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2025-2026 College Catalog 
  
2025-2026 College Catalog

Electrical Lineworker, C.C.

Location(s): Hardee Campus


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Program Code: 3300

This program prepares you to work as an electric line technician in the construction, maintenance, and repair of electric utility overhead and underground systems. Classroom study of electrical distribution systems will be combined with laboratory and practical applications. You will master competencies expected of the trade: electrical distribution safe work practices; basic electrical theory; overhead pole line and underground electrical construction operation and maintenance; and electrical distribution equipment installation. Upon completion, you will possess the necessary skills for employment as an electrical technician in the electric utility field.

Length: 1500 contact hours / 50 occupational credits
 

Basic Skills Exit Requirement (TABE):

All students must meet the Exit Requirement (TABE) or qualify for an exemption.

   You are exempt if you:

  • Earned a GED within the last two years
  • Graduated from a Florida high school with a standard diploma in 2007 or later
  • Are an adult student with a documented disability
  • Hold an Associate in Applied Science degree or higher

    Other exemptions may also apply. For more information, contact Advising and Counseling at 863-784-7131.

   For non-exempt students:

  • You must take the TABE (entry-level exam) within six weeks of starting the program.
  • If your test results show you need additional skills, you’ll be referred to applied academics or another adult education program for structured basic skills instruction. This instruction may include English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL).
  • You must demonstrate the required basic skills before receiving a Career Certificate of Completion, as outlined in the state curriculum frameworks.

    Basic Skills Exit Scores (TABE):
       
  Math 557
  Language 560
  Reading 550

Required Courses


Total Contact Hours: 540


Total Contact Hours: 540


Total Contact Hours: 150


Total Contact Hours: 270


Note:


* Labs: With the approval of the program chair and course instructor and contingent upon meeting the program provisions, credit for labs/proficiencies may be earned on the job, given for experience, and/or ETP Labs.
* The number of students enrolled in the Career Certificate program will determine whether additional courses for career program students will be offered.
* It may be possible to complete the program in less than two years.
* Lab hours and internship/Co-op hours may be used interchangeably.

 

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