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.