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3.00 Credits
3 credits. 4 hours. (Lecture 2 hours. Laboratory 2 hours.) Prerequisites: INTE 115 and 271. This course is designed to provide the individual the skills needed to troubleshoot and repair Programmable Logic Controllers in the workplace. Topics include: Hardware, searching, documentation, fault routines, Preventative maintenance, wiring and schematic diagrams and communication problems.
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5.00 Credits
5 credits. 8 hours. (Lecture 2 hours. Laboratory 6 hours.) This course introduces the student to the proper and safe methods of wood pole climbing. The student must master climbing wood pole structures without the use of fall arrest equipment. The student will be taught Pole top rescue methods. 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.
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3.00 Credits
3 credits. 4 hours. (Lecture 2 hours, Laboratory 2 hours.) The student will learn the different methods and types of electrical power distribution systems. Transmission and distribution structures and equipment will be emphasized. The student will learn how the Power Grid is interlocked across multiple utilities.
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3.00 Credits
3 credits. 4 hours. (Lecture 2 hours. Laboratory 2 hours.) The student will learn the hazards and safe work practices of an electrical line technician. The student will learn CPR, First Aid and OSHA rules and regulations associated with the utility industry.
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3.00 Credits
3 credits. 5 hours. (Lecture 1 hour. Laboratory 4 hours.) Prerequisites: LINE 104 and 106. This will give the student a working knowledge of the line construction specifications and knowledge of pole framing on the ground and aerial framing. The student will be able to recognize the different types of materials used for the different types of construction by sight and definition. They will also be introduced to the different sizes and types of overhead and underground conductors.
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3.00 Credits
3 credits. 5 hours. (Lecture 1 hour. Laboratory 4 hours.) Prerequisites: LINE 104 and 106. The student will learn the basic principles in setting and replacing poles. There will be an emphasis on the proper use of cover-up material, both hard shell and rubber goods, vehicle grounding practices, and manual pole setting. The student will gain working knowledge of temporary pole supports, rigging and worksite hazard analysis.
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3.00 Credits
3 credits. 4 hours. (Lecture 2 hours. Laboratory 2 hours.) Prerequisite: INTE 110, and LINE 106 and 210. The student will gain a thorough knowledge of transformer theory and installation. Single-phase and three-phase configurations with different types of connections will be included. Topics will include: over voltage and over current protection, equipment grounding, cutout protection, proper cover-up techniques, lightning arrestor application and installation, basic troubleshooting practices and current and potential transformers use and safety.
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3.00 Credits
3 credits. 5 hours. (Lecture 1 hour. Laboratory 4 hours.) Prerequisite: LINE 237. The student will gain extensive knowledge of single and three-phase watt-hour meters; meter locations; and the different types of copper and aluminum conductors. The student will also gain practical experience in the sizing, installation, stringing, sagging, dead-ending, and splicing of service conductors. The student will also be exposed to the construction of meter loops and poles; instrument metering; temporary meter locations; compression sleeves; connectors and tools including strap hoists, chain hoists, sag charts and tables, pulling grips and mechanical jumpers. Also included are disciplines on meter tampering, power theft, proper grounding techniques and safe work practices.
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3.00 Credits
3 credits. 5 hours. (Lecture 1 hour. Laboratory 4 hours.) Prerequisite: LINE 241. The student will be familiarized with the different types and methods of system coordination, substations, capacitors, voltage regulators and auto-boosters. A working knowledge of oil reclosures, sectionalizers and the application of fuses will also be gained. Practical experience in the grounding, inspection, maintenance and operation of basic substations will be expanded. The student will learn to install and operate single and three-phase pole mount reclosures, gang operated air break and load break switches, and substation fuses and reclosures.
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3.00 Credits
3 credits. 5 hours. (Lecture 1 hour. Laboratory 4 hours.) Prerequisite: LINE 250. The student will obtain basic discipline in the methods of working on energized lines with rubber gloves and rubber sleeves from an insulated aerial platform in a safe and efficient manner. Students will be exposed to the care and well-being of soft and hard shell rubber goods and their application. Students will also receive instruction on personal protective equipment, hot-line tools, live-line maintenance and will also review the safe operation of aerial platforms and grounding practices. Additionally, the student will gain working knowledge of URD systems. Students will receive practical experience in the direct burial of primary and secondary cables, installation of 200 and 600 amp elbows, splices, lightening arrestors and overhead terminations. The installation will also be covered. The requirements of shoring and sloping of trenches required by the safe work practices will be used in practical experience. Troubleshooting of primary and secondary cable fault locating, review of backhoe/trencher operation and safe work practices and procedures are also covered.
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