EPD 101 OSHA10 Prerequisite(s): None. This quality safety training course is intended to inform students about the general hazards of construction work. Completion of the Construction Industry version, which is geared towards new construction projects, major renovation work, and demolition will prepare students for work that will be completed at the job site.
EPD 105 Climbing Skills Prerequisite(s): CDL Required. Introduction to proper methods of climbing wood pole structures. The student must master climbing wood pole structures with and without the use of a pole safety strap. Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be qualified in two methods of pole top rescue.
EPD 110 Pole Framing & Construction Specifications Prerequisite(s): CDL Required. Introduction to Rural Electric Association line construction specifications and knowledge of pole framing on the ground and aerial framing. The student will gain a working knowledge of 7200 volt, 14,400 volt and 34,500 volt primary distribution systems. The student will also be introduced to copper and aluminum primary conductors and line staking.
EPD 120 Equipment Operation Prerequisite(s): CDL Required. Mastery of safe operation of various digger/derrick trucks, bucket/basket aerial platforms and trenchers commonly used in overhead and underground electric distribution work. The student will safely operate and perform routine maintenance and inspection on all units.
EPD 125 Setting & Replacing Poles Prerequisite(s): CDL Required. Theory in pole setting and change-out techniques. Emphasis is placed on setting and replacing poles in energized lines with digger/derrick trucks. The student will also gain a working knowledge of the proper use of cover-up material, both hard shell and rubber goods; vehicle grounding practices; manual pole setting; temporary pole supports; and worksite hazard analysis.
EPD 137 Transformer Theory and Installation Prerequisite(s): CDL Required. Introduction to basic electricity, related math, and transformer theory with hands-on experience in the installation and connection of single transformer. Experience in installation and connection of single transformers and various three-phase transformer banks s and various three-phase transformer banks. Topics include transformer over voltage and over current protection; equipment grounding; cutout and lightning arrestor use and installation; current and potential transformer applications; use of VOM; and principles of troubleshooting. Other topics addressed are transformer over voltage current protection, equipment grounding, cutout and lightning arrestor installation, current transformer applications, use of the Voltage Ohm Meter (VOM), and basic troubleshooting techniques are also practiced.
EPD 140 Service Installation & Metering Prerequisite(s): Must have passed EPD199. Working knowledge of single- and three-phase watt hour meter applications with practical experience in the installation and sizing of service conductors, construction and installation of meter loops and poles, instrument metering, and temporary service installations. Tampering and power theft, grounding and safe work practices are also covered.
EPD 145 Conductor Installation & Repair Prerequisite(s): Must have passed EPD199. This course focuses on the repair of various types of aluminum and copper conductors. Students will gain practical experience in the dead ending and splicing of conductors and installation of conductor shoes and clamps, and in the use of preformed line ties and service grips, bolt-on and compression connectors and sleeves, compression tools, strap hoists, pulling grips, sag charts and tables, mechanical jumpers, and grounding practices.
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