# Electrical Lineworker Program - Pre-Apprenticeship

Provider: [Grid Training Corporation dba Northwest Lineman College/Center](https://programs.cccareers.org/providers/grid-training-northwest-lineman-college-center)

- Program type: Apprenticeship
- Branches: All branches
- Format: In person
- Length: 91 - 120 days
- Locations: Oroville, CA
- Website: https://lineman.edu
- Contact: NLC Admissions Team, nlc@lineman.edu
- Page: https://programs.cccareers.org/programs/grid-training-corporation-dba-northwest-lineman-college-center-r1uzhr

## 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.

## Job description

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, 95965

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