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Apprenticeship Requirements

Electric Line Worker

Apprenticeship 50-413-6

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Effective: August 2025

First Semester
Course # Course Title Credits Prerequisites/Comments
413-711 DC Theory, Safety 2.25   This course is designed to orient apprentices to the basics of electric power distribution systems and the work processes performed by line workers. Course competencies include basic DC electrical theory and their applications. Safety requirements and safe work practices will be taught and reinforced during hands-on learning activities at the school. DC electrical theory will explore wire sizing, grounding, and VOM meter use. Climbing techniques and safety are included. Skill building in chainsaw use and line clearance is included. Course provides two weeks of related instruction in a block scheduling format.
Course #: 413-711
Title: DC Theory, Safety
Credits: 2.25
Prerequisites/Comments:   This course is designed to orient apprentices to the basics of electric power distribution systems and the work processes performed by line workers. Course competencies include basic DC electrical theory and their applications. Safety requirements and safe work practices will be taught and reinforced during hands-on learning activities at the school. DC electrical theory will explore wire sizing, grounding, and VOM meter use. Climbing techniques and safety are included. Skill building in chainsaw use and line clearance is included. Course provides two weeks of related instruction in a block scheduling format.
  Total Credits: 2.25  
Total Credits: 2.25

Second Semester
Course # Course Title Credits Prerequisites/Comments
413-712 Elec Theory 2, Overhead Constr 2.25   Course examines the National Electric Safety Codes & Wisconsin PSC rules and regulations. In addition, competencies related to solving electrical problems, parallel and series circuits, power factors, circuit protection, metering, grounding, power quality and renewable energy are included. Apprentices will also build skills with using meters and test equipment. Apprentices will build skills applying OSHA 1910.269 and other safety requirements to troubleshooting equipment and components. Course provides two weeks of related instruction in a block scheduling format.
Course #: 413-712
Title: Elec Theory 2, Overhead Constr
Credits: 2.25
Prerequisites/Comments:   Course examines the National Electric Safety Codes & Wisconsin PSC rules and regulations. In addition, competencies related to solving electrical problems, parallel and series circuits, power factors, circuit protection, metering, grounding, power quality and renewable energy are included. Apprentices will also build skills with using meters and test equipment. Apprentices will build skills applying OSHA 1910.269 and other safety requirements to troubleshooting equipment and components. Course provides two weeks of related instruction in a block scheduling format.
  Total Credits: 2.25  
Total Credits: 2.25

Third Semester
Course # Course Title Credits Prerequisites/Comments
413-713 AC Theory, Gen&Distrib Fundmtl 2.25   Course competencies and learning objectives include an introduction to AC electrical theory and its applications; an examination of Ohm's Law and related principles; concepts pertaining to generation & distribution of AC energy; inductors and electric apparatus & equipment. A review of 1st Year and OSHA 1910.269 safety requirements are included. Course provides two weeks of related instruction in a block scheduling format.
Course #: 413-713
Title: AC Theory, Gen&Distrib Fundmtl
Credits: 2.25
Prerequisites/Comments:   Course competencies and learning objectives include an introduction to AC electrical theory and its applications; an examination of Ohm's Law and related principles; concepts pertaining to generation & distribution of AC energy; inductors and electric apparatus & equipment. A review of 1st Year and OSHA 1910.269 safety requirements are included. Course provides two weeks of related instruction in a block scheduling format.
  Total Credits: 2.25  
Total Credits: 2.25

Fourth Semester
Course # Course Title Credits Prerequisites/Comments
413-714 Underground Distribution Systm 2.25   Course competencies and learning objectives examine the Wisconsin Administrative Codes and PSC rules and regulations, equal-potential grounding, handling energized and de-energized cables and troubleshooting open neutral problems. Apprentices will explore lightning arrestors, smart grid technologies, and street light maintenance and installation. Underground distribution related competencies will focus on schematics, cable locating, fault detection, insulated cables, grounding practices, construction techniques, and maintenance. Applicable OSHA 1910.269 requirements and PSC rules and regulations are reviewed. Course provides two weeks of related instruction in a block scheduling format.
Course #: 413-714
Title: Underground Distribution Systm
Credits: 2.25
Prerequisites/Comments:   Course competencies and learning objectives examine the Wisconsin Administrative Codes and PSC rules and regulations, equal-potential grounding, handling energized and de-energized cables and troubleshooting open neutral problems. Apprentices will explore lightning arrestors, smart grid technologies, and street light maintenance and installation. Underground distribution related competencies will focus on schematics, cable locating, fault detection, insulated cables, grounding practices, construction techniques, and maintenance. Applicable OSHA 1910.269 requirements and PSC rules and regulations are reviewed. Course provides two weeks of related instruction in a block scheduling format.
  Total Credits: 2.25  
Total Credits: 2.25

Fifth Semester
Course # Course Title Credits Prerequisites/Comments
413-715 Sngl Phase Equip, Eng Ln Systm 2.25   Apprentices will examine more of the National Electrical Safety Code and compare overhead construction techniques for primary and secondary lines. Course competencies also include concepts and principles associated with single phase power, equipment, and safe work practices for energized lines. Training in confined space entry and aerial rescue will be included in this course. Course provides 2 weeks of related instruction in a block scheduling format.
Course #: 413-715
Title: Sngl Phase Equip, Eng Ln Systm
Credits: 2.25
Prerequisites/Comments:   Apprentices will examine more of the National Electrical Safety Code and compare overhead construction techniques for primary and secondary lines. Course competencies also include concepts and principles associated with single phase power, equipment, and safe work practices for energized lines. Training in confined space entry and aerial rescue will be included in this course. Course provides 2 weeks of related instruction in a block scheduling format.
  Total Credits: 2.25  
Total Credits: 2.25

Sixth Semester
Course # Course Title Credits Prerequisites/Comments
413-716 Poly Phase Equip & Constrction 2.25   Course examines poly phase equipment, apparatus and construction. Course competencies explore transformers, grounding requirements, load calculations, safety, and related concepts. OSHA 1910.269 and a review of 1st & 2nd years is included. Course provides 2 weeks of related instruction in a block schedule format.
Course #: 413-716
Title: Poly Phase Equip & Constrction
Credits: 2.25
Prerequisites/Comments:   Course examines poly phase equipment, apparatus and construction. Course competencies explore transformers, grounding requirements, load calculations, safety, and related concepts. OSHA 1910.269 and a review of 1st & 2nd years is included. Course provides 2 weeks of related instruction in a block schedule format.
  Total Credits: 2.25  
Total Credits: 2.25

Seventh Semester
Course # Course Title Credits Prerequisites/Comments
413-717 Poly Phase Power, Substations 2.25   Competencies and learning objectives in this course include three phase power; banking operations, safety; back-feeds; and high voltage. A transformer apparatus school and overhead school are included. Applicable OSHA 1910.269 requirements are reviewed and practiced. This course also examines energized line work, substation operations and switching, three-phase metering applications and green energy power generation equipment or systems. A review of applicable OSHA 1910.269 requirements and years 1-3 of related instruction are included. Customer service skills are reinforced and applied to roles for line workers. Course provides 2 weeks of related instruction in a block scheduling format.
Course #: 413-717
Title: Poly Phase Power, Substations
Credits: 2.25
Prerequisites/Comments:   Competencies and learning objectives in this course include three phase power; banking operations, safety; back-feeds; and high voltage. A transformer apparatus school and overhead school are included. Applicable OSHA 1910.269 requirements are reviewed and practiced. This course also examines energized line work, substation operations and switching, three-phase metering applications and green energy power generation equipment or systems. A review of applicable OSHA 1910.269 requirements and years 1-3 of related instruction are included. Customer service skills are reinforced and applied to roles for line workers. Course provides 2 weeks of related instruction in a block scheduling format.
  Total Credits: 2.25  
Total Credits: 2.25

Eighth Semester
Course # Course Title Credits Prerequisites/Comments
413-718 Emerg Response LW, Capstone 2.25   Course competencies and learning objectives focus on emergency response roles for line workers and preparing the apprentice for a transition to journey level work. A hands-on learning activity involving a car/pole accident response simulation provides for capstone project learning experiences. Course also reviews for the JW exam offered through the college. Apprentices will complete a renewable & green energy research project and presentation as a second capstone learning experience. The Transition to Trainer course is also taught during this term. Course provides 2 weeks of related instruction in a block scheduling format.
Course #: 413-718
Title: Emerg Response LW, Capstone
Credits: 2.25
Prerequisites/Comments:   Course competencies and learning objectives focus on emergency response roles for line workers and preparing the apprentice for a transition to journey level work. A hands-on learning activity involving a car/pole accident response simulation provides for capstone project learning experiences. Course also reviews for the JW exam offered through the college. Apprentices will complete a renewable & green energy research project and presentation as a second capstone learning experience. The Transition to Trainer course is also taught during this term. Course provides 2 weeks of related instruction in a block scheduling format.
  Total Credits: 2.25  
Total Credits: 2.25

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Minimum Program Credits Required: 18

2.0 Minimum Program Cumulative GPA Required for Graduation
If a student does not enroll in any courses at CVTC for two or more consecutive semesters, the student will be required to reapply with Admissions. Students must abide by any changes in admission requirements and degree requirements.

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