ELECL 601C - POWER LINE MECHANIC - TRAINEE (600 HOURS) PART C

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    Credits
    3
    Prerequisite
    Electrical Construction and Maintenance 116.
    Transfers To
    Not transferable
    Description
    The goal of this course is to produce qualified candidates for various Power Line Mechanic training programs. Development of basic pre-apprentice skills needed to be successful will be emphasized. These skills include: overall safety considerations, power pole and tower climbing skills, knowledge of the basic tools and materials involved with the electrical line crafts, general construction standards, basic rigging principles, and basic electrical theory that is specific to this trade. A power pole-climbing certificate of competencies is granted to students who successfully complete this course. This course meets or exceeds the equivalent industry recognized 600 hour programs. Special Note: Students during the course of instruction will be required to lift up to 60 lbs with repetition and will be required to climb and perform installation and maintenance operations at the top of 30 foot power poles. Physical or psychological impairments that might limit your abilities to succeed should be considered. Part C is the second of 3 laboratory modules of the standard 601 class, allows for offering the program over an extended period.