Maricopa Community Colleges  EUT115   20006-20085 
Official Course Description: MCCCD Approval: 05/23/00
EUT115 20006-20085 L+L 6 Credit(s) 18 Period(s)
Field Training I
Practice in the basics of climbing and working on utility poles. Focuses on apparatus and equipment, using ropes and rigging equipment, installations of single and double cross arms, pole framing and setting, use of hand line and building single-phase lines.
Prerequisites: None. Corequisites: EUT110, EUT112.
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MCCCD Official Course Competencies:
 
EUT115   20006-20085 Field Training I
1. Identify and use the appropriate equipment and tools necessary to climb utility poles.(I)
2. Demonstrate pole climbing techniques typical to the industry.(I)
3. Identify and use the safety practices required by the utility industry.(I- IV)
4. Identify the types of rope used in the utility industry and describe the major characteristics and appropriate use of each. (II)
5. Identify and tie the types of knots used in the industry and describe the appropriate use of each type of knot.(II)
6. Explain the importance of teamwork in line work and demonstrate effective team working skills.(I-III)
7. Demonstrate the techniques and skills necessary to set a pole manually.(III)
8. Demonstrate the proper use of equipment to set a pole.(III)
9. Demonstrate the appropriate use of guys and anchors while setting a pole.(III)
10. Demonstrate the skills necessary to frame single and double cross arms.(III)
11. Use the appropriate tools and techniques to build single- phase lines.(IV)
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MCCCD Official Course Outline:
 
EUT115   20006-20085 Field Training I
    I. Introduction to Climbing
        A. Use of equipment and tools
        B. Climbing techniques
        C. Safety practices
        D. Teamwork
      II. Ropes and Rigging
          A. Types of rope
            1. Twisted rope
            2. Braided rope
          B. Characteristics of rope
          C. Strength
          D. Electrical conductivity
          E. Care and handling
          F. Appropriate use of each type
          G. Knots
            1. Types of knots
            2. Tying knots
            3. Appropriate use of each type
        III. Pole Framing and Setting
            A. Setting
              1. Manual setting
              2. Setting with equipment
            B. Guys and Anchors
            C. Framing
              1. Single cross-arms
              2. Double cross-arms
            D. Safety practices
            E. Teamwork
          IV. Building Single Phase Lines
              A. Techniques
              B. Safety practices
              C. Teamwork
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