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UID:10000020-1646121600-1646402400@neppa.org
SUMMARY:Apprentice Lineworker Program - Year 1
DESCRIPTION:NEPPA has adopted the 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  \n  \nQuestions? Please contact training@neppa.org or call (978) 540-2200.
URL:https://neppa.org/event/apprentice-lineworker-program-year-1-2/2022-03-01/
LOCATION:NEPPA Training Center\, 200 New Estate Rd\, Littleton\, MA\, 01460\, United States
CATEGORIES:Apprentice Lineworker Program
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CREATED:20210301T130504Z
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SUMMARY:Apprentice Lineworker Program Graduation
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://neppa.org/event/apprentice-lineworker-program-graduation/
LOCATION:NEPPA Training Center\, 200 New Estate Rd\, Littleton\, MA\, 01460\, United States
CATEGORIES:Apprentice Lineworker Program
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20211214
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UID:10000054-1639440000-1639785599@neppa.org
SUMMARY:Apprentice Lineworker Program - Year 4
DESCRIPTION:(8:00 am – 2:00 pm) NEPPA has adopted the 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. \n*NEW* Beginning in 2021\, each 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. \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n\n\n\nClick here for NEPPA’s Apprentice Lineworker Program information and agenda. \n\n\n\n\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n\n\n\nQuestions? Please contact the NEPPA Training Department at training@neppa.org or call (978) 540-2200.
URL:https://neppa.org/event/apprentice-lineworker-program-year-4/2021-12-14/
LOCATION:NEPPA Training Center\, 200 New Estate Rd\, Littleton\, MA\, 01460\, United States
CATEGORIES:Apprentice Lineworker Program
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211208T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211208T140000
DTSTAMP:20260418T235951
CREATED:20210201T201313Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211005T153206Z
UID:10000027-1638950400-1638972000@neppa.org
SUMMARY:Hoisting 2A-2C Training
DESCRIPTION:NEPPA offers hoisting Continuing Education and Test Prep classes for: \n> Hoisting 1B-1D: hoisting machines\, i.e. cranes and bucket trucks\n> Hoisting 2A-2C: digging machines\, i.e. excavators and backhoes \nPer mandated requirement\, all classes are scheduled for 4 hours. These classes are for both\, continuing education (to renew the license) and the test prep (to prepare for the test to receive a brand-new license). \nONLY test prep attendees are NOT required to attend the full 4 hours of class. \nStudents attending classes for continuing education will need to bring their hoisting license for verification and will receive a certificate of completion at the end of each class. If the hoisting license is not brought to class for verification\, or if the license has been expired for more than a year\, the certificate will not be issued. In this case\, you will have to take the test again. Those who attend for the test prep will receive information to study for the test. \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Class Schedule*\nHoisting classes are scheduled to be held quarterly at the NEPPA Training Center\, however dates are subject to change and may be cancelled if there is lack of interest. \nHoisting Training is also offered @Your-Site.  Please indicate your preference on the registration form. \n1B-1D Hoisting Class – (8:00 am – Noon) \nMarch 9\, 2021\nJune 15\, 2021\nSeptember 7\, 2021\nDecember 7\, 2021 \n2A-2C Hoisting Class – (8:00 am – Noon) \nMarch 10\, 2021\nJune 16\, 2021\nSeptember 8\, 2021\nDecember 8\, 2021 \n* To request a 2D Hoisting Class\, contact NEPPA at (978) 540-2200. \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Location\nNEPPA Training Center\n200 New Estate Road\nLittleton\, MA 01460\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Registration Fees\nRegistration fees include coffee as well as a Certificate of Completion.\n\n\n\n Members:\n$68\n\n\nNon-Members:\n$138\n\n\n\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				If you are looking to hold Hoisting Training @Your-Site\, please be sure to select “1B-1D Hoisting: @Your-Site” or “2A-2C Hoisting: @Your-Site” on the registration form.   \nClasses scheduled @Your-Site are subject to the same per person and minimum class size as other 3-hour @Your-Site Training Sessions: \n NEPPA Members (Utility & Affiliate) \n\n\n\n$68 perperson\, minimum $600 (i.e. 9 participants)\n\n\n\nNon-Members \n\n$138 per person\, minimum $1\,200 (i.e. 9 participants)\n\n  \n\n\n\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Register Now\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Instructors  \n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n					Peter Crowley\n					Safety & Technical Trainer\, Authorized OSHA outreach Instructor (Construction)\, Certified Medic First Aid Trainer for First Aid\, CPR\, AED \n					Pete Crowley has been an instructor for the Northeast Public Power Association since April of 2015 and travels all throughout New England. \nBefore joining NEPPA\, Pete started as a lineman in May of 1984 with Green Mountain Power. Then he moved over to Burlington Electric in 2002 where he was working as a line foreman. \nPete has an Associate’s degree of applied science in Power Technology and has his Mass. 1B/2A Hoisting License. \nPete currently lives in Winooski\, VT and has been married to his wife\, Mary Ann\, for the past 30 years. They have two children together\, Nathan and Natalie. His hobbies are woodworking\, beekeeper and rabbit hunting with his beagles. \nPete goes on to say\, “teaching has been a big part of my career and NEPPA gives me a chance to continue teaching\, which I love to do!” \n					\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n					Dan Flynn\n					Safety & Technical Trainer \n					Dan Flynn has been a safety trainer with Northeast Public Power Association\, since September 2018 after retiring from Wakefield Municipal Gas and Light Dept with more than a 40 year career in public power. \nDan started in the electric meter department in the 1970’s and worked his way through the electric line department as a lineman/line foremen and his last position as the electric department superintendent.  Some of Dan’s responsibilities covered construction\, maintenance\, and safety of the electric line division.  Dan continues to maintain his  1B/2A Mass. hoisting license and a Mass. Class A Driving license. \nDan is a lifelong resident of Wakefield\, MA where he lives with his wife Alayne of 39 years they have two adult children. \nHe says “It is a privilege  to continue to be involved with the public power industry in New England to give back any knowledge I’ve acquired over these many years.”\n					\n				\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 – King: $155/night + tax; Queen/Queen: $165/night + tax\n102 Constitution Avenue\nLittleton\, MA 01460\n(978) 440-5040 – If calling to make your reservation\, be sure to mention either NEPPA or Northeast Public Power\nClick here to make your reservation online using the Corporate Rate: BZL *** Due to COVID\, please call the hotel directly. \nBoxboro Regency Hotel & Conference Center – $99/night + tax\n242 Adams Place\nBoxboro\, MA 01719\n(978) 263-8701 \nThe Westford Regency Inn & Conference Center – $109/night + tax (with breakfast)\n219 Littleton Road\nWestford\, MA 01886\n(978) 692-8200\nClick here to make your reservation online using the Rate Access Code: NEPPA. \nSpringHill Suites Devens Common Center – $129/night + tax\n27 Andrews Parkway\nDevens\, MA 01434\n(978) 772-3030\nClick here to make your reservation online. \nHilton Garden Inn Devens – $129/night + tax\n59 Andrews Parkway\nDevens\, MA 01434\n(978) 772-0600\nClick here to make your reservation online using the Group Code: BZL.  \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/hoisting-2a-2c-training/2021-12-08/
LOCATION:NEPPA Training Center\, 200 New Estate Rd\, Littleton\, MA\, 01460\, United States
CATEGORIES:Hoisting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211207T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211207T140000
DTSTAMP:20260418T235951
CREATED:20210119T132857Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210317T133839Z
UID:10000064-1638864000-1638885600@neppa.org
SUMMARY:Hoisting 1B-1D Training
DESCRIPTION:NEPPA offers hoisting Continuing Education and Test Prep classes for: \n> Hoisting 1B-1D: hoisting machines\, i.e. cranes and bucket trucks\n> Hoisting 2A-2C: digging machines\, i.e. excavators and backhoes \nPer mandated requirement\, all classes are scheduled for 4 hours. These classes are for both\, continuing education (to renew the license) and the test prep (to prepare for the test to receive a brand-new license). \nONLY test prep attendees are NOT required to attend the full 4 hours of class. \nStudents attending classes for continuing education will need to bring their hoisting license for verification and will receive a certificate of completion at the end of each class. If the hoisting license is not brought to class for verification\, or if the license has been expired for more than a year\, the certificate will not be issued. In this case\, you will have to take the test again. Those who attend for the test prep will receive information to study for the test. \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Class Schedule*\nHoisting classes are scheduled to be held quarterly at the NEPPA Training Center\, however dates are subject to change and may be cancelled if there is lack of interest. \nHoisting Training is also offered @Your-Site.  Please indicate your preference on the registration form. \n1B-1D Hoisting Class – (8:00 am – Noon) \nMarch 9\, 2021\nJune 15\, 2021\nSeptember 7\, 2021\nDecember 7\, 2021 \n2A-2C Hoisting Class – (8:00 am – Noon) \nMarch 10\, 2021\nJune 16\, 2021\nSeptember 8\, 2021\nDecember 8\, 2021 \n* To request a 2D Hoisting Class\, contact NEPPA at (978) 540-2200. \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Location NEPPA Training Center200 New Estate Road Littleton\, MA 01460\n\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Registration Fees  Registration fees include coffee as well as a Certificate of Completion.\n\n\n\n Members:\n$68\n\n\nNon-Members:\n$138\n\n\n\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				If you are looking to hold Hoisting Training @Your-Site\, please be sure to select “1B-1D Hoisting: @Your-Site” or “2A-2C Hoisting: @Your-Site” on the registration form.   \nClasses scheduled @Your-Site are subject to the same per person and minimum class size as other 3-hour @Your-Site Training Sessions: \n NEPPA Members (Utility & Affiliate) \n\n\n\n$68 perperson\, minimum $600 (i.e. 9 participants)Non-Members\n\n\n\n\n$138 per person\, minimum $1\,200 (i.e. 9 participants)\n\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Register Now\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Instructors  \n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n					Peter Crowley\n					Safety & Technical Trainer\, Authorized OSHA outreach Instructor (Construction)\, Certified Medic First Aid Trainer for First Aid\, CPR\, AED \n					Pete Crowley has been an instructor for the Northeast Public Power Association since April of 2015 and travels all throughout New England. \nBefore joining NEPPA\, Pete started as a lineman in May of 1984 with Green Mountain Power. Then he moved over to Burlington Electric in 2002 where he was working as a line foreman. \nPete has an Associate’s degree of applied science in Power Technology and has his Mass. 1B/2A Hoisting License. \nPete currently lives in Winooski\, VT and has been married to his wife\, Mary Ann\, for the past 30 years. They have two children together\, Nathan and Natalie. His hobbies are woodworking\, beekeeper and rabbit hunting with his beagles. \nPete goes on to say\, “teaching has been a big part of my career and NEPPA gives me a chance to continue teaching\, which I love to do!” \n					\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n					Dan Flynn\n					Safety & Technical Trainer \n					Dan Flynn has been a safety trainer with Northeast Public Power Association\, since September 2018 after retiring from Wakefield Municipal Gas and Light Dept with more than a 40 year career in public power. \nDan started in the electric meter department in the 1970’s and worked his way through the electric line department as a lineman/line foremen and his last position as the electric department superintendent.  Some of Dan’s responsibilities covered construction\, maintenance\, and safety of the electric line division.  Dan continues to maintain his  1B/2A Mass. hoisting license and a Mass. Class A Driving license. \nDan is a lifelong resident of Wakefield\, MA where he lives with his wife Alayne of 39 years they have two adult children. \nHe says “It is a privilege  to continue to be involved with the public power industry in New England to give back any knowledge I’ve acquired over these many years.”\n					\n				\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 – King: $155/night + tax; Queen/Queen: $165/night + tax 102 Constitution Avenue Littleton\, MA 01460 (978) 440-5040 – If calling to make your reservation\, be sure to mention either NEPPA or Northeast Public Power Click here to make your reservation online using the Corporate Rate: BZL *** Due to COVID\, please call the hotel directly. \nBoxboro Regency Hotel & Conference Center – $99/night + tax 242 Adams Place Boxboro\, MA 01719 (978) 263-8701 \nThe Westford Regency Inn & Conference Center – $109/night + tax (with breakfast) 219 Littleton Road Westford\, MA 01886 (978) 692-8200 Click here to make your reservation online using the Rate Access Code: NEPPA. \nSpringHill Suites Devens Common Center – $129/night + tax 27 Andrews Parkway Devens\, MA 01434 (978) 772-3030 Click here to make your reservation online. \nHilton Garden Inn Devens – $129/night + tax 59 Andrews Parkway Devens\, MA 01434 (978) 772-0600 Click here to make your reservation online using the Group Code: BZL.   \n \n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Questions? Please contact training@neppa.org or call the office at (978) 540-2200.
URL:https://neppa.org/event/hoisting-1b-1d/2021-12-07/
LOCATION:NEPPA Training Center\, 200 New Estate Rd\, Littleton\, MA\, 01460\, United States
CATEGORIES:Hoisting
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20211207
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20211211
DTSTAMP:20260418T235951
CREATED:20210302T201725Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210302T202018Z
UID:10000070-1638835200-1639180799@neppa.org
SUMMARY:Apprentice Lineworker Program - Year 3
DESCRIPTION:(8:00 am – 2:00 pm) NEPPA has adopted the 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. \n*NEW* Beginning in 2021\, each 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. \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n\n\n\nClick here for NEPPA’s Apprentice Lineworker Program information and agenda. \n\n\n\n\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n\n\n\nQuestions? Please contact the NEPPA Training Department at training@neppa.org or call (978) 540-2200.
URL:https://neppa.org/event/apprentice-lineworker-program-year-3/2021-12-07/
LOCATION:NEPPA Training Center\, 200 New Estate Rd\, Littleton\, MA\, 01460\, United States
CATEGORIES:Apprentice Lineworker Program
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20211130
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20211204
DTSTAMP:20260418T235951
CREATED:20210301T175751Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210301T190359Z
UID:10000077-1638230400-1638575999@neppa.org
SUMMARY:Apprentice Lineworker Program - Year 2
DESCRIPTION:(8:00 am – 2:00 pm) NEPPA has adopted the 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. \n*NEW* Beginning in 2021\, each 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. \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n\n\n\nClick here for NEPPA’s Apprentice Lineworker Program information and agenda. \n\n\n\n\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n\n\n\nQuestions? Please contact the NEPPA Training Department at training@neppa.org or call (978) 540-2200.
URL:https://neppa.org/event/apprentice-lineworker-program-year-2/2021-11-30/
LOCATION:NEPPA Training Center\, 200 New Estate Rd\, Littleton\, MA\, 01460\, United States
CATEGORIES:Apprentice Lineworker Program
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211123T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211123T143000
DTSTAMP:20260418T235951
CREATED:20211102T165139Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211119T160719Z
UID:10000131-1637654400-1637677800@neppa.org
SUMMARY:Introduction to Cybersecurity in OT Networks ***POSTPONED TILL 2022***
DESCRIPTION:In partnership with PLM and Schweitzer Engineering Labs\, this session explores cybersecurity and securing operational technology (OT) networks for substations and industrial plants. Participants will understand the threats to industrial control systems (ICS) and the methods used to secure them\, as well their role in the zones of protection. \n  \nTo register\, please contact Andrew Murray\, at amurray@plmnet.com. \n 
URL:https://neppa.org/event/introduction-to-cybersecurity-in-ot-networks/
LOCATION:NEPPA Training Center\, 200 New Estate Rd\, Littleton\, MA\, 01460\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211116T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211119T110000
DTSTAMP:20260418T235951
CREATED:20210317T162532Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210721T193435Z
UID:10000114-1637049600-1637319600@neppa.org
SUMMARY:2021 Substation II Program
DESCRIPTION:Building on the success of Substation I\, NEPPA is pleased to offer a completely redesigned Substation II Program which is held 3.5-days/week for 4 weeks/year.  \nSubstation 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. \nBeginning in 2021\, each Friday of the session will be a half-day conducted virtually for review and testing. \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:  September 14 – 17\, 2021                 Session II:  September 28 – October 1\, 2021Session III:  October 19 – 22\, 2021Session IV:  November 16 – 19\, 2021 \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\,625 \nNon-Members:  $3\,900 \n			\n				REGISTER NOW\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				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 – King: $155/night + tax; Queen/Queen: $165/night + tax102 Constitution AvenueLittleton\, MA 01460(978) 440-5040 – If calling to make your reservation\, be sure to mention either NEPPA or Northeast Public PowerClick here to make your reservation online using the Corporate Rate: BZL *** Due to COVID\, please call the hotel directly. \n \nBoxboro Regency Hotel & Conference Center – $99/night + tax242 Adams PlaceBoxboro\, MA 01719(978) 263-8701 \nThe Westford Regency Inn & Conference Center – $109/night + tax (with breakfast)219 Littleton RoadWestford\, MA 01886(978) 692-8200Click here to make your reservation online using the Rate Access Code: NEPPA. \nSpringHill Suites Devens Common Center – $129/night + tax 27 Andrews ParkwayDevens\, MA 01434(978) 772-3030 Click here to make your reservation online. \nHilton Garden Inn Devens – $129/night + tax59 Andrews ParkwayDevens\, MA 01434(978) 772-0600Click here to make your reservation online using the Group Code: BZL.  \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/2021-substation-ii-program/2021-11-16/
LOCATION:NEPPA Training Center\, 200 New Estate Rd\, Littleton\, MA\, 01460\, United States
CATEGORIES:Substation II Program
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20211116
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20211120
DTSTAMP:20260418T235951
CREATED:20210301T152536Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210301T160531Z
UID:10000090-1637020800-1637366399@neppa.org
SUMMARY:Apprentice Lineworker Program - Year 1
DESCRIPTION:(8:00 am – 2:00 pm) \nNEPPA has adopted the 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. \n*NEW* Beginning in 2021\, each 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.
URL:https://neppa.org/event/apprentice-lineworker-program-year-1/2021-11-16/
LOCATION:NEPPA Training Center\, 200 New Estate Rd\, Littleton\, MA\, 01460\, United States
CATEGORIES:Apprentice Lineworker Program
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211108T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211110T150000
DTSTAMP:20260418T235951
CREATED:20210318T173716Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210723T192714Z
UID:10000121-1636358400-1636556400@neppa.org
SUMMARY:Metering II Program
DESCRIPTION:NEPPA’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. \nCOURSE PREREQUISITES\nStudents are expected to have completed NEPPA’s Basic Electricity and Mathematics for Utility Operations and Metering I programs\, and/or demonstrate a solid understanding of basic electricity concepts\, theory and mathematics through prequalification testing. \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				REGISTRATIONPlease visit the Program’s page for more information or to register.\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				VISIT PROGRAM PAGE\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				INSTRUCTOR\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n					Thomas (Tom) Succi\n					Technical & Safety Trainer \n					Tom has worked in metering in New England for the past 48 years as a meter technician\, instructor\, engineer and manager. He has created instructional programs and taught in the region for most of his career and also ran the meter apprentice training for many years at National Grid as a Principal Trainer. \nHe recently retired as the Supervisor of Meter Test and Engineering at United Illuminating and looks forward to continuing his career as an instructor. Tom holds a BS and an AS in Engineering Technology as well as an advanced certificate in Management from WPI. \nTom and his wife Arlene currently reside in Connecticut. \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				QUESTIONS?\nPlease contact training@neppa.org or call the office at (978) 540-2200.
URL:https://neppa.org/event/metering-ii-program/
LOCATION:NEPPA Training Center\, 200 New Estate Rd\, Littleton\, MA\, 01460\, United States
CATEGORIES:Metering II Program
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211108T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211110T150000
DTSTAMP:20260418T235951
CREATED:20210301T132257Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210301T132257Z
UID:10000007-1636356600-1636556400@neppa.org
SUMMARY:Apprentice Lineworker Program Make-Up Week
DESCRIPTION:Apprentice Lineworker Program Make-Up Weeks\nIn 2021\, NEPPA is be establishing the following “Make-Up Weeks” to invite any student who needs to make-up time in the Program and/or conduct competencies for the Program. \nMay 24 – 28\, 2021 (Years I – IV)\nNovember 8 – 10\, 2021 (Years I – IV) \nFor more information NEPPA at (978) 540-2200 or email training@neppa.org.
URL:https://neppa.org/event/apprentice-lineworker-program-make-up-week-2/
LOCATION:NEPPA Training Center\, 200 New Estate Rd\, Littleton\, MA\, 01460\, United States
CATEGORIES:Apprentice Lineworker Program
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20211102
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20211106
DTSTAMP:20260418T235951
CREATED:20210302T202705Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210302T202916Z
UID:10000053-1635811200-1636156799@neppa.org
SUMMARY:Apprentice Lineworker Program - Year 4
DESCRIPTION:(8:00 am – 2:00 pm) NEPPA has adopted the 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. \n*NEW* Beginning in 2021\, each 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. \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n\n\n\nClick here for NEPPA’s Apprentice Lineworker Program information and agenda. \n\n\n\n\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n\n\n\nQuestions? Please contact the NEPPA Training Department at training@neppa.org or call (978) 540-2200.
URL:https://neppa.org/event/apprentice-lineworker-program-year-4/2021-11-02/
LOCATION:NEPPA Training Center\, 200 New Estate Rd\, Littleton\, MA\, 01460\, United States
CATEGORIES:Apprentice Lineworker Program
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20211026
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20211030
DTSTAMP:20260418T235951
CREATED:20210302T201725Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210302T202018Z
UID:10000069-1635206400-1635551999@neppa.org
SUMMARY:Apprentice Lineworker Program - Year 3
DESCRIPTION:(8:00 am – 2:00 pm) NEPPA has adopted the 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. \n*NEW* Beginning in 2021\, each 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. \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n\n\n\nClick here for NEPPA’s Apprentice Lineworker Program information and agenda. \n\n\n\n\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n\n\n\nQuestions? Please contact the NEPPA Training Department at training@neppa.org or call (978) 540-2200.
URL:https://neppa.org/event/apprentice-lineworker-program-year-3/2021-10-26/
LOCATION:NEPPA Training Center\, 200 New Estate Rd\, Littleton\, MA\, 01460\, United States
CATEGORIES:Apprentice Lineworker Program
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211019T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211022T110000
DTSTAMP:20260418T235951
CREATED:20210317T162532Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210721T193435Z
UID:10000113-1634630400-1634900400@neppa.org
SUMMARY:2021 Substation II Program
DESCRIPTION:Building on the success of Substation I\, NEPPA is pleased to offer a completely redesigned Substation II Program which is held 3.5-days/week for 4 weeks/year.  \nSubstation 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. \nBeginning in 2021\, each Friday of the session will be a half-day conducted virtually for review and testing. \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:  September 14 – 17\, 2021                 Session II:  September 28 – October 1\, 2021Session III:  October 19 – 22\, 2021Session IV:  November 16 – 19\, 2021 \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\,625 \nNon-Members:  $3\,900 \n			\n				REGISTER NOW\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				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 – King: $155/night + tax; Queen/Queen: $165/night + tax102 Constitution AvenueLittleton\, MA 01460(978) 440-5040 – If calling to make your reservation\, be sure to mention either NEPPA or Northeast Public PowerClick here to make your reservation online using the Corporate Rate: BZL *** Due to COVID\, please call the hotel directly. \n \nBoxboro Regency Hotel & Conference Center – $99/night + tax242 Adams PlaceBoxboro\, MA 01719(978) 263-8701 \nThe Westford Regency Inn & Conference Center – $109/night + tax (with breakfast)219 Littleton RoadWestford\, MA 01886(978) 692-8200Click here to make your reservation online using the Rate Access Code: NEPPA. \nSpringHill Suites Devens Common Center – $129/night + tax 27 Andrews ParkwayDevens\, MA 01434(978) 772-3030 Click here to make your reservation online. \nHilton Garden Inn Devens – $129/night + tax59 Andrews ParkwayDevens\, MA 01434(978) 772-0600Click here to make your reservation online using the Group Code: BZL.  \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/2021-substation-ii-program/2021-10-19/
LOCATION:NEPPA Training Center\, 200 New Estate Rd\, Littleton\, MA\, 01460\, United States
CATEGORIES:Substation II Program
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20211005
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20211009
DTSTAMP:20260418T235951
CREATED:20210301T175751Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210301T190359Z
UID:10000076-1633392000-1633737599@neppa.org
SUMMARY:Apprentice Lineworker Program - Year 2
DESCRIPTION:(8:00 am – 2:00 pm) NEPPA has adopted the 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. \n*NEW* Beginning in 2021\, each 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. \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n\n\n\nClick here for NEPPA’s Apprentice Lineworker Program information and agenda. \n\n\n\n\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n\n\n\nQuestions? Please contact the NEPPA Training Department at training@neppa.org or call (978) 540-2200.
URL:https://neppa.org/event/apprentice-lineworker-program-year-2/2021-10-05/
LOCATION:NEPPA Training Center\, 200 New Estate Rd\, Littleton\, MA\, 01460\, United States
CATEGORIES:Apprentice Lineworker Program
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210928T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211001T110000
DTSTAMP:20260418T235951
CREATED:20210317T162532Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210721T193435Z
UID:10000112-1632816000-1633086000@neppa.org
SUMMARY:2021 Substation II Program
DESCRIPTION:Building on the success of Substation I\, NEPPA is pleased to offer a completely redesigned Substation II Program which is held 3.5-days/week for 4 weeks/year.  \nSubstation 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. \nBeginning in 2021\, each Friday of the session will be a half-day conducted virtually for review and testing. \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:  September 14 – 17\, 2021                 Session II:  September 28 – October 1\, 2021Session III:  October 19 – 22\, 2021Session IV:  November 16 – 19\, 2021 \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\,625 \nNon-Members:  $3\,900 \n			\n				REGISTER NOW\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				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 – King: $155/night + tax; Queen/Queen: $165/night + tax102 Constitution AvenueLittleton\, MA 01460(978) 440-5040 – If calling to make your reservation\, be sure to mention either NEPPA or Northeast Public PowerClick here to make your reservation online using the Corporate Rate: BZL *** Due to COVID\, please call the hotel directly. \n \nBoxboro Regency Hotel & Conference Center – $99/night + tax242 Adams PlaceBoxboro\, MA 01719(978) 263-8701 \nThe Westford Regency Inn & Conference Center – $109/night + tax (with breakfast)219 Littleton RoadWestford\, MA 01886(978) 692-8200Click here to make your reservation online using the Rate Access Code: NEPPA. \nSpringHill Suites Devens Common Center – $129/night + tax 27 Andrews ParkwayDevens\, MA 01434(978) 772-3030 Click here to make your reservation online. \nHilton Garden Inn Devens – $129/night + tax59 Andrews ParkwayDevens\, MA 01434(978) 772-0600Click here to make your reservation online using the Group Code: BZL.  \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/2021-substation-ii-program/2021-09-28/
LOCATION:NEPPA Training Center\, 200 New Estate Rd\, Littleton\, MA\, 01460\, United States
CATEGORIES:Substation II Program
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210928
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20211002
DTSTAMP:20260418T235951
CREATED:20210301T152536Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210301T160531Z
UID:10000089-1632787200-1633132799@neppa.org
SUMMARY:Apprentice Lineworker Program - Year 1
DESCRIPTION:(8:00 am – 2:00 pm) \nNEPPA has adopted the 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. \n*NEW* Beginning in 2021\, each 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.
URL:https://neppa.org/event/apprentice-lineworker-program-year-1/2021-09-28/
LOCATION:NEPPA Training Center\, 200 New Estate Rd\, Littleton\, MA\, 01460\, United States
CATEGORIES:Apprentice Lineworker Program
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210914T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210917T110000
DTSTAMP:20260418T235951
CREATED:20210317T162532Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210721T193435Z
UID:10000111-1631606400-1631876400@neppa.org
SUMMARY:2021 Substation II Program
DESCRIPTION:Building on the success of Substation I\, NEPPA is pleased to offer a completely redesigned Substation II Program which is held 3.5-days/week for 4 weeks/year.  \nSubstation 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. \nBeginning in 2021\, each Friday of the session will be a half-day conducted virtually for review and testing. \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:  September 14 – 17\, 2021                 Session II:  September 28 – October 1\, 2021Session III:  October 19 – 22\, 2021Session IV:  November 16 – 19\, 2021 \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\,625 \nNon-Members:  $3\,900 \n			\n				REGISTER NOW\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				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 – King: $155/night + tax; Queen/Queen: $165/night + tax102 Constitution AvenueLittleton\, MA 01460(978) 440-5040 – If calling to make your reservation\, be sure to mention either NEPPA or Northeast Public PowerClick here to make your reservation online using the Corporate Rate: BZL *** Due to COVID\, please call the hotel directly. \n \nBoxboro Regency Hotel & Conference Center – $99/night + tax242 Adams PlaceBoxboro\, MA 01719(978) 263-8701 \nThe Westford Regency Inn & Conference Center – $109/night + tax (with breakfast)219 Littleton RoadWestford\, MA 01886(978) 692-8200Click here to make your reservation online using the Rate Access Code: NEPPA. \nSpringHill Suites Devens Common Center – $129/night + tax 27 Andrews ParkwayDevens\, MA 01434(978) 772-3030 Click here to make your reservation online. \nHilton Garden Inn Devens – $129/night + tax59 Andrews ParkwayDevens\, MA 01434(978) 772-0600Click here to make your reservation online using the Group Code: BZL.  \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/2021-substation-ii-program/2021-09-14/
LOCATION:NEPPA Training Center\, 200 New Estate Rd\, Littleton\, MA\, 01460\, United States
CATEGORIES:Substation II Program
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210908T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210908T140000
DTSTAMP:20260418T235951
CREATED:20210201T201313Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211005T153206Z
UID:10000026-1631088000-1631109600@neppa.org
SUMMARY:Hoisting 2A-2C Training
DESCRIPTION:NEPPA offers hoisting Continuing Education and Test Prep classes for: \n> Hoisting 1B-1D: hoisting machines\, i.e. cranes and bucket trucks\n> Hoisting 2A-2C: digging machines\, i.e. excavators and backhoes \nPer mandated requirement\, all classes are scheduled for 4 hours. These classes are for both\, continuing education (to renew the license) and the test prep (to prepare for the test to receive a brand-new license). \nONLY test prep attendees are NOT required to attend the full 4 hours of class. \nStudents attending classes for continuing education will need to bring their hoisting license for verification and will receive a certificate of completion at the end of each class. If the hoisting license is not brought to class for verification\, or if the license has been expired for more than a year\, the certificate will not be issued. In this case\, you will have to take the test again. Those who attend for the test prep will receive information to study for the test. \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Class Schedule*\nHoisting classes are scheduled to be held quarterly at the NEPPA Training Center\, however dates are subject to change and may be cancelled if there is lack of interest. \nHoisting Training is also offered @Your-Site.  Please indicate your preference on the registration form. \n1B-1D Hoisting Class – (8:00 am – Noon) \nMarch 9\, 2021\nJune 15\, 2021\nSeptember 7\, 2021\nDecember 7\, 2021 \n2A-2C Hoisting Class – (8:00 am – Noon) \nMarch 10\, 2021\nJune 16\, 2021\nSeptember 8\, 2021\nDecember 8\, 2021 \n* To request a 2D Hoisting Class\, contact NEPPA at (978) 540-2200. \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Location\nNEPPA Training Center\n200 New Estate Road\nLittleton\, MA 01460\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Registration Fees\nRegistration fees include coffee as well as a Certificate of Completion.\n\n\n\n Members:\n$68\n\n\nNon-Members:\n$138\n\n\n\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				If you are looking to hold Hoisting Training @Your-Site\, please be sure to select “1B-1D Hoisting: @Your-Site” or “2A-2C Hoisting: @Your-Site” on the registration form.   \nClasses scheduled @Your-Site are subject to the same per person and minimum class size as other 3-hour @Your-Site Training Sessions: \n NEPPA Members (Utility & Affiliate) \n\n\n\n$68 perperson\, minimum $600 (i.e. 9 participants)\n\n\n\nNon-Members \n\n$138 per person\, minimum $1\,200 (i.e. 9 participants)\n\n  \n\n\n\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Register Now\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Instructors  \n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n					Peter Crowley\n					Safety & Technical Trainer\, Authorized OSHA outreach Instructor (Construction)\, Certified Medic First Aid Trainer for First Aid\, CPR\, AED \n					Pete Crowley has been an instructor for the Northeast Public Power Association since April of 2015 and travels all throughout New England. \nBefore joining NEPPA\, Pete started as a lineman in May of 1984 with Green Mountain Power. Then he moved over to Burlington Electric in 2002 where he was working as a line foreman. \nPete has an Associate’s degree of applied science in Power Technology and has his Mass. 1B/2A Hoisting License. \nPete currently lives in Winooski\, VT and has been married to his wife\, Mary Ann\, for the past 30 years. They have two children together\, Nathan and Natalie. His hobbies are woodworking\, beekeeper and rabbit hunting with his beagles. \nPete goes on to say\, “teaching has been a big part of my career and NEPPA gives me a chance to continue teaching\, which I love to do!” \n					\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n					Dan Flynn\n					Safety & Technical Trainer \n					Dan Flynn has been a safety trainer with Northeast Public Power Association\, since September 2018 after retiring from Wakefield Municipal Gas and Light Dept with more than a 40 year career in public power. \nDan started in the electric meter department in the 1970’s and worked his way through the electric line department as a lineman/line foremen and his last position as the electric department superintendent.  Some of Dan’s responsibilities covered construction\, maintenance\, and safety of the electric line division.  Dan continues to maintain his  1B/2A Mass. hoisting license and a Mass. Class A Driving license. \nDan is a lifelong resident of Wakefield\, MA where he lives with his wife Alayne of 39 years they have two adult children. \nHe says “It is a privilege  to continue to be involved with the public power industry in New England to give back any knowledge I’ve acquired over these many years.”\n					\n				\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 – King: $155/night + tax; Queen/Queen: $165/night + tax\n102 Constitution Avenue\nLittleton\, MA 01460\n(978) 440-5040 – If calling to make your reservation\, be sure to mention either NEPPA or Northeast Public Power\nClick here to make your reservation online using the Corporate Rate: BZL *** Due to COVID\, please call the hotel directly. \nBoxboro Regency Hotel & Conference Center – $99/night + tax\n242 Adams Place\nBoxboro\, MA 01719\n(978) 263-8701 \nThe Westford Regency Inn & Conference Center – $109/night + tax (with breakfast)\n219 Littleton Road\nWestford\, MA 01886\n(978) 692-8200\nClick here to make your reservation online using the Rate Access Code: NEPPA. \nSpringHill Suites Devens Common Center – $129/night + tax\n27 Andrews Parkway\nDevens\, MA 01434\n(978) 772-3030\nClick here to make your reservation online. \nHilton Garden Inn Devens – $129/night + tax\n59 Andrews Parkway\nDevens\, MA 01434\n(978) 772-0600\nClick here to make your reservation online using the Group Code: BZL.  \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/hoisting-2a-2c-training/2021-09-08/
LOCATION:NEPPA Training Center\, 200 New Estate Rd\, Littleton\, MA\, 01460\, United States
CATEGORIES:Hoisting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210907T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210907T140000
DTSTAMP:20260418T235951
CREATED:20210119T132857Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210317T133839Z
UID:10000063-1631001600-1631023200@neppa.org
SUMMARY:Hoisting 1B-1D Training
DESCRIPTION:NEPPA offers hoisting Continuing Education and Test Prep classes for: \n> Hoisting 1B-1D: hoisting machines\, i.e. cranes and bucket trucks\n> Hoisting 2A-2C: digging machines\, i.e. excavators and backhoes \nPer mandated requirement\, all classes are scheduled for 4 hours. These classes are for both\, continuing education (to renew the license) and the test prep (to prepare for the test to receive a brand-new license). \nONLY test prep attendees are NOT required to attend the full 4 hours of class. \nStudents attending classes for continuing education will need to bring their hoisting license for verification and will receive a certificate of completion at the end of each class. If the hoisting license is not brought to class for verification\, or if the license has been expired for more than a year\, the certificate will not be issued. In this case\, you will have to take the test again. Those who attend for the test prep will receive information to study for the test. \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Class Schedule*\nHoisting classes are scheduled to be held quarterly at the NEPPA Training Center\, however dates are subject to change and may be cancelled if there is lack of interest. \nHoisting Training is also offered @Your-Site.  Please indicate your preference on the registration form. \n1B-1D Hoisting Class – (8:00 am – Noon) \nMarch 9\, 2021\nJune 15\, 2021\nSeptember 7\, 2021\nDecember 7\, 2021 \n2A-2C Hoisting Class – (8:00 am – Noon) \nMarch 10\, 2021\nJune 16\, 2021\nSeptember 8\, 2021\nDecember 8\, 2021 \n* To request a 2D Hoisting Class\, contact NEPPA at (978) 540-2200. \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Location NEPPA Training Center200 New Estate Road Littleton\, MA 01460\n\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Registration Fees  Registration fees include coffee as well as a Certificate of Completion.\n\n\n\n Members:\n$68\n\n\nNon-Members:\n$138\n\n\n\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				If you are looking to hold Hoisting Training @Your-Site\, please be sure to select “1B-1D Hoisting: @Your-Site” or “2A-2C Hoisting: @Your-Site” on the registration form.   \nClasses scheduled @Your-Site are subject to the same per person and minimum class size as other 3-hour @Your-Site Training Sessions: \n NEPPA Members (Utility & Affiliate) \n\n\n\n$68 perperson\, minimum $600 (i.e. 9 participants)Non-Members\n\n\n\n\n$138 per person\, minimum $1\,200 (i.e. 9 participants)\n\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Register Now\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Instructors  \n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n					Peter Crowley\n					Safety & Technical Trainer\, Authorized OSHA outreach Instructor (Construction)\, Certified Medic First Aid Trainer for First Aid\, CPR\, AED \n					Pete Crowley has been an instructor for the Northeast Public Power Association since April of 2015 and travels all throughout New England. \nBefore joining NEPPA\, Pete started as a lineman in May of 1984 with Green Mountain Power. Then he moved over to Burlington Electric in 2002 where he was working as a line foreman. \nPete has an Associate’s degree of applied science in Power Technology and has his Mass. 1B/2A Hoisting License. \nPete currently lives in Winooski\, VT and has been married to his wife\, Mary Ann\, for the past 30 years. They have two children together\, Nathan and Natalie. His hobbies are woodworking\, beekeeper and rabbit hunting with his beagles. \nPete goes on to say\, “teaching has been a big part of my career and NEPPA gives me a chance to continue teaching\, which I love to do!” \n					\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n					Dan Flynn\n					Safety & Technical Trainer \n					Dan Flynn has been a safety trainer with Northeast Public Power Association\, since September 2018 after retiring from Wakefield Municipal Gas and Light Dept with more than a 40 year career in public power. \nDan started in the electric meter department in the 1970’s and worked his way through the electric line department as a lineman/line foremen and his last position as the electric department superintendent.  Some of Dan’s responsibilities covered construction\, maintenance\, and safety of the electric line division.  Dan continues to maintain his  1B/2A Mass. hoisting license and a Mass. Class A Driving license. \nDan is a lifelong resident of Wakefield\, MA where he lives with his wife Alayne of 39 years they have two adult children. \nHe says “It is a privilege  to continue to be involved with the public power industry in New England to give back any knowledge I’ve acquired over these many years.”\n					\n				\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 – King: $155/night + tax; Queen/Queen: $165/night + tax 102 Constitution Avenue Littleton\, MA 01460 (978) 440-5040 – If calling to make your reservation\, be sure to mention either NEPPA or Northeast Public Power Click here to make your reservation online using the Corporate Rate: BZL *** Due to COVID\, please call the hotel directly. \nBoxboro Regency Hotel & Conference Center – $99/night + tax 242 Adams Place Boxboro\, MA 01719 (978) 263-8701 \nThe Westford Regency Inn & Conference Center – $109/night + tax (with breakfast) 219 Littleton Road Westford\, MA 01886 (978) 692-8200 Click here to make your reservation online using the Rate Access Code: NEPPA. \nSpringHill Suites Devens Common Center – $129/night + tax 27 Andrews Parkway Devens\, MA 01434 (978) 772-3030 Click here to make your reservation online. \nHilton Garden Inn Devens – $129/night + tax 59 Andrews Parkway Devens\, MA 01434 (978) 772-0600 Click here to make your reservation online using the Group Code: BZL.   \n \n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Questions? Please contact training@neppa.org or call the office at (978) 540-2200.
URL:https://neppa.org/event/hoisting-1b-1d/2021-09-07/
LOCATION:NEPPA Training Center\, 200 New Estate Rd\, Littleton\, MA\, 01460\, United States
CATEGORIES:Hoisting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210810T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210810T150000
DTSTAMP:20260418T235951
CREATED:20210127T193551Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210420T183843Z
UID:10000035-1628582400-1628607600@neppa.org
SUMMARY:Basic Electricity & Mathematics for Utility Operations
DESCRIPTION:As with most in-person training\, we ask that participants remain flexible as we approach the coming year.  Although every effort will be made to hold classes in-person at NEPPA’s Training Center in Littleton\, MA\, we will likely have a combination of in-person\, hybrid and virtual sessions. \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				NEPPA is pleased to continue offering a 1-day basic and technical prerequisite course for anyone looking to attend technical programs or to gain a basic understanding of electrical theory\, concepts and mathematic principles. \n NEPPA’s Basic Electricity & Mathematics for Utility Operations course is scheduled to be held August 10\, 2021 at the NEPPA Training Center (200 New Estate Road\, Littleton\, MA 01460) as part of the first day of two other technical programs. \n Basic Electricity & Mathematics for Utility Operations is designed to be an introduction to the electrical concepts and mathematic principles needed to understand electricity and electrical equipment.  This course is a foundational level course that is a basis for additional course work in specific disciplines such as substation\, overhead lines and metering. \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Who Should Attend\nBasic Electricity & Mathematics is designed for: \nAll field operations personnel including: \nMeter TechniciansLineworkersSubstation TechniciansCustomer Service or Office Personnel looking to understand the product they sell every daySupervisors or Managers transitioning from other departments or disciplines \n  \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Location\nThis 1-day\, in-person training will be held at:                 NEPPA Training Center                 200 New Estate Road                 Littleton\, MA 01460 \n \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Learning Objectives \n\nPractice and solve mathematic problems used in electrical power measurements\nDemonstrate a basic understanding of electrical theory including electricity and magnetism\nAbility to differentiate between how DC and AC circuits function\nExplain the difference and interconnection of generation\, transmission and distribution of electricity\nDemonstrate an understanding of energy and demand\, and the difference between Kw and Kwh\nAbility to recognize the utmost importance of electrical safety\n\n\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Agenda\n Agenda details are subject to change. \n 8:00 am        Welcome & Introductions8:15 am        Module 1: Basic Electricity9:45 am        Break10:00 am      Module 2: Basic Mathematics11:30 am      Lunch12:00 pm      Module 3: Electric Power & Energy1:00 pm        Module 4: Electrical Safety1:30 pm        Module 5: Power System Overview3:00 pm        Adjourn  \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Click here to download the detailed agenda. \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Course Prerequisites  There is no prerequisite for Basic Electricity & Mathematics for Utility Operations.  This course is a basic\, foundational course for NEPPA’s technical training programs. \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Registration Registration fees include coffee and lunch each day.  If you have any dietary or other restrictions\, please note them on your registration.  \n\n\n\nMembers:\n$245\n\n\nNon-Members:\n$415\n\n\n\n\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Register NOW\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Cancellations  Cancellations are accepted until Tuesday\, July 27\, 2021 (or two weeks prior to the start of the class)\, respectively.  Substitutions may be made at any time prior to the start of the class.  \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Instructor \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n					Thomas (Tom) Succi\n					Technical & Safety Trainer \n					Tom has worked in metering in New England for the past 48 years as a meter technician\, instructor\, engineer and manager. He has created instructional programs and taught in the region for most of his career and also ran the meter apprentice training for many years at National Grid as a Principal Trainer. \nHe recently retired as the Supervisor of Meter Test and Engineering at United Illuminating and looks forward to continuing his career as an instructor. Tom holds a BS and an AS in Engineering Technology as well as an advanced certificate in Management from WPI. \nTom and his wife Arlene currently reside in Connecticut. \n					\n				\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 – King: $155/night + tax; Queen/Queen: $165/night + tax 102 Constitution Avenue\, Littleton\, MA 01460 (978) 540-5040 – If calling to make your reservation\, be sure to mention either NEPPA or Northeast Power Click here to make your reservation online using the Corporate Rate: BZL \nThe Westford Regency Inn & Conference Center – $120/night + tax 219 Littleton Road\, Westford\, MA 01886 (978) 692-8200 Click here to make your reservation online using the Rate Access Code: NEPPA. \n SpringHill Suites Devens Common Center – $129/night + tax 27 Andrews Parkway\, Devens\, MA 01434 (978) 772-3030 Click here to make your reservation online using the Group Code: BZL. \nHilton Garden Inn Devens – $129/night + tax 59 Andrews Parkway\, Devens\, MA 01434 (978) 772-0600 Click here to make your reservation online using the Group Code: BZL.    \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Questions?   Please contact training@neppa.org or call the office at (978) 540-2200. \n 
URL:https://neppa.org/event/basic-electricity-mathematics-for-utility-operations-3/
LOCATION:NEPPA Training Center\, 200 New Estate Rd\, Littleton\, MA\, 01460\, United States
CATEGORIES:Basic Electricity & Mathematics for Utility Operations
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210616T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210616T140000
DTSTAMP:20260418T235951
CREATED:20210201T201313Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211005T153206Z
UID:10000025-1623830400-1623852000@neppa.org
SUMMARY:Hoisting 2A-2C Training
DESCRIPTION:NEPPA offers hoisting Continuing Education and Test Prep classes for: \n> Hoisting 1B-1D: hoisting machines\, i.e. cranes and bucket trucks\n> Hoisting 2A-2C: digging machines\, i.e. excavators and backhoes \nPer mandated requirement\, all classes are scheduled for 4 hours. These classes are for both\, continuing education (to renew the license) and the test prep (to prepare for the test to receive a brand-new license). \nONLY test prep attendees are NOT required to attend the full 4 hours of class. \nStudents attending classes for continuing education will need to bring their hoisting license for verification and will receive a certificate of completion at the end of each class. If the hoisting license is not brought to class for verification\, or if the license has been expired for more than a year\, the certificate will not be issued. In this case\, you will have to take the test again. Those who attend for the test prep will receive information to study for the test. \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Class Schedule*\nHoisting classes are scheduled to be held quarterly at the NEPPA Training Center\, however dates are subject to change and may be cancelled if there is lack of interest. \nHoisting Training is also offered @Your-Site.  Please indicate your preference on the registration form. \n1B-1D Hoisting Class – (8:00 am – Noon) \nMarch 9\, 2021\nJune 15\, 2021\nSeptember 7\, 2021\nDecember 7\, 2021 \n2A-2C Hoisting Class – (8:00 am – Noon) \nMarch 10\, 2021\nJune 16\, 2021\nSeptember 8\, 2021\nDecember 8\, 2021 \n* To request a 2D Hoisting Class\, contact NEPPA at (978) 540-2200. \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Location\nNEPPA Training Center\n200 New Estate Road\nLittleton\, MA 01460\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Registration Fees\nRegistration fees include coffee as well as a Certificate of Completion.\n\n\n\n Members:\n$68\n\n\nNon-Members:\n$138\n\n\n\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				If you are looking to hold Hoisting Training @Your-Site\, please be sure to select “1B-1D Hoisting: @Your-Site” or “2A-2C Hoisting: @Your-Site” on the registration form.   \nClasses scheduled @Your-Site are subject to the same per person and minimum class size as other 3-hour @Your-Site Training Sessions: \n NEPPA Members (Utility & Affiliate) \n\n\n\n$68 perperson\, minimum $600 (i.e. 9 participants)\n\n\n\nNon-Members \n\n$138 per person\, minimum $1\,200 (i.e. 9 participants)\n\n  \n\n\n\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Register Now\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Instructors  \n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n					Peter Crowley\n					Safety & Technical Trainer\, Authorized OSHA outreach Instructor (Construction)\, Certified Medic First Aid Trainer for First Aid\, CPR\, AED \n					Pete Crowley has been an instructor for the Northeast Public Power Association since April of 2015 and travels all throughout New England. \nBefore joining NEPPA\, Pete started as a lineman in May of 1984 with Green Mountain Power. Then he moved over to Burlington Electric in 2002 where he was working as a line foreman. \nPete has an Associate’s degree of applied science in Power Technology and has his Mass. 1B/2A Hoisting License. \nPete currently lives in Winooski\, VT and has been married to his wife\, Mary Ann\, for the past 30 years. They have two children together\, Nathan and Natalie. His hobbies are woodworking\, beekeeper and rabbit hunting with his beagles. \nPete goes on to say\, “teaching has been a big part of my career and NEPPA gives me a chance to continue teaching\, which I love to do!” \n					\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n					Dan Flynn\n					Safety & Technical Trainer \n					Dan Flynn has been a safety trainer with Northeast Public Power Association\, since September 2018 after retiring from Wakefield Municipal Gas and Light Dept with more than a 40 year career in public power. \nDan started in the electric meter department in the 1970’s and worked his way through the electric line department as a lineman/line foremen and his last position as the electric department superintendent.  Some of Dan’s responsibilities covered construction\, maintenance\, and safety of the electric line division.  Dan continues to maintain his  1B/2A Mass. hoisting license and a Mass. Class A Driving license. \nDan is a lifelong resident of Wakefield\, MA where he lives with his wife Alayne of 39 years they have two adult children. \nHe says “It is a privilege  to continue to be involved with the public power industry in New England to give back any knowledge I’ve acquired over these many years.”\n					\n				\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 – King: $155/night + tax; Queen/Queen: $165/night + tax\n102 Constitution Avenue\nLittleton\, MA 01460\n(978) 440-5040 – If calling to make your reservation\, be sure to mention either NEPPA or Northeast Public Power\nClick here to make your reservation online using the Corporate Rate: BZL *** Due to COVID\, please call the hotel directly. \nBoxboro Regency Hotel & Conference Center – $99/night + tax\n242 Adams Place\nBoxboro\, MA 01719\n(978) 263-8701 \nThe Westford Regency Inn & Conference Center – $109/night + tax (with breakfast)\n219 Littleton Road\nWestford\, MA 01886\n(978) 692-8200\nClick here to make your reservation online using the Rate Access Code: NEPPA. \nSpringHill Suites Devens Common Center – $129/night + tax\n27 Andrews Parkway\nDevens\, MA 01434\n(978) 772-3030\nClick here to make your reservation online. \nHilton Garden Inn Devens – $129/night + tax\n59 Andrews Parkway\nDevens\, MA 01434\n(978) 772-0600\nClick here to make your reservation online using the Group Code: BZL.  \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/hoisting-2a-2c-training/2021-06-16/
LOCATION:NEPPA Training Center\, 200 New Estate Rd\, Littleton\, MA\, 01460\, United States
CATEGORIES:Hoisting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210615T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210615T140000
DTSTAMP:20260418T235951
CREATED:20210119T132857Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210317T133839Z
UID:10000062-1623744000-1623765600@neppa.org
SUMMARY:Hoisting 1B-1D Training
DESCRIPTION:NEPPA offers hoisting Continuing Education and Test Prep classes for: \n> Hoisting 1B-1D: hoisting machines\, i.e. cranes and bucket trucks\n> Hoisting 2A-2C: digging machines\, i.e. excavators and backhoes \nPer mandated requirement\, all classes are scheduled for 4 hours. These classes are for both\, continuing education (to renew the license) and the test prep (to prepare for the test to receive a brand-new license). \nONLY test prep attendees are NOT required to attend the full 4 hours of class. \nStudents attending classes for continuing education will need to bring their hoisting license for verification and will receive a certificate of completion at the end of each class. If the hoisting license is not brought to class for verification\, or if the license has been expired for more than a year\, the certificate will not be issued. In this case\, you will have to take the test again. Those who attend for the test prep will receive information to study for the test. \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Class Schedule*\nHoisting classes are scheduled to be held quarterly at the NEPPA Training Center\, however dates are subject to change and may be cancelled if there is lack of interest. \nHoisting Training is also offered @Your-Site.  Please indicate your preference on the registration form. \n1B-1D Hoisting Class – (8:00 am – Noon) \nMarch 9\, 2021\nJune 15\, 2021\nSeptember 7\, 2021\nDecember 7\, 2021 \n2A-2C Hoisting Class – (8:00 am – Noon) \nMarch 10\, 2021\nJune 16\, 2021\nSeptember 8\, 2021\nDecember 8\, 2021 \n* To request a 2D Hoisting Class\, contact NEPPA at (978) 540-2200. \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Location NEPPA Training Center200 New Estate Road Littleton\, MA 01460\n\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Registration Fees  Registration fees include coffee as well as a Certificate of Completion.\n\n\n\n Members:\n$68\n\n\nNon-Members:\n$138\n\n\n\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				If you are looking to hold Hoisting Training @Your-Site\, please be sure to select “1B-1D Hoisting: @Your-Site” or “2A-2C Hoisting: @Your-Site” on the registration form.   \nClasses scheduled @Your-Site are subject to the same per person and minimum class size as other 3-hour @Your-Site Training Sessions: \n NEPPA Members (Utility & Affiliate) \n\n\n\n$68 perperson\, minimum $600 (i.e. 9 participants)Non-Members\n\n\n\n\n$138 per person\, minimum $1\,200 (i.e. 9 participants)\n\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Register Now\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Instructors  \n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n					Peter Crowley\n					Safety & Technical Trainer\, Authorized OSHA outreach Instructor (Construction)\, Certified Medic First Aid Trainer for First Aid\, CPR\, AED \n					Pete Crowley has been an instructor for the Northeast Public Power Association since April of 2015 and travels all throughout New England. \nBefore joining NEPPA\, Pete started as a lineman in May of 1984 with Green Mountain Power. Then he moved over to Burlington Electric in 2002 where he was working as a line foreman. \nPete has an Associate’s degree of applied science in Power Technology and has his Mass. 1B/2A Hoisting License. \nPete currently lives in Winooski\, VT and has been married to his wife\, Mary Ann\, for the past 30 years. They have two children together\, Nathan and Natalie. His hobbies are woodworking\, beekeeper and rabbit hunting with his beagles. \nPete goes on to say\, “teaching has been a big part of my career and NEPPA gives me a chance to continue teaching\, which I love to do!” \n					\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n					Dan Flynn\n					Safety & Technical Trainer \n					Dan Flynn has been a safety trainer with Northeast Public Power Association\, since September 2018 after retiring from Wakefield Municipal Gas and Light Dept with more than a 40 year career in public power. \nDan started in the electric meter department in the 1970’s and worked his way through the electric line department as a lineman/line foremen and his last position as the electric department superintendent.  Some of Dan’s responsibilities covered construction\, maintenance\, and safety of the electric line division.  Dan continues to maintain his  1B/2A Mass. hoisting license and a Mass. Class A Driving license. \nDan is a lifelong resident of Wakefield\, MA where he lives with his wife Alayne of 39 years they have two adult children. \nHe says “It is a privilege  to continue to be involved with the public power industry in New England to give back any knowledge I’ve acquired over these many years.”\n					\n				\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 – King: $155/night + tax; Queen/Queen: $165/night + tax 102 Constitution Avenue Littleton\, MA 01460 (978) 440-5040 – If calling to make your reservation\, be sure to mention either NEPPA or Northeast Public Power Click here to make your reservation online using the Corporate Rate: BZL *** Due to COVID\, please call the hotel directly. \nBoxboro Regency Hotel & Conference Center – $99/night + tax 242 Adams Place Boxboro\, MA 01719 (978) 263-8701 \nThe Westford Regency Inn & Conference Center – $109/night + tax (with breakfast) 219 Littleton Road Westford\, MA 01886 (978) 692-8200 Click here to make your reservation online using the Rate Access Code: NEPPA. \nSpringHill Suites Devens Common Center – $129/night + tax 27 Andrews Parkway Devens\, MA 01434 (978) 772-3030 Click here to make your reservation online. \nHilton Garden Inn Devens – $129/night + tax 59 Andrews Parkway Devens\, MA 01434 (978) 772-0600 Click here to make your reservation online using the Group Code: BZL.   \n \n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Questions? Please contact training@neppa.org or call the office at (978) 540-2200.
URL:https://neppa.org/event/hoisting-1b-1d/2021-06-15/
LOCATION:NEPPA Training Center\, 200 New Estate Rd\, Littleton\, MA\, 01460\, United States
CATEGORIES:Hoisting
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210615
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210619
DTSTAMP:20260418T235952
CREATED:20210317T131914Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210317T132343Z
UID:10000104-1623715200-1624060799@neppa.org
SUMMARY:Substation I Program - Session 4
DESCRIPTION:NEPPA’s Substation I Program is held 4-days/week for 4 weeks/year.  Substation I is designed to be an introduction to substations including safety\, design\, operation\, equipment and theory. \n*NEW* Beginning in 2021\, each 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. \nIn addition to in-class lecture\, the Substation I Program incorporates hands-on application of concepts and testing\, field visits and tours of different installations\, 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				Click here to download the detailed agenda\n\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Who should Attend \nThis program is designed for the following: \n>Lineworkers or operations employees\n>Substation Technicians\n>Employees or Supervisors transitioning from other departments\n>Engineers\n>Construction Supervisors\n>Project Managers \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Course Dates & Hours  \nUnless otherwise notes\, in-person sessions are held from 8:00 am – 2:00 pm each day. \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. \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Location \nNEPPA Training Center\n200 New Estate Road\nLittleton\, MA 01460 \n\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Learning Objectives \n>Recognize safety hazards in a substation\n>Demonstrate a foundational knowledge of how electricity is transmitted through substations\n>Practice safely entering\, exiting and performing maintenance in a substation.\n>Apply concepts of the substation’s role in a distribution system.\n>Identify and classify equipment found in a substation\, including applicable safety precautions including PPE\n>Demonstrate an understanding of SCADA\, as well as basic switching and tagging.\n>Ability to deenergize and reenergize a power transformer\n>Recognize applicable standards\, specifications and regulations such as OSHA and the National Electrical Safety Code (NESC). \n\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Click here to download the detailed agenda\n\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Course Prerequisites \nStudents are expected to take NEPPA’s Basic Electricity and Mathematics for Utility Operations (BEM) course\, and/or demonstrate a solid understanding of basic electricity concepts\, theory and mathematics through prequalification testing.  The BEM Class will be held on the first day of Substation I from 8:00 am – 3:00 pm.\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Registration Fees  \nRegistration fees include coffee and lunch each day.  If you have any dietary restrictions or considerations\, please make note on your registration. \n\n\n\n Members:\n$2\,625\n\n\nNon-Members:\n$3\,900\n\n\n\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				CancellationsCancellations are accepted until Tuesday\, March 16\, 2021.  Substitutions may be made at any time prior to the start of the first session.\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Register Now\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Instructors  \n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n					Tim Richardson\n					P.E.\, Safety & Technical Trainer \n					Tim Richardson joined NEPPA in September of 2019 and has been an asset to the training team.  Tim has a long history working in the electric utility industry\, including as General Manager of Belmont Municipal Light Department from 1995 – 2007. \nMost recently\, Tim has worked as Principal of Fundy Power Services\, LLC and at Consulting Engineers Group prior to that. \nTim brings a wealth of both technical and safety expertise to the organization and applies his expertise of both in an easy-to-understand and easy-to-learn approach. \n					\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n					Thomas (Tom) Succi\n					Safety & Technical Trainer - Day 1: Basic Electricity & Mathematics for Utility Operations \n					Tom has worked in metering in New England for the past 48 years as a meter technician\, instructor\, engineer and manager. He has created instructional programs and taught in the region for most of his career and also ran the meter apprentice training for many years at National Grid as a Principal Trainer. \nHe recently retired as the Supervisor of Meter Test and Engineering at United Illuminating and looks forward to continuing his career as an instructor. Tom holds a BS and an AS in Engineering Technology as well as an advanced certificate in Management from WPI. \nTom and his wife Arlene currently reside in Connecticut.\n					\n				\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 – King: $155/night + tax; Queen/Queen: $165/night + tax\n102 Constitution Avenue\nLittleton\, MA 01460\n(978) 440-5040 – If calling to make your reservation\, be sure to mention either NEPPA or Northeast Public Power\nClick here to make your reservation online using the Corporate Rate: BZL *** Due to COVID\, please call the hotel directly. \n  \nBoxboro Regency Hotel & Conference Center – $99/night + tax\n242 Adams Place\nBoxboro\, MA 01719\n(978) 263-8701 \nThe Westford Regency Inn & Conference Center – $109/night + tax (with breakfast)\n219 Littleton Road\nWestford\, MA 01886\n(978) 692-8200\nClick here to make your reservation online using the Rate Access Code: NEPPA. \nSpringHill Suites Devens Common Center – $129/night + tax\n27 Andrews Parkway\nDevens\, MA 01434\n(978) 772-3030\nClick here to make your reservation online. \nHilton Garden Inn Devens – $129/night + tax\n59 Andrews Parkway\nDevens\, MA 01434\n(978) 772-0600\nClick here to make your reservation online using the Group Code: BZL. \n \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/substation-i-program-session-4/
LOCATION:NEPPA Training Center\, 200 New Estate Rd\, Littleton\, MA\, 01460\, United States
CATEGORIES:Substation I Program
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210609T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210610T150000
DTSTAMP:20260418T235952
CREATED:20210301T125613Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210512T174112Z
UID:10000003-1623223800-1623337200@neppa.org
SUMMARY:Apprentice Skills Assessment Rodeo
DESCRIPTION:June 9 – 10\, 20201   |  8:00 am – 2:00 pm   |  NEPPA Trainng Center\, Littleton\, MA \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Each 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.\nApprentice Lineworker Skills Assessment Rodeo AgendaPlease note the dates are subject to change.Day 1 – June 9\, 2021\n8:00 AM       Registration8:30 AM       Opening Ceremony                           Raise flag                           National Anthem                           Recognize Veterans                           Moment of silence for those who gave all \n9:00 AM        Events begin12:00 PM      Lunch2:00 PM         Events end for the day \n  \nDay 2 – June 10\, 2021 \n8:00 AM         Events begin12:30 PM       Lunch1:00 PM          Awards Ceremony2:00 PM         Rodeo closes  \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Vendors Interested in attending please contact the training Department at training@neppa.org for more details.\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Questions? Please contact the training@neppa.org or call (978) 540-2200.
URL:https://neppa.org/event/apprentice-skills-assessment-rodeo/
LOCATION:NEPPA Training Center\, 200 New Estate Rd\, Littleton\, MA\, 01460\, United States
CATEGORIES:Apprentice Lineworker Program,Apprentice Skills Assessment Rodeo
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210524T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210528T150000
DTSTAMP:20260418T235952
CREATED:20210301T130946Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210301T131512Z
UID:10000005-1621841400-1622214000@neppa.org
SUMMARY:Apprentice Lineworker Program Make-Up Week
DESCRIPTION:Apprentice Lineworker Program Make-Up Weeks\nIn 2021\, NEPPA is be establishing the following “Make-Up Weeks” to invite any student who needs to make-up time in the Program and/or conduct competencies for the Program. \nMay 24 – 28\, 2021 (Years I – IV)\nNovember 8 – 10\, 2021 (Years I – IV) \nQuestions? Please contact the Training department at training@neppa.org or call (978) 540-2200. \n  \n 
URL:https://neppa.org/event/apprentice-lineworker-program-make-up-week/
LOCATION:NEPPA Training Center\, 200 New Estate Rd\, Littleton\, MA\, 01460\, United States
CATEGORIES:Apprentice Lineworker Program
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210518
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210522
DTSTAMP:20260418T235952
CREATED:20210317T122731Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210504T182107Z
UID:10000009-1621296000-1621641599@neppa.org
SUMMARY:Substation I Program - Session 3
DESCRIPTION:NEPPA’s Substation I Program is held 4-days/week for 4 weeks/year.  Substation I is designed to be an introduction to substations including safety\, design\, operation\, equipment and theory. \n*NEW* Beginning in 2021\, each 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. \nIn addition to in-class lecture\, the Substation I Program incorporates hands-on application of concepts and testing\, field visits and tours of different installations\, 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				Click here to download the detailed agenda\n\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Who should Attend \nThis program is designed for the following: \n>Lineworkers or operations employees >Substation Technicians >Employees or Supervisors transitioning from other departments >Engineers >Construction Supervisors >Project Managers \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Course Dates & Hours  \nUnless otherwise notes\, in-person sessions are held from 8:00 am – 2:00 pm each day. \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. \n Session II:  April 20 – 23\, 2021 Session III:  May 18 – 21\, 2021 Session IV:  June 15 – 18\, 2021 \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Location \nNEPPA Training Center\n200 New Estate Road\nLittleton\, MA 01460 \n\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Learning Objectives \n>Recognize safety hazards in a substation\n>Demonstrate a foundational knowledge of how electricity is transmitted through substations\n>Practice safely entering\, exiting and performing maintenance in a substation.\n>Apply concepts of the substation’s role in a distribution system.\n>Identify and classify equipment found in a substation\, including applicable safety precautions including PPE\n>Demonstrate an understanding of SCADA\, as well as basic switching and tagging.\n>Ability to deenergize and reenergize a power transformer\n>Recognize applicable standards\, specifications and regulations such as OSHA and the National Electrical Safety Code (NESC). \n\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Click here to download the detailed agenda\n\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Course Prerequisites \nStudents are expected to take NEPPA’s Basic Electricity and Mathematics for Utility Operations (BEM) course\, and/or demonstrate a solid understanding of basic electricity concepts\, theory and mathematics through prequalification testing.  The BEM Class will be held on the first day of Substation I from 8:00 am – 3:00 pm.\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Registration Fees  \nRegistration fees include coffee and lunch each day.  If you have any dietary restrictions or considerations\, please make note on your registration. \n\n\n\n Members:\n$2\,625\n\n\nNon-Members:\n$3\,900\n\n\n\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				CancellationsCancellations are accepted until Tuesday\, March 16\, 2021.  Substitutions may be made at any time prior to the start of the first session.\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Register Now\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Instructors  \n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n					Tim Richardson\n					P.E.\, Safety & Technical Trainer \n					Tim Richardson joined NEPPA in September of 2019 and has been an asset to the training team.  Tim has a long history working in the electric utility industry\, including as General Manager of Belmont Municipal Light Department from 1995 – 2007. \nMost recently\, Tim has worked as Principal of Fundy Power Services\, LLC and at Consulting Engineers Group prior to that. \nTim brings a wealth of both technical and safety expertise to the organization and applies his expertise of both in an easy-to-understand and easy-to-learn approach. \n					\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n					Thomas (Tom) Succi\n					Safety & Technical Trainer - Day 1: Basic Electricity & Mathematics for Utility Operations \n					Tom has worked in metering in New England for the past 48 years as a meter technician\, instructor\, engineer and manager. He has created instructional programs and taught in the region for most of his career and also ran the meter apprentice training for many years at National Grid as a Principal Trainer. \nHe recently retired as the Supervisor of Meter Test and Engineering at United Illuminating and looks forward to continuing his career as an instructor. Tom holds a BS and an AS in Engineering Technology as well as an advanced certificate in Management from WPI. \nTom and his wife Arlene currently reside in Connecticut.\n					\n				\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 – King: $155/night + tax; Queen/Queen: $165/night + tax\n102 Constitution Avenue\nLittleton\, MA 01460\n(978) 440-5040 – If calling to make your reservation\, be sure to mention either NEPPA or Northeast Public Power\nClick here to make your reservation online using the Corporate Rate: BZL *** Due to COVID\, please call the hotel directly. \n  \nBoxboro Regency Hotel & Conference Center – $99/night + tax\n242 Adams Place\nBoxboro\, MA 01719\n(978) 263-8701 \nThe Westford Regency Inn & Conference Center – $109/night + tax (with breakfast)\n219 Littleton Road\nWestford\, MA 01886\n(978) 692-8200\nClick here to make your reservation online using the Rate Access Code: NEPPA. \nSpringHill Suites Devens Common Center – $129/night + tax\n27 Andrews Parkway\nDevens\, MA 01434\n(978) 772-3030\nClick here to make your reservation online. \nHilton Garden Inn Devens – $129/night + tax\n59 Andrews Parkway\nDevens\, MA 01434\n(978) 772-0600\nClick here to make your reservation online using the Group Code: BZL. \n \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/substation-i-program-session-iii/
LOCATION:NEPPA Training Center\, 200 New Estate Rd\, Littleton\, MA\, 01460\, United States
CATEGORIES:Substation I Program
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210511
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210514
DTSTAMP:20260418T235952
CREATED:20210316T173915Z
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SUMMARY:NEPPA Public Utility Management Program [PUMP]
DESCRIPTION:Session IV:     May 11 – 13\, 2021 – New Date   |     (8:00 am – 4:00 pm)\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				NEPPA is excited to continue its completely revamped Public Utility Management Program (PUMP) designed to develop and foster personal and professional growth for new\, rising or established leaders in the electric utility industry. \nIn partnership with Collaborative Learning\, Inc. the revitalized PUMP is a two-year certificate program offering PDHs (est. 72 contact hours)\, with two 3-Day\, In-Person sessions per year (4 Total In-Person Sessions) held in the Spring and Fall. \nIn addition to the in-person sessions\, four webinars will be held each year on Leadership and Operations & Management topics.  Participation in two of the four webinars is included in PUMP registration fees. \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Click here for more information \n  \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/neppa-public-utility-management-program-pump/
LOCATION:NEPPA Training Center\, 200 New Estate Rd\, Littleton\, MA\, 01460\, United States
CATEGORIES:PUMP
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210504
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210508
DTSTAMP:20260418T235952
CREATED:20210302T202705Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210302T202916Z
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SUMMARY:Apprentice Lineworker Program - Year 4
DESCRIPTION:(8:00 am – 2:00 pm) NEPPA has adopted the 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. \n*NEW* Beginning in 2021\, each 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. \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n\n\n\nClick here for NEPPA’s Apprentice Lineworker Program information and agenda. \n\n\n\n\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n\n\n\nQuestions? Please contact the NEPPA Training Department at training@neppa.org or call (978) 540-2200.
URL:https://neppa.org/event/apprentice-lineworker-program-year-4/2021-05-04/
LOCATION:NEPPA Training Center\, 200 New Estate Rd\, Littleton\, MA\, 01460\, United States
CATEGORIES:Apprentice Lineworker Program
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