Electrical Lineworker Technology
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(formerly H-VOLT Academy)
A Certified Power Line Worker Training Program
The UA-PTC Technical Certificate in Electrical Lineworker Technology is a certified power line worker training program designed to provide quality education along with real-world, hands-on instruction to those seeking careers as electrical power line workers. Individuals gain the knowledge and skills needed to install, repair, service, and maintain electrical power lines and supporting equipment. The program includes instruction in electrical circuits and theory, safety, aerial framing, transformers, testing equipment, and more. The program also includes instruction in construction, maintenance, and troubleshooting, as well as pole climbing, pole testing, equipment maintenance, and pole top rescue.
PLEASE NOTE: During registration periods, the Electrical Lineworker Technology program accepts a maximum of 16 students into the program on a first-come, first-served basis. Students seeking the Technical Certificate, who possess a Commercial Driver's License obtained from an external institution, may be required to be evaluated through the Prior Learning Assessment process to determine eligibility for course credit.
Enrollment Requirements
- Students must meet the weight limit for the equipment safety rating: Individual weight limit is 300 pounds.
- Complete the college admissions process.
- Complete all Workday onboarding tasks.
- Schedule an advising appointment to register for classes.
Programs of Study
- Technical Certificate in Electrical Lineworker Technology
- Certificate of Proficiency in Electrical Lineworker Technology
Course Schedule
Classes will be held Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday evenings from 5:30 p.m. - 10 p.m. and every Saturday from 7 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. for approximately 16 weeks at the UA-PTC Business and Industry Center located at 3303 East Roosevelt Road, Little Rock, AR 72206.
Contact Information
For additional information, contact Academic Advising at (501) 812-2220 or e-mail [email protected].
Training Topics
- Electrical circuits and theory
- Safety
- Aerial framing
- Transformers
- Testing equipment
- Construction
- Maintenance
- Troubleshooting
- Pole climbing and testing
- Equipment maintenance
- Pole top rescue
National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER) Credential
The program will equip students with the industry-specific skills for entry level employment, including an industry-recognized National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER) credential. Graduates may obtain employment in the field of electrical power line work with one of our following partners:
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Media Coverage
- 10/23/23 - Weather Channel to feature H-VOLT program in new show
- 10/2/23 - H-VOLT program achievers honored at graduation event
- 5/16/23 - H-VOLT graduates recognized for job training excellence
- 1/9/23 - BIC's H-Volt Academy celebrates 14 new graduates
- 8/29/22 - UA-PTC Interim Chancellor passes the H-VOLT Height Aversion Assessment
- 8/22/22 - H-VOLT program graduates honored at Aug. 18 event
- 4/25/22 - H-VOLT program achievers honored at graduation event
- 2/7/22 - Arkansas Business: Climbing Utility Poles Past the Glass Ceiling
- 11/29/21 - H-VOLT Academy salutes graduates
- 11/17/21 - THV: Entergy Arkansas introduces its first woman lineworker
- 10/29/21 - Entergy Arkansas’ First Female Line Worker ‘Loves the Adventure’ (entergynewsroom.com)
- 5/10/21 - BIC's H-VOLT Academy celebrates graduation of second class
- 1/15/21 - KATV: Community colleges could see increased enrollment from Ready for Life initiative
- 10/15/19 - KATV: Entergy and UA - Pulaski Tech shaping future of Arkansas energy workforce through new program
