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Training & Safety

Train and certify electric utility employees through the ECG Institute for Utility Training, offering various safety programs, ECG’s U.S. Department of Labor Certified Apprenticeship Program (3 years), and Interpersonal Skills Training. Some topics and training include:

  • Hot Work
  • First Aid /CPR
  • DOT Flagging
  • Accident Investigation
  • Tools for training elected officials and Staff to become effective twenty-first-century Leaders
  • Programs to help personnel flourish
  • Other industry-specific workshops

Safety Meetings are conveniently offered at member utility facilities ten months each year. They offer a collection of safety and training topics specific to the electric utility employee. Safety meetings are conducted by experienced journeymen linemen with decades of hands-on experience in the field. Each program is interactive, professional, and meets all regulatory requirements.

The ECG Institute is a combination of ECG’s Powerline School, Training and Safety, and Member Training Courses (Interpersonal skills) that focus on the entire developmental process of a Utility Professional.

We strategically designed courses to advance attendees through their careers. The suggested career path utilizes classroom, home study, and on-the-job training. The Career Progression Model illustrates an achievement path allowing your organization to evaluate the employee’s growth and aptitude for advancement.

View the ECG Training Institute Catalog

To register for any of the FY26 Training & Safety Classes, click the following links:

Overhead Hotline School

Underground Line Locate/ Fault Finding

Comprehensive Underground

Powerline Workers Apprenticeship Program

Pre-Apprentice Program

Advanced Lineworker

View the ECG Training & Safety Powerline School Calendar of Events

If you have any registration questions about the Training and Safety Classes, please contact Kelsey Bennett, Training & Safety Coordinator.

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Jon Beasley

Vice President, Training & Safety


Jon Beasley

Upcoming Events

9
February 2026

Apprentice Class 66C

8 AM EST

ECG’s Powerline Workers Apprenticeship Program is a three-year certification designed to enhance utility employees’ knowledge and skills in this field. Powerline workers are responsible for building, improving, and maintaining the poles and wires that… read more

10
February 2026

Utility Customer Service Training Series 2: Module 6

9 AM EST

During the training session, participants will be reminded of both the emotional and technical aspects of resolving customers' concerns. They will be provided with specific tips on tone and wording to use while educating customers. The use of empathy and… read more

26
February 2026

Meterman Class 10

8 AM EST

ECG’s one-year Meterman Certification Program features topics such as safe metering work practices, metering terminology, and definitions, as well as an in-depth look at single-phase and polyphase meters. Also included is a comprehensive look at instrument… read more

2
March 2026

Pre-Apprentice Program Class 17

1 PM EST

ECG’s Pre-Apprentice Program offers the opportunity to attain the skills necessaryto become an Apprentice Lineworker. The program provides related technical instruction forconstructing, maintaining, and repairing the transmission and distribution network… read more

10
March 2026

Excellence As a Supervisor - Module 1

9 AM EST

This course is designed to provide essential training for first-line, mid-level, and prospective supervisors. Participants will be equipped with the skills and knowledge needed to succeed in supervisory roles, especially for those who may have little or no… read more