Specialty Courses
Palmyra, VA
Understanding the NESC for Distribution Utilities
Palmyra VA
Structure - Organization
Section 1. Introduction
Section 9. Grounding Methods
Part 1. Rules for Installation and Maintenance of Electric Supply Stations and Equipment
Part 2. Rules for Installation and Maintenance of Overhead Electric Supply and Communication Lines (Clearances and Cable Types)
Section 24. Grades of Construction
Section 25. Loading for Grades B and C
Part 3. Safety Rules for Installation and Maintenance of Underground Electric Supply and Communication Lines
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Also: Major Revisions from 2017 to 2023 Edition
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Time & Location
April 15 - 16, 2026
8:30-4:30 (Eastern Time), Wed - Thu
(final exam online, due Friday, 4/24)
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VMDAEC Training Center 1293 Salem Church Rd Palmyra, VA 22963
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About this Course
The online version of the UTS Level 3 Power Line Design & Staking course covers the same topics as our classroom version.
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Pre-requisite: Successful completion of Power Line Design & Staking, Level 1 & 2
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Hours: 21 UTS CEUs: 2.1
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In Level 3 Power Line Design and Staking, students will build on the foundation created in the prerequisite courses, Levels 1 and 2 and are introduced to underground line design. Attention is given to understanding how to apply the theories of line design to solve special problems. After completion of this course, participants will be able complete the layout and design of most overhead and underground projects. Students will also understand the physical loads on the distribution system and the associated hardware, read DOT projects, class poles, design for special guying situations, calculate sag and create a stringing chart, and estimate sag on uneven terrain. Course manual provided.
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Course Materials
UTS will provide course handbook, and other miscellaneous worksheets and supplies required for this course. This course packet will be mailed to students 1 week prior to course start date. Students need to have access to their own copy of the current, 2023 National Electrical Safety Code (NESC) book.
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Instructor
A UTS instructor will be assigned and available via email (and phone, by appointment), as needed, during the course access dates.
Registration Deadline
Deadline for registration is April 1, 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 April 1, 2026 are entitled to a full refund of their registration fee. Registrants who cancel after April 1, 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 April 1, 2026 are responsible for the full registration.
Registration & Price
Understanding the NESC for Distribution Utilities
April 15 - 16, 2026 - Palmyra, VA
VMDAEC Members - Register through VMDAEC (vmdaec.com) or contact Brandon Burton at [email protected]
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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 - $1695/person
3 or more registrations from same utility receive additional 5% discount!