Utility Line Technician (UTAAS)
Award: Associate in applied science degree
Program location: Applied Technology Center
This degree prepares students to enter the power utility industry. The coursework instructs students in the theory and practical application to install and repair power lines; climb poles and towers; make transformer connections; and operate digger-derrick equipment, backhoes, trenchers, cable stringing equipment, and basket trucks.
Entrance into the Utility Line Technician program is determined by an application process. Contact an academic advisor or faculty member to acquire an application packet. Applications can also be completed online at https://www.mccneb.edu/Academic-Programs/Programs-of-Study/Applied-Technologies/Utility-Line/Application-Form-for-Admission.aspx
Graduation Requirements
| General education |
27.0 |
| Major requirements |
74.0-75.5 |
| Total credit hours required |
101.0-102.5 |
General education requirements (27.0 credit hrs.)
Communications
| | English level I | 4.5 |
| | English level II | 4.5 |
Humanities/social sciences
| | Humanities/social sciences | 4.5 |
Quantitative/numeracy skills
| | Mathematics or Financial Literacy | 4.5 |
Professionalism and Life Skills
| INFO 1001 | Information Systems and LiteracyONLINEHYBRID | 4.5 |
| HMRL 1010 | Human Relations SkillsONLINEHYBRID | 4.5 |
| | OR | |
| RDLS 1200 | College and Career StrategiesONLINE | 4.5 |
Major requirements for Utility Line Technician (74.0-75.5 credit hrs.)
DESL 131U is waived for students who currently hold a valid Class A CDL license with 0 restriction.
EMSP 1010 is waived for students who currently hold a valid CPR card.
Select a minimum of 7.5 credit hrs. from the following courses: