Instructor: Rhett Bigelow

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Basic Electricity for the Power Industry

This course is designed to provide participants with a basic understanding of electricity including electron theory, magnetism, electromagnetism, Ohms Law, series, parallel and multiwire circuits. Protection devices, DC/AC theory, capacitance, inductance, motor, transformer & generator theory. Voltage drop, wire sizing and basic grounding methodologies.
March 8-26, 2027, Miller Campus - MCPC, 120A

Lineworker 1

This course is the first of a four-course sequence in the Lineworker Pre-Apprenticeship Program. This course builds upon the fundamental core knowledge gained in the first half of the program. In this course, participants will be taught the practical and hands-on skills needed as a Lineworker Apprentice covering topics such as Cable Splicing, Climbing Wooden Poles, and Locating Secondary/Primary Faults.
March 31, 2027 to April 14, 2027, Miller Campus - MCPC, 120A

Lineworker 2

This course is the second in a four-course sequence in the Lineworker Pre-Apprenticeship Program that will build upon the fundamental core knowledge gained in the first half of the program. In this course, participants will be taught the practical and hands-on skills needed as a Lineworker Apprentice covering topics such as advanced rigging, hydraulic derricks, and pole framing and guying.
April 15-29, 2027, Miller Campus - MCPC, 120A

Lineworker 3

This course is the third in a four-course sequence in the Lineworker Pre-Apprenticeship Program that will build upon the fundamental core knowledge gained in the first half of the program. In this course, participants will be taught the practical and hands-on skills needed as a Lineworker Apprentice covering topics such as Basic Metering, Bucket Truck Operations, and Hot Stick use.
May 3-14, 2027, Miller Campus - MCPC, 120A

Lineworker 4

This course is the last in a four-course sequence in the Line-worker Pre-Apprenticeship Program that will build upon the fundamental core knowledge gained in the first half of the program.? In this course, participants will be taught the practical and hands-on skills needed as a Line-worker Apprentice covering topics such as Transmission Line Repair, Substations and Switchyards, and Relays.
May 17-28, 2027, Miller Campus - MCPC, 120A

Math for Lineworker Pre-Apprenticeship

This course includes a basic math review and practical application of Measurements and Conversion, Algebra, Geometry and Trigonometry. Practical applications will emphasize realistic mathematical problem solving in a wide variety of trade, technical and other occupational areas within the power industry.
February 11, 2027 to March 4, 2027, Miller Campus - MCPC, 120A

Meter Apprenticeship 1A

The meter apprentice program is designed to provide related technical instruction for participants currently employed as apprentice meter technicians in the electric power industry. This course is the first in a series of eight courses and covers the topics of atomic structure, electrical qualities, watt-hour meters, resistors, high voltage AC power, series, parallel and combination circuits.?
August 28, 2026 to December 4, 2026, Miller Campus - MCPC, 120A

Orientation to Lineworker Pre-Apprenticeship

This course is an introduction to Electric Power Technology and will explore the different careers in power technology and their responsibilities. Participants will learn basic computer skills and how to complete coursework through the School's Online Learning Platform, and complete OSHA Safety and First Aid, CPR, and AED Training.
February 11, 2027 to March 2, 2027, Miller Campus - MCPC, 120A

Transformer Basics

This course is designed to provide participants with a basic understanding of transformer design, theory, and operation as well as an emphasis on installation and maintenance of transformers and associated equipment.
April 2, 2027 to May 7, 2027, Miller Campus - MCPC, 120A