Construction Lineman

Northwest Line Construction Industry JATC ETPL
The apprentice shall receive on the job instruction and experience as is necessary to become a qualified journey-level worker versed in the theory and practice of the occupation covered by these Standards.

Financial information

Total tuition

$0.00

Total required fees

$0.00

Books and supplies

$0.00

Locations

Vancouver

Instructional methods

In-person Primary Location

Is this program offered on evenings and weekends?

No

Program details

4 Years

Length of training

Apprenticeship

Award type

N/A

Credits

7000

Clock Hours (Total)

Additional details

Award name

Journey-Level Completion Certificate

Education Prerequisites

No Selection

Prerequisite courses and other requirements

Minimum qualifications must be clearly stated and applied in a nondiscriminatory manner [WAC 296-05-015(17)]. To qualify for interview and ranking applicants must: Meet the minimum age requirement of 18 at the time of application (must provide evidence of minimum age as required by the JATC, in accordance with State laws and regulations). Be at least a high school graduate, or have a high school equivalency, or in lieu of a high school diploma or high school equivalency, have a two-year Associate Degree or higher. Show evidence of successful completion of: one full credit of high school algebra with a passing grade of C or better, or one post high school algebra course (e.g. Adult Education, Continuing Education, Community College, etc.) with a passing grade of C or better, or provide evidence of having successfully completed the NJATC/ETA (National Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee/Electrical Training Alliance) Online Tech Math Course. Physically and mentally able to safely perform or learn to safely perform essential functions of the job either with or without reasonable accommodations and without endangering the safety or health of themselves or co-workers throughout the term of the apprenticeship agreement such as: Able to climb ladders, scaffolds, poles and towers of various heights. Able to crawl and work in confined spaces such as attics, manholes and crawlspaces. Able to read, hear and understand instructions and warnings in English. Score a minimum of two on the NJATC/ETA Aptitude test. Possess a valid unrestricted Class A Commercial Driver License (CDL). Intrastate or corrective lenses restrictions are the only exceptions. Possess a valid First Aid / CPR card with an annual expiration; online certifications are not recognized and will not meet this qualification. Possess a valid Flagger / Traffic Control card issued in the States of Washington, Oregon, Idaho, or Montana; online certifications are not recognized and will not meet this qualification

Is this program approved to train veterans?

Yes

Program languages

English

Certification/license obtained as part of training program

N/A

Certification/license test preparation provided

N/A

Employment performance results

Program type

Lineworker

Completion rate

32%

Employment rate

97%

Typical (median) hourly earnings

$78.27

Typical (median) annual earnings

$197,969.00

Top industries for graduates

Program type

Lineworker

Construction

91%

Utilities

7%

Other Industries

2%

Student characteristics

Enrollment
Number of students completing the program
205
Completion rate
32%
Average number of students who completed each year
68
Gender
Male
99%
Female
1%
Race
American Indian or Alaska Native
1%
Asian
1%
Black or African American
2%
Hispanic
10%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0%
White
84%
Multi-racial
3%
Other
0%
Age
Under 20
1%
20 to 29
67%
30 to 39
25%
40 to 49
6%
50 and over
0%
Prior education
No high school diploma/GED
1%
High school diploma/GED, but no college experience
63%
Some college experience, but no degree
36%
Certificate or AA
0%
BA or higher
0%