Electrical Power Distribution/Line Mechanic - Milwaukee Area Technical College

Electrical Power Distribution/Line Mechanic from Milwaukee Area Technical College is a Campus Certificate Engineering General degree that prepares you for a Engineering career. Overview ? Electrical Power Distribution is a two-semester technical diploma program that focuses on preparing you for entry-level electrical line worker positions in industry. Completion of this program does not substitute for an electrical apprenticeship, but does offer you the basic knowledge needed to begin working for some electrical utilities, contractors and in related trades. Career Outlook ? Industry requires electrical line workers to construct and maintain overhead electric transmission and distribution systems; work on energized and de-energized circuits; install and remove line equipment, street lights, poles and anchors; and perform wiring working from a pole, ladder, insulated aerial basket or insulated work platform. Electrical line workers also operate various equipment including auger, derrick material handler, and articulated arm. Positions available to graduates of the program include apprenticeship or entry-level employment as a line worker, substation electrician, meter worker, electrician, cable installer and tree trimmer. Program Learning Outcomes ? Employers expect you as a job applicant to know how to: Apply basic electrical principles to electrical power distribution Use basic meters to check electrical circuits Do basic calculations relative to circuit loading and wire size Climb and work overhead Perform associated mechanical operations necessary to install, service, or remove electrical line equipment Work cooperatively in construction crews Read construction orders and prints Communicate using written and oral means Possible Careers: Electrician Cable Installer Electrical Line Worker Apprentice Line Worker Substation Electrician View more details on Milwaukee Area Technical College . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Engineering General courses.