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EPP006 - Underground Electrical Systems - 24.00 Hours

Start Date End Date Location Class Number    
10/1/13 10/3/13 Bryan, TX USA EU EPP006 19 [register] [details]  
This schedule is subject to change without notice. If you have not received confirmation of the class prior to the class start, please contact the division to get the latest schedule.

Course Description


EPP006 - Underground Electrical Systems - 24.00 Hours

Prerequisites

None

Description

This course is designed for anyone involved in the installation and maintenance of high voltage underground electrical systems. At the completion of this course, you have a working knowledge of the different types of underground distribution systems, able to identify the types of cable used in underground distribution, describe proper cable installation procedures, demonstrate proper cable preparation techniques using manufacturers' specifications for splicing and terminating cable, list safe work procedures and demonstrate the proper techniques for isolation and grounding underground cable sections.

Topics

Topics covered in the course include:

  • Terms and definitions
  • Types of systems
  • Direct and ducted burial installation
  • Installation procedures
  • NEC and NESC requirements
  • Types of cables and their composition
  • Components of an underground system
  • Labeling and tagging
  • Cable preparation
  • Underground safety
  • Isolating procedures
  • Test methods
  • Grounding procedures
  • Introduction to troubleshooting procedures

Audience

Anyone with no previous underground electrical training, supervises maintenance crews, or purchases underground supplies and equipment and does not have underground work experience

Other Information

Optional equipment: Organizations may send their own stripping tools with participants if they wish them to become familiar with their own tools.

For more information call 1/800-824-7303

Price
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