Utilities

The TEEX Utilities Program offers both electric power and telecommunications courses to industry professionals. Available training for private sector organizations, county, and local agencies covers not only industry fundamentals but also advanced training topics. Training areas covered range from fiber optics, cable splicing, telephony, and the deployment of telecom services to customized technical training covering safety, the use of electrical power equipment and several online training options. Specialized training specific to disaster management for electric power systems and leadership programs are also available.

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Funding Options DHS/FEMA Veterans Benefits GSA

Delivery Types Online Face-to-Face Blended Online Instructor-Led

Level 1 Electric Power Lineworker Apprenticeship

Course Number	Title	Description	Funding Option	Delivery Type	Division
EPP111	Level 1 Electric Power Lineworker Apprenticeship Program	Quick View Course Description close EPP111 – Level 1 Electric Power Lineworker Apprenticeship Program The Level 1 Electric Power Lineworker Apprenticeship Program course is designed to provide participants with a foundation of knowledge and skills for utility work. This course includes an overview of essential apprentice skills such as, wood pole climbing and basic rigging, electric power principles, bucket and digger truck operations, and personal protective grounding. Full course information and schedule Contact Information Infrastructure Training & Safety Institute OSHA Training Institute Education Center Phone: Email: itsi@teex.tamu.edu			ITSI

Level 2 Electric Power Lineworker Apprenticeship

Course Number	Title	Description	Funding Option	Delivery Type	Division
EPP211	Level 2 Electric Power Lineworker Apprenticeship Program	Quick View Course Description close EPP211 – Level 2 Electric Power Lineworker Apprenticeship Program The Level 2 Electric Power Lineworker Apprenticeship Program course is designed to provide participants with the general knowledge and skills of electrical utility work. Topics covered will include constructing overhead utility lines, single-phase transformer connections and installation, single phase meters and installation, as well as rubber gloving on single-phase systems. Underground electrical systems will also be covered. Full course information and schedule Contact Information Infrastructure Training & Safety Institute OSHA Training Institute Education Center Phone: Email: itsi@teex.tamu.edu			ITSI

Level 3 Electric Power Lineworker Apprenticeship

Course Number	Title	Description	Funding Option	Delivery Type	Division
EPP311	Level 3 Electric Power Lineworker Apprenticeship Program	Quick View Course Description close EPP311 – Level 3 Electric Power Lineworker Apprenticeship Program The Level 3 Electric Power Lineworker Apprenticeship Program course is designed to provide participants with intermediate knowledge and skills of utility work. Topics covered will include rubber gloving on three-phase systems and overhead and underground system maintenance. Three-phase transformer connections, meters, and installation will also be covered. Full course information and schedule Contact Information Infrastructure Training & Safety Institute OSHA Training Institute Education Center Phone: Email: itsi@teex.tamu.edu			ITSI

Level 4 Electric Power Lineworker Apprenticeship

Course Number	Title	Description	Funding Option	Delivery Type	Division
EPP411	Level 4 Electric Power Lineworker Apprenticeship Program	Quick View Course Description close EPP411 – Level 4 Electric Power Lineworker Apprenticeship Program The Level 4 Electric Power Lineworker Apprenticeship Program course is designed to provide participants with the advanced knowledge and skills of utility work. Topics covered will include emergency rubber gloving procedures, OSHA 10-Hour Construction for ET&D, troubleshooting overhead and underground systems, and essentials of leadership. Full course information and schedule Contact Information Infrastructure Training & Safety Institute OSHA Training Institute Education Center Phone: Email: itsi@teex.tamu.edu			ITSI

Lineworker Academy

Course Number	Title	Description	Funding Option	Delivery Type	Division
EPP700	Lineworker Academy	Quick View Course Description close EPP700 – Lineworker Academy The Lineworker Academy at Texas A&M Engineering Extension Service (TEEX) is designed to provide to students a comprehensive training experience utilizing the best work methods, equipment, tools, and standards. The Academy offers classroom and hands-on field training with a real-world approach delivered by high-quality curriculum, experienced instructors, and specialized equipment and facilities. Upon completion of the Academy, students will be qualified in equipment operation and pole climbing. They will receive their Basic First Aid and CPR Certification, their OSHA 10-Hour ET&D Construction Card, and be eligible to apply for their Commercial Driver’s License (CDL). Students will also be given the opportunity to enter the job market prepared with the knowledge, skills, and abilities prospective employers within the electric power industry require. Full course information and schedule Contact Information Infrastructure Training & Safety Institute OSHA Training Institute Education Center Phone: Email: itsi@teex.tamu.edu			ITSI

Tower Technician

Course Number	Title	Description	Funding Option	Delivery Type	Division
CEL100	Tower Technician Level One	Quick View Course Description close CEL100 – Tower Technician Level One The Tower Technician Level One course answers the need for qualified technicians with comprehensive cutting edge technical training provided to participants with an interest in the industry. During this 120-hour course students receive not only traditional classroom training, each has the opportunity to participate in multiple field exercises and other hands-on training scenarios; all followed by scenario testing used to determine student comprehension. Registered participants will be challenged physically during this intensive technical training program and should be prepared for climbing exercises while carrying specialized tools used to perform tower prop installation tasks. Successful graduates are eligible for the Tower Apprentice Program supported by industry hiring partners. All qualified students will have the opportunity to become a member of a four-person team responsible for deploying next generation Wireless Networks. Full course information and schedule Contact Information Infrastructure Training & Safety Institute OSHA Training Institute Education Center Phone: Email: itsi@teex.tamu.edu			ITSI

Year 1 Course Offerings by Contract

Course Number	Title	Description	Division
EPP001	Wood Pole Climbing Techniques	Quick View Course Description close EPP001 – Wood Pole Climbing Techniques The Wood Pole Climbing Techniques course provides students with the latest Occupational Safety and Health Administration fall resistant techniques crucial to life-saving best practices currently being applied across the utility industry. During the course, participants are guided through several hands-on activities utilizing TEEX Wood Pole Training props while receiving instruction surrounding proper climbing techniques using the latest safety practices, proper equipment, and other required tools. Full course information and schedule Contact Information Customer Service Representative Phone: (800) 811- Email: itsi@teex.tamu.edu	ITSI
EPP009	Electric Power Principles	Quick View Course Description close EPP009 – Electric Power Principles The Electric Power Principles course provides students with entry-level principles and applications of electricity. During the course, participants are provided opportunities to conduct hands-on exercises utilizing TEEX Electrical Component props wired in specific configurations to become more familiar with electrical meters. During these scenarios, guidance is provided by training personnel to ensure the proper application of formulas is being used when verifying findings. Upon completion of the course, participants will have an understanding of electrical circuits, components, and their applications to industrial and utility equipment. Full course information and schedule Contact Information Infrastructure Training & Safety Institute OSHA Training Institute Education Center Phone: Email: itsi@teex.tamu.edu	ITSI
EPP011	Electrical Utilities Personal Protective Grounding Practices	Quick View Course Description close EPP011 – Electrical Utilities Personal Protective Grounding Practices The Electric Utilities Personal Protective Grounding Practices course emphasizes the importance and the need to effectively ground systems and vehicles to protect the line worker as well as equipment. Emphasis is placed on potential hazards to ground personnel and the public when using protective grounding along with the purpose, testing, inspection, and application of protective grounds on overhead and underground electrical utility systems. At the completion of training, participants will have a working knowledge of protective grounding practices and the inspection, testing, and installation procedures of protective grounds as well as hazards associated with using improper equipment or configurations. Full course information and schedule Contact Information Infrastructure Training & Safety Institute OSHA Training Institute Education Center Phone: Email: itsi@teex.tamu.edu	ITSI
EPP013	Electrical Transmission and Distribution Safe Work Practices	Quick View Course Description close EPP013 – Electrical Transmission and Distribution Safe Work Practices The Electrical Transmission and Distribution Safe Work Practices course provides participants with an overview of the “must-know” skills, knowledge, and abilities necessary to work safely around electric utility tools, materials, equipment, facilities, and systems. Throughout the course, participants utilize the American Public Power Association (APPA) safety manual and access applicable Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) standards to garner knowledge and best practices established for safe work procedures and compliance regulations linked to electrical transmission and distribution system operations. At the completion of this course, participants will be familiar with the nationally recognized safe work practices, precautions, basic safe work procedures, and regulatory compliance measures linked to construction and maintenance work on electric utility transmission and distribution systems. Full course information and schedule Contact Information Infrastructure Training & Safety Institute OSHA Training Institute Education Center Phone: Email: itsi@teex.tamu.edu	ITSI
EPP025	Bucket and Digger Truck Operations	Quick View Course Description close EPP025 – Bucket and Digger Truck Operations The Bucket and Digger Truck Operations course instructs participants on the safe operation of basic hydraulic systems used on both bucket and digger derrick units. During the delivery of this course, participants are provided with the procedures necessary to perform daily, weekly and monthly performance checks, preventive maintenance procedures, proper positioning, and safe operation at job sites. Upon successful completion of this course, participants will have the ability to perform preventive maintenance procedures and demonstrate safe operational skills for digger derricks and bucket trucks. Full course information and schedule Contact Information Infrastructure Training & Safety Institute OSHA Training Institute Education Center Phone: Email: itsi@teex.tamu.edu	ITSI
EPP051	Aerial Bucket Truck Operators	Quick View Course Description close EPP051 – Aerial Bucket Truck Operators The Aerial Bucket Truck Operators course provides training to participants on all operational requirements and processes specific to proper preventive maintenance checks on aerial bucket trucks and safe operational skills. During training, participants utilize both company-owned and TEEX Bucket Truck vehicles to perform skill testing, job-related simulations, and scenario-driven aerial lift rescue operations. Full course information and schedule Contact Information Infrastructure Training & Safety Institute OSHA Training Institute Education Center Phone: Email: itsi@teex.tamu.edu	ITSI

Year 2 Course Offerings by Contract

Course Number	Title	Description	Division
EPP006	Underground Electrical Systems	Quick View Course Description close EPP006 – Underground Electrical Systems The Underground Electrical Systems course provides industry professionals with information specific to installation and maintenance of high voltage underground electrical systems. During training participants will receive information surrounding different types of underground distribution systems, various types of high voltage cables and insulations used in underground distribution, cable installation procedures, and proper cable preparation techniques for splicing and terminating a high voltage distribution line. In addition to these training topics, participants will also receive guidance on the proper techniques required for isolation and grounding of underground cable sections. Full course information and schedule Contact Information Infrastructure Training & Safety Institute OSHA Training Institute Education Center Phone: Email: itsi@teex.tamu.edu	ITSI
EPP031	Electric Power Overhead Line Construction	Quick View Course Description close EPP031 – Electric Power Overhead Line Construction The Electric Power Overhead Line Construction course provides students with hands-on training specific to the construction of a three-phase overhead electrical distribution system with a single-phase tap. Participants work as a crew team to complete the installation of a typical overhead electrical system. Instructor-led field exercises include setting poles, anchors and guys, stringing out conductors and proper sagging. At the completion of this course, participants will have a better understanding of all operational skills required to work as a crew member during the safe transport of poles to a job site, proper unloading, setting the poles, installing anchors, identifying conductor size and type, stringing the wire, and using sag charts. Participants also learn to install hand and pre-form ties to various types of conductors used in the utility industry. Full course information and schedule Contact Information Infrastructure Training & Safety Institute OSHA Training Institute Education Center Phone: Email: itsi@teex.tamu.edu	ITSI
EPP039	Electric Power Hot Line Training – Single Phase Systems	Quick View Course Description close EPP039 – Electric Power Hot Line Training – Single Phase Systems The Electric Power Hot Line Training – Single Phase Systems course provides participants with the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to perform distribution work from an insulated aerial device using rubber gloving, a rubber protective cover-up, and insulated hot line tools on single-phase circuits. During the course, students utilize the TEEX Hot Line training field to perform tasks while elevated almost 40 feet under simulated energized conditions. At the completion of this course, participants are able to select methods and procedures to perform assigned duties on energized circuits under supervision. Full course information and schedule Contact Information Infrastructure Training & Safety Institute OSHA Training Institute Education Center Phone: Email: itsi@teex.tamu.edu	ITSI
EPP226	Single-Phase Transformers, Regulators and Capacitors	Quick View Course Description close EPP226 – Single-Phase Transformers, Regulators and Capacitors The Single-Phase Transformers, Regulators, and Capacitors course provides participants with information and training specific to the principles, theory, design, construction, and operation of single-phase transformers, voltage regulators, and capacitors. During training, students conduct testing of connections using specialized equipment and perform hands-on problem-solving exercises during assigned scenarios. At the completion of the course, participants will be able to calculate fuse sizes and lightning arrester protection for transformers and capacitors, establish proper single-phase connections, identify proper regulator and capacitor applications, and test control settings and switching procedures while applying associated safety rules. Full course information and schedule Contact Information Infrastructure Training & Safety Institute OSHA Training Institute Education Center Phone: Email: itsi@teex.tamu.edu	ITSI

Year 3 Course Offerings by Contract

Course Number	Title	Description	Funding Option	Delivery Type	Division
EPP235	Three-Phase Transformers	Quick View Course Description close EPP235 – Three-Phase Transformers Three–Phase Transformer course provides participants advanced training covering the application, operation, and connections of substation power transformers, single and three-phase overhead, and underground transformers needed to supply power to customers at various voltage ranges. During training, students receive information specific to the proper operation, capabilities, and requirements of transformers in various configurations. Emphasis is placed on the proper selection and connection of transformers used to supply the load, required voltage, and capacity necessary to meet customer demands. A heavy focus is placed on hands-on field exercises utilizing the TEEX Electric Power field. During these exercises participants are given various load scenarios along with customer requirements and must determine the proper connection needed to supply the load applying the proper overcurrent and overvoltage protection. Once completed, students are then asked to properly connect the transformers using a “transformer trainer” and measure values to include verifying correct phase rotation. Discussions surrounding various troubleshooting techniques, best practices, and other related issues specific to banks will help participants develop skills necessary to help minimize customer down time. Full course information and schedule Contact Information Infrastructure Training & Safety Institute OSHA Training Institute Education Center Phone: Email: itsi@teex.tamu.edu			ITSI

Year 4 Course Offerings by Contract

Course Number	Title	Description	Funding Option	Delivery Type	Division
EPP016	Electric Power Hot Line Training – Emergency Procedures	Quick View Course Description close EPP016 – Electric Power Hot Line Training – Emergency Procedures The Electric Power Hot Line Training – Emergency Procedures course is designed for experienced industry professionals with responsibility for crew operations and proper rubber gloving. During training participants will be provided information surrounding proper procedures specific to performing a Job Safety Analysis when responding to an emergency distribution hazard and observations of crew operation scenarios. At the completion of this course, students will be able to assess, plan, communicate, implement, and supervise emergency repairs to an overhead distribution system. Full course information and schedule Contact Information Infrastructure Training & Safety Institute OSHA Training Institute Education Center Phone: Email: itsi@teex.tamu.edu			ITSI
EPP600	10-Hour Outreach Training for the Construction Electrical Transmission and Dis	Quick View Course Description close EPP600 – 10-Hour Outreach Training for the Construction Electrical Transmission and Dis The Electrical Transmission and Distribution (ET&D) course provides participants with crucial life-saving information designed to increase awareness of contributing factors associated with injuries among electric utility personnel and suggestions surrounding best practices designed to reduce those hazards. The course focuses on industry professionals on both electrical safety principles and hazard recognition. Included in the course are OSHA rules applicable to ET&D (1910.269 and 1926 Subpart V). Participants successfully completing this course will receive their OSHA 10-hour card with an ET&D endorsement. Full course information and schedule Contact Information Infrastructure Training & Safety Institute OSHA Training Institute Education Center Phone: Email: itsi@teex.tamu.edu			ITSI

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