Lineman

Participants of the Lineman program will be eligible for the Basic Lineman Certificate (Program: 4103013059).

Admissions PROCESS for the lineman program

APPLICATION: Apply to the Lineman program today!

Please note, we are currently accepting applications for the Spring 2023 Lineman Program.

On the application, You MUST choose the APT – Applied Process Technology when choosing a program. When you choose APT, a sub-menu appears with Basic Lineman as a choice.

Items you will need to submit for admission into the lineman program:

Transcripts – High School and College
Placement Test Scores – Math (Placement testing is available at ACTC if you do not have test scores).
Copy of CDL Permit (once you begin the CDL portion of the program)

**Please note, you must be able to pass a DOT physical and drug screen before enrollment in the CDL portion of the program. *

Need Financial Assistance?

Go to Federal Student Aid and fill out the FAFSA. You may be eligible for financial aid for a portion of your tuition.

COST OF PROGRAM:

Tuition/Student Fees: $7,200.00 - If you are eligible for financial aid, it will not cover 100% of this class. Any remaining balance after financial aid must be paid by the first day of class.

Other Costs:

There will be approximately $300 in additional out of pocket expenses:

Approximately $100 in personal hand tools
Lineman Personal hand tools: Ball Pin Hammer, Lineman Pliers, Flat screwdriver, Electrician/Lineman Knife, 10” Crescent wrench, 6ft folding ruler, box end ratchet wrench 1/2” – 9/16”
Work Boots ($50-$100) something with a small heel
CDL permit $85.00 (price may vary by student home county. We recommend “ CDL PREP “ app )
DOT Physical - $55.00
Drug Screen - $47.00 (no more than 30 days of start of CDL class)

This is a selection program which means your application does not automatically put you in the next available round of training.

We start the selection process for the lineman program on the following schedule:

Fall Program – Selection Begins mid-June

Spring Program – Selection begins mid-November

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the minimum age requirement for the program?

You may be accepted into the program if you are 18 and over, but limited job placement assistance is available if you are under the age of 21. If you are under 21 and life outside of Kentucky, you would not be eligible to complete the CDL portion of this program.
If ACTC already has my transcripts on file, do I need to send them again?

If your transcripts are on file, you do not need to send them again unless you have had additional education since you submitted your transcripts from an institution other than ACTC. As long as we have any and all transcripts from your educational experiences, you do not need to resubmit them. If you are unsure, check with Admissions.
How do I know when I have been accepted into the Lineman program?

We start the selection process for the lineman program on the following schedule:
Fall Program – Selection Begins mid-June
Spring Program – Selection begins mid-November
Does submitting my application automatically put me in the Lineman program?

No. The lineman program has a limited number of spots and the selection will be based on a first-come, first-serve basis.
If I already have my CDL, will I be required to repeat the class for the lineman program?

No. If you already have your CDL License, you would only be required to take the lineman portion of the classes.

Objective

Embark on a meaningful and rewarding career in the electrical utility & communications industries. This is accomplished with the use of proven training methods by instructors with extensive experience in the utility industry. Upon completion of the class, students are prepared to enter and be successful in the Line Utility Industry.

Careers in this industry consist of working in conditions such as rain, sleet, snow, dark of night and high winds. All work stations are at an elevated level, so if you have a fear of heights, this career may not be for you. Safety is of the highest priority in this industry so you must always be aware of high voltage areas.

Interested in joining our next class? This program is offered twice per calendar year, January & August.

Through this program, students will receive:

288 Hours of Lineman Instruction
160 Hours of CDL Class A Training
OSHA 10-Hour Course
8-Hour Work Zone and Flagging Course
CPR Certification
First Aid & CPR Certification

All applicants must be able to pass a DOT physical and drug screen prior to enrollment in the CDL portion of the program.

Workplace Safety

Students are continuously exposed to the various elements of accident prevention including:

Safety Rules
Safety Meetings
Housekeeping
Near-miss and accident review discussions
Proper care, use, and storage of tools and equipment
Tool and equipment inspections
Proficiencies

Students spend approximately 200 hours in the field performing various introductory training activities. To successfully complete the program, each student must demonstrate that they can perform approximately 80 competencies. These include:

Tool and Equipment Operation
Climbing
Personal Performance
Simulated Emergency Storm Restoration
Rigging
Underground Distribution
T&D Construction, Maintenance, and Operation
Digger and Bucket Truck operation

Academic Training

Students spend approximately 80 hours learning various subjects at the introductory level including:

Rigging
Electrical Systems
Basic Electricity
Career Planning & Strategies
Personal Protective Grounding
Transformers
Material Identification
Basic Metering
Substations
System Operations
Live-Line Tools
Maps & Standard

Supplemental Courses

First Aid
CPR
Climbing
Bucket Truck Rescue
Class A CDL
Pole-Top Rescue
Flagging Training
OSHA 10

Requirements to enter the Lineman Training Program:

Must be at least 18 years of age
Must have a High School Diploma or GED
Must be able to pass a DOT Physical and DOT Drug Screen

For Information on the Lineman Program, please contact:

Chris Boggs

Christopher.Boggs@kctcs.edu

(606) 326-2482