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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 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 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 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.