- Award
- Associate in Applied Science Degree
- Location
- Applied Technology Center*
The Utility Line Technician program prepares the student to enter the Power Utility Industry. The coursework instructs the student in the theory and practical application to install and repair power lines, climb poles and towers, make transformer connections, operate digger-derrick equipment, backhoes, trenchers, cable stringing equipment, and basket trucks.
* All Utility Line classes are currently offered at the Applied Technology Center. General Education classes need to be completed at one of the three main campuses.
Graduation Requirements
| Requirement | Credit Hrs. |
|---|---|
| General Education | 27 |
| Major Requirements | 61 |
| Electives | 8 |
| Total | 96 |
General Education Requirements - 27 Credit Hrs.
| Requirement | Credit Hrs. |
|---|---|
| English-Level II | 4.5 |
| English-Level II | 4.5 |
| ENGL 1220 and 1240 are recommended | 4.5 |
| Requirement | Credit Hrs. |
|---|---|
| Humanities/Social Sciences | 4.5 |
| PSYC 1000 is recommended | 4.5 |
| Requirement | Credit Hrs. |
|---|---|
| Mathematics | 4.5 |
| MATH 1240 is recommended | 4.5 |
| Requirement | Credit Hrs. |
|---|---|
| HMRL 1010 Human Relations Skills
|
4.5 |
| INFO 1001 Information Systems & Literacy
|
4.5 |
Major Requirements for Utility Line Technician - 69 Credit Hrs.
| Requirement | Credit Hrs. |
|---|---|
| UTIL 1010 Pole Climbing
|
4.5 |
| UTIL 1020 Electricity I
|
5.5 |
| UTIL 1030 Ropes, Rigging and Safety
|
4.5 |
| UTIL 1110 Line Construction I
|
5.5 |
| UTIL 1240 Underground Distribution Systems I
|
5.5 |
| UTIL 2020 Transformer Theory
|
5.5 |
| UTIL 2030 Secondary Electrical Systems | 4.5 |
| UTIL 2110 Line Construction II | 5.5 |
| UTIL 2210 Overhead Distribution System I
|
5.5 |
| UTIL 2220 Overhead Distribution Systems II | 5.5 |
| UTIL 2230 Distribution Systems Maintenance | 4.5 |
| UTIL 2240 Underground Distribution Systems II | 4.5 |
| Students must choose 8 credit hours of electives from the following: | 8 |
| UTIL 2981 Internship
|
8 |
| UTIL 2310 Substation Systems | 4 |
| UTIL 2410 Advanced Meter Systems | 4 |
| ELTR 1200 Basic Electricity | 6.5 |
| ELTR 1212 Motor and Machine Controls | 9 |
| INCT 1000 Industrial Safety | 4.5 |
| INCT 2050 Problem Solving | 3 |
A one credit hour CPR/First Aid course is also required for those who do not currently hold a valid CPR/First Aid card.
Students are required to obtain a Class A, O restriction, Commercial Driver's License (CDL) in order to graduate. Training and testing for this requirement is provided by the MCC Truck Driving program, although, students may acquire the CDL on their own. A 3.5 credit hour class is arranged to fit into the student's schedule.
Visit the Utility Line web page at www.mccneb.edu/util/
Entrance into the UTIL program is determined by an application process. You must contact an academic advisor or faculty member to acquire an application packet.
Below is the schedule of classes for the “Traditional” option and the “Weekend” option. General Education requirements can be completed before, during, or after the UTIL course work is completed, however, completing the General Education requirements before the UTIL classes will improve the student's chance of being accepted into the program. Students should contact Student Services to design a plan of study.
Utility Line Course Work - Traditional Track
Fall Quarter
| Requirement | Credit Hrs. |
|---|---|
| UTIL 1010
|
4.5 |
| UTIL 1020
|
5.5 |
| UTIL 1030
|
4.5 |
| UTIL 1110
|
5.5 |
Winter Quarter
| Requirement | Credit Hrs. |
|---|---|
| UTIL 1240
|
5.5 |
| UTIL 2020
|
5.5 |
| UTIL 2110 | 5.5 |
| UTIL 2210
|
5.5 |
Spring Quarter
| Requirement | Credit Hrs. |
|---|---|
| UTIL 2030 | 4.5 |
| UTIL 2220 | 5.5 |
| UTIL 2230 | 4.5 |
| UTIL 2240 | 4.5 |
Summer Quarter
| Requirement | Credit Hrs. |
|---|---|
| Elective | 8 |
Weekend Track
Spring Quarter
| Requirement | Credit Hrs. |
|---|---|
| UTIL 1010
|
4.5 |
| UTIL 1030
|
5.5 |
Summer Quarter
| Requirement | Credit Hrs. |
|---|---|
| UTIL 1110
|
4.5 |
| UTIL 1020
|
5.5 |
Fall Quarter
| Requirement | Credit Hrs. |
|---|---|
| UTIL 1240
|
5.5 |
| UTIL 2210
|
5.5 |
Winter Quarter
| Requirement | Credit Hrs. |
|---|---|
| UTIL 2020
|
5.5 |
| UTIL 2110 | 5.5 |
Spring Quarter
| Requirement | Credit Hrs. |
|---|---|
| UTIL 2030 | 4.5 |
| UTIL 2220 | 5.5 |
Summer Quarter
| Requirement | Credit Hrs. |
|---|---|
| UTIL 2230 | 4.5 |
| UTIL 2240 | 4.5 |
Internship
| Requirement | Credit Hrs. |
|---|---|
| UTIL 2981, Internship, can be taken after one year of study in the weekend option. | 4.5 |