Commercial Electrician
at Delgado Community College
New Orleans Catalog
About
The Electric Line Technician program prepares students to build, repair, and maintain electrical distribution systems (EDS) for private and public utility companies and related employers. Classroom instruction in this program includes safety and an understanding of overall electrical system operations. Students will be expected to master competencies such as electrical distribution, basic electrical theory, underground electrical construction operation and maintenance, fundamentals of electric power systems management, electrical distribution equipment installation, and installation of residential/ commercial service metering.
Hands-on practice includes framing and building single and 3 phase overhead lines, pole top and bucket rescue techniques, bucket truck operation, and Underground (URD) systems. We also provide extensive training in free climbing and hitch-hiking. Our training especially emphasizes the overriding requirements of safety and teamwork in every aspect of our work. Students will earn a Level One NCCER Power Line Worker certification upon successful completion.
Takes
9 Months
Costs
$9.3k
Leads to
$85.4k careers
Example Career
Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers
Install or repair cables or wires used in electrical power or distribution systems. May erect poles and light or heavy duty transmission towers.
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Entry
Median
High
Salary
Hourly Wage
$48,220
$85,420
$119,920
$23.18
$41.07
$57.66
Is this a career path I'll enjoy?
Linemen are in high demand during natural disasters such as tornados and hurricanes. Approximately one-half of our nation's electrical line workers are expected to retire within the next few years. Specifically in Louisiana, the need for linemen is projected to increase by 16% from 2012 to 2022. The average salary for an electric line technician in Louisiana is $24.49 per hour/ $50,939 per year (LA Workforce Commission, Occupational Wage Data, 2016).
What skills and credentials will I gain?
Electric Line Technician, Certificate of Technical Studies.
Here is a list of courses you may take so you can get a feel for what the experience would be like:
- ELLT 100 - Electricial Distribution
- ELLT 101 - Introduction to Electric Line Technician Theory
- ELLT 103 - Pole Climbing and Rigging
- ELLT 104 - Transformers
- ELLT 201 - Underground Construction
- ELLT 202 - Meter Installation and Service
- ELLT 203 - Three Phase Transformers
Admissions
Delgado Community College is an open admissions institution, as established by the Louisiana Legislature and approved by the Board of Regents and Louisiana Community and Technical College System.
Any person above the age of 16, regardless of prior academic preparation, may be fully admitted to Delgado as long as the following criteria are satisfied:
- The person has completed and submitted an application for admission.
As well as these two requirements, which will be part of your admissions process (and we can help):
- The person has provided proof of selective service registration as required by Louisiana.
- The person has satisfied the requirements of Louisiana related to the immunization of persons entering school
Contact
Who do I contact?
Delgado Community College
5200 Blair Drive
Metairie, LA 70001