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Power Line Design & Staking

San Marcos, TX

PLDS Level 1

San Marcos, TX

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

San Marcos Electric Utilities

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Time & Location

March 14 - 16, 2023

8:30-4:00 (Central Time) Tue-Thu - Onsite Training

(final exam due online Fri, Mar 24)

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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)

Embassy Suites

1001 E. McCarty Ln, San Marcos, TX 78666, USA

Homewood Suites

451 Barnes Dr, San Marcos, TX 78666, USA

Hampton Inn & Suites

106 N Interstate 35, San Marcos, TX 78666, USA

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 February 28, 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 Feb 28, 2023 are entitled to a full refund of their registration fee. Registrants who cancel after Feb 28, 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 Feb 28, 2023 are responsible for the full registration.

Registration & Price

Power Line Design & Staking - Level 1

March 14-16, 2023 - San Marcos, TX

 

 

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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