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Dec 26, 2024
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EDT 103 - Overhead Lineworker Maintenance 1
Credits: 3
3 Skills Lab Hours
Description
This course provides an overview of electrical transmission and distribution systems. The course focuses on the recognition, safe application and care of necessary tools and equipment. Students gain knowledge necessary to pass the commercial driver’s license permit test.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of the course, the student will:
- Define terms associated with interconnected power systems.
- Identify and define components and features of transmission, sub-transmission, and distribution systems.
- Demonstrate ability to select, inspect and use fall restrict climbing equipment and tools.
- Demonstrate ability to select, inspect and sharpen climbing hooks.
- Climb and work on a pole safely.
- Tie six basic knots.
- Identify and know the uses of helper tools.
- Identify and properly use different types of wire cutters.
- Identify and properly use preforms, anchors and wire sleeve sizes.
- Interpret transmission and distribution standards and poles.
- Demonstrate ability to adhere to all required vehicular safety policies.
- Demonstrate ability to obtain a Commercial Driving License (CDL).
Listed Topics
- Set poles
- Safety procedures in climbing
- Fall protection
- Learning to climb
- Six basic knots
- Sharpening hooks
- Butt testing
- Helper tools
- Wire usage
- Wire and sleeve sizes
- CDL driving and license
Reference Materials
Instructor-approved textbook and materials.
Students who successfully complete this course acquire general knowledge, skills and abilities that align with CCAC’s definition of an educated person. Specifically, this course fulfills these General Education Goals: - Critical Thinking & Problem Solving
Approved By: Dr. Quintin B. Bullock Date Approved: 5/8/2023
Last Reviewed: 5/8/2023
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