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Step 1
A number of evening information sessions will be held at ECC, dates and times to be announced. The sessions, hosted by utility representatives will provide prospective students with background information on the program and introduce them to the skills necessary for this program.

Step 2
Interested students must first apply to ECC through the Electrical Engineering Technology department. The Application for the program can be downloaded or obtained by calling the department at (716) 851-1566. To complete the admission process, you must submit a high school transcript, transcripts from any previous college you may have attended, and a record of your immunizations. These items are in addition to the program application. All of these items must be submitted to ECC North Campus Admissions.

Step 3
Prior to class registration, ECC requires successful placement testing in English and Math, unless you are waived from testing. Scheduling of the placement test will be the responsibility of the prospective student. Information on placement testing and being waived from placement testing can be found online at www.ecc.edu/admissions/placement.asp.

Step 4
An overhead line worker is a physically and mentally demanding occupation, and these positions are highly competitive. In addition to adequate academic performance, students must possess the physical ability to perform
heavy work in an elevated position. Student’s physical ability will be assessed using the Cooper Physical Abilities Test. Students must also attend an orientation where they will be exposed to a series of tasks typically performed by overhead line workers.

Step 5
Based upon academic and successful demonstration of the ability to perform line work, students will be selected to continue in the program by enrolling in EL 170 Electric Power System. During this class, students will need to obtain their CDL Class A Driving Permit and many of the Pre-Employment requirements for employment will be conducted. Students successfully completing this class will continue on in the EL 173 Electric Power Overhead Construction class for eight hours per day for three weeks during the summer.

Step 6
After successfully completing all academic requirements, students will have the opportunity to participate in a paid Internship with a utility company. Note that students participating in an internship must fulfill all the pre-employment requirements of the Company that they will be working for and will typically include but not limited to: Aptitude test such as the Construction and Skilled Trades Test (CAST), pre-employment physical, drug and alcohol screening, physical abilities test, background check, and possession of a commercial drivers license or permit without infractions.