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Certificate
Power Line Worker – Distribution
National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER)
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A Power Line Distribution Worker has a basic understanding of electricity, transmission, and distribution systems; can interpret feeder drawings; comply with proper safety standards, procedures, work practices, and work as part of a team. A Power Line Distribution Worker repairs energized electrical distribution systems, interprets verbal and written communication, performs hand signals, basic rigging, and troubleshoots distribution systems.
Apply power line worker safety practices to protect workers during distribution line construction and maintenance operationsApply introductory skills and electrical theory principles to support power line worker activitiesPerform climbing techniques to safely access utility poles and structures for aerial workPerform aerial framing to install and assemble distribution line structures and hardwareOperate heavy equipment to support power line construction and maintenance activitiesApply rigging techniques to safely move and position poles conductors and equipmentSelect and use electrical test equipment to support distribution line workInstall and maintain aerial distribution equipment including transformers and associated hardwareRemove cable and conductors from distribution line structures safely and efficientlyInstall and maintain underground residential distribution systems including cables and equipmentPerform distribution line maintenance including inspection repair and replacement of components and hardwareApply advanced power line worker skills to support complex distribution line construction and maintenance operations