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Cape Fear Community College

Electrical Lineworker Program - DOL Registered Pre-Apprenticeship Program

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At a glance

Open to
All branches
Format
In person
Length
61 - 90 days
Locations
1 location in North Carolina · jobs available nationwide
Career field
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair, Construction and Extraction
Target MOS/ratings
All

About the program

The Electrical Lineworker Training Program is a 10-week course designed to prepare you for a challenging, interesting, and HIGH PAYING career as an electrical lineman. At the CFCC Electrical Lineworker Training Program you will learn the skills and knowledge required of an apprentice lineman: Setting & climbing poles; Installing cross arms, hardware, lines & transformers; Using tools & equipment of the trade through field experience; Overhead & underground construction practices; Electric theory & practice; Safety and teamwork; Commercial driving

Jobs this program prepares you for

Electrical Lineworker and/or Commercial Truck Driver

Eligibility & prerequisites

Weight under 275 lbs, DOT Physical and Drug Screen certificate, clean criminal background preferred, current tetanus vaccine, high school diploma or GED, valid drivers license, Class A Commercial Learner Permit, DD Form 214 for Veterans, lineman boots (steel toe, slip-on or lace up, 8'-10' height, double shank, long sleeve work shirt or t-shirt, long pants or jeans, no jewelry.

Classes fill up quickly so register ASAP to secure your spot. Job placement assistance is available. Employers will be on-site to interview graduates following the graduation ceremony. The course is 400 hours and 350 hours are credited to your apprenticeship with your future employer. Utility companies have new employees complete a 4-5 year apprenticeship. Therefore, this 10-week course reduces apprenticeship duration once in a job.

Locations & contacts

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How to apply

  1. Contact the provider using the website or email above. Ask about openings, start dates, and the application.
  2. Confirm eligibility. SkillBridge is generally for service members within 180 days of separation who have their command's approval.
  3. Get your unit commander's authorization following your branch's SkillBridge process. Start early; approvals take time.
  4. Read reviews from past participants on Rate My SkillBridge.

Policy details: official DoW SkillBridge site · our FAQ