ELECTRICAL LINEWORKER PROGRAM
COURSE DESCRIPTIONS To ensure a well-rounded education, students are required to complete all courses detailed in this section. The following descriptions provide a basic overview of the fundamentals of each course. If you have any questions, please contact NLC for further information.
KNOWLEDGE PHASE ELP 10010 ELECTRICAL GRID I Encompasses basic electricity and the elements of the electrical grid. Materials cover electrical quantities and Ohm’s law (and their roles in the grid) as well as electrical generation methods and components associated with transmission, subtransmission, and distribution systems. ELP 10020 RIGGING Teaches students about fall protection and tensions associated with rigging commonly used on job sites. Proper application of knots and the effects they have on ropes are discussed in detail. Mechanical advantage gained with parted blocks, tensions with snatch blocks, and work safety around mechanical equipment are also covered. ELP 10030 ELECTRICAL GRID II Theories covered in Electrical Grid I are carried further, including how electrical quantities behave in series and parallel circuits, a detailed dive
into three-phase power, and an introduction to currently trending smart-grid concepts and practices. ELP 10040 WORKING ON LINES & EQUIPMENT Covers the two main methods of working on lines and equipment—energized and de-energized—with primary focus on the latter, including isolation of energy sources, lockout/tag-out, and personal protective grounding. Instruction on tools and equipment used to perform energized work and discussion of related work methods are also covered. ELP 10050 TRANSFORMERS Classroom lectures and activities in the transformer lab focus on installation and operation of distribution transformers, including theory and primary/ secondary connections of single-phase and three-phase transformer banks. Students learn to identify system voltage, nameplate voltage ratings, and customer voltage needed to properly install transformers and transformer banks.
ELP 10060 CAREER PLANNING & STRATEGIES NLC’s heaviest weighted course teaches students to identify power companies and their respective structures, establish contact with potential employers, create and submit a résumé and cover letter, effectively participate in an interview, and identify various employment opportunities and career paths. The ultimate objective is to empower students to be the most competitive employment candidates in the industry. ELP 12000 OSHA 10-HOUR ET&D Students learn about state and federal OSHA regulations and the roles employers and employees play in achieving a safe and healthful workplace, with specific focus on electric power generation, transmission, and distribution. Course covers hazard recognition, prevention, and critical methods of protection. Earns OSHA 10Hour Construction Safety and Health ET&D course completion card.
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