Electrical Lineworker - Certificate of Completion

Doña Ana Community College 2026-2027 Catalog

(31 credits)

The Electrical Lineworker Certificate option has its own separate requirements that are listed here.

NOTE: Students not possessing a Class A CDL may need to seek a CDL course from either the workforce center or other outside sources. 

Students must receive a final grade of C- or better in all required ELTR courses/Technical Requirements and achieve a cumulative grade-point average of at least 2.0. A grade of C- or better is required in ENGL 1110G Composition I and designated Mathematics courses.

Students must complete all University certificate requirements to total at least 31 credits. Developmental coursework will not count towards the degree requirements and/or elective credits, but may be needed in order to take the necessary English and Mathematics coursework.

Prefix Title Credits
Related Requirements
Choose one from the following:3
Introduction to Information Systems 13
Introduction to Information Technology3
Choose one from the following:3
Mathematics for Technicians3
Intermediate Algebra3
College Algebra3
Trigonometry & Pre-Calculus ((or higher 3 or 4 credit MATH course))4
Technical Requirements
ELTR 1120Electrical Theory I4
ELTR 1130Introduction to Electrical Power Systems2
ELTR 1160Electrical Lineworker Lab I6
ELTR 2120Electrical Power Systems II3
ELTR 1165Electrical Lineworker II6
ELTR 2995Electrical Cooperative Experience4
Total Credits31
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Course is identical to those offered at New Mexico State University Las Cruces (main) Campus.

(31 credits)

A Suggested Plan of Study

The contents of this roadmap may vary depending on initial student placement in mathematics and English. This is only a suggested plan of study for students, and is not intended as a contract.  Individual student academic plans may vary. Please contact your academic advisor to create a plan that works for you. Course availability may vary from fall to spring semester and may be subject to modification or change.

NOTE: Students must receive a final grade of C- or better in all required ELWK courses/Technical Requirements and achieve a cumulative grade-point average of at least 2.0. A grade of C- or better is required in ENGL 1110G Composition I and designated Mathematics courses.

Students must complete all University certificate requirements to total at least 31 credits. Developmental coursework will not count towards the degree requirements and/or elective credits, but may be needed in order to take the necessary English and Mathematics coursework.

Plan of Study Grid
Semester 1Credits
BCIS 1110
Introduction to Information Systems
or Introduction to Information Technology
3
ELTR 1120 Electrical Theory I 4
ELTR 1130 Introduction to Electrical Power Systems 2
ELTR 1160 Electrical Lineworker Lab I 6
 Credits15
Semester 2
ELTR 2120 Electrical Power Systems II 3
ELTR 1165 Electrical Lineworker II 6
Choose one from the following: 3
Mathematics for Technicians  
Intermediate Algebra  
College Algebra  
Trigonometry & Pre-Calculus ((or higher 3 or 4 credit MATH course))  
 Credits12
Semester 3
ELTR 2995 Electrical Cooperative Experience 4
 Credits4
 Total Credits31