Annotated Instructor's Guide for Power Line Worker Level 2

(Total Level Hours: 157.5)



Alternating Current and Three-Phase Systems (17.5 Hours)

Trainee $19 ISBN 978-0-13-274259-7

Instructor $19 ISBN 978-0-13-274266-5

Introduces the development of both single- and three-phase alternating current. Analyzes the relationship of AC phases and

introduces key components used to refine AC power. Discusses the operation of transformers and introduces trainees to

advanced AC concepts such as reactive power and the power factor. (Module ID 80201-11)



Aerial Distribution Equipment (25 Hours)

Trainee $19 ISBN 978-0-13-274260-3

Instructor $19 ISBN 978-0-13-274268-9

Identifies the various equipment components found on overhead distribution system poles and describes the function

of each, including transformers, reclosers, fuses, sectionalizers, capacitor banks, and voltage regulators. (Module ID 80202-

11)



Cable and Conductor Installation and Removal (20 Hours)

Trainee $19 ISBN 978-0-13-274261-0

Instructor $19 ISBN 978-0-13-274269-6

Describes the types of conductors and cables used in overhead and underground residential distribution systems and the

equipment and procedures used to install and remove them. Includes methods used to splice conductors. (Module ID

80203-11)



Underground Residential Distribution (URD) Systems (30 Hours)

Trainee $19 ISBN 978-0-13-274263-4

Instructor $19 ISBN 978-0-13-274271-9

Describes the methods used to distribute power in residential and commercial subdivisions, including the equipment used in

the process, such as pad-mount transformers and switchgear. The module covers the components and methods used to

connect primary and secondary power, as well as the protective devices used in URD systems and methods used to locate and

repair buried cables. (Module ID 80204-11)



Overhead and URD Service Installations (15 Hours)

Trainee $19 ISBN 978-0-13-274264-1

Instructor $19 ISBN 978-0-13-274272-6

Describes the methods and procedures used in terminating single-phase and three-phase aerial and URD systems at

residential and commercial customer locations. Includes coverage of revenue meters and street light connections.

(Module ID 80205-11)



Distribution Line Maintenance (50 Hours)

Trainee $19 ISBN 978-0-13-274265-8

Instructor $19 ISBN 978-0-13-274273-3

Describes the inspection process and the methods and procedures used to inspect and maintain poles, conductors, and

equipment used in aerial and URD systems. Includes coverage of transformer testing; location and correction of faults in URD

systems; load management systems; and protective device coordination. (Module ID 80206-11)