EUT 101 - Overhead Line Technology 1

Institution:

Pennsylvania Highlands Community College

Subject:

Electric Utility Technology

Description:

Supervised practical applications of electrical overhead line worker job duties in a setting under direct supervision of FirstEnergy personnel. Emphasis on skills to safely climb wood poles, the operation of a line truck, setting poles, framing poles on the ground, and operation of a digger derrick. Upon completion of training, student will successfully pass the Class A Commercial Driver License skills test. Wire identification and use of rubber goods will also be learned. Safety topics include: Accident Prevention Handbook, Pre-Job Briefing, Knots, Good Housekeeping, Care & Testing of Gloves and Sleeves, Flame Retardant clothing and Personal Protective Equipment, Automatic Splice Installing, Medic First-Aid, and Bloodborne Pathogens.

Credits:

6.00

Credit Hours:

Prerequisites:

Acceptance to First Energy Power Systems Institute

Corequisites:

Exclusions:

Level:

Instructional Type:

Lecture

Notes:

Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.pennhighlands.edu

Phone Number:

(814) 262-6400

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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