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LINE 104 - Pole Climbing Skills - 5.00 credits
This course introduces the student to the proper and safe methods of wood pole climbing. The student must master climbing wood pole structures with the use of fall arrest equipment. The student will be taught two methods of climbing: free-climbing while tethered to a fall arrest device and hitchhiking with a fall arrest safety device. Upon completion of this class, the student will be able to demonstrate the ability to safely climb a wooden pole and conduct work practices associated with the electrical utility industry.
LINE 105 - Electrical Distribution Systems - 3.00 credits
Prerequisites: ENGL 101, MATH 102 (or higher), and BUSN 190 with a minimum grade of C. This course will begin with a basic introduction to the components of a basic electrical system, including generation, transmission, and distribution. Students will discover how the electrical system in the United States ties together through the electrical grid.
LINE 210 - Pole Framing and Construction Specifications - 3.00 credits
Prerequisites: LINE 104 & LINE 105 with grades of C or higher. This course will introduce varied materials used for different kinds of construction by sight and definition. Knowledge and skills taught will include aerial and groundman situations, installing, repairing, and removing various materials and equipment. Students will demonstrate the construction and understanding used in aerial pole framing. These tasks will be completed using climbing equipment off the pole.
LINE 215 - Setting and Replacing Poles - 3.00 credits
Prerequisites: LINE 210, LINE 237, LINE 241, and LINE 251 with grades of C or higher. This course will introduce the student to a digger derrick's operation, inspection, and safety in constructing electrical distribution systems. Students will have a hands-on operation of the truck to remove old poles and set new poles in the field. Students will learn hand signals, rigging, lifting capacities, minimum approach distances, and worksite hazard analysis.
LINE 237 - Transformer Theory and Installation - 3.00 credits
Prerequisite: LINE 104 & LINE 105 with grades of C or higher. The course provides students wilt a working knowledge of transformer theory, installation, and single-phase configuration. Students will build various types of customer connections, demonstrate proper cover-up techniques, and follow industry specifications. Safety regulations about minimum approach distances for high and low voltages and distribution system protection will be taught. Students will build all work completed off the pole.
LINE 241 - Conductor Installation and Metering - 3.00 credits
Prerequisite: LINE 104 & LINE 105 with grades of C or higher. This course provides students with a working knowledge of watt-hour meters and the different types of copper and aluminum conductors used in residential and commercial services. Students will gain practical experience in conductor sizing, connection types, and installing an overhead service off the pole and at the residence.
LINE 250 - Fusing, Substations and Voltage Regulation - 3.00 credits
Prerequisite: LINE 210 & LINE 237 or concurrent enrollment. The student will be familiarized with the different types and methods of system coordination, substations, capacitors, voltage regulators and auto-transformers, oil reclosures, sectionalizers and the application/coordination of fuses will also be gained. Practical experience in the grounding, inspection, maintenance and operation of basic substations will be expanded. The student will be familiarized with installation and operation of single and three-phase regulators, gang operated air break and load break switches, and substation fuses and reclosures.
LINE 251 - Installation and Troubleshooting Underground Distribution Systems - 3.00 credits
Prerequisite: LINE 104 & LINE 105 with grades of C or higher. The course focuses on the different types of underground distribution systems. Students will gain hands-on experience in primary and secondary cable installation, preparation of building elbows, and terminating cable.
LINE 252 - Advanced Pole Climbing - 3.00 credits
Prerequisites: LINE 210, LINE 237, LINE 241, and LINE 251 with grades of C or higher. This course reinforces the proper and safe methods of wood pole climbing. The student must master climbing wood pole structures using fall arrest equipment while performing various detailed tasks. The student will spend extended periods on the pole while constructing complex assignments and three-phase transformer construction. The student will demonstrate the ability to safely climb a wooden pole and conduct safe work practices associated with the electrical utility industry will be required.
LINE 253 - Safety and Accident Prevention - 4.00 credits
Prerequisites: LINE 210, LINE 237, LINE 241, and LINE 251 with grades of C or higher. The student will be able to implement proper climbing techniques, safety rules, and safe work practices as required by industry standards. Students will demonstrate Hurtman rescue off the pole and out of the bucket and complete the requirements to obtain an OSHA ET&D, CPR/First Aid/AED card.