Lineworker Academy

The Lineworker Academy at Texas A&M Engineering Extension Service (TEEX) is a VA Education Benefit eligible (see Note below) course designed to provide to participants a comprehensive training experience using the best work methods, equipment, tools, and standards.

This 15-week Academy offers classroom and hands-on field training with a real-world approach delivered through high-quality curriculum, experienced instructors, and specialized equipment and facilities. For example, during your Academy training, you will experience two “Night School” training evenings to expose you to what it is like to work on a utility pole at night. Upon completion of the Academy, participants will be qualified in equipment operation and pole climbing.

Upon successful completion of the course, you will have earned the opportunity to enter the job market prepared with the knowledge, skills, and abilities prospective employers within the electric power industry require.

In addition you will receive:

  • First Aid/CPR certification with card
  • Wood Pole Climbing qualification
  • Bucket/Digger Derrick Operator qualification with card
  • Traffic Flagger card
  • OSHA 10-hour Electrical Transmission and Distribution card
  • Framed completion certificate with challenge coin

Funding Options

  • Sallie Mae℠
  • Veterans Benefits
  • NOTE: The TEEX Lineworker Academy is NOT an approved vocational course for funding by the Texas Workforce Commission.

Texas CDL

Participants at the Lineworker Academy will have the opportunity (at an additional cost) through the TEEX Transportation and Highway Safety Program to pursue a Texas Commercial Driver License (CDL). To learn more, visit the TEEX Commercial Driver License (CDL) web page.

Related Resources

Lineworker Academy Registration Packet

TEEX Vocational Program Handbook

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The Lineworker Academy at Texas A&M Engineering Extension Service (TEEX) is designed to provide to participants a comprehensive training experience using the best work methods, equipment, tools, and standards. The Academy offers classroom and hands-on field training with a real-world approach delivered through high-quality curriculum, experienced instructors, and specialized equipment and facilities. Upon successful completion of the course, you will have earned the opportunity to enter the job market prepared with the knowledge, skills, and abilities prospective employers within the electric power industry require. In addition you will receive:First Aid/CPR certification with cardWood Pole Climbing qualificationBucket/Digger Derrick Operator qualification with cardTraffic Flagger cardOSHA 10-hour Electrical Transmission and Distribution cardFramed completion certificate with challenge coinTexas CDLParticipants of this course will have the opportunity (at an additional cost) through the TEEX Transportation and Highway Safety Program to pursue a Texas Commercial Driver License (CDL). To learn more, visit the TEEX Commercial Driver License (CDL) web page. Show less
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