EUT 201 - Overhead Lines Technology III (3)

This course provides practical applications of electrical overhead line technology under the direct supervision of First Energy personnel. Emphasis is placed on skills required to identify, install, and maintain primary underground residential distribution (URD) equipment, including various methods of troubleshooting URD primary and secondary units. Students learn grounding distribution circuits and will develop the knowledge and skills to safely perform rubber gloving assignments utilizing the insulate and isolate techniques. Students perform tasks while working on an energized three-phase circuit under controlled conditions. Safety topics include fire extinguisher safety, temporary protective grounds, stored energy devices, and protective service.

Prerequisite(s): Current degree seeking student with a major of Electric Utility Technology, A.A.S. and preemployment screening by First Energy.

EUT 101 - Overhead Lines Technology I (3) and EUT 102 - Overhead Lines Technology II (3)