Lineman Apprentice Training
The next time you see a power line, remember that a lineman has worked on the lines and cables that provide society's telecommunication and electrical networks. A lineman is a type of electrical worker. A lineman can also be known as electrical power-line installers and repairers.
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Requirements
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According to the National Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee, apprentices must be at least 18 years old, have a high school education or its equivalent, have taken one year of high school algebra, be drug free, and receive a qualifying score on the entry examination.
Program
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Lineman apprentices receive specialty training in a program specifically designed for outside linemen. According to the National Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee, apprentices are trained in proper safety precautions under the direct supervision of an experienced worker. Training typically begins with simple tasks, such as tree trimming and ground work. As they gain experience, apprentices acquire other skills, such as performing service installations.
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Time Frame
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Apprenticeships can last up to five years and combine on-the-job training with classroom courses, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Tools and Technology
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The National Joint Apprenticeship Training Committee shows the type of tools that lineman apprentices are trained in, such as hand tools, power-assisted tools, heavy equipment, climbing tools, and hot sticks.
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References
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics: Line Installers and Repairers Training
- Occupational Information Network: Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers
- National Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee: Apprenticeship Training
- National Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee: Outside Lineman
Resources
- Photo Credit power line image by Einar Bog from Fotolia.com
