Course

Course Summary
Credit Type:
Course
ACE ID:
SMDE-0001
Organization's ID:
SMDE-0001
Organization:
Southern Maryland Electric Cooperative, Inc.
Location:
Classroom-based
Length:
150 hours (52 weeks)
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 completing all four courses is 33 semester hours in the lower-division baccalaureate/associate degree category.
Description

Objective:

Upon the completion of this course, the student will be able to 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, and overview of the electrical systems, first aid, applied mathematics, basic electrical theory, transformer basics, and OSHA

Learning Outcomes:

  • 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 from generation, transmission, substation, distribution, meter
  • Become certified in medic first aid
  • Understand the basics of applied mathematics
  • Understand and explain basic electrical theory; 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
  • OSHA
Instruction & Assessment

Instructional Strategies:

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

Methods of Assessment:

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

Minimum Passing Score:

72%
Supplemental Materials