Course Descriptions
Utility Safety 10468107 Learn utility system safety terminology , definitions , and practices . Define safety responsibility , rules and regulations . Identify substation components ; demonstrate safe work procedures on a simulated energized system using testing tools . ( Corequisite : 10-468-106 , Introduction to Utilities ; 10-660-106 , DC 3 : Circuit Theorems ) Course Typically Offered : Fall
Intro to Elec Tower Worker 10451100 Introduces basic principles of electricity , safety standards , and basic line worker tools . Students will also learn about electrical distribution systems and components , line installation , and maintenance applications . Course Typically Offered :
Intro to Telecom Safety 10451101 Introduces the fundamental aspects of fall protection and rescue theory as well as practical applications of tower safety practices . Students will also learn about fall hazards , protection regulations , use and assessment of full body harnesses , and energy absorbing lanyards . Course Typically Offered :
Overhead Tower Line Const 1 10451102 Introduces the basics of overhead power line construction , safe work practices , protective equipment , and climbing techniques . ( Pre-Requisite : 10-468-107 , Utility Safety ; 10-451-100 , Introduction to Electrical Tower Worker ; 10-451-101 , Introduction to Telecommunications Safety Procedures ) Course Typically Offered :
Intro to Wireless Technologies 10451103 Introduces the fundamental elements of wireless technology relevant to tower installation including wireless networks and applications services as well as a basic technical overview of spectrum principals and characteristics . ( Pre-Requisite : 10-468-107 Utility Safety ; 10-451-100 Introduction to Electrical Tower Worker ; 10-451-101 Introduction to Telecommunications Safety Procedures ) Course Typically Offered :
Intro to Cable Acc / Standards 10451104 Introduces the fundamentals and characteristics of cable accessories and carrier installation standards for a broad cross section of wireless construction . This includes communication cables , weather proofing , handling and support , grounding , and the components of cell systems . Course Typically Offered :
Telecommunications Electronics 10451105 Introduces tower inspection and lighting vocabulary , why tower lighting is needed , identifying the most common types of tower lighting and troubleshooting for each type , understand maintenance and inspection issues , and gathering information on lighting systems and related problems . ( Pre-Requisite : 10-451-103 Introduction to Wireless Technologies ) Course Typically Offered :
CDL Preparation Training 10413350 This course is designed to prepare students for the Wisconsin Class A Commercial Drivers License ( CDL ) pre-trip inspection . Preparation will also be given for taking the State DOT written test including general knowledge , air brakes and combination vehicles . ( Prerequisite : Accepted into Gas Utility Construction & Service , Electrical Power Distribution , or Telecommunications programs ) Course Typically Offered : Summer
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