Advanced Electrical Lineworker

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS: Applicants must meet all of the following requirements before being admitted into the Advanced Electrical Lineworker program at MT Training Center: Possess a high school diploma, G.E.D. equivalent, or be able to pass the Accuplacer Test; be able to read and write English. Applicants must schedule an interview with the admissions office and submit a completed application. A valid driver's license is required, along with eligibility for a Class A commercial driver's
license (CDL). Proof of current medical insurance is necessary by the start date and must be maintained throughout the program. Applicants cannot have a felony conviction and must not exceed more than 300 pounds due to equipment restrictions. Physical and mental fitness is required, verified by a Medical Release form during enrollment. Additionally, proof of passing the DOT Physical and a signed Medical Release form from both the applicant and their doctor are needed. Applicants must schedule an interview with the admissions office and submit a completed application. Once accepted, they will be subject to the school’s refund and cancellation policy. Class size is limited based upon space availability. MT Training Center is open to all candidates without regard to race, color, nationality, national origin, religion, age, sex, creed, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, disability, or marital status. The admission standards are in complete compliance with the Texas Workforce Career School and Colleges Regulatory Board, the Texas Veterans Commission, and the U.S. Department of Education’s regulations.

GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS: The successful student will have completed 80% of clock hours at a 2.0 G.P.A. or higher. The student must master knowledge of industry’s standard tools and machinery, like bucket trucks and diggers. The student will also understand voltage, current, resistance, and basic electrical theory. Upon successful completion of the program, the graduate should possess knowledge and versatility in the field to qualify for entry-level positions as pre-apprentice lineworkers, substation technicians, equipment operators, staking technicians, or other related positions. Upon completion of the program, the student will be issued a Certificate of Completion by MT Training Center.