Electric Power & Distribution
The Electric Power and Distribution program enhances students’ knowledge and technical skills required to succeed in the electrical distribution industry. Graduates of the Electric Power and Distribution program will be able to successfully install, maintain, and operate electrical systems to supply electrical energy to residential, commercial, and industrial customers and to join gas and electrical underground generation facilities.
The EPD program provides the training needed to construct, operate, and maintain power line equipment. This program is one of only a handful in the United States that has open admission to the public. The program begins in January of each year and a summer internship is required.
Approximate 25-26 Program Cost
$28,104*
Tuition, Fees, Books, and Tools: $28,104
Detailed Estimated Cost Sheets
*Based upon the AAS degree option
FINANCIAL AID
Available
Total financial aid offered may not exceed the estimated Cost of Attendance (COA).
HOW YOU'LL LEARN & START DATES
On Campus/Hands On Lab
January Semester
Degrees in Electric Power& Distribution
Associate of Applied Science
AASThe AAS in Electric Power and Distribution trains students for a career in the power industry, focusing on electrical theory, overhead and underground line construction, transformer installation, and safety practices.
Course ListCertificate C
Cert. CThe Certificate C in Electric Power and Distribution prepares students for entry-level roles in the power industry, with training in line construction, electrical theory, safety protocols, and equipment operation.
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2024–2025 Estimated Academic Year Budgeted Cost of Attendance
The estimated Cost of Attendance (COA) is a budget that includes categories of expenses that a student can expect to incur while attending college. The COA does not reflect actual charges. It is an average based on the estimated living costs typical of our region. A student's cost of attendance is composed of all educational expenses that can be included for financial aid purposes that a student may accrue while pursuing their education for the year. A student's financial aid cannot exceed their cost of attendance. Schools are required to provide a fuller picture of what it may cost students to pursue their degree, not just what they will owe in tuition/fees and books/supplies. For a more detailed breakdown of information regarding tuition, fees, and supplies, visit our Estimated Cost Sheets.
Manhattan Tech also offers a Net Price Calculator to help estimate costs.
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Graduates will be able to…
- Develop the necessary skills to gain entry-level employment in the electrical field. Perform operational and maintenance duties within critical environment facilities.
- Demonstrate the ability to: operate line equipment, build and maintain overhead and underground power lines, install transformers, capacitors, and KWH meters, tie rope knots, operate hydraulic equipment such as aerial lift trucks, digger/derrick trucks, and trencher, successfully complete an internship in the electric power and distribution field.
- Develop industry-wide safe work practices per American Public Power guidelines.
- Attain certification in both CPR and First Aid courses
- Understand Occupational Safety and Health Act requirements and rules
- Master climbing wood pole structures with and without the use of a pole safety strap
- Use protective equipment such as fuses, circuit breakers, and lightening arrestors
- Effectively communicate both verbally and in writing.
- Demonstrate oral communication skills by participating in a simulated job interview and receiving an acceptable rating from the interviewer
- Prepare a resume
- Adapt behaviors to function productively as a team member in the workplace
- Develop the mathematical skills necessary to calculate electrical loads, weights, and measures.
- Know and apply appropriate mathematical functions for the field (e.g., Ohm’s Law, Pythagorean Theorem).
The Electric Power & Distribution program is accredited by:
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To get a clear understanding of how our students perform, check out our Student Achievement Data. Here, you'll find detailed information on important metrics like graduation rates, job placement success, and licensure exam pass rates. Exploring this data will show you how well our programs prepare students for successful careers in their fields.
Graduates earn the following industry certifications...
- Occupational Safety and Health Administration 10 (OSHA 10)