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Western Texas College Lineman Program
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Texas
Certificate Program
2023 Program Cost:
$5,400
2023 Graduate Average Starting Wage:
$43,680
About
Western Texas College Lineman Program
The electrical lineman program prepares individuals to build, repair, and maintain electrical distribution systems (EDS). Job duties include stringing new wire or maintaining old wire, installing and maintaining insulators, setting towers or poles to hold electrical wire, assembling and erecting substations, installing and repairing traffic or train signals, and tree trimming. Linemen are in high demand during natural disasters such as tornados, ice storms, and hurricanes. Individuals who graduate with this certificate will have the basic knowledge and skills of electrical distribution.
2022 Enrollment
9
Housing Available?
No
Boots/Tools Included?
No
Career Outlook:
According to the Big Country Electric Cooperative (BCEC), 25% of their employees are over 50 and expecting to retire within the next 5 to 7 years, a trait that is characteristic of other area electric cooperatives. As such, the industry will soon be faced with a significant shortage of experienced and knowledgeable workers. However, the huge demand for line workers becomes an opportunity for those trained in electrical distribution systems (EDS) to secure a great job at a good salary with attractive benefits.
Common Employer(s) from Program:
Big Country Electric Cooperative
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Completion Rate:
88%
Employment Rate
93%
Possible Scholarships?
Yes
Term Length:
12 weeks
Term Beginning Date(s):
August
Admission Qualifications
18 years of age and valid high school diploma or GED
Western Texas College Lineman Program
Texas
About
Snyder
Western Texas College is a public community college in Snyder, Texas. It was established in 1969 and has two downtown Snyder locations in addition to the main campus.
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