Certification: Power Line Worker Distribution Assessment
13614 Progress Boulevard, Alachua, FL 32615
A Power Line Distribution Worker has a basic
understanding of electricity, transmission, and
distribution systems; can interpret feeder drawings;
comply with proper safety standards, procedures, work
practices, and work as part of a team. A Power Line
Distribution Worker repairs energized electrical
distribution systems, interprets verbal and written
communication, performs hand signals, basic rigging, and
troubleshoots distribution systems.
A Power Line Distribution Worker climbs at heights over
32 feet and over obstructions; can operate basic hand
tools and distribution work-specific tools, and
associated heavy equipment (such as bucket trucks,
digger derricks, trenchers, backhoes), as well as various
meters and test equipment; and install and maintain
poles, power lines, and assorted devices (such as
transformers, breakers, fuses, and switches).
understanding of electricity, transmission, and
distribution systems; can interpret feeder drawings;
comply with proper safety standards, procedures, work
practices, and work as part of a team. A Power Line
Distribution Worker repairs energized electrical
distribution systems, interprets verbal and written
communication, performs hand signals, basic rigging, and
troubleshoots distribution systems.
A Power Line Distribution Worker climbs at heights over
32 feet and over obstructions; can operate basic hand
tools and distribution work-specific tools, and
associated heavy equipment (such as bucket trucks,
digger derricks, trenchers, backhoes), as well as various
meters and test equipment; and install and maintain
poles, power lines, and assorted devices (such as
transformers, breakers, fuses, and switches).
- More than two years of education or training after high school required?
- Yes
- More than two years of work experience required?
- No
- Oral or Written Exam Required?
- Yes
- Renewal Required?
- Every 5 Year(s)
- Renew through Continuing Educational Units(CEU)?
- No
- Renew through Re-Examination?
- Yes
- Renew through Continuing Professional Development(CPD)?
- No
- Does applicant have choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)?
- No
Core
- The certification does not have a minimum education level or has an education level below a two-year Associates of Arts or Associates of Sciences degree and the certification does not have a minimum requirement for work experience or requires two or less years of work experience.
- The certification has an education level of an Associates of Arts or Associates of Sciences degree or higher, but has a work experience requirement of less than 2 years of work experience.
- The certification has a work experience requirement of more than 2 years but does not require a two-year Associates of Arts or Associates of Sciences degree.