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Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College
-- Dictionary of Occupational Titles 821.361-026 The Apprentice Electric Lineman Training program has been a success since it debuted at Gulf Coast at the George County Occupational Training Center in Lucedale, Mississippi. The job offer rate for graduates of the pilot program was 100 percent, and qualified workers in this field remain in demand. One element that continues to be a major contributor to the program’s positive success is the involvement of diverse groups. In addition to Gulf Coast, representatives of rural electric cooperatives, electrical contractors, and the local community collaborate jointly to ensure that program enrollees receive industry-standard training and instruction. Along with hands-on experience, the key components are full-time lineman experience and specialized education that instructors possess. Students are trained on de-energized lines in an entry-level apprentice program. The following program goals were developed jointly by education and industry. MISSION AND GOALS Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College welcomes the responsibility to respond to all the educational needs of our community by delivering excellent products and services. Specific goals include providing vocational and technical programs leading to diplomas which will prepare students for employment with emphasis on serving community needs. The Apprentice Lineman Training Program is proposed as a 4-month regular vocational program to prepare entry-level (apprentice) graduates for immediate employment in electric utility and rural cooperatives. The Apprentice Electric Lineman Training Program is designed as an immediate response to industry demands. The electric power industry is experiencing a shortage of trained linemen; therefore, the specific goals of this training program are as follows: Specific Goals
CURRICULUM CONCENTRATION
Applicants must meet general admission requirements as well as the following special requirements:
Certification/Equipment Training
Partners *
* Upon curriculum competition and applying for a job, most companies require drug and alcohol screening and a physical exam. Completing the Apprentice Electric Lineman curriculum does not guarantee a job.
Job placement in this field is very good. The outlook increases to “excellent” for persons willing to relocate and/or travel. Starting pay for an apprentice ranges from $11-$13 an hour. An apprentice who completes a three-to four-year internship could qualify as a journeyman lineman and earn from $17-$20 an hour. Benefits usually include major medical, dental, retirement, 401K and vacation. Graduates of this program continue on a career path leading to journeyman lineman or serviceman in public or private companies. Note: Program graduates are responsible for purchasing their own tools and equipment. (Cost ranges from $800 to $1000.)
For more information, contact:
Phone: (601)766-6424 Fax: (601)947-4899
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An Electrical Lineman installs and repairs cables or wires used in
electrical power or distribution system, installs insulators, erects wooden poles, and light or heavy duty transmission towers. Cable splicer and troubleshooter are also roles performed by an electrical
lineman. Electrical lineman are in particularly high demand during emergency situations when power lines are downed or damaged, by such natural disasters as tornados, hurricanes, or ice storms.
