EUT 120 - Electricity Utility Technology II - Line *

6 Credit Hours

This course introduces students to more advanced line construction activities. Students will install pad and single-phase transformers, street lights, KWH meters, as well as three-wire and four-wire meters. Students will learn to check continuity, take voltage readings, check polarity, use capacitance and phase rotation meters, as well as meggers. Students will learn the importance of installing rubber goods on secondary conductors, as well as line hose and blankets for primary cover-up. Students will also be expected to operate a single reel trailer and learn the proper technique for sagging primary and secondary conductors.

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.

Prerequisite(s): EUT 100

Semesters Offered: Spring

* 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.