Student Handbook and Catalog 2021-22 V2

134 | Curriculum
Electrical Lineworker Technology*
Lineworker occupations are among the most physically demanding
but highest-paying careers in the nation, and Texas employs more
than any other state. In TSTC's Electrical Lineworker program,
you'll perform practical exercises on the safe use and operation of
lineworker climbing gear, equipment and tools in an authentic utility
training environment. To earn high wages in this exciting career,
you must be able to work at elevated heights for long hours in all
weather conditions. This industry is for those who want to reap the
rewarding benefits of a high-demand career.
Please note: Candidates for this program will be required upon entry
to provide a Valid Class C Driver's License, a valid Social Security
Card (Authorized to work in the US), 18 years of age, DOT Physical
Medical Examination Report and Certificate, and provide a copy
of a Non-Certified Driving Record from the Department of Motor
Vehicles for each state they have resided during the last 7 years
without warrants or pending criminal charges.
Out-of-State students will be required to enter the program with
a Class A Commercial Driver's License from their state of origin,
or must stay in local housing or dorms to be eligible to change
residency to the State of Texas while enrolled in classes.
A PDF of instructions on how to order a driver record for the
Electrical Lineworker program can be found here.
Electrical Lineworker Technology is available at the Fort Bend
County, Harlingen, Marshall and Waco campuses.
First-Year Seminar Requirement
Students are required to enroll in the First-Year Seminar course,
TSTC 1101, in their first semester attending TSTC unless they
have completed more than 24 credit hours. Please see detailed
information regarding the course and exemptions in the Advising
section under First-Year Seminar course.
*This program is eligible for a Money-Back Guarantee. Visit page 95
for more details.
Electrical Lineworker Technology
Associate of Applied Science
Semester 1
Credits
CVOP 1305 Commercial Drivers License Written Skills 1 3
LNWK 1301 Orientation and Line Skill Fundamentals 3
LNWK 1311 Climbing Skills 3
LNWK 1370 Rigging for Electrical Lineworker 3
Semester Totals 12
Semester 2
Credits
CVOP 1301 Commercial Drivers License Driving Skills 2 3
LNWK 2372 or Work Procedures and Safety
in Electrical Lineworker 3
LNWK 1241 Distribution Operations 4 2
LNWK 1470 Electrical Safety, Tools and Calculations 5 4
LNWK 2321 Live Line Safety 6 3
Semester Totals 12
Semester 3
Credits
LNWK 1331 Transformer Connections 7 3
LNWK 1391 Special Topics in Lineworker 8 3
LNWK 2322 Distribution Line Construction 9 3
OSHT 1305 OSHA Regulations - Construction Industry 3
Semester Totals 12
Semester 4
Credits
LNWK 2324 Troubleshooting Distribution Systems 10 3
ACGM X3XX Gen Ed Social/Behavioral Science Elective 3
ACGM X3XX Gen Ed Humanities/Fine Arts Elective 3
ACGM X3XX Gen Ed Math/Natural Science Elective 3
Semester Totals 12
Semester 5
Credits
LNWK 2370 Transmission and Underground Utilities 11 3
LNWK 2371 Maintenance, Testing, and Reconducting 3
for Lineworker 12
ACGM X3XX Gen Ed Elective 3
ENGL 1301 Composition I 3
ENGL 2311 or Technical & Business Writing
Semester Totals 12
Program Totals 60
Capstone Course(s):
LNWK 2322 - Distribution Line Construction
LNWK 2371 - Maintenance, Testing, and Reconducting for
Lineworker
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