Power Line Design & Staking
San Marcos, TX
PLDS Level 1
San Marcos, TX
Professional Development for electric utility line design personnel
Acquire essential tools necessary to advance in the utility industry
Satisfy pre-requisite and prepare for Levels 2, 3 & 4 of the Power Line Design & Staking Certification series
Earn 2.1 UTS Continuing Education Units (CEUs)
Hosted by
San Marcos Electric Utility
Time & Location
June 3 - 5, 2025
8:30-4:30 (Central Time) Tue-Thu - Onsite Training
(final exam due online Fri, June 13)
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Location:
City of San Marcos Public Service Complex
2217 E. McCarty Lane
San Marcos, TX 78666
Lodging Recommendation
(within 5-7 miles of training)
1001 E. McCarty Ln, San Marcos, TX 78666, USA
451 Barnes Dr, San Marcos, TX 78666, USA
106 N Interstate 35, San Marcos, TX 78666, USA
About this Course
Pre-requisite: None
Hours: 21 UTS CEUs: 2.1
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In Level 1 Power Line Design and Staking, participants 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 maneuver through the NESC and locate important rules and tables critical for power line design. Course handbook provided. CEUs: 2.1
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.
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 May 16, 2025. 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 16, 2025 are entitled to a full refund of their registration fee. Registrants who cancel after May 16, 2025 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 16, 2025 are responsible for the full registration.
Registration & Price
Power Line Design & Staking - Level 1
June 3-5, 2025 - San Marcos, TX
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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!