2020-2021 Catalog 
    
    Apr 19, 2024  
2020-2021 Catalog [PREVIOUS CATALOG YEAR]

ELT 201 - Introduction to Linework I


Description: Overview of the linework industry including its history, technological developments and current practices. Examination of industry equipment and tools. Focus is on safety practices and procedures used in utility linework industry.

Prerequisites: ELT 101  (May be taken concurrently) or ELT 112  (May be taken concurrently)

Credits: 2
Lecture: 1
Lab: 2

Course Content:
  1. History of linework
  2. Technological developments and current practices of linework
  3. Pole climbing equipment and tools
  4. Pole climbing techniques and safety practices
  5. Grounding equipment and tools
  6. Cover-up techniques and safety practices

Learning Outcomes:
  1. Describe the history of the linework industry. (1)
  2. Describe technological developments and current linework practices. (2)
  3. Describe the equipment and tools used in pole climbing. (3)
  4. Utilize safety techniques used in pole climbing. (4)
  5. Describe the equipment and tools used in testing and grounding. (5)
  6. Use the techniques used in cover-up. (6)