Loss Control Classes: TEC Electric Distribution Lineman Apprenticeship Training Program

The goal of the Lineman Apprenticeship Program is to combine current and prior* on-the-job work experience, classroom and hands-on training that will serve to standardize and qualify Lineman Apprentices' skill sets upon the completion of the terms of apprenticeship within the Cooperative electric utility industry in Texas, as outlined by the U.S. Department of Labor.

The terms and Program Standards are divided into 5 levels distributed over an 8000 hour and minimum 4 year period of apprenticeships:

Year One

• Apprenticeship I-A   1000 hours    Apprenticeship Lineman I-A.pdf
• Apprenticeship I-B   1000 hours    Apprenticeship Lineman I-B.pdf

 

Year Two

• Apprenticeship II      2000 hours    Apprenticeship Lineman II.pdf

 

Year Three

• Apprenticeship III     2000 hours     Apprenticeship Lineman III.pdf

 

Year Four

• Apprenticeship IV    2000 hours     Apprenticeship Lineman IV.pdf

You must be a current employee of a member Cooperative of Texas Electric Cooperatives, Inc. (TEC) and accepted by the "Apprentice Sponsor" before beginning the Lineman Apprenticeship Program.

Thank you for your interest and please don't hesitate to contact us should you have questions concerning this program. You may contact Tami Knipstein with TEC Loss Control in Austin, Texas at (512) 486-6271.

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