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Groundman Apprentice Essential Skills School

Groundman Apprentice Essential Skills School

Tuesday, July 09, 2024 - Friday, July 12, 2024 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM Central Standard Time

Groundman Apprentice Essential Skills School

Lyntegar Electric Cooperative, Tahoka, TX   Visit Website
Tuesday, July 09, 2024 - Friday, July 12, 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, July 9 and ends at noon, Friday, July 12

Lyntegar EC, 1101 South First St., Tahoka 79373

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: Lyntegar Electric Cooperative Tahoka, 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, July 9 and ends at noon, Friday, July 12

Lyntegar EC, 1101 South First St., Tahoka 79373

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.
Embassy Suites  Lubbock  5215 South Loop 289 Lubbock 79424 (806) 771-7000
Staybridge Suites Lubbock South  4801 South Loop 289 Lubbock 79424 (806) 776-8800
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Lubbock Southwest 6435 50th Street Lubbock 79407 (806) 993-9000

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