Powerline

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Course Description:

Students will gain technical knowledge and skills in installation, troubleshooting and repair of telecommunication equipment of all kinds. Throughout the course, students will gain a fundamental understanding of electricity and electronics and will learn about fiber optics and copper based systems. CWCTC students will have the opportunity to study pole and tower climbing techniques, trenching, high voltage installation, maintenance and inspection. safety and applicable codes and standards in regards to the powerline and telecommunications fields.

Skills Learned:

Some of the skills a student will be able to perform are pole climbing, tower work, installation of high voltage conductors and hardware, trouble shooting and power restoration, underground conductor installation and repair, fiber-optic and copper networking installation and repair, electrical theory, and basic residential house wiring installation and repair.

Related Occupations and Earnings:

Related occupations include meter reader, electrician, and tree trimmer. Earnings range between $13-$38/hour.

Post-Secondary Opportunities:

Articulated credits can be earned toward an Associate’s Degree at Institutions such as Westmoreland County Community College.

Instructor(s):

Mr. Bartlow – Powerline Instructor
Phone Number – 724-925-3532 x. 1361

Office Hours: 7:15am to 7:45am
2:30pm to 2:45pm

Please leave a voicemail message outside of these times.

Suggested Prerequisites:

Alegbra I & II
Geometry
Physics
College Prep English I-IV

Industry Certifications:

National Ladder Safety
Copper Networking
OSHA 10
Fiber Optics

Student Requirements:

Active Listening
Physical Strength
Manual Dexterity
Work in All Types of Weather
Use of Personal Protective Equipment

Student Costs:

Work Boots
Leather Gloves
Safety Glasses
Blue Jeans
Blue Jean Long Sleeve Shirt

Text Book:

Residential Construction Academy Electrical Principles
Residential Construction Academy House Wiring