Prior Learning Assessment

PLA 2116: Lineman I

This course is first in a series of four courses which make up MPUA’s Apprentice Lineworker Training Program. It provides entry level (apprentice) electric employees with the knowledge they need to perform their jobs safely and efficiently. Combined classroom, correspondence and hands-on instruction with applied on-the-job training. Includes: Overhead and underground systems; Safety; Pole climbing, installing, and mounting; Conductors, transformers, and substations; and Equipment operation. Provides a credentialed, comprehensive safety program meeting all regulatory guidelines.

Approved apprenticeship must provide evidence of mastery of subject as well as evidence to support that instruction is college level, documentation that successful completion is achieved, and evidence that the course met an industry criteria.

Credit for PLA 2116 applies only to the Associate of Applied Science degree and cannot be applied toward any other program. Grading is on a Credit/Non Credit basis.

Application and fees apply. A maximum of 24 hours of prior learning credit may be earned. Other restrictions apply. See catalog for more detail.

PLA 2126: Lineman II

This course is second in a series of four courses which make up MPUA’s Apprentice Lineworker Training Program. It provides entry level (apprentice) electric employees with the knowledge they need to perform their jobs safely and efficiently. Combined classroom, correspondence and hands-on instruction with applied on-the-job training. Includes: Overhead and underground systems; Safety; Pole climbing, installing, and mounting; Conductors, transformers, and substations; and Equipment operation. Provides a credentialed, comprehensive safety program meeting all regulatory guidelines.

Approved apprenticeship must provide evidence of mastery of subject as well as evidence to support that instruction is college level, documentation that successful completion is achieved, and evidence that the course met an industry criteria.

Credit for PLA 2126 applies only to the Associate of Applied Science degree and cannot be applied toward any other program. Grading is on a Credit/Non Credit basis.

Application and fees apply. A maximum of 24 hours of prior learning credit may be earned. Other restrictions apply. See catalog for more detail.

PLA 2136: Lineman III

This course is third in a series of four courses which make up MPUA’s Apprentice Lineworker Training Program. It provides entry level (apprentice) electric employees with the knowledge they need to perform their jobs safely and efficiently. Combined classroom, correspondence and hands-on instruction with applied on-the-job training. Includes: Overhead and underground systems; Safety; Pole climbing, installing, and mounting; Conductors, transformers, and substations; and Equipment operation. Provides a credentialed, comprehensive safety program meeting all regulatory guidelines.

Approved apprenticeship must provide evidence of mastery of subject as well as evidence to support that instruction is college level, documentation that successful completion is achieved, and evidence that the course met an industry criteria.

Credit for PLA 2136 applies only to the Associate of Applied Science degree and cannot be applied toward any other program. Grading is on a Credit/Non Credit basis.

Application and fees apply. A maximum of 24 hours of prior learning credit may be earned. Other restrictions apply. See catalog for more detail.

PLA 2146: Journeyman Lineman

This is the final course in a series of four courses which make up MPUA’s Apprentice Lineworker Training Program. It provides entry level (apprentice) electric employees with the knowledge they need to perform their jobs safely and efficiently. Combined classroom, correspondence and hands-on instruction with applied on-the-job training. Includes: Overhead and underground systems; Safety; Pole climbing, installing, and mounting; Conductors, transformers, and substations; and Equipment operation. Provides a credentialed, comprehensive safety program meeting all regulatory guidelines.

Approved apprenticeship must provide evidence of mastery of subject as well as evidence to support that instruction is college level, documentation that successful completion is achieved, and evidence that the course met an industry criteria.

Credit for PLA 2146 applies only to the Associate of Applied Science degree and cannot be applied toward any other program. Grading is on a Credit/Non Credit basis.

Application and fees apply. A maximum of 24 hours of prior learning credit may be earned. Other restrictions apply. See catalog for more detail.