time job, family, or personal resources to meet tuition obligations. There are also scholarships, scholarship match program and private, non-federal loan sources available. A plan tailored to meet your needs while attending school can be arranged. Check with your Financial Aid Advisor for full details on tuition payment schedules.

Some of the many types of financial aid and assistance options available to qualified students are:

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Where Could You Work?

Graduates from our technical and healthcare trade schools have gone on to work with leading companies in industries like manufacturing, engineering, and technology. Alumni have secured roles in hospitals, clinics, and specialized care facilities. These opportunities highlight the career-focused training and hands-on experience Centura College provides to prepare students for success.

Here are just some of the companies that have hired Centura graduates:

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Our Locations

Chesapeake, Virginia

Centura Chesapeake
1150 Greenbrier Parkway,
Chesapeake, VA 23320

Newport News, Virginia

Centura Newport News
616 Denbigh Blvd,
Newport News, VA 23608

Norfolk, Virginia

Centura Norfolk
7020 N Military Hwy,
Norfolk, VA 23518