American Lineman College

Opening in California!

Classes Start February, 2024 Bakersfield, CA

Weekend or Weekday Classes Available

10 weeks - Affordable Tuition - Online and On-Campus Courses

The New Benchmark Standard

American Lineman College (ALC) is dedicated to nurturing the core knowledge, skills, and professionalism that students need to thrive in the power industry. Our comprehensive training programs go beyond climbing instruction to encompass essential groundman skills, ensuring that graduates become safe and productive members of any line crew.

Industry-Leading Groundman Training

ALC's groundman training program provides students with a thorough understanding of industry-best practices and standards for various tasks, including:

  • Energy Wheel (Hazard Identification) Certification

  • Assembling, preparing, and loading line apparatus

  • Digging holes for pole installation

  • Operating utility vehicles safely and efficiently

  • Stocking trucks with necessary line materials

  • Preparing the job site for optimal efficiency and safety

  • Using hand and power tools correctly and safely

  • Adhering to all applicable safety and construction standards (OSHA ET&D and G.O. 95)

  • Maintaining a clean and organized job site

Mastering Electricity Fundamentals and Lineworker Techniques

ALC's training extends beyond groundman skills to encompass a comprehensive understanding of electricity fundamentals and lineworker techniques. Students will gain proficiency in:

  • Basic electricity principles and terminology

  • Electrical systems and their components

  • Common framing methods for wood poles

  • Overhead and underground distribution systems

  • Rigging techniques for various linework tasks

  • Climbing Certification to safely ascend and descend structures

  • Protective grounding procedures