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Introduction
1. Objective 1: Climb a Power Pole
2. Outcome 1: Overhead Distribution Systems
3. Topic: Conductors (1.5h)
4. Topic: Transformers (30m)
5. Topic: Reclosers (15m)
6. Topic: Switches (15m)
7. Topic: Operating Voltages (30m)
8. Outcome 2: Pole Structures, Framing, Guys, and Anchors
9. Topic: Wood Pole Characteristics (20m)
10. Topic: Guys and Anchors (10m)
11. Outcome 3: Underground Distribution Systems
12. Topic: Take-Off Structures (10m)
13. Topic: Pedestals (10m)
14. Topic: Underground Transformers (15m)
15. Field Trip (1 day)
16. Outcome 3: Live Line Tools
17. Final Test (1.5 h)
18. Outcome 1: Access Equipment
19. PLT Work Areas
20. Outcome 2: On- and Off- Road Equipment
21. Outcome 2: Power Tools
22. Outcome 1: Hand Tools
23. Outcome 3: Measuring and Testing Instruments
24. Outcome 4: Live Line Tools
25. Outcome 5: Rigging, Hoisting and Lifting Equipment
26. Outcome 6: Climbing Equipment
27. Final Test (1h)
28. First Aid/CPR Training (6h)
29. Final Test (Answer Key)
30. Final Test (90m)
31. Course Introduction: Safety and Safe Work Practices
32. Outcome 1: Safety Regulations
33. Outcome 2: Trade Specific PPE
34. Fall Arrest Training (6h)
35. WHIMIS Training (3h)
36. Outcome 4: Environmental Hazards
37. Outcome 3: Powerline Hazards and Risk Mitigation
38. Basic Operations
39. Fractions, Decimals and Percentages
40. Unit Conversions
41. Data, Statistics and Probability
42. Ratios and Proportion
43. Basic Equations
44. Tolerance, Precision, and Accuracy
45. Geometry
46. Outcome 1: Linear Mechanics
47. Outcome 2: Simple Machines
48. Outcome 3: Electron Theory of Electricity
49. Outcome 4: Thermodynamics
50. Outcome 5: AC and DC Circuits
51. Outcome 6: Electrical Power
Appendix
Timing – 3h (1 half day)
This certification is necessary in many industrial trades.
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