Certification: Power Line Worker Distribution Assessment

13614 Progress Boulevard, Alachua, FL 32615

A Power Line Distribution Worker has a basic
understanding of electricity, transmission, and
distribution systems; can interpret feeder drawings;
comply with proper safety standards, procedures, work
practices, and work as part of a team. A Power Line
Distribution Worker repairs energized electrical
distribution systems, interprets verbal and written
communication, performs hand signals, basic rigging, and
troubleshoots distribution systems.
A Power Line Distribution Worker climbs at heights over
32 feet and over obstructions; can operate basic hand
tools and distribution work-specific tools, and
associated heavy equipment (such as bucket trucks,
digger derricks, trenchers, backhoes), as well as various
meters and test equipment; and install and maintain
poles, power lines, and assorted devices (such as
transformers, breakers, fuses, and switches).
More information about this certification

More than two years of education or training after high school required?
Yes
More than two years of work experience required?
No
Oral or Written Exam Required?
Yes
Renewal Required?
Every 5 Year(s)
Renew through Continuing Educational Units(CEU)?
No
Renew through Re-Examination?
Yes
Renew through Continuing Professional Development(CPD)?
No
Does applicant have choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)?
No

Core

  1. The certification does not have a minimum education level or has an education level below a two-year Associates of Arts or Associates of Sciences degree and the certification does not have a minimum requirement for work experience or requires two or less years of work experience.
  2. The certification has an education level of an Associates of Arts or Associates of Sciences degree or higher, but has a work experience requirement of less than 2 years of work experience.
  3. The certification has a work experience requirement of more than 2 years but does not require a two-year Associates of Arts or Associates of Sciences degree.