Course

Course Summary
Credit Type:
Course
ACE ID:
SMDE-0001
Location:
Classroom-based
Length:
150 hours and 1,984 hours of on-the-job training
Dates Offered:
Credit Recommendation & Competencies
Credit may only be received for this course by completing First Year (SMDE-0001), Second Year (SMDE-0002), Third Year (SMDE-0003), and Fourth Year (SMDE-0004). The total number of hours recommended for the completion of all four courses is 33 semester hours at the lower-division baccalaureate/associate degree category. See SMDE-0004 for detail credit recommendation.
Description

Objective:

The course objective is to have the student learn how to work in elevated positions; learn the principles of safety; the history of power delivery; how to work with knots, splices and ropes; an overview of the electrical system, first aid, applied mathematics, basic electrical theory, transformer basics and Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA).

Learning Outcomes:

  • From generation
  • Transmission
  • Substation
  • Distribution
  • Meter
  • Become certified in medic first aid
  • Understand the basics of applied mathematics
  • Understand and explain basic electrical theory
  • Climb poles and practice climbing techniques
  • Explain the principles of safety
  • Explain the history of power delivery
  • Select ropes and prepare rigging
  • Apply knots and splices
  • Describe an electrical system
  • I.e., atomic structure, voltage, etc

General Topics:

  • Working in elevated positions
  • Safety one
  • Introduction to power delivery
  • Knots, splices and ropes
  • Electrical systems
  • First aid
  • Applied mathematics
  • Basic electrical theory
  • Transformer basics
  • Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)
Instruction & Assessment

Instructional Strategies:

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

Methods of Assessment:

  • Examinations
  • Performance Rubrics (Checklists)

Minimum Passing Score:

72%
Supplemental Materials