EUT 100 - Electric Utility Technology I - Line *

6 Credit Hours

This course provides the knowledge and skills to perform general utility work necessary to support electrical distribution construction and maintenance. As qualified wood pole climbers coming into the program, students will focus on the identification of line materials, proper use and care of line construction tools and equipment as well as assembly and installation techniques. Students will obtain a Commercial Driver’s License in preparation for the operation of digger and bucket trucks necessary for conducting line maintenance. By the end of the first semester students will be framing and setting utility poles, installing underground residential services, splicing overhead services, installing house services and, most importantly, complying with all OSHA and safety guidelines.

Course is held off campus through FirstEnergy’s Power Systems Institute. Students must be accepted into this program and meet the additional requirements below in order to be considered for the program. The number of students who can be accepted into the FirstEnergy’s Power Systems Institute is limited due to operational staffing needs.

Semesters Offered: Fall

* Indicates course is held off campus through FirstEnergy’s Power Systems Institute. Students must be accepted into this program and meet the additional requirements below in order to be considered for the program. The number of students who can be accepted into the FirstEnergy’s Power Systems Institute is limited due to operational staffing needs. The student must complete one track of four courses (Line Worker or Substation Worker) as approved by FirstEnergy’s Power Systems Institute.