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Implementing Skill Center Programs Moderator - Chuck Kelly, EEI

Implementing Skill Center Programs Moderator - Chuck Kelly, EEI Bill Tyler, Electric Utility Institute (EUI), Lake Sumpter Community College Wally Summers , South Georgia Technical College Mike Donnelly , South Georgia Technical College Jack Tribe , Northeast Wisconsin Technical College.

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Implementing Skill Center Programs Moderator - Chuck Kelly, EEI

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  1. Implementing Skill Center Programs Moderator - Chuck Kelly, EEI Bill Tyler, Electric Utility Institute (EUI), Lake Sumpter Community College Wally Summers, South Georgia Technical College Mike Donnelly, South Georgia Technical College Jack Tribe, Northeast Wisconsin Technical College

  2. Lake-Sumter Community College Electric Utility Institute Presentation By Bill Tyler Manager / Instructor Electric Distribution Technology Program

  3. Goal of theElectric Utility Institute In the business of training line workers for the Electric Utility Industry

  4. Where It Begins . . . . . • Applications • Evaluation • Testing • Acceptance

  5. What It Leads to . . . . • Opportunity to be a part of our most respected profession. • The ability to understand the electric line technician’s work environment. • Learning what it means to work safely and efficiently. • A chance to complete the requirements for an Associates Degree.

  6. The Equipment

  7. The Equipment

  8. The Equipment

  9. Specialty Training Equipment • Transformer Bank Training Trailer for ‘hands-on’ learning about poly phase transformer hook ups. • Permits training in trouble shooting problem situations.

  10. Training Laboratories

  11. Training Laboratories

  12. Training Laboratories

  13. Starting Out – digging holes • Learning the basic skills that every line hand must know. • The ‘weeding out’ process begins here. • This is REAL work; slackers need not apply !

  14. The First Level • Getting Acquainted with climbing gear. • Working on the fundamentals. • Understanding why SAFETY is the most important subject.

  15. Kicking It Up a Notch

  16. Developing Climbing Skills

  17. Increasing Confidence

  18. At Home In-the-Air

  19. Learning the Work

  20. Learning the Work

  21. Learning how to drill holes

  22. Learning the Work • Teamwork Working together is an essential part in the training of a good line hand.

  23. Learning to help on the job • Team work • Working together • Supporting others

  24. Working in the Air • Team work • Building pole structures by hand

  25. The Pole Choker & Seat Belt

  26. Teams of Two • Installing double arms the old fashion way.

  27. Digger Derrick Setting Poles

  28. Pole Setting Crews

  29. Pole Rescue Training

  30. Bucket Rescue Training • Rescue training is a valuable part of any Lineworker training.

  31. The Bucket Truck Experience • Basic familiarization with operation of bucket truck equipment. • Working the bucket from inside and outside.

  32. Working into the Florida Sunset

  33. Training at Day’s End

  34. The Job Isn’t Done Until It’s Done

  35. Training Into-the-Night

  36. Night Training Sessions

  37. Up In the CloudsLife is Good !Thanks for Listening.Bill Tyler - ManagerElectric Utility InstituteLake-Sumter Community College

  38. NWTC Gas Utility Program Northeast Wisconsin Technical College Green Bay, Wi. Jack Tribe Program Title: Gas Utility Construction and Service Program started in 1988 Nine Month Technical Diploma Starts the 1st week in June – Ends the 1st week of March

  39. NWTC Gas Utility Program • Program was started at the request of the local utility – Wisconsin Public Service • Advisory Committee was formed which is represented by various Wisconsin utilities and pipeline contractors

  40. NWTC Gas Utility Program • There are five technical colleges in Wisconsin that have Electric Lineman programs • NWTC has the only gas utility program in the state

  41. NWTC Gas Utility Program • Recently expanded to two sections with up to 20 students allowed per section • Program enrollment and job placement is strong at the present time

  42. NWTC Gas Utility Program Graduate Salary History 2005 Graduates $45,756 – Median starting salary* * Based on surveys of NWTC graduates in 2005

  43. NWTC Gas Utility Program Program Outcomes • Communicate technical information • Operate tools and equipment • Join pipe • Install propane gas systems • Install natural gas systems

  44. NWTC Gas Utility Program Program Outcomes • Apply customer service skills • Maintain gas distribution systems • Operate pipeline excavation equipment • Service gas appliances • Opportunity to secure a commercial driver’s license (CDL)

  45. NWTC Gas Utility Program • Students receive a certificate for 49 operator qualification training modules from the Midwest Energy Association (MEA) • NWTC is a ‘Partner in Education’ with the MEA

  46. NWTC Gas Utility Program • Program is nine-month, three semester program First Semester: Algebra Welding-Gas Service 1 Gas Utility Field Training 1

  47. NWTC Gas Utility Program Second Semester: Basic Electricity Welding-Gas Service 2 Gas Utility Field Training 2 & 3 Communicating-Writing Communicating Effectively

  48. NWTC Gas Utility Program Third Semester: Electricity-Gas Appliances Metallurgy Gas Utility Field Training 4 Upon graduation, a student will have completed 33 credits.

  49. NWTC Gas Utility Program Facilities Needed • Outside field lab large enough to facilate the use of construction equipment to perform common utility tasks • Inside lab/shop to provide hands-on activities for the students

  50. NWTC Gas Utility Program Contact Information Northeast Wisconsin Technical College 2740 West Mason Street, P.O. Box 19042 Green Bay, Wisconsin 54307-9042 www.nwtc.edu (800) 422-NWTC

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