COURSE SYLLABUS Cooperative Education Electric Utility Construction & Maintenance Title

ELPT-1381 Number

0-19-3 Lecture - Lab - Credit

None Prerequisite

May 4, 2015 Revision Date

This syllabus has been reviewed and is current on the date indicated. Prepared By

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___________________________ Curriculum Coordinator

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Original with signature on file with the Curriculum Coordinator.

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Instructor Information Name: Eric Carithers

Phone: 903-923-3418

Campus Office: 425 S

email: [email protected]

Office Hours: As Posted

Advisement Hours By Appointment

Department Chair: Wilson Jones

Chair email: [email protected]

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Class Times, Location Times will be arranged with Employer/Director of Operations —Place of Internship

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Program Outcomes A. Graduates are able to assist in the construction of electric transmission and distribution systems, relate electrical theory to electric power systems, work comfortably at heights while climbing poles and towers, operate power distribution equipment, troubleshoot power distribution and transmission systems and have the opportunity to secure a (CDL) commercial driver’s license. B. Successful graduates grasp the importance of the proper PPE required for the job, their effective use, as well as OSHA regulations pertinent to Electric Power Generation Transmission and Distribution. C. Graduates have acquired life and work skills to be successful in the workforce, to include following all written safety procedures relative to the transmission, generation and distribution system, as well as utilizing effective and accurate written and oral communication skills.

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Course Description & Introduction Career-related activities encountered in the student's area of specialization offered through an individualized agreement among the college, employer, and student. Under the supervision of the college and the employer, the student combines classroom learning with work experience. Includes a lecture component.

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Course Competencies. Upon completion of this course the student will be able to: A. Student will know the process systems and equipment relating to various Electrical Distribution operations. (Link to Program Outcome A.) B. Student will demonstrate knowledge of proper PPE, and safety rules used in various Electrical Distribution systems and teamwork. Link to Program Outcome B.) C. Student will define normal and abnormal operations of process systems. (Link to Program Outcome C.)

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Student will explain troubleshooting and corrective action to take on Electrical Distribution Systems. (Link to Program Outcome A, C.) Student will have knowledge of safety concerns and procedures as required in Electrical Distribution Systems. (Link to Program Outcome B, C.)

Learning Outcomes The student will: As outlined in the learning plan, apply the theory, concepts, and skills involving specialized materials, tools, equipment, procedures, regulations, laws, and interactions within and among political, economic, environmental, social, and legal systems associated with the occupation and the business/industry and will demonstrate legal and ethical behavior, safety practices, interpersonal and teamwork skills, and appropriate written and verbal communication skills using the terminology of the occupation and the business/industry.

VII. Key Activities for the Lineman Skill Standards recognized by Texas Skill Standards Board A-2 Identify/Isolate job-specific safety hazard(s) A-4 Report safety hazards per organization procedures B-3 Maintain Class A Commercial Drivers License permit (CDL) B-9 Participate in hot stick training C-2 Discuss job-site work progress C-4 Identify job-site safety hazards C-8 Provide job-site protection for general public D-4 Conduct problem assessment D-6 Perform power quality outage safety procedures D-10 Confirm power restoration E-5 Climb utility poles & towers E-9 Install specialized equipment E-10 Perform work with energized lines F-2 Identify installation equipment F-8 Pull cables through conduit F-10 Install cable termination F-11 Splice cable(s) F-12 Identify sight-specific cable G-2 Conduct substation inspection H-8 Complete meter tickets (remove/installation) H-10 Complete special equipment tickets

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Page 4 VIII. Assessment Methods & Grading Policy Supervisor Evaluation Instructor Evaluation and Weekly reports. Final Report

60% 30% 10%

90-100 - A 80- 89 - B 70- 79 - C 60- 69 - D 50 - 0 - F

Weekly reports are to be comprehensive as to learning experience. Final Report– The final report will be comprehensive. Grade is based on reports. A.

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Weekly Reports (exercise) will describe in detail as to what student is learning on the job. Student should note safety and work methods at student’s location. Weekly reports will be emailed to in instructor at the end of each work week. Final Report – There will be comprehensive on all areas learned and experienced by the student.

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Textbook/Reference Materials As required by employer.

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Additional Resources & Supplies (To be provided by student): As required by employer.

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Class Participation Policy & Student Conduct A. Texas State Technical College challenges students to be learners who assume responsibility for being a part of a community of scholars. Student presence and participation in the classroom is an important component of this challenge. Furthermore, as part of its mission, TSTC offers an education that prepares students for professional employment. Each student is encouraged to develop a professional work ethic that reflects responsibility, initiative, and teamwork. B. Students are expected to attend all classes. Students who are absent from class miss opportunities to contribute to the learning environment of the classroom and are developing patterns that will not be tolerated in the professional workplace. C. In light of the above, the student is responsible for all assigned course work and cannot be absolved of this responsibility. When enrolled in a particular course, the student is obligated to do all of the work assigned. Punctual and regular attendance is vital to the discharge of this obligation and absences, excused or not, do not alter this responsibility. D. Students whose absences exceed 15 percent of the scheduled classes and laboratories may receive an “F” for the course. This procedure does not abrogate the right of the instructor to assign, with the approval of the department chair, an IP for a course under the appropriate extenuating circumstances. E.

Student Conduct: 1. Students are expected to conduct themselves in a professional manner and to dress in the appropriate attire for the class being presented.

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Each student is expected to act responsibly and take the consequences for his/her action or inaction as appropriate. Classroom Etiquette: 1. An atmosphere of respect will be expected of all within the classroom. 2. Any open displays of prejudice, harassment, etc. will not be tolerated. 3. Any student who disrupts the classroom will be asked to leave and will receive a zero on all work due that day and will be counted as absent for the day. 4. A second disruption by that student will be grounds for the student to be administratively dropped from the class and other disciplinary action will be taken as appropriate. 5. There will be no smoking, dipping, chewing tobacco or use of profane language in the classroom. Cheating / Plagiarism Policy: TSTC expects all students to engage in scholastic pursuits in a manner that is beyond reproach. Students are expected to maintain complete honesty and integrity. Any student found guilty of scholastic dishonesty is subject to disciplinary action. Scholastic dishonesty includes, but is not limited to, cheating on academic work (such as copying, bribing, or buying/selling tests), plagiarism (claiming another’s work as one’s own without acknowledgement INCLUDING Internet data), and collusion (unauthorized collaboration). See College Catalogue for additional information.

XII. Safety All students in this course will comply with all general safety rules, which apply to the type of activity in progress in each class. Violation of course safety rules can result in grade penalties and/or other appropriate disciplinary action.

XIII. Special Needs If you are a student with a disability and would like to request special accommodations, please notify the Counseling Office. Requests should be made before the 12th class day to receive special accommodations for the present semester. Proper documentation of your disability will be required.

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Page 6 This is to acknowledge that I have received a copy of the syllabus for the course ELPT 1381 – Cooperative Education. I understand that it is my responsibility to read and understand the syllabus and to abide by the guidelines presented therein.

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Special note about Lineman cooperative courses

Your last semester in the Lineman program is traditionally devoted to cooperative work with a utility company or contractor. However, enrolling in ELPT-1680 or any other cooperative course does not guarantee employment of any kind. If selected by a company willing to provide the cooperative training, you will be treated like, and paid like, a temporary employee. TSTC has no control over who does or does not get interviewed or hired by a particular company. However, TSTC does retain the responsibility of monitoring and coordinating the cooperative training provided by our industry partners. Successful completion of the internship is required to earn college credit. All students being interviewed for cooperative training should consider the interview to be just as important as an interview for a permanent job.

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Special note about Commercial Driver’s License

Upon graduation, all lineman students must have a legal Class “A” Commercial Driver’s License (CDL). Although credit can be awarded for an existing legal CDL from any state, a Texas driver’s license and CDL learner’s permit are required before taking driver training at TSTC

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Special note about Lineman cooperative courses

Your last semester in the Lineman program is traditionally devoted to cooperative work with a utility company or contractor. However, enrolling in ELPT-1680 or any other cooperative course does not guarantee employment of any kind. If selected by a company willing to provide the cooperative training, you will be treated like, and paid like, a temporary employee. TSTC has no control over who does or does not get interviewed or hired by a particular company. However, TSTC does retain the responsibility of monitoring and coordinating the cooperative training provided by our industry partners. Successful completion of the internship is required to earn college credit. All students being interviewed for cooperative training should consider the interview to be just as important as an interview for a permanent job.

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Special note about Commercial Driver’s License

Upon graduation, all lineman students must have a legal Class “A” Commercial Driver’s License (CDL). Although credit can be awarded for an existing legal CDL from any state, a Texas driver’s license and CDL learner’s permit are required before taking driver training at TSTC

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