Program Highlights
Linemen are the first responders of the electrical world as they work to power communities by maintaining and repairing distribution lines and equipment.
- Develop your problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
- Learn about lineworker safety, distribution and power transformers.
- Put your physical strength and mental acuity to the test in challenging conditions.
- Prepare for a lineman apprenticeship with electrical cooperatives, investor-owned utilities, municipalities, cable companies or private contractors.
Degrees & Certs
LLCC offers the following programs to successfully equip you for a career as an electrical distribution lineman.
Students must complete the LLCC Truck Driver Training program to receive a commercial driver’s license (CDL)-class A to meet program requirements. Students take the CDL test with the Illinois Secretary of State and must pass the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) physical. Those with a current CDL-Class A can receive proficiency credit to meet the program’s truck driver training requirement. For more information about LLCC Truck Driver Training, contact Curt Robinson, director, at 217-786-2565.
Explore available electrical distribution lineman classes in LoggerCentral. Students need to consult with program director/enrollment specialist before registering.
Cost
Electrical distribution lineman (EDL) classes have standard tuition rates. For fall 2024, spring 2025 and summer 2025, these classes have an in-district rate of $140 per credit hour. For fall 2025, spring 2026 and summer 2026, these classes have an in-district rate of $143.50 per credit hour. Classes with 1.5 credit hours will have a course fee of $384, classes with 2.0 credit hours will have a course fee of $512, classes with 3.0 credit hours will have a course fee of $768 and classes with 3.5 credit hours will have a course fee of $1,021.
The truck driver training program is $4,500, which is in addition to other fees for the program. The truck driver training program is eligible for financial aid (FAFSA) if taken as a requirement for the electrical distribution lineman program. Get more information on tuition and fees.
Tools and books sold separately. Tools are required for the first day of class.
Electrical Distribution Lineman Maintenance • Certificate of Achievement
Program costs as of August 2025:
- Tuition and fees: $13,699.50
- Books: $23.05
- Tools: $4,921.19
- Total: $18,613.74
Learn more about cost of attendance.
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Questions and Tours
General questions about Workforce Institute programs? Looking to book a group tour or learn how to hire our graduates? Contact Jeff Martin, recruitment specialist, at 217-786-2373, or Mirranda Campbell, recruitment specialist, at 217-786-2226.
For additional questions or help with registering for class, schedule a meeting with Darla Cochran, workforce enrollment specialist, or call Darla at 217-786-2407 or email Darla. After booking, you will receive an email confirmation. Please make sure to check your email spam/junk folders for the confirmation.