Electrical Lineworker Program - Pre-Apprenticeship Program
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.
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.
Applicants must be 18+ by the start of their term and possess a high school diploma or GED. Candidates are required to hold a valid driver's license and must be eligible to obtain a Class A commercial driver's license (CDL), which typically includes having no felony convictions. Applicants must provide proof of current medical insurance that remains valid for the duration of the program and be physically and mentally fit to participate, as verified by a Department of Transportation (DOT) medical exam or official medical release form. Due to the weight restrictions of fall protection equipment, students must weigh no more than 270 pounds. The enrollment process also involves completing an online application and submitting the necessary documentation, including transcripts and medical forms.
The cost of the program is $25,708 and students may use their Post-9/11 GI Bill® (Chapter 33).
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Interview prep for this program▸
- ▸ "How many of your past SkillBridge interns received full-time offers?" — a serious program knows the number.
- ▸ "Who will my day-to-day mentor be, and what does week one look like?"
- ▸ "The listing says 1 - 30 days — can that flex to my approved window if my command shortens it?"
- ▸ "Is relocation expected for a full-time offer, or can I convert where I am?"
- ▸ Confirm the eligibility notes above — ask exactly what they need from you and when.
- ✓ Your projected start window and separation date (from your profile)
- ✓ Your command's approval status — even "packet drafted" signals you're serious
- ✓ Your civilian-translated resume bullets (generate them here)
- ✓ A written training-plan ask — you'll need it for your packet anyway
Electrical Lineworker Program - Pre-Apprenticeship Program
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…
Electrical Lineworker Program - Pre-Apprenticeship Program
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…