2020-2021 Catalog 
    
    Dec 30, 2024  
2020-2021 Catalog [PREVIOUS CATALOG YEAR]

ELT 202 - Field Training I (Lineworker)


Description: Basics of climbing and working on utility poles. Focus is on apparatus and equipment, using ropes and rigging equipment, installations of single and double cross arms, pole framing and setting, use of hand line and building singlephase lines.

Prerequisites: ELT 201  (May be taken concurrently)

Credits: 6
Lecture: 2
Lab: 8

Course Content:
  1. Climbing equipment and tools
  2. Climbing safety and techniques
  3. Ropes and rigging
  4. Pole framing and setting
  5. Building single phase lines

Learning Outcomes:
  1. Use equipment and tools to climb utility poles. (1)
  2. Utilize safe, industry-standard pole climbing techniques. (2)
  3. Describe the types of rope used in the utility industry and their characteristics. (3)
  4. Tie knots utilized in the utility industry. (3)
  5. Employ effective team working skills. (4)
  6. Demonstrate how to frame single and double cross arms. (4)
  7. Build single- phase lines. (5)

Required Assessment:
  1. Standardized pole climbing assessment.