MCCCD Program Description

Major: 5870N Catalog Year: 2024-2025 Effective Term: 2016 Spring Last Admit Term: 9999 Award: CCL Total Credits: 58 CIP Code: 46.0399	Primary College: Initiating College: Rio Salado College Program Availability: Not Found Program Availability: College-Specific Program Availability: RS Field of Interest: Applied Technology Instructional Council: Occupational Administrators GPA: 2.00
SOC Code: 49-9051.00

Description: The Certificate of Completion (CCL) in Lineman Technology Level IV program is designed to provide students with the training needed for employment in the electrical utility industry. Topics covered in the courses include maps, schematics and metering theory for linemen in addition to power distribution and operations and applied line topics. The program also includes a Certificate of Completion in Lineman Technology Level I, Certificate of Completion in Lineman Technology Level II, Certificate of Completion in Lineman Technology Level III, and an Associate in Applied Science in Applied Electrical Technologies.

Required Courses

UTP250 Maps and Schematics for Linemen 1
UTP251 Metering Theory for Linemen 2
UTP255 Power Distribution Operations 2
UTP258 Applied Line Topics 3

Credits: 8

Restricted Electives
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General Electives
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Program Competencies
Certificate of Completion in Lineman Technology Level I 1. Explain use, maintenance, and safety procedures for common hand and power tools used in the electric power industry. (UTP110, UTP111) 2. Examine line work including the history, technological developments, and current practices in the industry. (UTP111) 3. Identify and describe the equipment, tools, and procedures used in pole climbing. (UTP111, UTP112, UTP113, UTP114) 4. Explain the fundamentals of occupational safety. (UTP111, UTP112, UTP113, UTP114, UTP115) 5. Review procedures for identification and safe operation of equipment related to line work. (UTP111, UTP112, UTP113, UTP114, UTP115) 6. Explain steps for various procedures on de-energized lines. (UTP112) 7. Describe procedures and equipment used for grounding a potentially hazardous source. (UTP112) 8. Explain procedures for creating a safe zone. (UTP112) 9. Describe requirements for safely completing procedures on wood poles. (UTP112, UTP114) 10. Explain limitations to calculations and equipment selection. (UTP113) 11. Explain safe use of rigging components including ropes, knots, handlines, and block and tackle. (UTP113) 12. Explain procedures for managing rigging hazards. (UTP113) 13. Compare and contrast rigging principles. (UTP113, UTP114) 14. Complete lineman specific calculations. (UTP113, UTP114) 15. Explain procedures for constructing single, two, and three phase horizontal lines. (UTP114) 16. Trace the process for taking a line out of service. (UTP114) 17. Explain procedures for calculating tension and pulling cable. (UTP114, UTP115) 18. Compare and contrast duct and vault underground systems. (UTP115) 19. Differentiate between blue stake markings. (UTP115) 20. Describe types of civil work applicable to underground systems. (UTP115) AND Certificate of Completion in Lineman Technology Level II 1. Interpret transformer nameplates. (UTP150) 2. Differentiate between classifications, physical characteristics, and uses for transformers. (UTP150, UTP151) 3. List components, characteristics, and functions of a distribution transformer. (UTP150, UTP151) 4. Explain the basic structure, components, and applications of single-phase and three phase transformers. (UTP150, UTP151, UTP152) 5. Explain procedures for safely energizing a transformer. (UTP151) 6. Compare and contrast three-phase connection diagrams. (UTP151) 7. Describe safety precautions before and after energizing transformers. (UTP151, UTP157) 8. Identify components of transformer output voltages. (UTP152) 9. Describe the application of the Pythagorean Theorem in transformer theory. (UTP152) 10. Interpret blueprints related to transformers. (UTP152) 11. Complete calculations in transformer theory. (UTP152) 12. Compare and contrast hot stick terminology, tools, and procedures. (UTP155) 13. Develop a tailboard for hot work. (UTP155) 14. Complete a hot stick rigging plan. (UTP156) 15. Explain procedures for working with energized conductors and lines. (UTP156) 16. Explain characteristics of phase sequence and rotation. (UTP157) 17. Describe procedures for managing hot stick work site, materials, and equipment. (UTP157) 18. Explain procedures for managing safety in confined spaces. (UTP157) 19. Review requirements for cable preparation and pulling procedures. (UTP157) AND Certificate of Completion in Lineman Technology Level III 1. Explain function, sizing, and installation of protective grounding sets on trucks, underground distribution systems, and construction projects. (UTP210) 2. Review procedures for installing protective grounding in underground distribution systems. (UTP210, UTP212) 3. Complete distribution line design calculations. (UTP211) 4. Design an overhead distribution line system. (UTP211) 5. Explain and apply overhead and underground distribution line design construction standards. (UTP211, UTP212) 6. Demonstrate line design drawing standards. (UTP211, UTP212) 7. Compare and contrast installation standards for various capacitor banks. (UTP211, UTP212) 8. Review line, building, and railroad crossing clearance requirements for underground systems. (UTP212) 9. Design an underground distribution line system. (UTP212) 10. Compare and contrast various types of and goals for alternative energy sources. (UTP215) 11. Compare and contrast issues in the design and function of Extra High Voltage (EHV) lines. (UTP215) 12. Describe characteristics of three-phase systems, distribution capacitors, and fusing. (UTP216) 13. Complete transformer calculations including voltage regulation, fault current, and load. (UTP216) 14. Compare and contrast procedures for isolating, troubleshooting, and testing transformers. (UTP216) 15. Compare operations and design of various types of substations. (UTP217) 16. Review characteristics of and planning and assembly procedures for various types of superstructures. (UTP217) AND Certificate of Completion in Lineman Technology Level IV 1. Define components, coordinates, and symbols for maps and schematics used by linemen. (UTP250) 2. Use mobile Geographic Information Systems (GIS). (UTP250) 3. Identify procedures for handling map and field discrepancies when performing switching. (UTP250, UTP255) 4. Explain basic concepts of energy measurement and metering theory for linemen. (UTP251) 5. Explain strategies for troubleshooting metering problems. (UTP251) 6. Explain Transmission and Generation Operations (TGO), Distribution Operations Center (DOC), and Power Distribution Operations (PDO) organization and responsibilities. (UTP255) 7. Complete rigging calculations. (UTP258) 8. Explain the purpose, scope, and implementation of the clearance procedure. (UTP258) 9. Review responsibilities for various employees in the clearance process. (UTP258)
+ indicates course has prerequisites and/or corequisites. ++ indicates that any suffixed course may be selected. MCCCD Governing Board Approval Date: February 23, 2016

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