项目的亮点
- 巡边员项目 begins once a year in the summer with a one-year certificate with the option to continue and earn an associate 学位 (with four additional 类) for transfer.
- Representatives from Evergy (formerly KCP& L)，独立力量 & 光和板粘土 Electric Cooperative are on the 十大娱乐彩票平台-Blue河 advisory board to assist with course 内容.
- The program's curriculum is built around real-world needs.
- You will learn to install and remove poles, conductors, cables and equipment used in electrical power and distribution systems.
- You also will learn to build single stations and three phase transformer banks off 极地的.
应用程序信息
The lineman program is a full-time, year-long program beginning in June, where approximately 40 new cohort students are accepted.
The application deadline is 4月 1. However, there is no guarantee that a spot will be open 直到 then.
Early applications will receive priority status during the review process. 应用程序 may continue to be accepted 直到 all seats in the program have been filled for the 下个暑期班.
Once accepted, you will be sized for your climbing belt provided by 十大娱乐彩票平台. 学生 is required to purchase their own climbing boots and will receive a discount from West Coast Boots for this purchase.
评估训练营
Applicants are required to attend one of three evaluation camps during the selection 进程进入程序.
| 应用程序提交 | 参加新兵训练营 |
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| August, September, October | 11月 |
| 11月, December, January | 2月 |
| 一月，二月，三月 | 4月 |
职业生涯
You can work as a power lineworker, journeyman lineworker, substation technician, cable splicer, utility worker and more. Our alumni work at electrical utility companies 整个地区.
Those who work in an apprenticeship (typically for the first four years at a utility company) make about $75,000 per year. Once you complete the apprenticeship and become a journeyman lineworker, you can make $100,000 or more per year.
访问 Occupational Information Network (O*NET) to view salary information, employment outlook and personal characteristics needed 对于这个职业.
If you want to find out if a career as a line technician is for you, start by taking the Center for Energy 劳动力 Development's 职业测试. If you are interested, contact a Student Success Advisor at 十大娱乐彩票平台-Blue河 by calling 816.604.1000 讨论接下来的步骤.
Frequently asked questions
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夏季学期, the lineman class will be on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday's from 7:00 a.m. 直到 12:30 p.m.
秋季和春季学期, the lineman 类 will be on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday's from 7:00 a.m. 直到12:30.m.
Your general education 类 will be on the days you don't have the lineman 类. That makes this a full time, day program. No 类 are offered at night.
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The certificate is three semesters starting in the summer. (一年)
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You will need an additional four 类 to receive the Associate in Applied Science (A.A.S.) It's only one more semester!
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是的, 双重信用 will help you get a jump start on the program. It can also set you up to finish the A.A.S. 仅仅一年的时间.
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You can apply for loans, grants and scholarships just like you would at any college. Learn more about financial aid.
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是的, A+将支付学费. You will be responsible for any additional fees (lab fees, program fees, books etc.)
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是的, 退伍军人权利法》® 会为这个项目买单吗.
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是的, you must have successfully completed the following 类 before you can begin the program.
- BUSN 190
- 英语:ENGL 101
- 数学:数学102或更高
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是的, having all the 类 and setting yourself up to complete the A.A.S. 将会提高 your score during the selection process.
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Several factors will be taken into consideration. The application, references, essay, program preview evaluation, interview, completed 类 etc.
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The program preview will have task that will be performed outside. 挖洞, climbing a 40 foot pole (in a safety device) and assembling material. 面试 be conducted by the field instructors. This will generally be a series of questions.
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No, we will provide you with your climbing gear and belt. If you successfully complete the program they will be yours to keep. You will need to buy your climbing boots and 手工具. This will be reviewed with students before they begin the program.