Welcome to the Avista/SCC Lineworker School
Spokane Community College and Avista Utilities have formed a unique partnership with the goal of introducing
people to the demanding field of the lineworker. This introductory course is open to individuals interested in
entry-level positions leading to career positions in the line craft.
Through classroom and field training, participants will be introduced to a variety of
knowledge and skills which are essential to the trade.
The line construction school is held at Avista's training facility. The facility features three
fully-equipped classrooms with an on-site shop that houses various types of equipment used for training seminars.
The ten-acre line construction site is equipped with a variety of line construction
set-ups designed to provide a high-quality training environment. Hundreds of apprentices and journey level workers from
utilities and construction companies have benefited from our training facilities and programs.
Applications for summer quarter 2013 will be accepted January 15 through April 15, 2013.
Applications for winter quarter 2014 will be accepted July 15 through October 1, 2013.