Troubleshoot and solve technical problems associated with power distribution and cabling structures, interconnectivity issues, and emergency outage situations; combine coursework in electronics, computer technology, and general engineering.

Two-year [six quarters] full-time degree schedule; mixture of core technical courses along with basic mathematics, science, and communications classes; this type of program can be completed on a part-time basis.

Graduates will be able to:

• Power Distribution Lineworker
• Electric Utility Groundman
• Line Foreman/Supervisor

In 2006, approximately 113,000 individuals worked in the U.S. as utility lineworkers, maintenance specialists, and repair technicians. National labor data projects a modest growth trend [no more than 8 percent] in this field through the year 2014.
Ohio predicts a similar trend [near 8 percent] for all installation and repair fields through 2012.

To apply for acceptance into the Electric Power Utilities program at MTC, applicants must have:

1. Completed MTC Application for Admission and nonrefundable applicable fee.
   
2. Final high school transcript [or GED results] and college transcripts [if applicable].
   
3. Successful completion of the Basic Skills Assessment [COMPASS] and Technology Skills Test is required. Any Foundation Courses recommended by COMPASS results are also required.
   
4. Meet with Director of Lineman Training for approval.