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National Public Power Pre-Apprenticeship
Module One: Understanding the Powerline Career Path
0.1 Overview and Primer (2:19)
1.0 Introduction to Module One (1:29)
1.1 What does the $200k Lineman Look Like? (5:02)
1.2 Understanding the American Power Grid (8:19)
1.3 The Powerline Career Path (5:25)
1.4 Transmission and Distribution Details You Need to Know (6:59)
1.5 Substation Overview for Pre-Apprentices (6:12)
1.6 Building a Foundation of Safety & Energy Wheel (8:12)
1.7 Considerations for Additional Technical Colleges and Line Schools (8:31)
1.8 What You Don't See (1:59)
BONUS: Module One Free Video Recommendations
BONUS: Reminder Sheet on Lineman Career Progression
Module 1 Quiz
Module Two: Knowing the Prerequisites
2.0 Introduction to Module Two (1:53)
2.1 High School Diploma & GED (6:32)
2.2 Preparing for Flagger Training (3:48)
2.3 Understanding Construction Zones (3:29)
2.4 Flagging Responsibilities (3:41)
2.5 Learning Common Flagging Responsibilities (4:53)
2.6 Lineman Lessons for Flagger Training (4:46)
2.7 First Aid Background for Lineworkers (1:46)
2.8 Intro to CPR Prep (3:27)
2.9 CPR Training Details (2:47)
2.10 Intro to CDL for Powerline Workers (4:53)
2.11 How to Pass the Pre-Trip Inspection (6:04)
2.12 Written Exam Prep - CDL General Knowledge (8:19)
2.13 Passing the Air Brakes Test (4:57)
2.14 Drug Testing Information (2:04)
BONUS: Class A CDL Pre-Trip Inspection Guidance for Lineworkers
BONUS: Additional Examples of CDL General Knowledge Questions
BONUS: Module Two Free Video Recommendations
Module 2 Quiz
Module Three: The Professional Foot in the Trade
3.0 Intro to Module Three (1:51)
3.1 Getting Ground Hand Experience (5:00)
3.2 Why Line Workers often get their Start in Tree Trimming (3:24)
3.3 How to Crush the Powerline Interview Process (7:22)
3.4 The Secret to the Perfect Entry Level Resume (1:39)
3.5 Lineman Resume - Top Section (3:19)
3.6 Lineman Resume - Professional Summary (2:02)
3.7 Lineman Resume - Professional Experience (2:57)
3.8 Resume Education and Certificates (2:13)
3.9 Getting Your Resume Viewed by the Most Employers (1:25)
3.10 How to Fail a Powerline Interview (3:30)
BONUS: Apprentice Level Resume Template
BONUS: Winning Entry Level Resume Template
BONUS: Example Apprentice Interview Rubric
Checkpoint: Upload Resume to Jobs Portal
Checkpoint: Practice Interview
Module Four: Getting Work, Union Options and Establishing Benefits
4.0 Intro to Module Four (1:44)
4.1 How Exactly IBEW Works (4:56)
4.2 Navigating IBEW Books and Job Boards (2:59)
4.3 Financial Planning and Retirement for Line Workers (14:26)
4.4 The Lesson No One Wants to Talk About (3:13)
4.5 Getting Health Insurance in the Line Trade (7:00)
4.6 Passing the Apprenticeship Aptitude Test (3:59)
4.7 Ohms Law for Lineworkers (4:03)
4.8 Guy Line Math (4:34)
4.9 Pole Embedment and Set Formula (2:10)
4.10 Utility and Contracting Work (4:52)
4.11 The Apprenticeship Unlock (11:19)
4.12 Storm Chasing and Road Life (6:24)
BONUS: Getting into the Trade as a Vet (7:39)
Free Example of Lineco Health Insurance Base Plan
National Public Power Pre-Apprenticeship Practice Math Questions for Apprenticeship Aptitude Test
National Public Power Pre-Apprenticeship Practice Reading Questions for Apprenticeship Aptitude Test
BONUS: Lineman Budget Template
FREE Recommendations on Video and Link Resources
Module 4 Quiz
Module Five: Knots, Final Apprenticeship Prep and Final Exam
5.0 Intro to Module Five (0:51)
5.1 Primer on OSHA ET&D (6:03)
5.2 Tool Starter Kit (7:58)
5.3 Advice on the Homelife (3:10)
5.4 Climbing 101 (6:29)
5.5 Background on Knot Tying (2:33)
5.6 The Square Knot (2:01)
5.7 Bowline Knot (3:19)
5.8 Clove Hitch (1:39)
5.9 Groundhand Slipknot (1:27)
5.10 Sheetbend (1:18)
5.11 Get up and Go. The Final Steps. (10:16)
Free Climbing Recs
Powerline Dictionary
Feedback Survey
Action for Cash (0:48)
Pre-Apprenticeship Final Exam
0.1 Overview and Primer
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