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Power Line Design & Staking

Palmyra, VA

PLDS Level 4
Palmyra VA 
 

Protecting the Aging Power Infrastructure

Multi-Circuit 3-Phase Mechanical Loading

Joint Use Inspection: Purpose & Procedures

Commercial Load Sizing

Distribution System Circuit Protection Basics

Storm Preparation & Recovery

Advanced Technology & Automation

Overhead & Underground Subdivision Layout

Overhead 3-Phase Line Extension

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Time & Location

November 18 - 20, 2025

8:30-4:30 (Eastern Time), Tue - Thu

(final exam online, due Friday, 11/28)

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VMDAEC Training Center 1293 Salem Church Rd Palmyra, VA 22963

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About this Course

Course 401: Power Line Design & Staking, Level 4


Pre-requisite: Successful completion of Power Line Design & Staking, Levels 1, 2 and 3
 

Hours: 21    CEUs: 2.1(PDHs: 21)
 

In Level 4 of the Power Line Design series, students will be taken beyond the basics of power line design and staking and will focus on reliability and efficiency. They will discuss the aging power infrastructure and system reliability. Students will look at mechanical loading for multi-circuits, will learn about commercial load sizing and will be guided through the process of calculating loads on manufactured products. Students will review NESC and will learn when and how to apply Rule 250 C and D. Classroom discussion will include a brief look at how local requirements and/or RUS standards and bulletins incorporate (and compare to) NESC rules. They will spend time learning about system protection and balance, including proper protective equipment selection and placement. Students will also discuss storm preparation (hardening of the system) and recovery (getting the system back operational). 

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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 deliver this course via WebEx platform. Daily web attendance required.

Registration Deadline

Deadline for registration is November 7, 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 November 7, 2025 are entitled to a full refund of their registration fee. Registrants who cancel after November 7, 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 November 7, 2025 are responsible for the full registration.

Registration & Price

Power Line Design & Staking, Level 4

November 18 - 20, 2025 - 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!

 

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