Course

Credit Type:
Course
ACE ID:
SMDE-0004
Version:
7
Organization's ID:
SMDE-0004
Organization:
Southern Maryland Electric Cooperative, Inc.
Location:
Classroom-based
Length:
150 hours (52 weeks)
Minimum Passing Score:
72
ACE Credit Recommendation Period:
Credit Recommendation & Competencies
Level Credits (SH) Subject
Lower-Division Baccalaureate 3 Industrial and Occupational Safety for Utility Workers
Lower-Division Baccalaureate 3 Fundamentals of Electricity and DC/AC Circuits
Lower-Division Baccalaureate 3 Introduction to Power Delivery and Utility Systems
Lower-Division Baccalaureate 3 Electrical Installation and Line Construction I
Lower-Division Baccalaureate 3 Electrical Installation and Line Construction II
Lower-Division Baccalaureate 3 Rigging and Utility Field Operations
Lower-Division Baccalaureate 3 Electrical Power Distribution Systems
Lower-Division Baccalaureate 3 Utility System Protection, Metering, and Power Flow
Lower-Division Baccalaureate 3 Utility Codes, Standards, and Compliance
Lower-Division Baccalaureate 3 Cable Systems, Grounding, and Equipment Safety
Lower-Division Baccalaureate 3 Utility System Operations, Automation, and Communications
Lower-Division Baccalaureate 3 Overhead and Underground Line Troubleshooting, and Crew Leadership
Description

Objective:

The course objective is for the student will be able to learn about electrical safety, communication systems, special elements, system operation and automation, overhead and underground line design, trouble investigation, crew leadership, and perform outside electrical construction activities under supervision

Learning Outcomes:

  • Apply electrical safety rules
  • Use mobile workforce management to handle communications systems
  • Monitor system using SCADA (Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition System)
  • Use two-way radio in accordance with cooperative and FCC (Federal Communication Commission) regulations
  • Explain system protection and operations
  • Build overhead lines per RUS (Rural Utilities and Service) and NESC standards
  • Build underground lines under Miss Utility and standards
  • Perform outside electrical construction activities under supervision
  • Operate construction equipment
  • Complete mileage and safety reports
  • Exhibit crew leadership

General Topics:

  • Safety
  • Communication systems
  • Special elements
  • System operation
  • System automation
  • Overhead line design
  • Underground line design
  • Trouble investigation
  • Crew leadership
Instruction & Assessment

Instructional Strategies:

  • Audio Visual Materials
  • Discussion
  • Laboratory
  • Learner Presentations
  • Lectures
  • Practical Exercises

Methods of Assessment:

  • Examinations
  • Other
  • Performance Rubrics (Checklists)
  • Field and Committee Evaluations and Competency Evaluations
Supplemental Materials
Equivalencies

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