Bunker Hill Community College

PROGRAM OVERVIEW

ELECTRIC POWER UTILITY PROGRAM - 2009
Electric Power Utility Program
(Associate in Science Degrees):

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Overview

Program ID - AS.EPUT

In partnership with NSTAR and Local 369 UWUA, BHCC offers a two-year accredited Associate in Science Degree with a focus on Electric Power Utility Technology. Students receive much of their laboratory training at an NSTAR facility. Most classroom course work takes place at BHCC.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS: Students must apply to the program through the Admissions and Registration Office and:

1. Complete the NSTAR application.
2. Possess a high school diploma or GED certificate.
3. Complete Fundamentals of Algebra (MAT094) or place into College Algebra (MAT195).
4. Complete Writing Skills II (ENG095) or place into College Writing I (ENG111).
5. Achieve a reading level of 10th grade of higher on the College Placement Test (CPT).
6. Qualified applicants undergo a Criminal Offender Record Information (CORI) check and a drug and alcohol test before being accepted to the program.
7. Qualified applicants must pass additional physical and mechanical testing.
8. Qualified applicants may be invited to participate in a 2-week pole climbing camp, facilitated by NSTAR during the summer.

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Career Outlook:
Based on a student’s grades, skills, and attitude, employment opportunities exist with NSTAR or an NSTAR qualified contractor upon graduation. Current starting salary is approximately $50,000 per year and overtime is also compensated. NSTAR offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits package including health and dental care, life insurance, pension plan, 401K plan (including company matching program), as well as continuing education reimbursement.

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Upon completetion of this program graduates will be able to:

• Demonstrate practiced and acquired skills while working at NSTAR in a variety of electrical fields.
• Use a computer to access data and information.
• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Obtain licenses from NSTAR.

STUDENTS WILL EARN THE FOLLOWING CERTIFICATIONS:

• OSHA 1910.269 Regulations.
• First Aid/CPR.
• CDL Pre-trip Training.
• DL Class B Drivers License.
• D.O.T. Medical Certification.

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