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ELECTRICAL POWER DISTRIBUTION- TECHNICAL DIPLOMA
Program Code: 314132
Qualified line technicians are needed to install, maintain, and operate the complex network of power lines and cables that supply electric energy to residential, commercial, and industrial customers. Electrical Power Distribution prepares students with classroom and handson training in all phases of power line construction and maintenance. Students must be willing to work in a diverse work environment in all weather conditions and be comfortable at heights. This program runs on an alternate schedule, beginning with the summer semester.
Delivery
Day Full-time
Explore Locations
This program is offered at: Green Bay
Program Costs & Financial Aid
Tuition: $ 6,747, Books: $ 938, Supplies: $ 3,400 Total Approximate Costs $ 11,085
See costs of tuition, books, and supplies. This program is partially eligible for financial aid.
Estimates based on in-state residency. Please visit the following URL to learn more about tuition and fees for this program. https:// www. nwtc. edu / admissions-and-aid / paying-for-college / tuition-and-fees? ProgramCode = 314132
Requirements for Program Entry
Apply at www. nwtc. edu / apply. Submit the following to transcripts @ nwtc. edu: • High school transcript( or GED / HSED transcript). • College transcript. Must be 18 and be able to obtain a commercial driver’ s license. Must be able to pass pre-program drug screening as well as random drug & alcohol screenings throughout the program.
Place satisfactorily in the NWTC mathematics examination. Students should have mastered basic math skills. For a description of Basic Math, see the Basic Education section of catalog.
If your cumulative GPA is below 2.6, complete or submit a placement evaluation. Must be able to obtain a commercial driver’ s license.
Program Outcomes
Apply electrical theory Construct overhead electrical distribution systems Disassemble overhead electrical distribution systems Construct underground electrical distribution systems Disassemble underground electrical distribution systems Construct overhead electrical transmission system Disassemble overhead electrical transmission system Maintain electrical systems
Curriculum
Students following the study plan below will complete the Electrical Power Distribution technical diploma in the number of semesters shown.
First Semester 8 Week 1
10890101- College 101 |
1 |
31804304- Vocational Math A |
1 |
31413330- Line Elec Field Trng 1 |
5 |
31413353- Electricity-Basic |
1 |
31413362- Line Electrician-Safety 1 |
1 |
10413350- CDL Preparation Training |
1 |
31804305- Vocational Math B |
1 |
Semester Total 11
Second Semester 8 Week 1
31413335- Line Elec-Const Standards |
1 |
31413336- Line Elec Field Trng 2 |
5 |
31801388- Utility Workplace Comm |
1 |
8 Week 2
31413337- Line Elec Field Trng 3 |
5 |
31413364- Line Elec-Safety 2 |
1 |
Full Semester 31413355- Electricity-Linepersons 2
Semester Total 15
Third Semester 8 Week 1
31413332- Line Elec Field Trng 4 |
5 |
31413361- Line Elec-Safety 3 |
1 |
10606112- Computer Apps for Technicians |
1 |
Semester Total 7
Total Credits 33
Curriculum Note: Students must earn a“ C” or higher in 10- 890-101, College 101.
This program runs on an alternate schedule, beginning in June and ending in March.
Students must earn a " C " or better in 31-804-304, Vocational Math A to enroll in 31-804-305, Vocational Math B.
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