Career Information

At the completion of the program, graduates will be able to:

• Explain and apply Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) rules and regulations for powerline workers

• Exhibit safe work habits and an understanding of powerline safety guidelines

• Identify and describe terminations on a U.R.D. cable

• Demonstrate proficiency in climbing skills

• Explain basic electrical principles

• Explain the power grid and power delivery system

• Demonstrate skills in overhead construction according to Rural Electrification Administration (REA) standards

• Demonstrate skills in underground construction according to Rural Electrification Administration (REA) standards

• Demonstrate competence in transformer connections and three-phase banks that require considerable use of arms and legs and moving the whole body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping and handling of heavy materials.