UTIL 1110 - Line Construction I

4.5 Credits

Students learn to use hand tools, hand signals, basic wiring techniques, pole setting, framing and the use of vacuum excavation equipment. Students also learn to identify electrical apparatus.

NOTE: Completion of UTIL 1110 with a grade of C or better is required to advance to the next level class.

Pre/Corequisite: (1) UTIL 1030

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

Course Objectives

Review of the use of Lineman tools.
Describe right-of-way and identify associated hazards.
Review of work procedures.
Describe poles, pole loading, pole hauling and pole setting.
Identify conductors.
Describe overhead construction.
Demonstrate the operation of a vacuum excavator.

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