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Electrical Lineworker - A.A.S. Degree

Tuesday Campus Visit Requirement
All students applying for the Electrical Lineworker program are REQUIRED to attend a Tuesday Campus Visit.

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Core Courses

Course Title	Credits
ELLW 1110 Distribution I ELLW - 1110: Distribution I Description ELLW 1110 This course covers the task of learning to climb safely along with the use of digger/derrick units. It includes an introduction of the materials and their applications, along with an introduction to the application of rigging to the industry. The safety aspect of the industry is stressed in these applications. Prerequisites: ELLW1098 Credits: 4 Effective Dates: 03/16/1998 - 12/31/9999 Course Outline: ELLW1110 — PDF	4
ELLW 1120 Utility Equipment and Tools ELLW - 1120: Utility Equipment and Tools Description ELLW 1120 This course offers an introduction to the tools used in the line industry. Personal tools, climbing tools, and the introduction to the safe operation of carrier-mounted devices are included. The digger/derrick and the personnel-carrying aerial devices will be covered. Prerequisites: ELLW0098. Credits: 2 Effective Dates: 03/21/1998 - 12/31/9999 Course Outline: ELLW1120 — PDF	2
ELLW 1130 Basic Electricity ELLW - 1130: Basic Electricity Description ELLW 1130 This course covers the introduction to electrical circuits and magnetic circuits, both AC and DC. The student will use mathematics to calculate voltage, resistance, and current in each type of circuit. This course is an introduction to the use of formulas needed to do the calculations that the lineworker may encounter in this field. The introduction to the magnetic circuits will be the basis for transformer application. The safety aspects of calculating voltages and currents will be used to identify the exposure in such applications that could be a safety hazard. Prerequisites: None Credits: 2 Effective Dates: 03/22/1998 - 12/31/9999 Course Outline: ELLW1130 — PDF	2
ELLW 1140 Distribution IIA ELLW - 1140: Distribution IIA Description ELLW 1140 This course covers the construction aspects in the building of single-phase lines and the use of plan profiles, specification drawings, material lists, and their application to the field. It includes the equipment that will be used for this construction. Hot line work with sticks will also be introduced at this time. The hanging of guys, the stringing of conductors, anchor installations, industry framing practices, and safety in all line building, equipment operations, and material handling will be observed and practiced. Prerequisites: ELLW1110, ELLW1120, and concurrent enrollment in ELLW1141 Credits: 4 Effective Dates: 03/19/1998 - 12/31/9999 Course Outline: ELLW1140 — PDF	4
ELLW 1141 Distribution IIB ELLW - 1141: Distribution IIB Description ELLW 1141 This course covers more of the material that is in ELLW1140 Distribution IIA. Prerequisites: ELLW1110, ELLW1120, and concurrent enrollment in ELLW1140 Credits: 4 Effective Dates: 03/16/1998 - 12/31/9999 Course Outline: ELLW1141 — PDF	4
ELLW 1145 Rope and Rigging ELLW - 1145: Rope and Rigging Description ELLW 1145 Students will learn and practice knot tying and splicing. Also included are the study of rope characteristics, different uses of rope, and basic rigging techniques. Credits: 2 Effective Dates: 08/22/2016 - 12/31/9999 Course Outline: ELLW1145 — PDF	2
ELLW 1150 Construction Planning and Practices ELLW - 1150: Construction Planning and Practices Description ELLW 1150 This course covers the use of different drawings, maps, and construction materials used in the lineworker's field. This includes the list of materials and specifications. Use of the transit will be introduced and applied to the lab field where lines will be staked for future building as a project. Placement of anchors and the installation of line equipment will also be used in the advanced part of the class. Prerequisites: ELLW1110 Credits: 2 Effective Dates: 03/20/1998 - 12/31/9999 Course Outline: ELLW1150 — PDF	2
ELLW 1155 Equipment Operations ELLW - 1155: Equipment Operations Description ELLW 1155 A mix of classroom training and outdoor lab work studying and applying the safe and efficient operation of digger derricks, skid steer loaders, backhoes and trenchers. Credits: 2 Effective Dates: 08/22/2016 - 12/31/9999 Course Outline: ELLW1155 — PDF	2
ELLW 1160 Transformers I ELLW - 1160: Transformers I Description ELLW 1160 This course covers the theory and applications of transformer principles of magnetic and electrical circuits for primary and secondary connections. Understanding of polarities is examined and applied. Use of the different types and possibilities of connections will also be covered, with the needed information for choosing the loading, transformer types and sizes, and the fusing of the same. Prerequisites: ELLW1130 and concurrent enrollment in ELLW1161 Credits: 4 Effective Dates: 03/21/1998 - 12/31/9999 Course Outline: ELLW1160 — PDF	4
ELLW 1162 Transformers II ELLW - 1162: Transformers II Description ELLW 1162 This course covers the actual mounting and connecting of the transformers to the primary and secondary systems, including the use and installation of over-current and over-voltage protection. The use of closed and open banks will be applied, as well as the paralleling of same. Safety of both the primary and secondary applications will be covered and used in all applications. Prerequisites: Concurrent enrollment in ELLW1160 Credits: 4 Effective Dates: 03/21/1998 - 12/31/9999 Course Outline: ELLW1162 — PDF	4
ELLW 1165 Pole Top and Bucket Rescue ELLW - 1165: Pole Top and Bucket Rescue Description ELLW 1165 Students will learn the most up-to-date techniques and operations of rescue equipment in the electrical line worker industry. These skills will help prepare for the possibility of line worker injury on the pole or in aerial equipment. Along with this training, the student will obtain First Aid, CPR and AED certification. Credits: 2 Effective Dates: 01/09/2017 - 12/31/9999 Course Outline: ELLW1165 — PDF	2
ELLW 1170 Line Construction and Maintenance A ELLW - 1170: Line Construction and Maintenance A Description ELLW 1170 This course covers the conversion of single-phase to multi-phase applications. The use of three-phase hot stick line applications will be applied to the changing of poles, deadends, crossarms, and running angles. The maintenance of three-phase systems will be applied. The use of insulated fiberglass boards and ladders, nylon hot line hoists, and block and tackle will be applied. Safety applications will be emphasized at all times throughout this course. Prerequisites: Concurrent enrollment in ELLW1172 Credits: 4 Effective Dates: 03/22/1998 - 12/31/9999 Course Outline: ELLW1170 — PDF	4
ELLW 1172 Line Construction and Maintenance B ELLW - 1172: Line Construction and Maintenance B Description ELLW 1172 This course covers the continuation of line construction and maintenance. The application of ties, standard and preformed with sticks and live line applications, is covered. The use of protective coverup materials for lineman and support structures is covered. The transferring and handling of energized conductors using temporary supports, etc. are also covered. Prerequisites: Concurrent enrollment in ELLW1170 Credits: 4 Effective Dates: 03/21/1998 - 12/31/9999 Course Outline: ELLW1172 — PDF	4
ELLW 1175 System Protection ELLW - 1175: System Protection Description ELLW 1175 Students will be given a general overview on the basic fundamentals of equipment used in Transmission and Distribution system protection. The objective of this course will be to help the student understand how protection systems function, and how they protect the general public and utility employees, reduce damage to electrical equipment, and reduce duration and number of sustained outages. Credits: 2 Effective Dates: 01/09/2017 - 12/31/9999 Course Outline: ELLW1175 — PDF	2
ELLW 1180 Underground Cable and Fault Locating ELLW - 1180: Underground Cable and Fault Locating Description ELLW 1180 This course covers the practices and techniques used in cable and fault locating. The student will understand and demonstrate all safety practices in the application and operation involved with the equipment used in this course. Prerequisites: None Credits: 2 Effective Dates: 03/22/1998 - 12/31/9999 Course Outline: ELLW1180 — PDF	2
ELLW 1185 Electrical Industry Search Skills ELLW - 1185: Electrical Industry Search Skills Description ELLW 1185 This course covers a comprehensive view of the aspects incurred in job search activity. It will cover locating job openings, hidden markets, assessing employment strengths, writing resumes, writing cover letters, completing applications, preparing for interview questions, and using the computer highway for job searching. Prerequisites: None Credits: 1 Effective Dates: 03/18/1998 - 12/31/9999 Course Outline: ELLW1185 — PDF	1
Total Core Credits:	45

General Education Courses

Course Title	Credits
ENGL 1150 Composition I ENGL - 1150: Composition I Description ENGL 1150 This course emphasizes the process of writing expository and persuasive essays using effective writing skills and a variety of research techniques. Also included in the course content are critical reading and logical reasoning. Meets MnTC Goal 1 - PREREQUISITES: Students having one of the recommended placement assessment scores, or a grade of ?C-? or higher in READ 150 and ENG 150 Credits: 3 Effective Dates: 08/24/2009 - 12/31/9999 MNTC Goals: 1 Course Outline: ENGL1150 — PDF	3
SPEE 1020 Interpersonal Communication SPEE - 1020: Interpersonal Communication Description SPEE 1020 This course is intended to increase student?s awareness of the processes, models, and theories of interpersonal communication relative to relationships that impact people?s personal and professional lives. Through self-analysis and reflection, case studies, practical application, and critical thinking, students will examine the influence of communicative behaviors on themselves, their personal relationships, groups, and society. Concepts include self-esteem, self-fulfilling prophecies, perception, ethics, emotion, conflict, cultural awareness, language, nonverbal communication, social media, and listening. Meets Goal 7. Meets MNTC Goal 1 Fall 2016 and after. Credits: 3 Effective Dates: 03/20/1999 - 12/31/9999 MNTC Goals: 1,7 Course Outline: SPEE1020 — PDF	3
General Education Elective(s)**	6
General Education Elective(s) (MnTC Goal 3 or Goal 4 )***	3
Total General Education Credits:	15

Total Program Credits:	60

** Select General Education electives from any MnTC goal area.

*** Select General Education electives from MnTC goal area.

* ELLW0098 is a one-credit course, and should be taken prior to entry in the Electrical Lineworker major, unless the student has instructor approval for previous climbing experience.

Electrical Lineworker - A.A.S. Degree

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