Power Line Design & Staking
Brighton, CO
PLDS Level 2
Brighton, CO
NESC Advanced Clearance Issues
Permitting Procedures
Underground Distribution Concepts
Overhead Equipment Operation
Mechanical Design 3-Phase Angle & Dead-end Calculations
Joint Use Designs & Field Engineering Make Ready Process
Unique Structure Clearances
Conductor Envelope
Spacer Cable & Tree Wire

Time & Location
January 28 - 31, 8:00am-4:30pm
United Power EC Headquarters, 500 Cooperative Way Brighton, CO 80603
Lodging Recommendation
(within 5-7 miles of training)
Hampton Inn & Suites Denver Northeast - Brighton
992 Platte River Blvd Brighton, CO 80601
(303) 654-8055 Rates start at approx $120/night
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Denver - Northeast 2180 South Medical Center Drive Brighton, CO 80601 (720) 685-1500 Rates start at approx $125/night
About this Course
Course 201: Power Line Design & Staking, Level 2 - 3.5 days
Pre-requisite: Successful completion of Power Line Design & Staking, Level 1
Hours: 21 CEUs: 2.1(PDHs: 21)
In Level 2 of the Power Line Design and Staking series, students will build on the foundation created in the prerequisite course, Level 1. This class places emphasis on joint use remedy and make ready, as well as vertical and horizontal loading. After completion of Level 2, participants will be able to complete the layout and design of most overhead projects, understand and utilize NESC and sag chart criteria, evaluate and design make ready/remedy for joint use facilities, calculate the mechanical loading effects of line design, understand conductor blowout and design for/around grain bins, and will be able to design for crossing under transmission lines. Course manual provided.
NOTE: Students need to bring a copy of the current 2017 NESC to class (not included in course materials) and a scientific calculator (one was provided in the Level 1 class - graphing function not required).
Registration Deadline
Deadline for registration is January 13, 2020. Registrations will be confirmed via email, but participants are not guaranteed space in the class until payment is received. Registrations accepted after January 13, 2020 as space allows. Thank you!
Cancellations/No Shows/Substitutions
Registrants who cancel in writing on or before January 03, 2020 are entitled to a full refund of their registration fee. Registrants who cancel after January 03, 2020 will not receive a refund, but attendee substitutions will be allowed for this event only. Registrants and no-shows who do not cancel by January 03, 2020 are responsible for the full registration.
Registration & Price
Power Line Design & Staking - Level 2
January 28 -31, 2020 - Brighton, CO
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 - $1,495/person ($1450 if register by Jan 03, 2020)
3 or more registrations from same utility receive additional 5% discount!