Electrical Lineworker - Certificate of Completion
Doña Ana Community College
2025-2026 Catalog
(31 credits)
The Electrical Lineworker Certificate option has its own separate requirements that are listed here.
NOTE: Students not possessing a commercial drivers license (CDL) will be required to take AUTO 130 Introduction to Transportation Industry and AUTO 131 Class A CDL, during the fall and spring semesters, respectively. 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 (31 of credits listed for degree). 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 1 | 3 | |
| Introduction to Information Technology | 3 | |
| Choose one from the following: | 3 | |
| Mathematics for Technicians | 3 | |
| Intermediate Algebra | 3 | |
| College Algebra | 3 | |
| Trigonometry & Pre-Calculus ((or higher 3 or 4 credit MATH course)) | 4 | |
| Technical Requirements | ||
| OEET 110 | Basic Electricity and Electronics | 4 |
| ELTR 1130 | Introduction to Electrical Power Systems | 2 |
| ELTR 1160 | Electrical Lineworker Lab I | 6 |
| ELTR 2120 | Electrical Power Systems II | 3 |
| ELTR 1165 | Electrical Lineworker II | 6 |
| ELTR 2995 | Electrical Cooperative Experience | 4 |
| Total Credits | 31 | |
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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 not possessing a commercial drivers license (CDL) will be required to take AUTO 130 Introduction to Transportation Industry and AUTO 131 Class A CDL, during the fall and spring semesters, respectively.
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 (31 of credits listed for degree). 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.
| Semester 1 | Credits | |
|---|---|---|
| BCIS 1110 or OECS 105 | Introduction to Information Systems or Introduction to Information Technology | 3 |
| ELTR 1130 | Introduction to Electrical Power Systems | 2 |
| ELTR 1160 | Electrical Lineworker Lab I | 6 |
| OEET 110 | Basic Electricity and Electronics | 4 |
| AUTO 130 (3 credits) required for students who do not possess a commercial driver's license (CDL). | ||
| Credits | 15 | |
| 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)) | ||
| AUTO 131 (3 credits) required for students who do not possess a commercial driver's license (CDL). | ||
| Credits | 12 | |
| Semester 3 | ||
| ELTR 2995 | Electrical Cooperative Experience | 4 |
| Credits | 4 | |
| Total Credits | 31 | |