Lineman Central

Michigan

Certificate Program

North Country Electrical Line Technician Program

The Electrical Line Technician Program is a comprehensive 16-week, 640-hour course designed to train individuals in the field of line technology, covering essential skills such as safety protocols, electrical theory, equipment handling, and troubleshooting.

2026 Program Cost
$6,000
Program Length
16 Weeks
Next Start
Aug., Oct., Jan., March
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2026 Program Cost
$6,000
Term Length
16 Weeks
Term Beginning Date(s)
Aug., Oct., Jan., March
2025 Enrollment
23
Housing Available?
No
Boots/Tools Included?
No
Possible Scholarships?
No
Completion Rate
93%
Employment Rate
91%
2025 Graduate Average Starting Wage
$61,800

Details about North Country Electrical Line Technician Program

The Electrical Line Technician Program is a comprehensive 16-week, 640-hour course designed to train individuals in the field of line technology, covering essential skills such as safety protocols, electrical theory, equipment handling, and troubleshooting. It distinguishes itself by including heavy equipment operation training, enabling students to operate a variety of machinery, and offers specialized training in operating log truck loaders and knuckle boom cranes, as well as digger derricks and bucket trucks. The program also incorporates Class A Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) training and boasts state-of-the-art facilities for pole climbing. Graduates are well-prepared for a range of careers in the electrical utilities industry, making them highly sought after for positions such as Line Technician, Electrical Technician, and Heavy Equipment Operator.

Lineman Job Opportunities for Graduates from North Country Electrical Line Technician Program

Operating log truck loaders and knuckle boom cranes may be less relevant for most like jobs but is great experience to begin your career.

Openings Near Me

Companies hiring entry level line workers from North Country Electrical Line Technician Program

Consumers Energy, Wolverine Power Cooperative

How long does the North Country Line Technician Program take?

16 Weeks

How to get into the North Country Electrical Line Technician Program

Be 18 years of age at the time of your interview, Possess a valid Drivers License, Have a High School Diploma, GED Certificate or higher degree,

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Facilities for this program include both classrooms and pole climbing areas.

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Local pay in context

What Linemen Earn in Michigan

Statewide wages for Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers (SOC 49-9051), 2,800 employed. The band below uses BLS percentile data as an illustrative range from early-career to experienced lineworkers in the state.

Early career (10th pct.)
$65,480
Typical (median)
$106,890
Experienced (90th pct.)
$131,570

Program cost in context: tuition of $6,000 is about 5.6% of one year at the Michigan median lineman wage.

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Many graduates enter the trade through an IBEW local's apprenticeship after training.

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