Power Line Design & Staking
Brighton, CO
PLDS Level 4
Brighton, CO
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
Time & Location
September 15 - 18, 2020
8:30-4:30 Tue-Thu, 8:30-Noon Fri
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 401: Power Line Design & Staking, Level 4 – 3.5 days
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). Course handbook 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 September 4, 2020. 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 Aug 21, 2020 are entitled to a full refund of their registration fee. Registrants who cancel after Aug 21, 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 Aug 21, 2020 are responsible for the full registration.
Registration & Price
Power Line Design & Staking - Level 4
September 15-18, 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 Feb 21, 2020)
3 or more registrations from same utility receive additional 5% discount!