Overhead linespersons work in the power industry for power utility owners, operators, or contractors.
They work on overhead line power distribution and transmission networks. Distribution lines carry electricity from a substation to consumers – residential and commercial. Transmission lines move electricity from a power plant or power station to the various substations. There are differences in equipment and working procedures between the two networks.
Pathways
We offer end point assessment (EPA) for the following two pathways for the Power Industry Overhead Linesperson
- Distribution
- Transmission
Gateway Requirements
- Apprentices must have achieved English and mathematics qualifications in line with the apprenticeship funding rules
- Apprentices must have passed Emergency first aid 1 day course
- Apprentices must submit a portfolio of evidence for the interview based on an EPA portfolio
The Assessment
- Multiple-choice test (40 questions, 60 minutes)
- Interview based on an EPA portfolio (Distribution pathway: 70 minutes, minimum 8 questions. Transmission pathway: 60 minutes, minimum 6 questions)
- Trade test practical assessment with questions (30-37.5 hours, minimum 10 questions)
- Trade test technical interview (60 minutes, minimum 4 questions)
Overall Grading
- Fail, Pass, Distinction
Power Industry Overhead Linesperson Information
| Sector | Power |
| Standard Version | ST1330 v1.1 |
| Assessment Plan Version | v1.1 |
| Funding | £27,000 |
| Duration | Typically 30 months before gateway plus 6 months EPA period |
| Price | (pulled from central repository) |
