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SUMMARY:Advance Lineworker Program
DESCRIPTION:NEPPA is pleased to offer a completely redesigned Advanced Lineworker Program which is held 3-days/week for 4 weeks/year. \nAdvanced Lineworker is designed to equip participants with the knowledge\, skills and resources necessary to build\, maintain\, troubleshoot and repair a distribution system. \nIn addition to in-class lecture\, the Advanced Lineworker Program incorporates hands-on application of concepts\, facility tours\, and weekly testing including a final exam to demonstrate knowledge and comprehension of the course content. \nUpon successful completion of the Program\, students are awarded a Certificate of Completion. \n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Click Here to download the Agenda \n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				SESSION DATES & HOURS\nThis 12-day program is held Tuesday – Thursday from 8:00 am – 2:00 pm each day. \nSession Dates are subject to change however advance notice will be provided \, as needed \n \nSession I: Sept. 5 – 7\, 2023  \nSession II:  Sept. 26 – 28\, 2023 \nSession III: Oct. 17 – 19\, 2023 \nSession IV: Nov 7 – 9\, 2023 \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				SESSION DATES & HOURS\nThis 12-day program is held Tuesday – Thursday from 8:00 am – 2:00 pm each day. \n\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				WHO SHOULD ATTEND\nThis course is designed for individuals with 5+ years of experience as a lineworker\, lineworkers with increased crew or leadership responsibilities\, or cross departmental employees with new or increased leadership of lineworker personnel. \n  \nLEARNING OBJECTIVES\nUpon completion of this four-week program\, participants will be able to successfully: \n\nDemonstrate a holistic understanding of Transmission & Distribution and overall operations including:\n\na. NESCb. Overhead Distributionc. Underground Distributiond. Distributed Energy Resources (DERs) & Energy Storage \n\nApply concepts to build\, maintain\, troubleshoot and repair a distribution system.\nDemonstrated ability to correctly diagnose and repair a fault.\nExplain the how and why of a distribution system’s design.\n Apply leadership and crew leadership best practices.\n\nPREREQUISITES\nParticipants are expected to have completed NEPPA’s Apprentice Lineworker Program (or another apprenticeship program). Participants are also expected to complete the Basic Electricity & Mathematics for Utility Operations course (held on Day 1 of the Program).\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n					\n					\n				\n				\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS *\nIn addition to the student binder with module printouts and a program t-shirt\, participants are provided the following supplemental materials*: \n\nCalculator\nDistribution Transformer Handbook\nLineman’s Pocket Reference\nUGLY’s Electrical Reference\nAPPA Safety Manual\n\n* Materials are provided in the Apprentice Lineworker Program and will only be distributed if a student has not already received them through other NEPPA programs. \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				AGENDA\nAgenda details are subject to change. \n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Session 1\n				Day 1Basic Electricity & Mathematics for Utility Operations (BEM) \n8:00 am           Welcome & Introductions8:15 am           BEM Module 1: Basic Electricity9:45 am           Break10:00 am         BEM Module 2: Basic Mathematics10:45 am         BEM Module 3: Electric Power & Energy11:30 am         Lunch12:00 pm         BEM Module 4: Electrical Safety1:30 pm           BEM Module 5: Power SystemOverview1:45 pm           Break2:00 pm           Test (20 Questions)3:00 pm           Adjourn ** \n** Day 1 goes until 3:00 pm \nDay 2 \nBeginning of Advanced Lineworker Program \n8:00 am           Module 1: Power Transformers9:45 am           Break10:00 am         Module 1: Power Transformers (cont.)11:30 am         Lunch12:00 pm         Module 2: Voltage Regulators2:00 pm           Adjourn \nDay 3 \n8:00 am Hands-On Exercises & Testing9:45 am Break10:00 am Hands-On Exercises & Testing11:30 am Lunch12:00 pm Review; Week 1 Test (20 Questions)2:00 pm Adjourn \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Session 2\n				Day 1 \n8:00 am           Welcome\, Introductions & Recap Week 19:00 am           Module 3: Capacitors & Capacitor Banks9:45 am           Break10:00 am         Module 3: Capacitors & Capacitor Banks (cont.)11:30 am         Lunch12:00 pm         Module 4: Substation Components2:00 pm           Adjourn \nDay 2 \n8:00 am           Module 4: Substation Components (cont.)9:45 am           Break10:00 am         Hands-On Exercises or Testing11:30 am         Lunch12:00 pm         Module 5: Distributed Energy Resources & Energy Storage2:00 pm           Adjourn \nDay 3 \n8:00 am           Substation & Battery Installation Tour11:30 am         Lunch12:00 pm         Review the Week; “Mid-Term” Test (25 Questions)2:00 pm           Adjourn \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Session 3\n				Day 1 \n8:00 am           Welcome\, Introductions & Recap Weeks 1 & 29:00 am           Module 6: Underground Distribution Review9:45 am           Break10:00 am         Module 6: Underground Distribution Review (cont.)11:30 am         Lunch12:00 pm         Module 7: System Protection2:00 pm           Adjourn \nDay 2 \n8:00 am           Module 7: System Protection (cont.)9:30 am           Break9:45 am           Group Exercise: Developing a Protection Scheme11:30 am         Lunch12:00 pm         Group Exercise (cont.)2:00 pm           Adjourn \nDay 3 \n8:00 am           Field Visit & Tour11:30 am         Lunch12:00 pm         Review the Week; Week 3 Test (20 Questions)2:00 pm           Adjourn \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Session 4\n				Day 1 \n8:00 am           Welcome\, Introductions & Recap Weeks 1\, 2 & 39:00 am           Module 8: Troubleshooting & Problem Solving9:45 am           Break10:00 am         Module 8: Troubleshooting & Problem Solving (cont.)11:30 am         Lunch12:00 pm         Troubleshooting & Problem-Solving Exercises2:00 pm           Adjourn \nDay 2 \n8:00 am           Troubleshooting & Problem-Solving Exercises9:45am            Break10:00 am         Troubleshooting & Problem-Solving Exercises (cont.)11:30 am         Lunch12:00 pm         Field Visit & Tour2:00 pm           Adjourn \nDay 3 \n8:00 am           Final Recap of Weeks 1 – 39:45 am           Break10:00 am         Final Recap of Weeks 1 – 3 (cont.)11:30 am         Lunch12:00 pm         Final Exam (50 Questions)1:30 pm           Certificates of Completion2:00 pm           Adjourn \n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n\nTESTING\nWeekly Tests (20 Questions); Mid-Term Exam (25 Questions); Final Exam (50 Questions) \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				ATTENDANCE POLICY\nIn order to receive a full Certificate of Completion\, students are required to attend all 12-days of the Program. Any absences will be noted as a partial completion of the Program. \n  \nCANCELLATION POLICY\nCancellations are accepted until Tuesday\, August 22\, 2023. Substitutions may be made at any time prior to the first session. \nCancellation fees will be charged based on the following schedule: \n2 weeks prior to the 1st scheduled week of class = 100% refund of tuition \nBefore completion of the 1st scheduled week of class = 75% refund of tuition \nBefore the completion of the 2nd scheduled week of class = 50% refund of tuition \nAfter the 2nd scheduled week of class = 0% refund of tuition \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				REGISTRATION\nRegistration fees include lunch and breaks each day\, student manuals\, and the supplemental materials listed above. \n 2023 Registration Fees: \n                   NEPPA Members: $2\,680 \nNon-Members: $3\,980 \nRegistration is not available at this time. Please contact training@neppa.org for more information on the next program offering. \n			\n				Register NOW\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				INSTRUCTORS\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n					Stephen "Steve" Socoby\n					Authorized OSHA Outreach Instructor (Construction)\, First Aid/CPR/AED Certified Instructor \n					Steve has 36 years of hands on experience in all facets of operations\, of public power utilities including: Line Superintendent; supervision of crews\, maintenance\, new construction\, reliability and associated plant & sub-station responsibilities. He is a recognized expert in safety and OSHA compliance. \nIn his former role as Director of Training\, he is responsible for development and quality of safety & technical programs. He also oversees the line-workers’ school and teaches utility management and supervision\, electronic controls and power-line operation programs. \nRecognized as an industry leader and expert Steve has received the Distinguished Service Award from the Northeast Public Power Association and been recognized by the Maine State Legislature for his previous 30 Years of Distinguished Service. Steve attended the University of Maine at Orono. \nIn 2020 prior to his retirement as a full-time employee\, Steve was honored for his long-standing commitment to NEPPA and the industry by being awarded the organization’s Person of the Year Award. \n					\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n					Anthony Calascibetta\, CUSP\n					Authorized OSHA Outreach Trainer (General & Construction)\, First Aid /CPR/AED Certified \n					Anthony joined NEPPA as part of the training team in May 2022.  Anthony has 40 years of Electrical experience and 25 years of Electric Utility experience. Anthony started out as a Lineworker and progressed to the Substation Division as a Lead Substation Technician. He is proficient in relay testing\, transformer testing\, circuit breaker testing\, and all aspects of wiring in overhead\, underground\, metering\, and substations.  Anthony is an OSHA Authorized General Industry Trainer and OSHA Authorized Construction Trainer.  It’s an honor to be part of the NEPPA training team\, and Safety Training is one of the most important assets of the Electric Utility. Remember\, Safety Starts with You! \n					\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				QUESTIONS?\nPlease contact training@neppa.org or call the office at (978) 540-2200. \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				LODGING\nLodging is not included in your registration fees and must be arranged directly with the hotel. If you need overnight accommodations\, please contact any of the following hotels directly and be sure to mention you’re with NEPPA (or the appropriate code/account number) to receive the negotiated rate: \nCourtyard by Marriott Littleton January 1 – April 30\, 2023 – $142/night + taxMay 1 – October 31\, 2023 – $169/night + taxNovember 1 – December 31\, 2023 – $142/night + taxRate code:  BZL102 Constitution AvenueLittleton\, MA 01460(978) 540-5040   \n  \nThe Boxboro Regency Hotel & Conference Center – $99/night + tax242 Adams PlaceBoxborough\, MA 01719(978) 263-8701 \n  \nThe Westford Regency Hotel & Conference Center January 1 – March 31\, 2023 – $105/night + taxApril 1 – October 31\, 2023 – $125/night + taxNovember 1 – December 31\, 2023 – $105/night + tax219 Littleton RoadWestford\, MA 01886(978) 692-8200 \n  \nSpringHill Suites Devens Common Center – $149/night + tax27 Andrews ParkwayDevens\, MA 01434(978) 772-3030 \n  \nHilton Garden Inn Devens – $149/night + tax59 Andrews ParkwayDevens\, MA 01434(978) 772-0600 \n 
URL:https://neppa.org/event/advance-lineworker-program/
LOCATION:NEPPA Training Center\, 200 New Estate Rd\, Littleton\, MA\, 01460\, United States
CATEGORIES:Advanced Lineworker
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