Electrical Lineworker

Course Location	North Campus 4500 Blue Clay Road Castle Hayne, NC 28429 NE Building, Rooms 131 and 135
2024 Classes	January 8 – March 15 April 1 – June 10 July 16 – September 24 October 7 – December 17
2025 Classes	January 13 – March 24 April 7 – June 16 July 14 – September 22 October 6 – December 15
Class Schedule	Monday – Thursday, 7:30 am – 5 pm Friday, 6 hours of assigned online work

Orientation is required for dropping off copies of required documents, filling out paperwork and to use this time to ask any questions you may have about the program. Orientation takes place in NE 131 one week before class starts. You can attend the 8 am or the 4 pm session. Email notifications will start being sent two months prior to the start of class.

These classes are open for registration using the “Search & Register Upcoming Classes” link above.

If you would like to be placed on a waiting list for a class that is no longer listed, email your full name and phone number to lineworker@cfcc.edu .

The Electrical Lineworker Training Program is a 10-week, Monday-Thursday training course. Each week consists of 40 hours of training. Each day is 7:30 am – 5 pm with a 1-hour lunch. Lineman work outside in all weather conditions and the training program will be no different. Major holidays are observed.

**Students must pay the $390.00 registration fee to secure a spot in the class. Students must purchase lineman boots prior to the class start date (costs vary). Scholarships and Grants may be available for students to apply for during the duration of the course. These are awarded in the form of a reimbursement; amounts may vary. There is no tuition for this course – only the registration fee. The prices below are approximate.

Registration	$290 Registration costs will increase to $390 beginning July 2024.
Textbooks	Check CFCC bookstore for pricing
DOT Physical & Drug Screen	Dependent upon provider Drug screen must be completed within 30 days prior to the start date of class. $100 & up
Additional Drug Screen *Students will be subject to another drug screen during the class.	*$42 *Increasing to $47 beginning May 15, 2024
DMV Class A CDL Learner Permit Learner permit required to obtain license during course	$60
Lineman-Style Boots Composite or steel toe, slip-on or lace-up, 8″-10″ height preferred Required and costs may vary	$200
Tetanus Shot Recommended but not required	$75

Apply for a Scholarship

Weight under 275 lbs

Students must have lineman-style boots prior to class start date

• Composite or steel toe
• Slip-on or lace-up
• 8″ – 10″ height preferred
• Recommended: double shank

DOT Physical & Drug Screen

• Fastest Labs of Wilmington (DISCOUNT AVAILABLE) (2011 Corporate Dr. Unit 1, Wilmington, NC 28405)
• Medac (4402 Shipyard Blvd, Wilmington, NC 28403)
• ARCPoint Labs (1927 Castle Hayne Rd, Wilmington, NC 28401)

Clean criminal background preferred – no need for copy or proof
Individual employers have the right to select applicants in accordance with their specific policies and procedures. Criminal background checks are completed by most employers. Therefore, CFCC cannot guarantee employment upon graduation.

Current tetanus vaccine recommended – no need for copy or proof

If you’ve had a DUI/DWI in the last year, call Emily at 910-362-7358 to discuss further.

On designated orientation days, please bring COPIES of the following:

1. Copy of High School Diploma, Transcript or GED
2. Copy of Valid Driver’s License – can be out-of-state
3. Copy of Medical Certificate – Showing proof of completed DOT physical. Must be kept on your person daily throughout entire class from start to end date. No exceptions.
4. Copy of DOT Drug Screen Results – Can be emailed to lineworker@cfcc.edu or faxed to 910-362-7494 by provider. Drug screen must be completed within 30 days PRIOR to the start date of class.
5. Copy of Class A Commercial Learner Permit
   • Study sections 1, 2, 3, 5 & 6 in the CDL Manual to study for your permit. The following tests must be passed with an 80% or higher: General Knowledge, Combination Vehicles & Air Brakes.
   • Students must have their Class A Commercial Learner Permit prior to the first day of class or they cannot attend the class. The permit is required because we train and test students for their Class A CDL during the program. We accept out-of-state permits.
   • Download the CDL Prep app if you have an iPhone or DMV Genie if you have an Android.
6. DD Form 214 for Veterans

Long-sleeve work shirt/T-shirt – no tank tops or T-shirts with offensive images/content

Long pants or jeans

Work boots – Lineman style, composite or steel toe/double shank, slip-on or lace-up, 8″ – 10″ height preferred

• J. Harlen boots
• Red Wing – local in Wilmington, NC
• Tomlinson Sales Co. – local in Wilmington, NC
• Recommended brands are Hall’s or Hoffman

No jewelry – no earrings, necklaces, rings, facial piercings, etc.

The Reserve at Forest Hills

• 3-month leases available with utilities included in rent
• Furnished and unfurnished options available
• Call for more information: 910-763-7663

The Creek at Forest Hills

• Short term leases available
• Call for more information: 910-415-1902

The Hampton Inn Wilmington – University Area/Smith Creek Station

• $94 for CFCC students
• 124 Old Eastwood Rd, Wilmington, NC 28403
• Speak with Kim Hale, Area Director of Sales 910-509-0003

Other

• Extended stay hotels
• Airbnb
• Campgrounds
• Realty companies in the local area may also be able to search for extended stay options
• Google search: “student housing in Wilmington, NC” for more available options
• Please visit the CFCC Lineworker Training Housing Facebook Group if you are interested in finding a classmate to room with.