Module 3: Troubleshooting Overhead and Underground Systems

EPP423 – 32.00 Hours

Schedule

Dates Location Class Price
DetailsMod3: Troubleshooting Overhead
03/17/25 – 03/21/25 Bryan, TX IS EPP423 8 $1130.00 Register

This schedule is subject to change without notice. If you have not received confirmation of the class prior to the class start, please contact the division at (800) 723-3811 or (800) SAFE-811 or [email protected] to get the latest schedule.

Course Description

Module 3, Rubber Gloving III: Emergency Procedures Troubleshooting Overhead and Underground Systems is part of Level 4 of the Apprenticeship Program designed to provide participants with the foundational knowledge and skills of utility work involving troubleshooting overhead and underground systems.

This course provides participants with guidance for troubleshooting customer service complaints for overhead and underground utility systems. It will discuss customer communication and relations, basic electrical safety, and how to troubleshoot transformer connections and services. Participants will be able to practice troubleshooting a failed transformer or service connection. Methods for troubleshooting overhead and underground distribution systems will be explained. Participants will have the opportunity to practice fault location on secondary and primary cables as well as practice locating and marking energized cable runs.

Upon successful completion of the module, participants will be able to perform troubleshooting methods on overhead and underground utility systems.

Prerequisites

Participants must verify the following prerequisite has been met prior to registering for this course: Student Qualification Form.

Course Completion Requirements

Climbing Equipment and Tools

Climbing equipment for lineworkers is referred to as personal climbing equipment because it is sized for the individual and provides for his or her safety. Because of these personal safety
factors, climbing equipment should only be used by that person. This ensures that the lineworker always knows the condition of their equipment.

Participants must bring their own climbing equipment, including climbers, body belt, personal fall arrest system with a secondary safety device, and climbing boots to use during the program. Participants will also be required to bring their own personal protective equipment including hardhat, safety glasses, rubber gloves with protectors, work/climbing gloves, and long-sleeve shirts. It is the individual’s responsibility to ensure that their equipment is maintained in a safe manner by inspecting each piece prior to each use, as well as performing periodic inspections and routine maintenance during the duration of the program.

Instructors reserve the right to inspect and determine if the personal climbing equipment is adequate for use. Personal climbing equipment and hand tools should be marked with the
participant’s name. TEEX is not responsible for any loss or theft of personal climbing equipment, hand tools, or classroom supplies.

Classroom Supplies

Participants will be expected to come to class prepared each day supplied with the following items: notepad, pens, pencils, highlighters, and a scientific calculator. A backpack or other bag is recommended to secure and carry supplies.

In order to receive a Certificate of Completion, the participant must:

  • Attend 100% of the course
  • Sign the attendance roster each day of class
  • Complete and pass the final exam and field activities
  • Complete the end-of-course evaluation

Attendance Requirements

Class attendance is an essential part of the education process, and participants in TEEX courses are expected to attend all class sessions and field exercises. The course requires participants to attend a minimum of 100% of the class hours as a component of successful course completion. During the course, your instructor will review any additional attendance requirement, for example a field exercise that cannot be missed.

Level 4 Apprenticeship Program. They include the following:

  • Module 1: Rubber Gloving III: Emergency Procedures (EPP421)
  • 10-Hour Outreach Training for the Construction ET&D Industry (EPP600)
  • Engaged Leaders—Foundation for the Future (HIL101)

Note: In order to be able to perform all fundamental skills consistent with the third year of the 4-year apprenticeship training program approved by the DOL, all listed courses would need to be completed.

Upon successful completion, you will be able to:

  •   Perform troubleshooting methods on overhead and underground utility systems.

Suggested Audience

This course is designed for electric power lineworkers expected to troubleshoot overhead and underground electrical distribution systems.

Contact Information

Infrastructure Training & Safety Institute
OSHA Training Institute Education Center
Phone: | Toll-Free: (800) 723-3811 or (800) SAFE-811
Email: [email protected]