Official Course Description:  MCCCD Approval:  11-23-2010
EUT105  2011 Spring – 2011 Spring	LAB  2.0 Credit(s)  2.0 Period(s)  2.0 Load  Occ
Introduction to Pole Climbing
Proper climbing techniques for new climbers. Inspection and maintenance of pole climbing equipment, the equipment used in pole climbing, and how to maintain it. Prerequisites: None.

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MCCCD Official Course Competencies:
EUT105  2011 Spring – 2011 Spring	Introduction to Pole Climbing

 

1.         Identify and describe the equipment and tools used in pole climbing (I)

2.         Describe the proper techniques used in pole climbing. (I)

3.         Identify and describe safety practices and procedures related to pole climbing. (II)

4.         Demonstrate the use, maintenance, and inspection of climbing equipment. (II)

5.         Demonstrate basic climbing techniques to a height of fifteen feet. (II, III)

6.         Demonstrate and explain proper techniques for safetying on and safetying off. (III)

7.         Describe the guidelines used for planning a climbing job. (IV)

 

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MCCCD Official Course Outline:
EUT105  2011 Spring – 2011 Spring	Introduction to Pole Climbing

 

I.          Equipment and Tools

            A.        Belt

                        1.         Tonge

                        2.         D-ring

                        3.         Hardware and tool pouches

            B.        Hooks

                        1.         Straps

                        2.         Pads

                        3.         Gaffs

            C.        Pole climbing

                        1.         Free climbing

                        2.         Hitch hiking

II.        Safety practices and procedures

            A.        Belt inspection

            B.        Safety strap inspection

            C.        Gaff inspection

            D.        Climbing techniques

III.       Safetying on and safetying off

            A.        How to safety on

            B.        How to safety off

            C.        Fall restraint devices

IV.       Climbing job planning

            A.        Pole condition

                        1.         Knots

                        2.         Shell rot

                        3.         Pole rot

                        4.         Cracks

            B.        Identifying electrical hazards

            C.        Work positioning