Electrical Power Technology - (Linemen Program throught Pratt CC)
Coffeyville Community College in association with Pratt Community College is offering Lineman Training in Coffeyville. Instruction is provided by Pratt Community College faculty in Coffeyville. Students who successfully complete the training requirements will have the opportunity to earn job certifications.
Students also have the opportunity to complete general education requirements at Coffeyville Community College to complete an associate in applied science degree.
For more information about the Lineman Training program, please see the Pratt Community College web site, or contact EPT Instructor, Otto Orosco in Coffeyville at (620) 252-7532 or via email at [email protected].
About The Profession
Line installers and repairers must climb and maintain their balance while working on poles and towers. They lift equipment and work in a variety of positions, such as stooping or kneeling. Their work often requires that they drive utility vehicles, travel long distances, and work outdoors under a variety of weather conditions. Many line installers and repairers work a 40-hour week; however, emergencies may require overtime work. For example, when severe weather damages electrical and communication lines, line installers and repairers may work long and irregular hours to restore service.
Line installers and repairers encounter serious hazards on their jobs and must follow safety procedures to minimize potential danger. They wear safety equipment when entering utility holes and test for the presence of gas before going underground. Electric power line workers have the most hazardous jobs. High voltage power lines can cause electrocution, and line installers and repairers must consequently use electrically insulated protective devices and tools when working with live cables. Power lines are typically higher than telephone and cable television lines, increasing the risk of severe injury due to falls. To prevent these injuries, line installers and repairers must use fall-protection equipment when working on poles and towers.
Contact Info.
This program offered in Coffeyville by Pratt Community College.
Coffeyville Instructor Contact
Otto Orosco
620-252-7532
[email protected]