Power Line Construction And Maintenance

Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Jackson

DiplomaNon-degreeCIP: 46.0301

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Credits

17 credits

Format

In-Person

Program Pathways

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Program Pathway to Construction ManagementFrom The University of Tennessee

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Power Line Construction And Maintenance

Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Jackson

DiplomaNon-degreeCIP: 46.0301

No description available.

Credits

17 credits

Format

In-Person

Skills & Competencies

Skills developed through this program

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Skills

Critical ThinkingActive ListeningQuality Control AnalysisTroubleshootingJudgment and Decision MakingMonitoringRepairingSpeakingOperations MonitoringCoordinationEquipment MaintenanceComplex Problem SolvingReading ComprehensionManagement of Personnel ResourcesTime ManagementActive LearningOperation and ControlEquipment SelectionSystems Analysis

Knowledge

Building and ConstructionAdministration and ManagementMechanicalEnglish LanguageCustomer and Personal ServiceMathematicsPublic Safety and SecurityEngineering and TechnologyDesignProduction and ProcessingEducation and TrainingTransportationAdministrativePersonnel and Human Resources

Abilities

Near VisionInformation OrderingProblem SensitivityDeductive ReasoningOral ComprehensionFinger DexterityArm-Hand SteadinessInductive ReasoningManual DexterityWritten ComprehensionOral ExpressionVisual Color DiscriminationVisualizationControl PrecisionMultilimb CoordinationSpeech ClarityWritten ExpressionExtent FlexibilityStatic StrengthSpeech RecognitionTrunk Strength

Tasks

Prepare sketches or follow blueprints to determine the location of wiring or equipment and to ensure
Place conduit, pipes, or tubing, inside designated partitions, walls, or other concealed areas, and
Work from ladders, scaffolds, or roofs to install, maintain, or repair electrical wiring, equipment,
Inspect and test equipment to locate damage or worn parts and diagnose malfunctions, or read work or
Reassemble repaired electric motors to specified requirements and ratings, using hand tools and elec
Measure velocity, horsepower, revolutions per minute (rpm), amperage, circuitry, and voltage of unit
Install or replace machinery, equipment, and new or replacement parts and instruments, using hand or
Examine and test machinery, equipment, components, and parts for defects to ensure proper functionin
Tend and observe equipment and machinery to verify efficient and safe operation.
Adhere to safety practices and procedures, such as checking equipment regularly and erecting barrier
Drive vehicles equipped with tools and materials to job sites.
Open switches or attach grounding devices to remove electrical hazards from disturbed or fallen line
Inspect and test equipment and circuits to identify malfunctions or defects, using wiring diagrams a
Prepare and maintain records detailing tests, repairs, and maintenance.
Consult manuals, schematics, wiring diagrams, and engineering personnel to troubleshoot and solve eq
Calibrate instruments, such as transmitters.
Use drones for inspection of high-voltage lines and other hard-to-reach equipment.
Inspect, test, and measure completed work, using devices such as hand tools or gauges to verify conf
Inspect and monitor work areas, examine tools and equipment, and provide employee safety training to
Interpret specifications, blueprints, or job orders to construct templates and lay out reference poi
Inspect work progress, equipment, or construction sites to verify safety or to ensure that specifica
Read specifications, such as blueprints, to determine construction requirements or to plan procedure
Supervise, coordinate, or schedule the activities of construction or extractive workers.
Follow established safety rules and regulations and maintain a safe and clean environment.
Measure and mark cutting lines on materials, using a ruler, pencil, chalk, and marking gauge.
Assemble and fasten materials to make frameworks or props, using hand tools and wood screws, nails,
Use drones for site surveying and to inspect hard-to-reach areas of a structure.
Inspect or review projects to monitor compliance with building and safety codes or other regulations
Develop or implement quality control programs.
Plan, schedule, or coordinate construction project activities to meet deadlines.
Direct how drone technology is used for site inspections and progress monitoring, ensuring accurate and timely project completion.

Technology

Computer aided design CAD softwareAnalytical or scientific softwareFacilities management softwareDocument management softwareProject management softwareSpreadsheet softwareIndustrial control softwareData base user interface and query softwareWord processing softwareInventory management softwareOffice suite softwareAccounting softwareCalendar and scheduling softwareGraphics or photo imaging softwareElectronic mail softwareGeographic information systemMobile location based services softwareCompliance software

Tools

Adjustable wrenchesAir compressorsAllen wrenchesAmmetersAutomatic insulation strippersAwlsBackhoesBandsawsBear claw wire threadersBucket trucksButane soldering ironsCabinet tip screwdriversCable bendersCable butt trimmersCable cuttersAbrasive blasting machinesAdjustable hand wrenchesAir grindersAlignment lasersAnalog ohmmetersArbor pressesArmature air gap gaugesArmature windersAutomatic wire strippersBake ovensBar-to-bar testersBearing puller setsBearing setting toolsBench ammetersBench grinders

Work Values

IndependenceSupportAchievementWorking ConditionsRelationshipsRecognition

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