Line Construction (Avista)
Winter 2018
Additional Costs
Supplies and Equipment | $1500 |
* Approximate cost of tools and supplies. |
Program Description
Participants learn the skills required of a line crew helper including how to set and climb poles, install cross-arms, hardware, lines and transformers in addition to learning to use the various tools and equipment of the trade through actual field experience. Classroom training covers safety, electrical theory, transformers, switching, print reading, and the importance of attitude and teamwork necessary to succeed in today's work environment.
Program Learning Outcomes
- Pole climbing safe practices
- Personal protective gear
- Wood pole climbing
- Transmission pole climbing
- Steel pole climbing
- AC/DC Theory
- Transformer theory
- Identify construction tools and material
- Safe work practices
- First Aid/CPR card
- OHSA 10 T&D card
- Flaggers card
- Forklift card
- CDL, Class A
- Intro to line construction equipment
- Knots and basic rigging
- Intro to hot sticks and line tools
- Resume and mock interviews
Certificate - SCC
Offered at Locations: Spokane Community College |
First Quarter |
LINE 101 | Line Construction I | 15 |
LINE 102 | Line Construction II | 14 |
LINE 103 | Line Construction III | 14 |
| 43 |
43 credits are required for the Certificate |
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Disclaimer: The college cannot guarantee courses will be offered in the quarters indicated. During the period this guide is in circulation, there may be curriculum revisions and program changes. Students are responsible for consulting the appropriate academic unit or adviser for more current and specific information. the information in this guide is subject to change and does not constitute an agreement between the college and the student.