6.00 Credits
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's 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. 6 credits Pre-requisite(s): Acceptance to First Energy, Power Systems Institute Co-requisite(s): Admission to Electric Utility Technology degree program. Concurrent enrollment in the Electrical Utility Technology, Line Technology AAS curriculum.