Power equipment is typically used to dig holes and set poles. When working with electric power lines, installers bolt or clamp insulators onto the pole before attaching the cable. They may also install transformers, circuit breakers, switches, or other equipment. To bury underground cable, they use trenchers, plows, and other power equipment. The Electric Power Distribution program prepares a student to advance to an electric line technician apprenticeship and related occupations.
Students learn how to properly climb poles and install line hardware and equipment.
Safety policies and procedures will be taught and strictly adhered to. Students will learn motor vehicle operation and maintenance, attain a working knowledge of ropes and rigging, proper application of rubber protective equipment and use of hot sticks. Students will also study and apply mapping and laying out lines for construction. Students will set poles at proper depth, install guys and anchors of the required strength to hold various lines. AC and DC current will be taught along with Introduction to Fundamentals of Electricity.