Electrical Line Technician Certificate

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Electrical Line Technician students learn how to repair complex electrical systems, operate large trucks and other heavy equipment, and work safely aloft utility poles which requires a significant amount of applied practice. Therefore, lab contact hours in these programs can range from 2 to 4 contact hours per credit.

Please note that in addition to the course requirements listed below, Electrical Line Technology student must also meet the following graduation requirement:

Before graduation, ELT students must earn a Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) from an accredited driving school. Students who do not already have a CDL may earn it through NMU’s Department of Continuing Education and Workforce Development.

For department information or additional degree requirements, go to the College of Technology and Occupational Sciences - DEPARTMENT department page.

For related information from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, http://www.bls.gov/ooh/construction-and-extraction/electricians.htm

Total Credits Required 32 Credits

EL 033 - Career Seminar I 1 Credits
EL 034 - Career Seminar II 1 Credits
EL 041 - Instruments 2 Credits
EL 042 - Instruments II 2 Credits
EL 043 - Instruments III 2 Credits
EL 044 - Instruments IV 2 Credits
EL 051 - Pole Climbing I 2 Credits
EL 052 - Pole Climbing II 2 Credits
EL 053 - Advanced Pole Climbing and Setting I 2 Credits
EL 054 - Advanced Pole Climbing and Setting II 2 Credits
EL 061 - Basic Electricity I 2 Credits
EL 062 - Basic Electricity II 2 Credits
EL 071 - Electrical Formulas I 2 Credits
EL 072 - Electrical Formulas II 2 Credits
EL 083 - Advanced Electricity I 3 Credits
EL 084 - Advanced Electricity II 3 Credits