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Certificate
Power Line Worker – Substation
National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER)
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A Power Line Substation Worker must be able to demonstrate an understanding of personnel and equipment safety, use of hand and power tools, electrical theory, testing practices, and drawing reading. The worker must also be able to work with conductors and system protection and control.
Apply personnel and equipment safety practices to protect workers during substation construction and maintenance operationsSelect and use tools of the trade for substation electrical work and constructionApply rigging techniques to safely move and position substation equipment and componentsRead and interpret electrical drawings to support substation installation and maintenance activitiesApply system protection and control principles to support substation operations and maintenanceApply electrical knowledge to support substation equipment installation and maintenancePerform testing procedures on substation equipment and systems to verify proper operationInstall and maintain conductors for substation electrical systems and connections