UTIL 2220 - Overhead Distribution Systems II

4.5 Credits

Students participate in on-site field construction of overhead distribution systems using techniques previously studied.

Prerequisites: (4) UTIL 1240, UTIL 2020, UTIL 2110 and UTIL 2210 all must be completed with a grade of C or better or instructor approval

Lecture Hours: 4.0
Lab Hours: 1.5
Internship Hours: 0.0
Clinical or Practicum Hours: 0.0

Course Objectives

1. Practice layout and staking distribution line

2. Demonstrate ability to set poles and anchors

3. Demonstrate ability to string and clip-in wire

4. Practice with equipment related to the construction of overhead lines

5. Recognize safety practices associated with the construction of overhead distribution systems

6. Demonstrate hurt man rescue on a pole.

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