Advanced PLDS
Panama City Beach, FL
New!
Advanced PLDS
Session III:
Adv Underground Design
Hosted by: UTS/Panama City Beach, FL
Time & Location
October 14 - 16, 2026
8:00-5:00 (Central Time) Wed-Fri
with proctored final exam through UTS eLearning site, due Fri, 10/23
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Embassy Suites Hilton - Pier Park, 16006 Front Beach Road
Panama City Beach, FL 32413
About this Course
Pre-requisite: Successful completion of Power Line Design & Staking, Levels 1-4
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Hours: 21 UTS CEUs: 2.1
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About the Advanced PLDS Certification Series
UTS's Advanced Power Line Design and Staking Certification is the next step for “Certified Professionals” who have completed the PLDS Core program and seek to advance their knowledge, skills and qualifications. Each course in the Advanced PLDS Series is designed to work independently. This gives our advanced students more freedom and flexibility on their educational path.
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About Adv PLDS - Session III: Advanced Underground Power Design
This advanced course on Underground Distribution Design covers topics of
engineering and design that are beyond the scope of the PLDS core series yet necessary for proper design, planning and management of larger URD projects. Students will learn, not only the "how" of looped and radial underground layout but, also, the "why" for both 200 amp and 600 amp circuits. Building on concepts earned in the core series, this course will illustrate how to determine maximum cable run length, pulling tension, jam ratios, conductor capacity, proper pad placement and thermal limitations for conduits and risers. Students who complete the course will have a firm grasp on the big picture of how URD systems are constructed, maintained and operated to ensure safe and reliable service for the effective life of the components.
Course handbook provided. Proctored final exam through UTS eLearning site. Certificate issued upon successful completion of training and passing (70+) exam score.
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Topics include:
* Public and Worker Safety
* Conductor Characteristics
* Terminations
* Risers
* Junction Cabinets
* 600 Amp Circuits and Equipment
* Standards
* Line Design
* Easements and Planning
* System Operations
* System Reliability
* Maintenance
* Lateral Layout
* Group Exercises
* 3-Phase Layout
* 600 Amp Layout
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Registration Deadline
Deadline for registration is September 28, 2026. Registrations will be confirmed via email, but participants are not guaranteed space in the class until payment is received. Thank you!
Cancellations/No Shows/Substitutions
Registrants who cancel in writing on or before September 28, 2026 are entitled to a full refund of their registration fee. Registrants who cancel after September 28, 2026 will not receive a refund, but attendee substitutions will be allowed for this event only. Registrants and no-shows who do not cancel by September 28, 2026 are responsible for the full registration.
Registration & Price
Advanced PLDS III: ADV Underground Design
October 14-16, 2026 - Panama City Beach, FL
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Important: When you SUBMIT this Registration Form, you will be taken to a course confirmation page. If you are not routed to this page, please contact us at: 404-890-5514, ext 105 or [email protected].
Pricing - $1,795/person
3 or more registrations from same utility receive additional 5% discount!