Electric Power Line Maintenance - Marion Technical College

Electric Power Line Maintenance from Marion Technical College is a Campus Certificate Engineering General degree that prepares you for a Engineering career. Because many individuals are simply looking to add to or expand on their occupational skills sets, or complete an organized curriculum in a relatively short period of time, Marion Technical College offers certificate programs to satisfy certain short-term training needs. Certificate options are created by identifying core ''needs'' in the local workforce and offering concentrated curriculum blocks to accommodate the schedules of working adults. Typically, a certificate program at MTC can be completed in one year (three quarters of full-time study), and many of the courses will apply toward later associate degree work to the extent that they are required in a specific program or as appropriate elective courses. The Electric Power Line Maintenance Certificate prepares students to perform energized line maintenance tasks required to keep the electrical lines operating during routine work procedures. The skills and knowledge developed will enable the student to employ rubber gloving techniques while working with overhead and underground systems. The safety procedures required to perform this type of work is critical and will be explored in great detail. Career Opportunities: In 2006, approximately 113,000 individuals worked in the U.S. as power 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. View more details on Marion Technical College . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Engineering General courses.