Title

ELWT1118 - Field Construction I

Description

Description

This course covers the installation of single-phase high voltage systems under actual field conditions. The overhead construction component of the course includes structural assembly, including grounding requirements, guying, conductor installation including stringing and tying, single-phase transformer, capacitor and regulator installation. The second component of the course is underground installation, covering trencher operation, primary and secondary cable termination, services, pad mount transformers and sectionalizing cabinets, and street lighting.
API ID

Credits

3 (0/3/0)

Prerequisites

Pre/Corequisites

Competencies

  1. Install single phase overhead construction project.
  2. Install single phase OCR construction project.
  3. Install secondary overhead meter loop.
  4. Practice terminating URD primary cable.
  5. Practice terminating URD secondary cable.
  6. Install URD primary sectionalizer.
  7. Install secondary pedestal.
  8. Install URD secondary meter loop.
  9. Display professional conduct.
  10. Describe trencher and backhoe safety awareness.
  11. Demonstrate trencher and backhoe operation.
Degrees that use this course

Degrees that use this course

Electrical Line Worker Technology
Degree:
Diploma
The Electrical Line Worker program provides trained personnel for the power industry. Coursework provides both theory and practical hands-on...
Location:
Wadena Campus
Credits:
36
Electrical Line Worker Technology
Degree:
Associate of Applied Science (AAS)
The Electrical Line Worker Technology program provides trained personnel for the power industry. Coursework provides both theory and...
Location:
Wadena Campus
Credits:
68