The Electric Power Utilities Program was developed at Marion Technical College in conjunction with the Ohio Rural Electric Cooperatives [OREC].

This curriculum [two short-term certificates that can be combined into one technical certificate] prepares individuals to work as line workers in the preparation and repair of rural electrical utility services.

In 2004, approximately 104,000 individuals worked in the U.S. as utility linemen, maintenance specialists, and repair technicians. National labor data projects a modest growth trend [no more than 8 percent] in this field through the year 2014.
Ohio predicts a similar trend [near 8 percent] for all installation and repair fields through 2012.

To apply for acceptance into the Electric Power Utilities Certificate program at MTC, applicants must have:

1. Completed MTC Application for Admission and nonrefundable applicable fee.
   
2. Final high school transcript [or GED results] and college transcripts [if applicable].
   
3. Successful completion of the Basic Skills Assessment [COMPASS] and Technology Skills Test is required. Any Foundation Courses recommended by COMPASS results are also required.
   
4. Meet with Director of Lineman Training for approval.