Lineman at Northwest Lineman College - Power Delivery Program

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at Northwest Lineman College - Power Delivery Program in Reynolds, GA

About This Program

Northwest Lineman College sponsors its Power Delivery Program as a registered lineman apprenticeship in Reynolds, GA. This non-union, training-provider-sponsored program brings NLC's curriculum and instruction to central Georgia, preparing apprentices for careers in electric power transmission and distribution. Apprentices are paid throughout the four-year program.

The apprenticeship includes 7,000 hours of on-the-job training and 576 hours of related technical instruction. The Power Delivery Program focuses on building comprehensive lineman competencies, including overhead and underground line construction, high-voltage safety, equipment operation, pole installation, conductor stringing, and transformer work. Technical instruction covers power delivery systems, electrical theory, and applicable safety regulations.

Graduates earn journeyman lineman status, equipping them for work with electric utilities, rural cooperatives, and electrical contractors throughout Georgia and the broader Southeast. Northwest Lineman College's established reputation in the industry supports graduates in connecting with employers across the country.

Wage & Training

OJT Hours

7,000

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RTI Hours

576

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Duration

4 years

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How to Apply

What to Expect as a Lineman Apprentice

Duration

4 years of combined on-the-job training and classroom instruction

On-the-Job Training

~35 hours/week of hands-on work under journeyman supervision (7,000 total hours)

Classroom Instruction

576 hours of related technical instruction (~144 hours/year)

Paid Training

You earn a wage from day one, starting at a percentage of the journeyman rate and increasing as you progress

Time-based program: You'll progress through the program based on completing a set number of hours in both on-the-job training and classroom instruction.

Trade School vs. Apprenticeship for Lineman

Apprenticeship

Cost$0 (earn while you learn)
Duration4 years
CredentialJourneyman card

Trade School

Cost$5,000–$20,000+
Duration6–24 months
Starting wageEntry-level
ExperienceHands-on labs
CredentialCertificate / diploma

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