Our Experienced Staff teaches the topics most critical to the employers we hope to serve
+ Climbing wood poles & pole top rescue
+ Basic Rigging as it applies to our work
+ Basic Electrical Theory
+ General safety practices of our industry
+ CPR/ First Aid
+ Personal Protective Equipment
+ Grounding for personal protection
+ Power line Construction
+ Digger Derrick Training
+ Proper Cover-up methods
Do You Have What It Takes?
Tuition & Fees
Tuition: $9,500.00 effective February 3, 2025 (to be paid prior to the beginning of the program)
Personal Tools and Protective Equipment: $2,163.00 (not included in tuition and must be purchased separately; students are responsible for ordering tools and GPLA is not responsible for payments. Lineman Boots are also recommended; cost of boots can range from $200- $500.)
Registration Fee: $100.00 (to be paid by check/money order upon enrolling in our program & sent with student enrollment agreement)
Total: $11,763.00 (not including lineman boots)
Learn more about our cancelation, termination, and refund policies
Housing
If you require housing during your training, housing is available at Blue Knob All Seasons Resort. The condos are offered to our students at greatly discounted rates and are within walking distance of the school. Please visit the Blue Knob website at http://www.blueknob.com or call 814-239-5111. GPLA is not responsible for arranging student housing or payment for housing.
Meals
Global Power Line Academy does not include or provide meals as part of the training package. However, those staying at the condos at Blue Knob will have access to kitchenettes, and Blue Knob does have a restaurant open all year. Students will be provided ample time for meals during the training days.
Course Listing
100 Rigging
101 Electrical Pole Climbing
102 Mechanical Lifting
103 Line Related Tools
104 Wire and cable
105 Pole Line Hardware
106 Anchors & Guy Wires
107 Secondary and Customer Hookup
108 Primary System Materials
109 Personal Protection
110 General Electrical Information
Visit our Events page for the next
training start date.
Global Power Line Academy does NOT provide CDL training or licensing.