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

Cell 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: (979) 458-9188 Email: itsi@teex.tamu.edu			ITSI

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: (979) 458-9188 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: (979) 458-9188 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: (979) 458-9188 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: (979) 458-9188 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: (979) 458-9188 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: (979) 458-9188 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: (979) 458-9188 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: (979) 458-9188 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: (979) 458-9188 Email: itsi@teex.tamu.edu	ITSI
EPP026	Electric Power Substation Equipment Operations	Quick View Course Description close EPP026 – Electric Power Substation Equipment Operations The Electric Power Substation Equipment Operations course helps participants become more familiar with the layout of industry specific equipment, power transformers, oil circuit breakers, re-closers, and switchgear through instructor-led demonstrations and hands-on field exercises. During training, students will be provided information on substation terms, symbols, and one-line diagrams. At the conclusion of training, participants will have the knowledge, skills, and abilities required to read a one-line diagram, identify and understand substation equipment symbols, better understand substation safety requirements, and apply switching procedures for various buss configurations. Full course information and schedule Contact Information Infrastructure Training & Safety Institute OSHA Training Institute Education Center Phone: (979) 458-9188 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: (979) 458-9188 Email: itsi@teex.tamu.edu	ITSI
EPP203	Electric Power – Lockout/Tagout	Quick View Course Description close EPP203 – Electric Power – Lockout/Tagout The Electric Power – Lockout/Tagout Course is designed to instruct personnel on procedures required to establish and maintain a program that meets all OSHA standards. Lockout/tagout is one of the top three citations listed by OSHA where employers are not in compliance with the minimum standards. It is our goal to provide participants a clear understanding of the minimum requirements of the program and provide them information to bring their programs into compliance with the standard. This effort will be comprised of discussion and illustrations of what is required to meet the standards. Participants will also be given a chance to evaluate their own program, or one provided to them, against a checklist for compliance to the standards. Full course information and schedule Contact Information Infrastructure Training & Safety Institute OSHA Training Institute Education Center Phone: (979) 458-9188 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: (979) 458-9188 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: (979) 458-9188 Email: itsi@teex.tamu.edu	ITSI
EPP043	Overhead Electrical Distribution Equipment Installation	Quick View Course Description close EPP043 – Overhead Electrical Distribution Equipment Installation The Overhead Electrical Distribution Equipment Installation course provides participants training on proper procedures used for installation and connection of various types of electrical apparatus to an electrical distribution system. During the course, participants operate as a team to safely accomplish all installation requirements specific to the proper connectivity of electrical distribution equipment. The emphasis during this course is placed on proper equipment grounding techniques necessary to de-energize electrical power systems required to safely accomplish each task. Hands-on field exercises conducted from an elevated position of almost 40 feet include installation and connection of single-phase and three-phase transformers along with reclosers, capacitor banks, and voltage regulators. Students receive a safety briefing (OSHA 190.269.(c)) prior to all activities. Full course information and schedule Contact Information Infrastructure Training & Safety Institute OSHA Training Institute Education Center Phone: (979) 458-9188 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: (979) 458-9188 Email: itsi@teex.tamu.edu	ITSI

Year 3 Course Offerings by Contract

Course Number	Title	Description	Division
EPP024	Electric Power Overhead and Underground System Maintenance	Quick View Course Description close EPP024 – Electric Power Overhead and Underground System Maintenance The Electric Power Overhead and Underground System Maintenance course trains participants in safe work practices related to distribution system maintenance. The course allows participants to work with a variety of structures as well as underground systems specific to repair work done on typical system hardware. During training students will become familiar with personal protective grounding practices on both overhead and underground electrical systems and perform switching and isolating procedures on an underground residential distribution system. At the completion of this course, participants will be able to work as a member of a crew when replacing typical pole line hardware and apparatus. Full course information and schedule Contact Information Infrastructure Training & Safety Institute OSHA Training Institute Education Center Phone: (979) 458-9188 Email: itsi@teex.tamu.edu	ITSI
EPP037	Electric Power Line Reconductoring	Quick View Course Description close EPP037 – Electric Power Line Reconductoring The Electric Power Line Reconductoring course provides participants with training specific to the proper setup and use of power line reconductoring tools, equipment, and machines necessary to safely perform a reconductor operation on a three-phase overhead distribution system. At the completion of this course, participants will able to identify safe work procedures, apply proper grounding techniques, safely position aerial devices, layout conductors, install dollies and operate tension rigs when installing a new conductor. Full course information and schedule Contact Information Infrastructure Training & Safety Institute OSHA Training Institute Education Center Phone: (979) 458-9188 Email: itsi@teex.tamu.edu	ITSI
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: (979) 458-9188 Email: itsi@teex.tamu.edu	ITSI

Year 4 Course Offerings by Contract

Course Number	Title	Description	Division
EPP015	Train-the-Trainer Wood Pole Climbing Instructor	Quick View Course Description close EPP015 – Train-the-Trainer Wood Pole Climbing Instructor The Wood Pole Climbing Instructor course is designed to provide experienced pole climbers with the skills required to become an instructor within the industry. Through facilitated hands-on exercises utilizing the TEEX Wood Pole Climbing field, course instruction, practice, and demonstrations, candidate instructors are prepared to deliver training utilizing TEEX-provided materials. Once the instructor course has been completed, participants will have the knowledge and all course materials necessary to properly assess those industry professionals wishing to receive training, set up required equipment, and administer all wood pole climbing training evaluations. Full course information and schedule Contact Information Infrastructure Training & Safety Institute OSHA Training Institute Education Center Phone: (979) 458-9188 Email: itsi@teex.tamu.edu	ITSI
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: (979) 458-9188 Email: itsi@teex.tamu.edu	ITSI
EPP017	Introduction to Hot Stick Operations	Quick View Course Description close EPP017 – Introduction to Hot Stick Operations The Introduction to Hot Stick Operations course provides participants instruction in the maintenance of transmission and distribution circuits using live-line tools and associated equipment. At the completion of the course, participants will have the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to properly select and use hot line tools to perform work on both distribution and transmission systems. Full course information and schedule Contact Information Infrastructure Training & Safety Institute OSHA Training Institute Education Center Phone: (979) 458-9188 Email: itsi@teex.tamu.edu	ITSI
EPP201	Train-the-Trainer Bucket and Digger Truck Operations	Quick View Course Description close EPP201 – Train-the-Trainer Bucket and Digger Truck Operations The Bucket and Digger Truck Operations Instructor course provides experienced industry professionals with the knowledge, skills, and materials necessary to train bucket and digger truck operators on the safe use, inspection, and required maintenance of bucket trucks and digger derricks. During training, candidate instructors will utilize both company-owned and TEEX Bucket and Digger Truck vehicles to perform skill testing, job-related simulations, and scenario-driven aerial lift manipulation exercises. Candidate instructors will also have the opportunity to apply adult learning principles during practice presentations designed to build confidence and proficiency while utilizing newly developed facilitation skills and instructional materials. Full course information and schedule Contact Information Infrastructure Training & Safety Institute OSHA Training Institute Education Center Phone: (979) 458-9188 Email: itsi@teex.tamu.edu	ITSI
EPP600	10-Hour Outreach Training for the Construction Electrical Transmission and Distribution Industry	Quick View Course Description close EPP600 – 10-Hour Outreach Training for the Construction Electrical Transmission and Distribution Industry 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: (979) 458-9188 Email: itsi@teex.tamu.edu	ITSI

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