Advanced Electrical Lineworker

Electrical linework is a hands-on trade built on safety, discipline, physical readiness, and technical skill. MT Training Center’s Advanced Electrical Lineworker program in DeSoto, TX helps students begin building the foundation needed for entry-level utility and lineworker-related opportunities.

This electrical lineworker program is designed for students who want practical training connected to utility work, power line systems, field safety, and lineworker equipment.

Students learn electrical theory, voltage, current, resistance, safety practices, lineworker tools, bucket trucks, diggers, pole climbing awareness, elevated work safety, and utility work fundamentals through a structured training path.

Lineworker training is not only about learning electrical concepts. It is about developing the mindset, discipline, and confidence required for physically demanding utility work.

This program introduces students to the tools, equipment, safety expectations, and technical concepts used in electrical lineworker and utility support environments. Students gain exposure to the kind of knowledge needed around electrical distribution systems, field procedures, elevated work, utility equipment, and worksite safety.

The goal is to help students understand the foundations of electrical linework so they can begin preparing for opportunities such as pre-apprentice lineworker, substation technician, equipment operator, staking technician, and related utility support roles.

Program objectives. The objective of the Advanced Electrical Lineworker program is to prepare students for entry-level employment in the field of utility power transmission and distribution construction, troubleshooting, and commercial electrical maintenance and repair.

Power and utility systems support homes, businesses, schools, hospitals, transportation, and communities. Behind those systems are trained workers who understand safety, equipment, electricity, and the responsibility of working around utility infrastructure.

MT Training Center’s Electrical Lineworker Training Program is built for students who want to develop foundational skills for a practical, hands-on field. The program introduces students to the technical and physical areas connected to lineworker training while helping them understand the expectations of utility work.

This program helps students learn about:

• Electrical theory and power fundamentals
• Voltage, current, resistance, and basic electrical concepts
• Utility worksite safety practices
• Lineworker tools and field equipment
• Bucket trucks, diggers, and related machinery
• Pole climbing awareness and elevated work safety
• Electrical distribution systems
• Utility pole and line equipment
• Physical readiness for demanding field work
• Pre-apprentice lineworker preparation
• Substation and utility support concepts
• Job readiness for electrical utility environments

This is a career-focused program for students who want to begin training for a practical, respected, and essential trade.

Program admission requirements. Applicants must meet all of the following requirements before being admitted into the Advanced Electrical Lineworker program at MT Training Center: Possess a high school diploma, G.E.D. equivalent, or be able to pass the Accuplacer Test; be able to read and write English. Applicants must schedule an interview with the admissions office and submit a completed application. A valid driver's license is required, along with eligibility for a Class A commercial driver's license (CDL). Proof of current medical insurance is necessary by the start date and must be maintained throughout the program. Applicants cannot have a felony conviction and must not exceed more than 300 pounds due to equipment restrictions. Physical and mental fitness is required, verified by a Medical Release form during enrollment. Additionally, proof of passing the DOT Physical and a signed Medical Release form from both the applicant and their doctor are needed. Applicants must schedule an interview with the admissions office and submit a completed application. Once accepted, they will be subject to the school's refund and cancellation policy. Class size is limited based upon space availability. MT Training Center is open to all candidates without regard to race, color, nationality, national origin, religion, age, sex, creed, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, disability, or marital status. The admission standards are in complete compliance with the Texas Workforce Career School and Colleges Regulatory Board, the Texas Veterans Commission, and the U.S. Department of Education's regulations.

Admission policy. Before an applicant can be accepted for admission to MTTC, he or she must: schedule an interview with the Admissions department, where potential students will be informed of all cost, length, equipment requirements, technical requirements and any cost associated with specific programs; complete an admission application; take a tour of the school's facility; and submit a completed enrollment agreement. Individuals may apply at any time but may only begin their program of study on specified start dates.

Admission requirements. To be eligible for admission, an applicant must be a U.S. Citizen or permanent resident, be able to read and write English, and provide proof of one of the following within 30 days of enrollment: a high school diploma (this can be from a foreign school if it is equivalent to a U.S. high school diploma and has been translated and evaluated by a credible educational credential evaluation service provider in the United States); the recognized equivalent of a high school diploma, such as a general educational development or GED certificate; a high school transcript (official or unofficial which includes a graduation date); or completion of homeschooling at the secondary level as defined by state law. Applicants must be beyond the age of compulsory public-school attendance.

Fresh Start and Ability to Benefit. For students who are not seeking Federal Title IV, HEA funding, MTTC admits students on an "Ability to Benefit" (ATB) basis: an applicant must be able to read and write English, be beyond the compulsory school attendance age and obtain at minimum a score of 233 (Reading), 235 (Writing), and 230 (Arithmetic) on the Accuplacer Exam. If an applicant does not obtain a satisfactory score, the school allows the test to be retaken after 14 days of the original test date. MT Training Center enrolls eligible students without a high school diploma or its equivalent into its online GED Prep Program without cost to the student.

Credit for previous education. Credit for previous education and training may be granted based on a personal interview and an analysis of an official transcript indicating a grade of "C" or better in a subject with the same objectives, or through a successful challenge of a particular subject (a comprehensive subject examination by the second day of classes, passed with a grade of 70% or higher). Maximum allowable credit for previous education is 50% of the total credit in the program, credit will not be granted for academic courses over two years old, and once credit has been granted the program cost will be adjusted accordingly.

Enrollment. Upon receipt of all required documents and in good order, the prospective student is then eligible to enroll. When all admission criteria and requirements are met, the prospective student is given the date of the next class. The first day of class will include financial aid and academic orientation, in which the student will sign their enrollment agreement, student permit form and additional required paperwork.

Class schedules. Day classes are scheduled Monday through Friday from 7:30 A.M. – 2:30 P.M. Evening classes are scheduled Monday through Friday from 3:00 P.M. – 8:00 P.M. Classes will receive various breaks throughout the day with a half hour for lunch/dinner.

Length. 26 weeks (Day Class) or 36 weeks (Evening Class); 20:1 (student/instructor) ratio; 900 total clock hours.

Calendar. Office hours are Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, and regular school hours are Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 8:00 PM. Classes will not be held on New Year's Day; Seumas' Remembrance Day (January 3); Martin Luther King Day; Spring Break (March 16-20); Good Friday; Anita's Remembrance Day (May 2); Cinco de Mayo; Memorial Day; Juneteenth; Independence Day; Summer Break (July 27-31); Labor Day; Veteran's Day; Thanksgiving Break (Wednesday to Friday of Thanksgiving week); Christmas Break (December 21-30); and New Year's Eve.