Outside Wireman
What is a Lineman
As a journeyman lineman you’ll build, maintain and repair the power lines that carry electricity to homes and businesses. When you apply for the California-Nevada Outside Lineman Program you’ll be taking the first step to a career that not only has a tremendous impact on the people you serve, but one that will have a positive impact on your future as well.
Each apprentice attends three years of related training on selected Saturdays and three week long (specialized) training classes throughout their apprenticeship.
When Are Classes?
The California-Nevada Power Lineman Apprenticeship Program is a four year “earn while you learn” school consisting of a minimum of 7,000 hours of on-the-job training and related academic classes. Of these hours, there are specific amounts of required training hours that an apprentice must complete. An apprentice may be in the program beyond the 7,000 hours while working on a specific type of training. Some apprentices finish in less than four years due to previous experience credit or working overtime.
Saturday classes are held a minimum of ten times per year. All classes begin at 8:00 a.m. and are approximately 8 hours. Each apprentice is assigned to a specific class that he/she attends on the scheduled date.
Week long Training classes are held Monday-Friday at our Riverside Training facility. Apprentices are required to attend one (1) week long training class per academic school year. First year apprentices attend a 40 hour Work Methods Training Class. Second year apprentices attend a 40 hour Rubber Glove Training Class. Third year apprentices attend a 40 hour Hot Sticks Training Class. Room and board are not provided for apprentices while attending class at our facilities.
Because your apprenticeship is more than just on-the-job training, you earn college credit through Santiago Canyon College for your related and supplemental classroom instruction.
By the completion of your apprenticeship, you will have earned 24 semester units, satisfied the requirements for a Certificate of Achievement, and satisfied the major requirements for an Associate in Sciences degree*.
*Associate degrees require a total of 60 units – 24 major requirement units (satisfied by completing your apprenticeship), 24 general education units, and 12 elective units. Apprentices seeking a degree should contact a California Community College counselor for more details.
College Credit
Because your apprenticeship is more than just on-the-job training, you earn college credit through Santiago Canyon College for your related and supplemental classroom instruction.
By the completion of your apprenticeship, you will have earned 24 semester units, satisfied the requirements for a Certificate of Achievement, and satisfied the major requirements for an Associate in Sciences degree*.
*Associate degrees require a total of 60 units – 24 major requirement units (satisfied by completing your apprenticeship), 24 general education units, and 12 elective units. Apprentices seeking a degree should contact a California Community College counselor for more details.
Application Process
Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis. Local program requirements may vary from area to area please contact individual programs for more information.