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SUMMARY:2024 Substation II Program - Session I
DESCRIPTION:Building on the success of Substation I\, NEPPA is pleased to offer the Substation II Program which is held in 4-day sessions 4 times a year. Substation II expands on Substation I and moves into protection and controls\, understanding operations\, schematics\, and diagrams\, testing and test results interpretation of substation equipment.  Upon successful completion of the Program\, students are awarded a Certificate of Completion. \nIn addition to in-class lecture\, the Substation II Program incorporates hands-on application of concepts and testing\, building\, and manipulating a relay panel\, and weekly testing including a final exam to demonstrate knowledge and comprehension of the course content. Each Friday of each session will be a half-day conducted virtually for review and testing. \n			\n				MORE COURSE INFORMATION\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				SESSION DATES & HOURS\nClasses are held Tuesday – Thursday from 8:00 am – 2:00 pm; and Fridays 8:00 am – 11:00 am. \nEach Friday of the session will consist of a virtual review of the week’s material and online testing. Students should plan to attend classes in-person at the Training Center Tuesday – Thursday\, and join the session(s) remotely on Friday. \nDates are subject to change however advance notice will be provided\, as needed. \nSession I: Tuesday\, September 10 – Friday\, September 13\, 2024 \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				WHO SHOULD ATTEND\nThis course is designed for \n\nLineworkers or operations employees\nSubstation Technicians\nEmployees or Supervisors transitioning from other departments\nEngineers\nConstruction Supervisors\nProject Managers\n\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				CLICK HERE TO VIEW DETAILED AGENDA\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				COURSE PREREQUISITES\nIn order to be successful in the Substation II Program\, students are expected to complete the Substation I program and participate in the new Basic Electricity and Mathematics for Utility Operations course (which is day one of Substation I). \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				REGISTRATION\nRegistration fees include coffee and lunch each day. If you have any dietary restrictions or considerations\, please make note on your registration. \nMembers: $2\,795 \nNon-Members: $4\,150 \nCancellations are accepted until Tuesday\, August 27\, 2024.  Substitutions may be made at any time prior to the start of the first session. \n			\n				REGISTER NOW\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				QUESTIONS?\nPlease contact training@neppa.org or call the office at (978) 540-2200.
URL:https://neppa.org/event/2024-substation-ii-program-session-i/
LOCATION:NEPPA Training Center\, 200 New Estate Rd\, Littleton\, MA\, 01460\, United States
CATEGORIES:Substation II Program
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SUMMARY:Apprentice Lineworker Program - Year 3
DESCRIPTION:NEPPA offers a four-year curriculum of the Northwest Lineman College’s Lineworker Certification Program and combines hands-on and formal classroom training. Students attend class four times a year for four days each to complete the four-year program. \nIn addition to classroom time\, students are expected to: \nSelf-study by reading the material \nTrack\, record\, and submit monthly apprenticeship reports of on-the-job training \nTrack\, record and submit quarterly “competency” forms \nEach year\, students participate in an additional two-day Skills Assessment Rodeo each year. The Apprentice Rodeo is designed to showcase the apprentices’ developing technical and climbing skills\, and to reinforce the program’s focus on professionalism\, safety\, and proper technique. \nAttendance Policy \nStudents are required to attend all 16-days of the in-class program as well as the two-day Skills Assessment Rodeo. Any student unable to attend their regularly scheduled class or the Skills Assessment Rodeo is required to make-up the time\, training\, and competencies covered during those class days. To progress into the next year or to complete the Program\, all students must complete the full program requirements. \n  \nClick here for more information and to register \n  \nQuestions? Please contact training@neppa.org or call (978) 540-2200.
URL:https://neppa.org/event/apprentice-lineworker-program-year-3-5/
LOCATION:NEPPA Training Center\, 200 New Estate Rd\, Littleton\, MA\, 01460\, United States
CATEGORIES:Apprentice Lineworker Program
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SUMMARY:Tactical Tuesday
DESCRIPTION:Topic:How vehicle-mounted cameras + AIcan help you better manage the grid while reducing costs\nPresenter: \nJuliet Su\, Head of Product for Noteworthy AI\n \nCompany Info: Noteworthy provides AI-powered camera systems that mount non-intrusively on fleet vehicles to automatically geolocate and capture high-resolution imagery of distribution poles as the vehicles drive. Proprietary machine learning models enable several applications in a single truck roll\, including asset inventory/GIS clean-up\, asset inspections\, vegetation management\, third-party attachment assessments\, lighting audits\, and more.\n\nPresentation Description: Explore how Noteworthy AI’s advanced vehicle-mounted camera system revolutionizes utility field operations across the US. This presentation will highlight how their technology works and its tangible benefits\, from boosting grid reliability to optimizing vegetation management.\n			\n				Register Now
URL:https://neppa.org/event/tactical-tuesday-25/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Tactical Tuesday
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SUMMARY:Apprentice Lineworker Program - Year 4
DESCRIPTION:NEPPA offers a four-year curriculum of the Northwest Lineman College’s Lineworker Certification Program and combines hands-on and formal classroom training. Students attend class four times a year for four days each to complete the four-year program. \nIn addition to classroom time\, students are expected to: \nSelf-study by reading the material \nTrack\, record\, and submit monthly apprenticeship reports of on-the-job training \nTrack\, record and submit quarterly “competency” forms \nEach year\, students participate in an additional two-day Skills Assessment Rodeo each year. The Apprentice Rodeo is designed to showcase the apprentices’ developing technical and climbing skills\, and to reinforce the program’s focus on professionalism\, safety\, and proper technique. \nAttendance Policy \nStudents are required to attend all 16-days of the in-class program as well as the two-day Skills Assessment Rodeo. Any student unable to attend their regularly scheduled class or the Skills Assessment Rodeo is required to make-up the time\, training\, and competencies covered during those class days. To progress into the next year or to complete the Program\, all students must complete the full program requirements. \n  \nClick here for more information and to register \n  \nQuestions? Please contact training@neppa.org or call (978) 540-2200.
URL:https://neppa.org/event/apprentice-lineworker-program-year-4-5/
LOCATION:NEPPA Training Center\, 200 New Estate Rd\, Littleton\, MA\, 01460\, United States
CATEGORIES:Apprentice Lineworker Program
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SUMMARY:2024 Metering II Program
DESCRIPTION:NEPPA’s Metering II Program will be held September 24- 26\, 2024 at the NEPPA Training Center (200 New Estate Road\, Littleton\, MA 01460). \nNEPPA’s Metering II Program is designed to build upon the introductory concepts of Metering I. Metering II explores advanced application of concepts\, how to apply theory in practice and understand system design elements and equipment. \nUpon successful completion of the Program\, including a final exam\, students are awarded a Certificate of Completion. \n			\n				MORE COURSE DETAILS\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				WHO SHOULD ATTEND\nThis course is designed for: \n• Intermediate or transitioning Meter Technicians \n• Lineworkers \n• Supervisors or Managers transitioning from other departments \nLEARNING OBJECTIVES\nUpon completion of the program\, participants will be able to successfully: \n\nDemonstrate a foundational knowledge of how electricity is measured through meters.\nPractice advanced applications of meter installations and measurements.\nApply advanced programming\, testing and design concepts to real-world applications.\nDevelop a system design that demonstrates a deep understanding of the system’s configuration.\nRecognize applicable standards and specifications such as the National Electrical Safety Code (NESC).\nDemonstrate an understanding of meter multipliers.\nTest the impacts of metering on billing and revenue protection.\n\n  \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				CLICK HERE FOR A DETAILED AGENDA \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				REGISTRATION\nRegistration fees includes supplemental materials listed above and lunch each day. \nMembers: $1\,450 \nNon-Members: $2\,260 \nCancellations are accepted until Tuesday\, September 10\, 2024 (two weeks prior to the start of the class). Substitutions may be made at any time prior to the start of the class. \nTo register\, please click the button below and complete your registration online. \n			\n				REGISTER NOW\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				QUESTIONS?\nPlease contact training@neppa.org or call the office at (978) 540-2200.
URL:https://neppa.org/event/2024-metering-ii-program/
LOCATION:NEPPA Training Center\, 200 New Estate Rd\, Littleton\, MA\, 01460\, United States
CATEGORIES:Metering II Program
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SUMMARY:Public Utility Management Program (PUMP) - Virtual Session II
DESCRIPTION:NEPPA is pleased to offer the Public Utility Management Program (PUMP) again in 2024.  The (PUMP) begins in April and ends in November. It features 6 days of in-person training sessions and two additional 1/2-day-virtual sessions\, The in-person sessions will be held on April 23 – 25 and October 29 – 31\, 2024 at the NEPPA Training Center (200 New Estate Road\, Littleton\, MA 01460).  Each of these 3-day session will include information on leadership challenges\, best practices\, knowledge/skill/behavior development\, and practical applications. One virtual sessions will be held on June 4th and September 24\, 2024. Each ½-day virtual session will cover additional presentation content that is of interest to the participants\, along with application of learning with coaching and sharing of experiences based on individual learning plan objectives and assignments. \n  \nPUMP is a robust course of study and interaction which covers a variety of management\, leadership\, and operations disciplines necessary for leaders of Public Power\, today and in the future.  Due to the extremely interactive nature of this training experience\, class size is limited. \nUpon successful completion of the Program\, participants will have gained 39 Professional Development Hours\, a Certificate of Completion and special recognition for completing the Program. \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Who Should Attend\nTo help position public power to address the growing number of retirements and position changes in the industry\, PUMP is designed for anyone who wants to learn what it takes to be an effective leader including: \n  \n• General Managers• General Foremen• Assistant General Managers• Supervisors• Managers or Team Leads• Aspiring Leaders \n  \nThe Program is designed to address varying levels of experience and perspectives\, from utilities of varying sizes and complexities. Participants may have significant management experience and responsibilities\, be individual contributors with oversight\, or individuals expected to rise into management in the future. \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				What makes PUMP different? \nNow in its 32nd year\, PUMP is the only program of its kind in New England. Participants have a unique opportunity to learn\, grow and network with colleagues from around the region as they hone their skills and knowledge in a thorough\, interactive professional development.\n\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				In-Person and Virtual Sessions & Agenda \nThe 6-Day Program is split into two sessions\, held in April and October. \nThe 2-Virtual half day sessions will be in June and September. \nClick here to download the detailed agenda\nProgram Objectives\nThe Public Utility Management Program is designed to accomplish the following objectives: \n\nProvide an overview of leadership philosophy and key leadership concepts\, specifical for Public Power organizations.\nEnable participants to better understand their own leadership styles\, strengths and limitations to support ongoing learning and development\nBuild competencies that encourage leadership development in a diverse work environment\nDevelop specific knowledge\, skills and practices around Public Power including utility operations\, finances\, and management.\nHelp participants build and sustain cultures of safe and effective operations.\nUnderstand and build awareness around trends\, technologies\, challenges and changes that impact the utility of the future.\nCreate an interactive learning environment that supports practical application of concepts and uses real-world utility examples.\nEnsure transfer and application of learning to an on-the-job setting.\n\n \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Topics Covered \nThe following topics will be covered in the Program: \n  \n• Overview of the Electric Utility Industry• Local Public Power System• Financial Management• Introduction to Leadership• Self-Awareness• Organization Awareness• Character• Community• Empowerment• Service• Customer Relations• Sustainability• Strategic Planning• Governance• Delivering Value to Your Organization as a Leader \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				For more detailed informtion\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Registration \nDue to the extremely interactive nature of this training experience\, class size is limited. Registration fees include coffee and lunch\, all program materials\, supplemental assignments\, certificates and special recognition. \nMembers: $3\,195 \nNon-Members: $5\,150 \n\n			\n				Register Now\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Cancellations \nCancellations are accepted until Tuesday\, Apirl 9\, 2024 (two-weeks prior to the start of the Program). Substitutions may be made at any time prior to Session I. \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Location \nThis session is virtual. \n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Questions?\nPlease contact training@neppa.org or call the office at (978) 540-2200.
URL:https://neppa.org/event/public-utility-management-program-pump-virtual-session-ii/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:PUMP
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