Power Line Design & Staking
Orlando, FL
PLDS Level 1
Orlando, FL
Overview—Workplace Safety
NESC Overview & Clearance Basics
Basic Electricity Overview
Use of Engineering & Drafting Tools
Distribution System Eqpt ID & Use
Ruling Span Calculations & Sag Charts
Transformer & Conductor Sizing Basics
Single Phase Mechanical Design
OH Line Design—Easements & ROW Issues
Power Systems Overview
Hosted by:
Time & Location
June 6 - 8, 2023
8:30-4:00 (Eastern Standard Time), Tue - Thu
(final exam due online, Friday, June 16)
Training Address:
Orlando Area, more information coming soon
Lodging Recommendation
(within 5-7 miles of training)
More information coming soon
About this Course
Course 101: Power Line Design & Staking, Level 1
Pre-requisite: None
Hours: 21 CEUs: 2.1(PDHs: 21)
In Level 1 Power Line Design and Staking, students will gain a strong foundation necessary to help them advance in the field of line design and staking. This class will include the basic engineering of overhead single-phase lines typically expected of beginning line design personnel. After completion of this course, participants will be able to complete overhead transformer and service conductor sizing, calculate accurate guy leads for both angle and dead end situations, interpret and implement sag charts in clearance design, and will be able to navigate the NESC in order to locate important rules and tables necessary for safe design. Course handbook, scientific calculator and class supplies provided (calculator needed for Levels 2-4 also).
NOTE: Students need to bring a copy of the current 2023 NESC to class (not included in course materials).
Registration Deadline
Deadline for registration is May 23, 2023. 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 May 23, 2023 are entitled to a full refund of their registration fee. Registrants who cancel after May 23, 2023 will not receive a refund, but attendee substitutions will be allowed for this event only. Registrants and no-shows who do not cancel by May 23, 2023 are responsible for the full registration.
Registration & Price
Power Line Design & Staking, Level 1
June 6 - 8, 2023 - Orlando, FL
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!