Electric Power Distribution

• Industrial Electricity for Line Technicians
• Safety Procedures I-Line Technicians
• Electric Power Distribution 1A
• CDL for Non Truck Driving Occupations
• Electric Power Distribution 1B
• Trade Math

For course credits and descriptions, visit the Blackhawk Catalog.

• Safety Procedures II-Line Technicians
• EPD Mapping and Automation
• Electric Power Distribution 2A
• Electric Power Distribution 2B
• Communication

For course credits and descriptions, visit the Blackhawk Catalog.

Admission Requirements
Admission to the Electric Power Distribution Program is a two-step process:

1. Apply for admission to the college
2. Petition for entry into the EPD Core Courses

The petition period for fall 2025 will close March 30, 2025.

Driver's License
Students must have a valid driver's license. 

Please ensure your transcripts from high school and other colleges (if applicable) are sent to Blackhawk before completing the petition admission form.

If you have previous work experience, please download the Work Experience Verification form and attach the completed version where prompted on the form.

Upon successful completion of this program, you will be able to:

• Perform installation, maintenance and repair operations in compliance with published safety standards
• Acquire appropriate resources to perform necessary procedures and/or troubleshoot sequence
• Operate tools and test equipment according to the process published in equipment manuals and/or demonstrated in class
• Install poles and related equipment using proper specifications and accepted procedures
• Install underground lines and related equipment using industry accepted methods and practices
• Recognize faulty or damaged equipment and repair or replace
• Document investment and retirement work orders, record equipment nameplate information and fill out daily time sheets