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Groundman Apprentice Essential Skills School

Groundman Apprentice Essential Skills School

Tuesday, April 23, 2024 - Friday, April 26, 2024 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM Central Standard Time

Groundman Apprentice Essential Skills School

Heart of Texas Electric Cooperative, McGregor, TX   Visit Website
Tuesday, April 23, 2024 - Friday, April 26, 2024   iCalendar Central Standard Time

COURSE INFORMATION

Course Description

This course provides an introduction to electrical theory; a basic overview of distribution system apparatuses and their function; proper voltage and rotation checks and use of a multimeter; the basics of pole framing and size and wire types and sizes; the fundamentals of personal protective equipment; instruction on knot tying and rope splicing; and information on hazards associated with energized electrical circuits.

Course Schedule

Course begins at 8 a.m., Tuesday, April 23 and ends at noon, Friday, April 26

Heart of Texas EC, 1111 South Johnson Drive, McGregor 7665

Section 1: Electrical Theory

Section 2: Multimeters—How To Use Them

Section 3: Apparatuses—Reclosers, Fuses, Sectionalizers, Transformers, Regulators, Capacitors and Meters

Section 4: Hazardous Conditions on Electric Circuits

Section 5: Basic PPE and Safety Context

Section 6: Poles

Section 7: Wire and Cable

Section 8: Ropes

Each participant should bring

Knife to cut rope     Work gloves

To register for an event, you will first be prompted to sign in or create a new online account.

Location: Heart of Texas Electric Cooperative McGregor, TX
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COURSE INFORMATION

Course Description

This course provides an introduction to electrical theory; a basic overview of distribution system apparatuses and their function; proper voltage and rotation checks and use of a multimeter; the basics of pole framing and size and wire types and sizes; the fundamentals of personal protective equipment; instruction on knot tying and rope splicing; and information on hazards associated with energized electrical circuits.

Course Schedule

Course begins at 8 a.m., Tuesday, April 23 and ends at noon, Friday, April 26

Heart of Texas EC, 1111 South Johnson Drive, McGregor 7665

Section 1: Electrical Theory

Section 2: Multimeters—How To Use Them

Section 3: Apparatuses—Reclosers, Fuses, Sectionalizers, Transformers, Regulators, Capacitors and Meters

Section 4: Hazardous Conditions on Electric Circuits

Section 5: Basic PPE and Safety Context

Section 6: Poles

Section 7: Wire and Cable

Section 8: Ropes

Each participant should bring

Knife to cut rope     Work gloves

Registration cancelation policy: All changes or cancelations must be made by email to tknipstein@texas-ec.org. No refunds will be issued for cancelations made fewer than 15 days before the event. Cancelations made more than 15 days before the event will receive a full refund, minus a $50 charge per student or substitution.

 

Suggested Places To Stay: Attendees are responsible for making their own hotel room reservations.

Holiday Inn Express & Suites, Gatesville 2904 South Texas Hwy 36 Gatesville 76528 (254)404-9121

 

You can view all invoices online on TEC's website at www.texas-ec.org to print or download the items needed.
After you log into the TEC website follow the steps below.
Click “View My Account”
Click on “Invoices”
Search/View my invoices will allow you to view the invoices.

 

Contact: Tami Knipstein, Loss Control Program Coordinator (512) 486-6271, tknipstein@texas-ec.org, www.texas-ec.org