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The electrical lineman program is delivered by veteran practitioners in the field who bring a wealth of expertise and experience. It is a joint partnership between Odessa College and Oncor. Oncor Electric Delivery Company is Texas's largest transmission and distribution utility— the 6th largest in the USA—serving more than 10 million customers living in 401 cities and 91 counties in the state.

The program prepares individuals to build, repair, and maintain electrical power and distribution systems (EDS). This includes poles, conductors, cables and equipment. Participants learn how to maintain old wire, string new wire, explore the processes for installation, maintenance of insulators as well setting poles and towers to retain electrical wire. Participants learn to restore energy, identify/repairing damaged equipment, poles and conductors during natural disasters such as ice storms, hurricanes and tornadoes. Linemen are in very high demand during these times.

The program is broken into two phases: a knowledge phase where the requisite content of the field is taught and a skills component where participants acquire first-hand exposure on how to apply the knowledge through field experience practice under the supervision of veteran practitioners.

Courses covered include: Fundamentals of Safety and Assessment; Basic Electricity (AC/DC); Lineman Terminology, Tools and Equipment; Basic Electrical Systems; OSHA and NESC Regulations; Hydraulic Equipment Competencies; Beginning and Advanced Climbing; Rigging Knowledge and Advanced Rigging.

Participants receive classroom instruction in conjunction with field experience in accordance with the Workforce Education Course Manual (WECM). 

Have enrollment questions? Please call our office at 432.335.6580 or email at conted@odessa.edu.  

Spring Course: Enrolling Now!

Spring 2025 Course:

Course Information:

  • Duration: 20 weeks
  • Class Size: 10 Min/20 Max
  • Cost: $8,000 (Includes Climbing Gear, Textbooks and Testing Fee)
  • Down Payment: $800
  • Mandatory orientation: January 16, 2025 at 6:00 pm
  • Class Dates:
    • Tuesday, January 21, 2025 to Saturday, June 7, 2025
    • Classroom: TUESDAYS, THURSDAYS 6:00pm-10:00pm and SATURDAYS. 8:00am-4:00pm
    • Course Codes:
      • 25/Q2 ELPT 1019 101
      • 25/Q2 LNWK 1001 102
      • 25/Q2 ECCT 1005 103
      • 25/Q3 LNWK 1041 104
      • 25/Q3 LNWK 1011 105
      • 25/Q3 LNWK 1011 106
  • Skills Day/Graduation Day: Saturday, June 7, 2025 from 8am-12pm
  • Location of training: Odessa College – Safety Training Center: 200 Cumming Drive, Odessa, TX 79764

Fall 2025 Course:

Course Information:

  • Duration: 20 weeks
  • Class Size: 10 Min/20 Max
  • Cost: $8,000 (Includes Climbing Gear, Textbooks and Testing Fee)
  • Down Payment: $800
  • Mandatory orientation: June 19, 2025 at 6:00 pm
  • Class Dates:
    • Tuesday, June 24, 2025 to Saturday, November 15, 2025
    • Classroom: TUESDAYS, THURSDAYS 6:00pm-10:00pm and SATURDAYS. 8:00am-4:00pm
    • Course Codes:
      • 25/Q4 ELPT 1019 101
      • 25/Q4 LNWK 1001 102
      • 25/Q4 ECCT 1005 103
      • 25/Q4 LNWK 1041 104
      • 25/Q1 LNWK 1011 105
      • 25/Q1 LNWK 1011 106
  • Skills Day/Graduation Day: Saturday, November 15, 2025 from 8am-12pm
  • Location of training: Odessa College – Safety Training Center: 200 Cumming Drive, Odessa, TX 79764

Click Here for a registration packet. Packets may be returned to Continuing Education at Gregory D. Williams Hall located at 2714 Robertson Ave., Odessa, TX 79764.

For more information or to register, call (432) 335-6580 or email conted@odessa.edu.

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