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Course Description

This course is an introduction to common methods used in aerial construction with a focus on communication lines. Students will learn to work with materials for overhead communication and electrical systems. Students will also demonstrate working knowledge of pole climbing and aerial lifts involving the installation, repair and removal of guy assemblies and additional pole hardware. Lab activities will reinforce and demonstrate these concepts. Students must be 18 years or older due to the equipment used during lab activities per Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulations.

Course Outline

  1. Construction drawings of electrical distribution and communications systems
  2. Safety hazards with electrical transmission systems and communications
  3. Components of electrical transmission line system
  4. Utility poles
  5. Utility pole climbing
  6. Aerial lift machines
  7. Vehicle-mounted elevating and rotating aerial device
    1. Bucket truck operation
    2. Bucket truck work activity
  8. Communications system operations
    1. Identify components of a communications system
    2. Installing system components

Notes

CNST-1290 Construction Print Reading and CNST-2050 Advanced Construction Safety, or concurrent enrollment or department approval.
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Section Title
Aerial Construction
Type
Discussion/Lecture
Days
M, W
Time
5:00PM to 7:55PM
Dates
Jan 27, 2025 to May 07, 2025
Schedule and Location
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Contact Hours
87.5
Location
Delivery Options
Hands-On/Instructor Led  
Course Fee(s)
Flat Fee non-credit $487.24