EDT 204 - Underground System Maintenance

Credits: 2
2 Skills Lab Hours

Description
This course familiarizes students with the underground network system and the function of the low- and high-tension electrical equipment found within the system. Specific topics include print reading, enclosed space safety procedures, identification of tools and basic work procedures.

Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of the course, the student will:

Identify various types of underground cable and splices.
Describe basic utility access and maintenance hole tools and equipment.
Tie knots in the underground.
Use underground duct maps to conduct work.
Set up the rigging equipment for pulling cable, pulling end and feed end.
Install T-irons and steps.
Recognize tools found in a splicers tool pan.
Melt and lower lead and filler compound.

Listed Topics

Lead sleeving preparation
Underground cables identification
Underground cable splices, lines and devices identification
Basic manhole tools and equipment identification
Tying knots in the underground
Duct map reading
Rig pulling end
Rig feed end
Splicers tool pan
Lead and filling compounds

Reference Materials
Approved instructor textbooks, internet resources and supplemental 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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