Northampton Community College Lineworker Trainee Program
More Details Below
Pennslyvania
Certificate Program
2023 Program Cost:
$6,260
2023 Graduate Average Starting Wage:
$54,000
About
Northampton Community College Lineworker Trainee Program
Northampton Community College can Now prepare students for entry level line work in the electrical or telecommunications industries. Qualified workers in this field are in-demand, and this hands-on course is taught by instructors with lineworker experience. This will be a Noncredit program with 375 hours of instruction over a 12-week period. 300 of those hours will include outdoor hands-on experience in the new training area behind Hartzell Technology Hall on the Bethlehem Campus.
2022 Enrollment
26
Housing Available?
Yes
Boots/Tools Included?
No
Career Outlook:
After completion of NCC's 12-week program, students will be able to safely and efficiently climb 40' utility poles, construct assemblies while on poles, use a variety of hand tools, and understand the basics of electricity. Successful completion of the 12-week program enables students to become lineworker trainees for local electric and cable companies, where trainees would be required to pass a physical and drug screening.
Common Employer(s) from Program:
AUI Power, PPL, IBEW 126, IBEW 1319, Cable Services Company
Be the first to know about work opportunities in
Pennslyvania
Completion Rate:
92%
Employment Rate
100%
Possible Scholarships?
No
Term Length:
12 weeks
Term Beginning Date(s):
March and Aug.
Admission Qualifications
Must be over 18 years old, have completed high school and complete a drug test to attend.
Northampton Community College Lineworker Trainee Program
Pennslyvania
About
Bethlehem
Bethlehem is a city in Lehigh and Northampton counties in the Lehigh Valley region. Lineman in the area enjoy kayaking the Lehigh or Delaware Rivers.
Lineman Central data is provided from a combination of program information submissions, industry reports, surveys, and other publicly available data. Program information may periodically need to be updated and we do not claim 100% annual accuracy.
Receive more information from
Northampton Community College Lineworker Trainee Program