Course

Course Summary
Credit Type:
Course
ACE ID:
SMDE-0004
Organization:
Southern Maryland Electric Cooperative, Inc.
Location:
Classroom-based
Length:
150 hours and 1, 984 hours of on-the-job training
Dates Offered:
Credit Recommendation & Competencies
Level Credits (SH) Subject
Lower-Division Baccalaureate 3 Industrial Safety
Lower-Division Baccalaureate 3 Advance Safety
Lower-Division Baccalaureate 3 Safety Codes and Standards
Lower-Division Baccalaureate 3 Advance Industrial Safety
Lower-Division Baccalaureate 3 Electrical Assembly Technology
Lower-Division Baccalaureate 3 Electrical Distribution Equipment I
Lower-Division Baccalaureate 3 Basic Electricity
Lower-Division Baccalaureate 3 Electrical Distribution Equipment II
Lower-Division Baccalaureate 3 High Voltage Power Troubleshooting
Lower-Division Baccalaureate 3 Industrial Electrical Distribution Systems
Lower-Division Baccalaureate 3 Electrical Power Equipment and Methods
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.
Description

Objective:

The course objective is to have the student 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
  • Build overhead lines per RUS (Rural Utilities Service) and NESC standards
  • Exhibit crew leadership
  • 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 underground lines under Miss Utility and standards
  • Perform outside electrical construction activities under supervision
  • Operate construction equipment
  • Complete mileage and safety reports

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
  • Work-based Learning

Methods of Assessment:

  • Examinations
  • Performance Rubrics (Checklists)

Minimum Passing Score:

72%
Supplemental Materials