Building & Construction
Pending professional review: this program and its curriculum has not yet been verified by a licensed professional engineer or master tradesperson. Study draft only.
Electrical Lineworker
3–4 mo full-time · 600 clock hours. VT-BUILD-V1 #9754 (2026-09-25): courses, lessons and assessments written for the trade by the build hub; draft pending review.
Core curriculum
Workplace safety, lockout/tagout, and PPE fundamentalstrade mathematics and measurementtechnical reading, communication, and career-readiness skillspole-climbing techniques and equipmentaerial lift and bucket-truck operationsrigging principles, hardware, and load handlingtransformer types, connections, and basic theoryoverhead and underground distribution system construction and maintenanceelectrical safety standards and hazard recognitioncommercial driver licensing knowledge and skillscapstone project integrating program competenciesexternship and supervised worksite placementpreparation for NCCER, OSHA, CDL, and First Aid/CPR credentialing exams
Course & assessment plan
11 courses · 600 clock hours · tuition $6,985 COMPLIMENTARY (exam and licensing fees separate; see tuition). Universal core → one competency course per curriculum area → capstone → externship/clinical → exam prep. Open the full plan with every assessment.
Certification & licensure
| Credential | Type | Issuing body |
|---|---|---|
| CDL Class A | Industry certification | state driver licensing agency under FMCSA rules |
| First Aid/CPR | Industry certification | First |
| NCCER Power Line Worker | Industry certification | National Center for Construction Education and Research |
| OSHA 10 | Industry certification | U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Program |
Universal core (all programs)
| Module | Hours |
|---|---|
| Workplace safety (OSHA 10) | 10 |
| First aid / CPR / AED | 8 |
| Applied math & measurement | 40 |
| Technical reading & writing | 30 |
| Digital literacy (IC3/MOS) | 30 |
| Career readiness (NCCER Core / WorkKeys) | 30 |
Stackable pathways
Power Systems: Electrical → Electrical Lineworker → Nuclear Power Plant Technician / Operator Prep
