Electrical Lineworker
Course Description
The Electrical Lineworker Program is designed to train individuals who seek to become entry-level electrical line workers for private and public utility companies and related employers. Students will learn the academic and field skills necessary for entry-level positions. Safety is stressed in every aspect of the coursework. Participants will be expected to become accustomed to heights while pole climbing and to complete a variety of tasks while on the pole.
Students will have the opportunity to earn certificates for National Flagger, T&D OSHA 10, CPR-First Aid, & Pipes Plus 811, and 360 hr. Pre-Apprenticeship. This program is approved for industry credential by T&D PowerSkills and for Pre-Apprentice credit by the N.C. Community College System and the Department of Labor, and credit toward their state- and nationally recognized journeyman credentials.
Introductory Course Video
Course Details
Upon completion students should be able to:
- Operate work vehicles.
- Install, maintain, or repair the power lines that move and distribute electricity.
- Identify defective devices, circuit breakers, fuses, voltage regulators, transformers, and switches.
- Inspect and test power lines and auxiliary equipment.
- String power lines between poles, towers, and buildings.
- Climb poles and transmission towers and use truck-mounted buckets to get to equipment.
- Operate power equipment when installing and repairing poles, towers, and lines.
- Follow safety standards and procedures.
Prerequisites
- A high school diploma or G.E.D. is required.
- Must be at least 18 years old by the first day of classes to enroll.
- Must have a valid driver’s license.
- Weigh less than 275lbs.
- No felonies. This may significantly prohibit employment opportunities in the industry.
- Successfully complete the HRD: Introduction to Electrical Lineworker class, offered monthly.
Physical Health Requirements
- Must be able to lift 75 lbs. Materials and equipment will be lifted off the machinery, shelving, and the ground.
- Must be able to operate safely while being aware of your surroundings.
- Must be able to work in an elevated position.
- Must be able to handle strenuous activities such as pulling, climbing, walking, carrying, or standing for extended periods of time.
- Must be able to work in any weather condition safely.
- Must be physically and mentally able to operate vehicles such as a bucket truck, digger truck, trencher, etc.
All students must attend and successfully complete a mandatory class offered monthly. This is a one-day, four-hour orientation titled HRD: Introduction to Electrical Lineworker.
Once complete, you will be placed on a chronological waitlist. If you choose to move forward, you will then be contacted to register for the full program as courses are scheduled and space becomes available.
Enrollment is limited and based on a first come, first serve basis.
If you plan to use your VA benefits, please call our VA Officer, Paige Lee, at 336-734-7403 as soon as possible. In addition, if using benefits, you must submit your high school and any college transcripts 30 days prior to registering as follows:
Attn: Admissions ,
Forsyth Tech
2100 Silas Creek Parkway,
Winston-Salem, NC 27103
If you do not plan to use your benefits, you may register and pay the registration fee after receiving approval.
In addition to the course cost, you must purchase lineworker boots. On the first day of class, a vendor will be on-site to sell boots. You do not have to purchase from this vendor, but you are required to buy approved boots.
Boots cost approximately $250.
Course Schedule
Electrical Lineworker Schedule
Please note: There is a waitlist to enroll in our Lineworker Program. To get on the waitlist, you must attend a 4-hour orientation course that runs once a month.
| Dates | Days | Times | Location | Cost | Units | Course Code |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/14/2026 - 11/24/2026 11/26/2026 - 12/03/2026 09/14/2026 - 12/03/2026 |
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | 08:00AM - 05:00PM 08:00AM - 05:00PM N/A - N/A | NW Forsyth Center 111 NW Forsyth Center 111 ON -Online Courses LINE | $381.00 | 36.00 | 180618 |
| 01/04/2027 - 03/23/2027 01/04/2027 - 03/23/2027 |
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | 08:00AM - 05:00PM N/A - N/A | NW Forsyth Center 111 ON -Online Courses LINE | $381.00 | 36.00 | 181105 |
| 03/29/2027 - 06/15/2027 03/29/2027 - 06/15/2027 |
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | 08:00AM - 05:00PM N/A - N/A | NW Forsyth Center 111 ON -Online Courses LINE | $381.00 | 36.00 | 181106 |
Mandatory Lineworker Orientation Course Schedule
| Dates | Days | Times | Location | Cost | Units | Course Code |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/15/2026 - 09/15/2026 |
Tue | 08:00AM - 12:00PM | NW Forsyth Center 109 | $70.00 | 0.40 | 179000 |
| 09/21/2026 - 09/28/2026 |
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | N/A | ON -Online Courses LINE | $70.00 | 0.40 | 179159 |
| 10/13/2026 - 10/13/2026 |
Tue | 08:00AM - 12:00PM | NW Forsyth Center 109 | $70.00 | 0.40 | 179001 |
| 11/10/2026 - 11/10/2026 |
Tue | 08:00AM - 12:00PM | NW Forsyth Center 109 | $70.00 | 0.40 | 179002 |
| 12/08/2026 - 12/08/2026 |
Tue | 08:00AM - 12:00PM | NW Forsyth Center 109 | $70.00 | 0.40 | 179003 |
Please call customer service at (336) 734-7023 to enroll in the Lineworker Orientation Course. The course’s name is HRD: Introduction to Electrical Lineworker.
More than 80% of graduates from the program receive job offers upon completion. Potential Employers include Pike Electric, Duke Energy, Team Fishel, American Lighting & Signalization, Utility Lines Construction Service, City of High Point and many others.
As its Lineworker program continues to grow, Forsyth Tech is attracting students from across the country, including New York, Ohio, Florida and California, who seek the quality training and employment opportunities the program offers.
Since it was first introduced in 2010, the program has trained just over 1500 new Electrical Lineworkers.
Additional Information
How to Register
Interested in this course? You can enroll online by clicking the “Register” link under the course schedule. If you have any issues, please call customer support at 336.734.7023 or fill out the form below.
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Contact Us
Need more information? Contact the Program Director James Mitchell by calling 336.734.7771 or email at jtmitchell@forsythtech.edu