A.22
WORK PROCESS SCHEDULE
POWER-LINE DISTRIBUTION ERECTOR
O*NET-SOC CODE: 49-9051.00 RAPIDS CODE: 0281
ALTERNATE TITLE: LINE ERECTOR
This work process schedule is attached to and a part of the Apprenticeship Standards for the above identified occupation. This sequence of Related Classroom Instruction is competency based and will be offered as traditional classroom training or independent study, which may include electronic media.
1. TERM OF APPRENTICESHIP
The term of the occupation shall be three (3) years with an OJL attainment of 6000 hours supplemented by the required hours of related technical instruction.
2. RATIO OF APPRENTICES TO JOURNEYWORKERS
One (1) Apprentice to one (1) Journeyworker: one apprentice for the first skilled journeyworker employed, and one additional apprentice for each additional skilled journeyworker employed thereafter.
3. APPRENTICE WAGE SCHEDULE AND FRINGE BENEFITS
Apprentices shall be paid a progressively increasing schedule of wages and benefits based on a percentage of the current journeyworker wage rate.
Term: 6000 Hours
1st 1000 hours = 50 percent of journeyworker’s rate and fringe benefit payments
2nd 1000 hours = 55 percent of journeyworker’s rate and fringe benefit payments
3rd 1000 hours = 60 percent of journeyworker’s rate and fringe benefit payments
4th 1000 hours = 65 percent of journeyworker’s rate and fringe benefit payments
5th 1000 hours = 75 percent of journeyworker’s rate and fringe benefit payments
6th 1000 hours = 85 percent of journeyworker’s rate and fringe benefit payments
4. SCHEDULE OF WORK EXPERIENCE (See attached Work Process Schedule)
Apprenticeship Committees may add to the work processes prior to submitting these
Standards to the appropriate Registration Agency for approval.
5. SCHEDULE OF RELATED INSTRUCTION (See attached Related Classroom Instruction
Outline)
Instruction can incorporate elements of both electronic media and traditional classroom including online training, distance learning, or independent study of established curriculum. Curricula modules are based on industry standardized applications of current construction practices. Modules are knowledge and skill based including a system for assessment. The assessment will include task objectives, procedures, review materials, and competency-based performance tests.
A22.1 – POWER-LINE DISTRIBUTION ERECTOR WORK PROCESS SCHEDULE
This instruction and experience shall include the following operations, but not necessarily in the listed sequence. Time spent on specific operations need not be continuous.
1. Install Electrical Distribution Systems
1500
a. Guy anchor
b. Pole equipment
c. Capacitor banks
d. Substation equipment
e. Utility meters
f. Armor rods
g. Direct burial cable
h. Cable markers
i. Underground cable ducts
j. Cable racks
k. Test grounding systems
2. Perform Maintenance and Inspection Duties
1500
a. Control vegetation in power line right-of-way and substations
b. Inspect conductors, poles, cross arms, fences and warning signs
c. Check for corroded hardware, fuse cutouts, high voltage switches, circuit breakers and Regulators and deterioration of cable, connectors and poles
d. Perform di-electric and load tests
3. Troubleshoot and Repair System Components
1000
a. Replace defective conductor, cross arms, substation breeders, transformers, regulators and relays
b. Transfer hot and dead conductors to new poles
4. Utilize Electrical Line Service Tools and Equipment
a. Utilize hand tools and hotline tools safely and use rubber protection as needed
b. Operate equipment
5. Perform Street and Security Lighting Activities
500
a. Install street and flood light fixtures
b. Lighting control components and ballast
TOTAL HOURS
A22.2 – POWER-LINE DISTRIBUTION ERECTOR RELATED CLASSROOM INSTRUCTION
Note: Due to regional and local code differences and climate conditions, duration of instructional competencies/modules are suggested estimates only.
Modules:
Introduction to T&D
• Distribution
• Transmission
• Overhead Distribution Systems
• Climbing Wooden Poles
• Rigging I & II
Safety in T&D Maintenance
• Mobile Hydraulic Systems
• Hydraulic Hand Tools I&II
• Compressors & Pneumatic Tools
• Hydraulic Derricks & Digging Equipment
• Bucket Trucks I & II
Electrical Safety
• Reading Diagrams I&II
• Climbing Steel poles and Towers
• Setting & Replacing Poles
• Pole Framing & Guying
• Troubleshooting Overhead Lines
URD Systems
• Safety in URD
• URD Cable/Conduit
• Basic Electricity Review
• Distribution Repair (Gloves)
• Distribution Repair (Sticks)
• Distribution Line Installation
System Protection & Monitoring
• Pole Top Equip. Replacement I &II
• AC Fundamentals Review
• Electromagnetic Induction Review
• Substations and Switchyards
• Transformer Connections I
• Transformer Connections II
Transformer Troubleshooting
• Service Installations
• Padmount Transformers & Switchgear
• Cable Fault Locating I & II
• Cable Splicing I
• Cable Splicing II
• Cable Terminations
TOTAL HOURS
*DOL apprenticeship program standards recommend 144 hours related instruction per level and/or year.
