Program Description:
The electrical training ALLIANCE's goal is to provide the Electrical Construction Industry with the most highly trained and skilled workforce possible. While direct training occurs through local training programs, the electrical training ALLIANCE develops enhanced education standards to meet the competitive challenges of today's global market economy.
In addition to receiving skill training on the job, each apprentice is provided with trade-related classroom training that produces competency and pride that lead to true craftsmanship. Quite often, local training committees provide special classes with hands-on training to support classroom lectures and discussions.
The Outside Lineman Apprenticeship Program is a three-year program combining on the job training with related training instruction. As an Outside Linemen, the student will install the distribution and transmission lines that move power from the plant to a factory, a business, or home.
Program Objective:
The objective of this course is to prepare students for completion of the First Year Lineman Bundle. This is a three-year program of study with field experience for Journeyman Lineman status in the electrical construction (outside) industry.
Learning Outcomes:
- Apply workplace safety principles relevant to electric utility construction, including hazard recognition, fall protection, personal protective equipment, the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA 70E) and OSHA safety practices
- Demonstrate safe use, inspection, and maintenance of tools and equipment used in line construction, including hand tools, climbing equipment, ladders, rigging hardware, bucket trucks and digger derricks
- Perform basic line construction tasks such as pole climbing, pole setting support tasks, rigging operations, conductor handling, and installation of crossarms, insulators, and guying systems
- Apply foundational electrical concepts including electron theory, electrical units, Ohm’s Law, and analysis of DC circuits (series, parallel, and combination)
- Interpret and perform basic Direct Current electrical calculations involving voltage, current, resistance, power, and ratios used in electrical work
- Describe the structure and operation of electric power distribution systems, including conductors, wire sizes, insulators, grounding systems, and overhead services
- Assist in underground distribution tasks such as conduit installation, cable pulling, trenching, and excavation safety
- Apply safe work practices when isolating electrical systems, including lockout/tagout procedures and grounding practices
General Topics:
- Safety on the Job
- Tools on the Job
- Introduction to OSHA
- Hazard Awareness
- Climbing Equipment
- Fall Protection
- Rescue
- Harassment
- Marketing
- History
- Hand Signals
- Powered Equipment
- Maintenance
- Inspection
- Math Theory
- Rigging
- Rope
- Ladders
- PPE
- Underground Systems
- Lock out Tag Out