Electrical Power Distribution Overview
Interested in an outdoor career? Like the thought of climbing structures and troubleshooting electrical problems? CVTC offers a one-year Electrical Power Distribution program. This program is quick, the tuition is reasonable, and the earning potential is strong. Electrify your future!
In CVTC’s Electrical Power Distribution courses you will:
- Study and apply fundamentals of electrical theory
- Install powerline equipment such as: fuses, circuit breakers, transformers, and lightning arresters
- Operate hydraulic equipment such as: a bucket and digger derrick, digger/derrick truck, and trencher/backhoes
- Climb distribution and transmission structures
- Build and maintain overhead and underground power lines
- Tie rope knots and make rope splices
- Perform hotline maintenance
You will gain the following skills:
- Apply electrical theory
- Use protective equipment
- Operate hydraulic equipment
- Maintain power lines
- Perform hotline maintenance
- Perform first aid, CPR, and AED
ELECTRICAL POWER DISTRIBUTION OUTCOMES
CVTC graduates are ready for the workforce. Each year, we send our graduates the Graduate Follow-Up Survey asking where they are working, whether it is in their degree field, and several other questions related to employment. Below are the program outcomes and job data.// PROGRAM OUTCOMES
Careers Opportunities
Field Service Technician
Heavy Groundman
Lineman Apprentice
Singles Phase Meter Technician
Substation Electrician Apprentice
Utility Technician
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