UTIL 1010 - Pole Climbing

4.5 Credits

Students learn proper and safe skills to climb wooden structures. Students learn the set-up, safety and operation of digger/derrick trucks. NOTE: Completion of UTIL 1010 with a grade of C or better is required to advance to the next level class.

Pre/Corequisite: (1) UTIL 1030 or instructor approval

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

Course Objectives

1. Identify pole climbing equipment.

2. Demonstrate proper adjustment of climbing equipment.

3. Determine preparation procedure before ascending.

4. Apply correct climbing posture.

5. Demonstrate proper method of handling a transition safety strap while ascending and descending.

6. Ascend pole using fall arrest equipment.

7. Descend pole using fall arrest equipment.

8. Demonstrate transition over an object.

9. Demonstrate proper operation of a digger/derrick truck.

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