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  • 3.00 Credits

    This course will cover a variety of topics that consist of practical work experience in the NSTAR workforce environment involving working on line trucks and learning and performing all of the tasks of an overhead line worker. The course will also cover the instruction and practical exercise of soft skills in today's work environment. Soft skills are those skills used everyday in the workplace to assist in making assigned tasks easier to accomplish through teamwork and collaboration in a multi-cultural environment. Soft skills are increasingly being incorporated in job descriptions throughout the workforce as companies and institutions seek to employ students that have had successfully incorporated soft skills as part of their curriculum. Prerequisites: College Writing I (ENG111), Fundamentals of Single Phase and Polyphase Metering (EPU151), Underground & Substation Operations (EPU153), and Group Dynamics (PSY107).
  • 4.00 Credits

    This course introduces students to the basic fundamentals of overhead line work and begins to perform more advanced pole work techniques. During this intensive training period students will learn to become comfortable working at heights in excess of 35' by performing industry approved procedures. Students will be introduced to and become familiar with important sections of the Safety Manual as they pertain to Overhead Line Work. Hand tools will be assigned and students will learn how to care for and use their equipment. Prerequisite: Electric Power/Utility Tech Internship (EPU251).
  • 4.00 Credits

    Lectures on basic electricity will be performed and students will become familiar with voltage test instruments. The proper usage of power tools will be introduced and a basic introduction to NSTAR vehicles and state Public Safety Laws when using a bucket truck and/or digger derrick. During this semester students will use geometric functions for ladder and pole work. Students will excavate holes to set poles, use Ohm's Law to determine wire size, and be shown safe cutting techniques. Holes will be bored in poles at various heights and appropriate cross arms will be installed. Prerequisite: Electric Power/Utility Tech Internship (EPU251).
  • 4.00 Credits

    This course introduces the basic concepts of electrical power systems. Subject areas include on electrical power generation, transmission, and distribution. Distribution system layout, distribution transformers, transmission line fault calculations and transmission line protection will also be covered. Prerequisite: AC Circuit Theory (EPU104).
  • 4.00 Credits

    This course introduces students to more advanced tasks and functions associated with overhead line work. Students will continue to lash poles, run wire and install cross arms of various types and heights. Guy wires, and anchors will be installed using geometric functions to determine their location. Single and three phase electrical services will be installed from a bucket truck using concepts learned in AC/DC theory courses. Hands on usage of 600-voltage test equipment will be demonstrated and performed by the students. Students will also begin installing streetlights using Ohm's Law to determine wattage and wire size. Prerequisites: Fundamentals of Overhead Linework I (EPU253) and Fundamentals of Overhead Linework II (EPU255).
  • 4.00 Credits

    Students will become qualified by issuance of a state approved hoisting license to operate bucket trucks and corner mounts. Trainees will also become familiar with various types of equipment and understand transformer theory and installation. Heat shrink joints and Underground Residential Distribution (URD) services will be explored. The job specifications for a Grade C Line Worker will also be distributed and discussed. Prerequisites: Fundamentals of Overhead Linework I (EPU253) and Fundamentals of Overhead Linework II (EPU255). Emergency Medical Technician
  • 3.00 Credits

    This course gives students further practice in the oral skills necessary for employment in health care. It includes various listening and speaking activities designed to strengthen the student's ability to communicate effectively with patients and staff.
  • 3.00 Credits

    This low-intermediate course focuses on listening and note-taking skills. Students begin to develop a system for note-taking and learn how to use their notes to answer comprehension questions. All listening and note-taking activities include reading and writing exercises. Students learn grammar in the context of the materials used for listening and reading activities and in student generated writing. Students may be required to complete assignments in the language lab. Students must complete the course with a grade of C or better in order to take other ESL courses. Prerequisite: ESL placement test.
  • 3.00 Credits

    This low-intermediate course focuses on the speaking skills necessary in an academic setting. All speaking activities are organized around reading and writing exercises. Students learn grammar in the context of speaking, in the context of the reading materials, and in the context of student generated writing. Students may be required to complete assignments in the language lab. Students must complete the course with a grade of C or better in order to take other ESL courses. Prerequisite: ESL placement test.
  • 3.00 Credits

    This low-intermediate course focuses on reading skills and vocabulary development. Students demonstrate an understanding of reading materials with comprehension questions and writing assignments. Students learn grammar in the context of the reading materials and student generated writing. Students may be required to complete assignments in the language lab. Students must complete the course with a grade of C or better in order to take other ESL courses. Prerequisite: ESL placement test.
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