LINE 280 Lineworker Apprenticeship

This course allows credit for the completion of a lineworker registered apprenticeship program at the journeyman level, equivalent to at least 6000 hours of training. It is intended for students completing the Applied Technology and Apprenticeship AAS.

Credits

45 Credits

Semester Contact Hours Lecture

0

Semester Contact Hours Lab

0

Notes

Only students completing an approved, registered linewoker apprenticeship program are eligible for this course.

LINE 280Lineworker Apprenticeship

Please note: This is not a course syllabus. A course syllabus is unique to a particular section of a course by instructor. This curriculum guide provides general information about a course.

I. General Information

Department

Trade and Industry Technical

II. Course Specification

Course Type

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Credit Hours Narrative

45 Credits

Semester Contact Hours Lecture

0

Semester Contact Hours Lab

0

Notes and Advisories (only if included in catalog)

Only students completing an approved, registered linewoker apprenticeship program are eligible for this course.

Repeatable

No

III. Catalog Course Description

This course allows credit for the completion of a lineworker registered apprenticeship program at the journeyman level, equivalent to at least 6000 hours of training. It is intended for students completing the Applied Technology and Apprenticeship AAS.

IV. Student Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of this course, a student will be able to:

• Develop foundational line skills and knowledge, including rigging and equipment.
• Understand basic transformer theory, applications, maintenance, and testing.
• Understand overhead conductors, special elements, system operation, overhead line design, and National Electric Safety Code information
• Use of hot sticks for energized line maintenance, system protection measures, and continuation of system operation, overhead line design, and NESC requirements.
• Understand and perform fault locating, mapping, line-switching, and substation and underground system construction.
• Develop skills through work on high voltage systems and basic dead and grounded work methods.
• Perform more advanced hot work in the field for specific live-line activities using both rubber gloving and hot stick work methods.
• Understand dispatch and system operations during power system interruptions.
• Review of materials and information form throughout the le lineworker program and preparation for the end of course exam.

V. Topical Outline (Course Content)

VI. Delivery Methodologies

Specific Course Activity Assignment or Assessment Requirements

Credit for this course requires the completion of an approved, registered lineworker apprenticeship program.