The Electrical Power Distribution Technical Diploma is a 40 credit program. The following is a typical semester breakdown of the courses within the program.

Please note: This program is subject to the Clock-to-Credit Hour Conversion and some courses listed will not be eligible for full financial aid funding based on the program’s credit hours.

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College 101 (10890165)

1.00

Examines proven strategies designed to help learners achieve greater personal, academic, and professional success. Learners will apply personal responsibility thinking and behaviors; self- management, awareness, and motivation strategies; as well as interdependence skills to develop a proactive life plan.

NTC Assessments Offered:

Truck Driving 1 (10458100)

1.00

Introduces learners to the laws, regulations and various certification levels of a Commercial Driver License (CDL). Introduces learners to the basic operation of a Class A Commercial Motor Vehicle.

Conditions

Students who specified one or more of these Programs of Study or Program Foci: Diesel Equipment Mechanic, Diesel Technology, Electrical Power Distribution, Gas Utility Construction & Service, Truck Driving

Industry Credentials Accepted:
  • Contact Student Records for more information

Truck Driving 2 (10458101)

4.00

Prepares learners in the operation of commercial motor vehicles. Extensive hands-on training will be implemented throughout the course on tractor-trailers, giving the learner the skills needed to test for a Class A Commercial Driver License. Limited lecture will be used to inform students of industry regulations, driver safety, inspections and communication.

Conditions

Student has satisfied all of the following: [Student has completed or is in process of completing all of the following course(s): COMMERCI 10458100 - Truck Driving 1] And Student has satisfied all of the following: [Students who specified one or more of these Programs of Study or Program Foci: Diesel Equipment Mechanic, Diesel Technology, Electrical Power Distribution, Gas Utility Construction & Service, Truck Driving]

Industry Credentials Accepted:
  • Contact Student Records for more information

Truck Driving 3 (10458102)

4.00

Builds on skills learned in Truck Driving 1 and 2, as students hone skills and practice to test for a Class A Commercial Driver License. This course will focus on hands-on training in advanced driving operations, backing skills, weight distribution techniques, and trip planning.

Conditions

Student has completed or is in process of completing all of the following course(s): COMMERCI 10458101 - Truck Driving 2

Industry Credentials Accepted:
  • Contact Student Records for more information

Industrial Electronics Technology 1 - Direct Current Electrical Characteristics (10660123)

1.00

Introduces the fundamental principles of direct current (DC) and the effects of resistance, capacitance and inductance operating within the DC electrical and magnetic fields. Circuit analysis utilizes project based labs where students experience the practical application of Ohm’s, Watt’s, Kirchhoff’s and Lenz’s laws. Learning experiences in IET 1 will be continued and expanded upon in IET 2.

Conditions

Student has satisfied all of the following: [Student has completed or is in process of completing any of the following course(s): ELECTRIC 31413100 - Line Electrician Safety 2, ELECTROM 10620172 - Industry Workplace Safety, PETROLEU 31469100 - Gas Utility Field Training 1] And Student has satisfied all of the following: [Students who specified one or more of these Programs of Study or Program Foci: Automation Systems Technology, Automotive Technician, Electrical Maintenance, Electrical Power Distribution, Electromechanical Technology, Gas Utility Construction & Service, Industrial Automation, Industrial Electronics and Maintenance Technician]

NTC Assessments Offered:

Line Electrician Safety 1 (31413103)

1.00

Applies safety procedures for hand and power tool use, underground electrical systems, and pole setting operations. Learners begin to explore safe operation of vehicles and equipment.

Conditions

Student has completed or is in process of completing all of the following course(s): ELECTRIC 31413100 - Line Electrician Safety 2

Line Electrician Safety 2 (31413100)

1.00

Introduces learners to industry safety manuals, rules, and definitions. Develops safety procedures for ladders, pole climbing, digger derrick trucks, bucket trucks and equipment. work zone safety and setup.

Conditions

Students who specified one or more of these Programs of Study or Program Foci: Electrical Power Distribution

Line Electrician Field Training 1 (31413104)

5.00

Focuses on the operation of trucks and equipment used in electric utility construction. Students will install utility poles, and URD equipment. Basic wood pole climbing techniques will be introduced. Learners will explore the overview of an electrical power system.

Conditions

Student has completed or is in process of completing all of the following course(s): ELECTRIC 31413101 - Line Electrician Field Train 2

Line Electrician Field Training 2 (31413101)

5.00

Introduces learners to overhead pole framing techniques. Builds on pole climbing techniques learned in Line Electrician Field Training 1 and introduces new techniques.

Conditions

Students who specified one or more of these Programs of Study or Program Foci: Electrical Power Distribution

Calculation For Utilities (31469104)

1.00

Provides participants with fundamentals surrounding the determination of gas flow formulas, area and volume calculations, as well as electrical calculations required to transform electricity to different voltages. Students are led through the proper steps required to perform accurate calculations and apply each formula as needed in situations.

Workplace Safety (10449122)

1.00

Explores the current best practices in safety and first aid. This course examines current OSHA safety regulations within industry while also covering important basic emergency skills of AHA first aid and CPR. Learners receive the OSHA 10 general industry card along with the AHA Heartsaver 1st Aid, CPR, and AED certification.

Industry Credentials Accepted:
  • OSHA® 10 Certification & current AHA Heartsaver 1st Aid
  • CPR
  • and AED Certification

Industrial Electronics Technology 2 - Alternating Current Electrical Characteristics (10660124)

1.00

Introduces the fundamental principles of alternating current (AC) and the effects of resistance, capacitance and inductance operating at 60 Hertz (Hz) single phase within the AC electrical and magnetic fields. Circuit analysis uses project based labs where students experience the practical application of Ohm’s, Watt’s, and Faraday’s laws. Learning experiences in IET 2 build upon those in IET 1 and will be continued and expanded upon in IET 3.

Conditions

Student has completed or is in process of completing all of the following course(s): ELECFOUN 10660123 - Industrial Electronics Tech 1

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Distribution Construction Standards (31413105)

1.00

Analyzes distribution construction standards for overhead, underground, primary, secondary, clearances, code requirements, map/diagram reading and safe work practices.

Conditions

Students who specified one or more of these Programs of Study or Program Foci: Electrical Power Distribution

Line Electrician Field Training 3 (31413107)

5.00

Introduces learners to pole guying, wire pulling, overhead secondary and service connections.

Conditions

Student has completed all of the following course(s): ELECTRIC 31413104 - Line Electrician Field Train 1

Line Electrician Safety 3 (31413108)

1.00

Establishes safety procedures in pole top rescue techniques, and protective grounding, low voltage construction, and tree trimming methods and tools. Prepares learners to identify and establish a safe traffic work zone.

Conditions

Student has completed all of the following course(s): ELECTRIC 31413103 - Line Electrician Safety 1

Line Electrician Field Training 4 (31413109)

5.00

Introduces learners to primary overhead work. Learners will continue to practice advanced pole climbing techniques, and operate utility trucks and equipment.

Conditions

Student has completed or is in process of completing all of the following course(s): ELECTRIC 31413107 - Line Electrician Field Train 3

Workplace Communication (31801368)

1.00

Analyzes workplace communication situations to develop professional verbal and written communication skills. Learners apply verbal and written communication skills, as well as conflict resolution strategies, to improve workplace communication climates and promote personal and professional growth.

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Test-Out Option Term Definitions

Test

An exam that is scored by faculty or staff in NTC’s Testing Center.

Skill Demonstration

A performance of your expertise that is evaluated by faculty.

Combination: Test & Skill Demonstration

A combination of both a test and a skill demonstration.

Portfolio

A collection and explanation of your past learning through work or life experience.

Have Questions?

If you have questions about this program, please contact our Career Coaches at 715.803.1645.

If you have further questions regarding our Credit for Prior Learning options, please contact Student Records at studentrecords@ntc.edu or 715.803.1796.