To learn more, visit: https://www.morainepark.edu/academics/programs/electrical-power-distribution/
Program Number: 31-413-2
Technical Diploma (1 year)
Campus: Beaver Dam
This program is eligible for financial aid
Climb to new heights in your career with a one-year Electrical Power Distribution technical diploma at Moraine Park Technical College.
About the Program
Reach new heights in the diverse and exciting field of Electrical Power Distribution. Students in this one-year program get theoretical and hands-on training in all phases of power line construction and maintenance. Individuals must be comfortable working at varying heights during extreme weather conditions. Good eyesight, hearing and manual dexterity are required to be successful.
What You'll Learn
Students gain knowledge about the workings of electrical power systems. Preparing to work as power linemen, students demonstrate the required physical skills needed with hands-on training in the field. Graduates of the program are prepared to use both hands to perform pole work and construct various electrical distribution systems. Students learn safety standards and how they apply to work activities and operating equipment associated with electrical distribution needs.
Transfer Opportunities
Your academic journey can continue at a four-year college or university. Earn your associate degree at Moraine Park and then apply those credits toward a bachelor’s degree. Starting at MPTC makes completing a bachelor’s degree affordable, accessible and convenient. You can go anywhere as MPTC has transfer agreements with colleges and universities both in Wisconsin and throughout the country.
Visit the Transfer to a Four-Year College page for more information on credit transfer agreements between Moraine Park and four-year colleges, both public and private.
Additional Information
Students must purchase a tool kit for this program (approximately $1,500). A field experience day is held in fall and/or spring to give applicants an opportunity to learn about careers, job opportunities and endurance expectations and to experience pole climbing. A clean driving record is required for employment in this field.
Students will need a fed med (Federal Medical) qualified physical, a fed med card, and a specific drug test prior to beginning the program, unless students already possess a CDL upon entering the program.
CPR/First Aid certification are required components of the program.
Students will receive all related details during their Field Day event.
Admission Process
Standard Admissions steps details
Credit for Prior Learning
Transform the skills and abilities developed through previous experience into college credit through MPTC’s Credit for Prior Learning process.
- Transfer credit from other colleges/universities
- Earn college credit for your military training and experience
- Earn college credit via Advance Placement, CLEP, DANTES/DSST or MPTC Challenge Exams
- Earn college credit from previous/current work and life experiences
Visit MPTC’s Credit for Prior Learning page for more information.
Approximate Costs
Tuition
Occupational
- $149.50 per credit (resident)
- $224.25 per credit (out-of-state resident)
Associate of Arts/Associate of Science
- $188.90 per credit (resident)
- $283.35 per credit (out-of-state resident)
Online students are not charged out-of-state fees.
Student Fees
- $5.00 minimum per course Material Fee
- $13.45 per-credit Supplemental Fee for Undergraduate courses
- $4.50 per term mandatory Student Accident Insurance Fee
Please refer to Tuition & Fee Information for additional enrollment fee information.
Financial Aid
Financial Aid is available for associate degree and technical diploma programs (those that are 2 semesters in length and typically with 28 credits or more). Processing can take 4-5 weeks after a student's completed Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is received. Visit the Financial Aid page to learn more.
While attending Moraine Park during the 2024-25 school year, your estimated cost of attendance for one full year includes tuition of $4,462 (15 credits for fall and spring semester), fees of $338, food and housing of $3,008 (if living with parents, $9,147 if living on your own), books and supplies of $1,465, personal expenses of $3,608, and transportation of $4,017 for a total of $17,002. Your direct costs (those costs paid directly to the college) include tuition & fees. The indirect costs (costs not paid to the college) can vary from individual to individual and your own personal needs.
Course Requirements
Plan of Study Grid
| Semester 1 |
|---|
| 103-159 |
Computer Literacy - Microsoft Office |
1 |
| 413-308 |
Electrical Concepts for Utilities |
2 |
| 413-309 |
Line Technician 1 |
5 |
| 413-310 |
Line Technician 2 |
5 |
| 413-318 |
Directional Boring |
2 |
| 458-301 |
Commercial Driver's License Theory 1 |
1 |
| 804-363 |
Algebraic Applications for Electrical Trades |
2 |
| 890-101 |
College 101 |
2 |
| | Credits | 20 |
| Semester 2 |
|---|
| 469-347 |
Safety Applications for Utilities 1 () 1 |
1 |
| 413-342 |
Introduction to Electrical Substations |
1 |
| 413-311 |
Line Technician 3 |
5 |
| 413-312 |
Line Technician 4 |
5 |
| 458-302 |
Commercial Driver's License Theory 2 |
2 |
| 469-348 |
Safety Applications for Utilities 2 |
1 |
| 801-310 |
Occupational Communication |
1 |
| 806-375 |
Applied Science |
2 |
| 809-300 |
Occupational Success Strategies |
1 |
| | Credits | 19 |
| | Total Credits | 39 |
All 413-xxx courses are restricted to Electrical Power Distribution program students.
Program Outcomes
- Apply electrical theory
- Construct overhead electrical distribution systems
- Disassemble overhead electrical distribution systems
- Construct underground electrical distribution systems
- Disassemble underground electrical distribution systems
- Construct overhead electrical transmission systems
- Disassemble overhead electrical transmission systems
- Maintain electrical systems
