Line Worker Training
About The Course
Trenholm State Community College’s Line Worker Training Program is an intensive, hands-on program designed to prepare participants for entry-level careers in the electric utility industry. The program combines technical instruction, safety training, pole climbing, Commercial Driver License (CDL) training, and practical field experience to prepare participants for the physical and technical demands of a line worker career.
Skill Participants Will Learn
Upon completion, the students will be able to:
- Line worker safety and industry practices
- Basic hand tools and equipment
- Pole climbing and working at heights
- Electrical and utility fundamentals
- OSHA and workplace safety
- CPR/First Aid
- Commercial Driver License (CDL) training
- Hands-on line worker skills and field exercises
Dates
The primary Line Worker Training class begins on the first Monday in January each year. An additional class may begin on the last Monday in March based on regional workforce needs.
Program Length and Schedule
Program Length: 10 weeks
During the CDL portion of the program, participants attend class 10 hours per day, five days per week. After CDL training is completed, class meets 10 hours per day, four days per week for the remainder of the 10-week program.
Additional Student Costs
Participants should plan for up to an additional $250 for required boots and clothing.
Books, Materials, or Supplies Included
Training materials are included in program tuition.
Candidate Selection
Admission to the Line Worker Training Program is competitive and includes a two-phase selection process.
Phase 1 – Skills Assessment
Candidates are evaluated in the following areas:
- Basic hand-tool and measurement knowledge
- Basic math skills
- Basic reading skills
Scores from the Phase 1 evaluations are combined, and the top 45 candidates advance to Phase 2.
Phase 2 – Climbing & Interview Evaluation
Candidates advancing to Phase 2 complete:
- A climbing evaluation
- An interview skills evaluation
Following Phase 2, scores from both phases are averaged. The 12 highest-scoring candidates are invited to participate in the upcoming class.
An additional five candidates are selected as alternates and may be offered a seat if one becomes available.
Orientation
Selected candidates and alternates are required to attend a mandatory orientation, tentatively scheduled for the third week of November.
Program Capacity
Each Line Worker Training cohort is limited to 12 participants, with five alternates selected through the competitive selection process.
Credential Earned or Examination Eligibility
Students who successfully complete the program receive intensive training designed to prepare them for entry-level line worker employment and related opportunities within the electric utility industry.
Program training includes OSHA and workplace safety, CPR/First Aid, Commercial Driver License (CDL) training and Fiber Optics training.
Potential Career Opportunities
Graduates may pursue entry-level opportunities within the electric utility industry and related fields. Potential career pathways may include utility line work, electrical distribution and transmission, telecommunications and fiber infrastructure, and positions requiring a Commercial Driver License.
Scholarships or Student Support Available
- Financial assistance and scholarships may be available to candidates selected for the program. Selected candidates will receive information regarding available financial assistance during the enrollment process.
Registration/Application Method
Application and participation in the competitive selection process are required. Applications for the 2027 class have closed. Applications for the 2028 class will be available June1 – August 31, 2027.
Contact:
For additional information about the Line Worker Training Program, upcoming selection dates, financial assistance, or the application process, contact:
Danny Carden
Program Coordinator
dcarden@trenholmstate.edu
Program Overview
Line Worker Training
- Program Contact
- 334.420.4400
- workforce@trenholmstate.edu
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Program Length:
10 weeks; 4-5 days per week; 10-hour training days.
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Location
Patterson Site:
3920 Troy Highway,
Montgomery, Alabama 36116
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Day & Times
4–5 days per week
7:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
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Delivery Format
In-person instruction -
Tuition
$4,150 per student.