Line Construction (Avista)

Winter 2018

Degrees and Certificates

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Tuition and Fees

http://www.ccs.spokane.edu/TuitionFees

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

  1. Pole climbing safe practices
  2. Personal protective gear
  3. Wood pole climbing
  4. Transmission pole climbing
  5. Steel pole climbing
  6. AC/DC Theory
  7. Transformer theory
  8. Identify construction tools and material
  9. Safe work practices
  10. First Aid/CPR card
  11. OHSA 10 T&D card
  12. Flaggers card
  13. Forklift card
  14. CDL, Class A
  15. Intro to line construction equipment
  16. Knots and basic rigging
  17. Intro to hot sticks and line tools
  18. Resume and mock interviews

Certificate - SCC

Offered at Locations:  Spokane Community College

First Quarter
LINE 101Line Construction I 15
LINE 102Line Construction II 14
LINE 103Line Construction III 14
43
43 credits are required for the Certificate

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.