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  • 3.00 Credits

    The student will apply blueprint reading and staking practices related to distribution structures and be able to identify the different application of wood, concrete and steel structures. The student will be able to identify a pole manufacturer and rating by reading the pole brand. The student will demonstrate proficiencies in pole erection and guying; pole and guy grounding and ground testing and will demonstrate a thorough knowledge of guys and attachments. The student will be able to discuss wind loading, weight loading and modes of pole stress; typical structure failure modes and inspection procedures; basic pole framing standards and clearances and joint utility use considerations. The student will demonstrate a basic knowledge of transmission structures, framing and clearances.
  • 3.00 Credits

    The student will study blueprints and typical layouts for URD loops and radial systems. The student will be able to identify URD primary and secondary cables and their applications. The student will study and be able to discuss trenching and cable installation; identify soil cave-in conditions; discuss trenching safe work practices, discuss locating of subterranean utilities and discuss site-built and precast pad installations. The student will be able to identify primary and secondary risers and pothead pole framing, and be able to install porcelain, butyl rubber and tape constructed primary terminators. The student will also demonstrate proficiency installing and grounding of single and three phase pad installations; URD switch cabinet installations; secondary risers and terminations; primary and secondary cable failure modes; URD switching on live and dead front equipment; fault finding and testing of URD cables.
  • 3.00 Credits

    The student will study blueprint reading applying to overhead and underground street lighting systems. The student will be able to discuss 6.6 amp series lighting auto-transformer basics, maintenance and the use and replacement of the film disc cutout and relamping operations. The student will be able to identify different types of street and area lighting equipment, lighting controllers, fusing and technologies. The student will demonstrate proficiencies in pole framing for; installing, troubleshooting and maintaining area and street lighting.
  • 3.00 Credits

    The student will demonstrate knowledge of blueprints for overhead line installations. The student will identify and classify overhead line insulators. The student will properly identify and discuss insulator and lightning arrestor technologies and applications and discuss insulator and arrestor failure modes. The student will demonstrate proficiencies in switch and disconnect installation, operation and maintenance, cross arm identification, application, installation and maintenance; and will demonstrate proficiencies in cross arm insulator and arrestor installation and maintenance, basic hot stick techniques and live wire tying and clamping techniques.
  • 2.00 Credits

    The student will be able to discuss load shedding energy management equipment application and techniques. The student will demonstrate proficiencies in making up weather heads; wiring URD meter bases; application and installation of CT's and PT's for metering installations and removing and installing single phase and three phase meters class 10 to 200. The student will properly apply class and style of electric meters to services and demonstrate correctly reading the meter kilowatt-hour and KVA demand display.
  • 3.00 Credits

    The student will demonstrate an understanding of blueprint reading for duct bank and manhole construction. The student will discuss precast; cast in place manhole construction; concrete encased and uncased duct bank construction techniques. The student will demonstrate proficiencies in confined space planning, entry and rescue, rigging and pulling cable in manhole installations; racking and fireproofing cables.
  • 3.00 Credits

    The student will demonstrate proficiencies in setting up and operating wire tuggers, tensioners and wire reel tenders. The student will discuss techniques for wire pulling; safe guarding of buildings, cross streets, walkways and the public during pulling operations; planning wire pulling; and identifying potential hazards that may be encountered during wire pulling operations. The student will demonstrate proficiencies in fanning and covering of energized lines and live equipment for reconductoring/pulling operations; rigging of rollers and wire pulling devices; serving of cables and ropes for pulling; care, use and insulation of insulated mechanical jumpers; sagging, transfer of, tying in and dead-ending of pulled conductors; and installing of inline and pole mounted disconnects. The student will demonstrate proficiencies in live gloving practices.
  • 3.00 Credits

    The student will demonstrate an understanding of blueprint reading for substation layouts and one-line electrical diagrams. The student will study and be able to identify substation equipment and discuss substation operation, Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition applications, switching and maintenance. The student will demonstrate proficiencies in substation regulator operation, buss tie operations, recloser operation and tagging operations.
  • 3.00 Credits

    This course is intended to cover those areas in computer and media utilization that every teacher should know. Topics include the role of media in instruction, utilization of video, systematic planning for media use, and other projected and non-projected media, the operation of appropriate equipment, appraising specific materials, and the production of transparencies and displays. Emphasis will be on the role and utilization of computers and the Internet in Education. No Field Experience is required.
  • 3.00 Credits

    The First Responder is an integral part of the Emergency Medical Services (EMS) System. The term "first responder" hasbeen applied to the first individual who arrives at the scene regardless of the individual's type of credential. The course provides students with the core knowledge, skills and attitudes to function in the capacity of a first responder. You will attend the EMS Skills lab for demonstration, practice and skill competency verification of basic EMS skills. In addition to the scheduled class lab hours, students are required to attend TEAM Day, complete CPR training, and verify skill competency in the EMS Skills lab. On successful completion of this course, students are qualified to take the National Registry of EMT's - "First ResponderCertifying Examination.
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