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SLTC ADVANCED INDUSTRY TRAINING

Specialized Lineworker Training for your Workforce

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Featured Training Programs

  • Timpson Unit used for High Voltage Training on Campus.
  • Student Operating Crane.
  • Fiber Optic Splicing.
  • Student wearing Hardhat and Safety Glasses.

Live Line Training

Timpson Unit on site available for multiple live line training offerings. Our Timpson Unit energizes portions of our training yard to 7.2 kV. While energized at primary voltage, it draws little amps, hence it simulates energized conductors with little danger of arc flash. Students who make mistakes are greeted with a siren, flashing lights and an instructor who will teach them what they did wrong.

NCCER Crane Certification

With this course, students will learn to operate the crane, proper use of load charts, and understanding of rigging required in crane operations. Students must successfully complete both a written and practical exam to receive this certification. There are multiple crane certifications offered.

Fiber Optic Splicing

This four-day course equips students with the skills needed to perform various tasks required for optical fiber splicing. Through lab exercises and hands-on experience, students will gain a comprehensive understanding and ability to successfully splice optical fiber.

OSHA Training

Various OSHA certifications and consultations available. Whatever safety training your company requires, we are prepared to certify your employees. Trainings include; Safety Consultations, OSHA ET&D 10hr& 20hr, OSHA 10hr & 30hr, OSHA regulations and proper ways to LOTO.
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Customized Training

We understand every business is different. If our pre-built training programs and courses don’t fit the bill, we can work together to develop a customized curriculum that speaks directly to your workforce needs.

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“SLTC Safety training and experience in the industry is second to none. Their facility, instructors, and wide range of knowledge in the electrical world, is just what was needed for our employees who work in Utilities Services. SLTC instructors were able to take something complicated and simplify it, so a safe working environment could be achieved.”

Joel Rampersad Osmose
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“My overall experience during this instructor course was outstanding. I gained far more knowledge than I expected and built confidence that I will be able to deliver the best course I possibly can to my students... It was a surreal experience being able to return to SLTC to learn how to instruct students of my own. [SLTC] showed me many tips and methods to make a classroom environment comfortable and engaged on the material being taught.”

Frank Gould Vermont Telephone
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“SLTC's approach was meticulous.. and the curriculum covered a broad spectrum [of topics]. This training served to fortify our understanding of safety protocols and methodologies, leaving us better equipped for the challenges ahead. I wholeheartedly recommend this course to fellow linemen, as it promises invaluable insights and skill enhancement.”

Marcus Brown Florida Keys Electric CoOp
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    ADVANCED INDUSTRY TRAINING OFFERINGS

    Our Pre-Built Training Programs and Courses

    Certifications/Qualifications

    Crane Certification

    Learning to operate the crane, proper use of load charts, and understanding of rigging required in crane operations. NCCER Crane Certification (5 days)

    Fiber Optic Splicing 

    Learn how to fiber splice, make up termination trays, test connections, trouble shoot problems and repair problems. (4 days) 

    Digger Derrick Training 

    Great course, like crane but not as many load charts. Students will learn digger derrick setup, operation, and load charts. (4 days) 

    sUAS Drone Pilot Training 

    This is a preparation course for the Part 107 Drone License. The course covers a broad range of topics that are necessary to pass the FAAs written exam as well as provide a base of knowledge critical for utility inspections. (5 days) 

    Theory

    Basic Electricity & Alternating Current Fundamentals

    The focus of basic electricity is to help the student understand how electricity is produced, manipulated, and used in an electrical system. AC and DC circuit work will be performed using Ohm’s laws. The main objective of the circuit work is to prepare the student for similar circuit work that will be encountered in future electricity courses. Success in this class will usually indicate that a student will find few problems with the academic portion of an apprenticeship program. (3 days)

    Rigging Fundamentals

    The rigging class will cover ropes, knots, splices, slings, and chains that are commonly used in rigging operations. Students will learn to calculate tensions and safe working loads for various rigging applications they may encounter within the industry. Additionally, the course will provide an understanding of load charts as they apply to digger derricks and bucket trucks commonly used within the electrical utility industry. (3 days) 

    Transformers and Connections

    Many linemen work with transformers more often than any other piece of pole line equipment because every customer needs a transformer to receive service voltage. Thus, this course will explain the importance of transformers within the electrical system. Students will learn the theory of how transformers work, their anatomy, and how to connect, parallel, and bank them to supply the desired voltage. (3 days) 

    Personal Protective Grounding

    EPZ and Bracket grounding differences, how grounding protects us, proper size, and how to install grounds (3 days) 

    Electric Utility Industry Familiarization 

    This class discusses the power system from generation to distribution. We cover the parts of the system, how to identify different components and the hazards involved with working on and around high voltage. The purpose of this class is to help non-electrical workers (salesmen, contractors) to be able to understand and be familiar with the system and how it relates to the services they are offering. It would also be useful in training first-year apprentices. (2 days) 

    Advanced Electrical Training 

    In depth course about the distribution system, transformers, poles, guying, etc. and how it all works together to form the system. (1 day) 

    Substation Hazard Awareness and Familiarization 

    Discuss substation safety, components, and function. Teaches students how to safely move around in a substation and how to recognize hazards. (3 days) 

    Underground Hazard Awareness 

    Discuss all the components that make up an underground system. Designed to teach students how to do a visual inspection, know the hazards, and what to look for. (1 day) 

    Distribution Overhead Awareness

    A valuable course for the telecom industry. Course can be customized for any communication company. Students will learn OSHA and NESC regulations regarding pole space and who can work in those areas. We discuss MAD, how to check for dangerous poles and what type of training you need to work around electrical equipment. (3 days) 

    Skills

    Pole Climbing Training I & II 

    Teaching new climbers proper climbing techniques, (2 weeks to be proficient) 

    Gloving I & II and Hot Sticks 

    How to work safely within the MAD using cover up, gloves and sticks. (4 days) 

    Live Line Training 

    Our Timpson unit provides the environment to create scenarios and tasks for linemen to complete based on their skills and experience. Difficulty level of the scenarios are tailored to the students experience level. (4 days) 

    Timpson Unit High Voltage Training 

    Our Timpson unit on-site provides the opportunity for many different high voltage training courses. (varies) 

    Apprentice Training Development/Implementation/Audits 

    Facilitating the training development, implementation, or audit of a company's apprenticeship program.  (varies)

    URD Construction & Fault Finding

    Underground Distribution Labs involving making up transformer- primary elbows and secondary connections / switching / making primary splices (3 days)

    Journeyman Assessments 

    Can be customized to meet any utility’s needs. Our Timpson unit gives the opportunity for experienced linemen to work scenarios they may not be familiar with. Scenarios can be based on training requested, or we can present difficult situations we are familiar with. (4 days) 

    Bucket Truck Training 

    Students will be qualified to work out of a bucket truck. This course covers setup, operation, and bucket rescue. (1 day) 

    Insulator High Voltage Washing Training 

    Insulator washing training includes technics and best practices with classroom and hands on training. Classes onsite at customers facilities with customers equipment. (2-3 days)

    Climbing Fundamentals 

    This class is intended on training individuals all OSHA regulations on climbing a pole. Teaches where to find these regulations, proper climbing techniques, hurtman rescue, documentation required, and how to put all of this together to present to a class. This could also be customized to fit any climbing type of class. (3 days) 

    Safety

    OSHA 10hr & 30hr Training 

    OSHA Certification (10hr-2 days, 30hr-4 days) 

    OSHA ET&D 10hr & 20hr 

    OSHA Certification (10hr-2 days, 20hr-4 days) 

    First Aid/CPR 

    First Aid/CPR Certification (1-2 days) 

    DOT Flagging 

    This course completes the DOT Flagger Certification. (1 day)

    Hurtman Rescue

    Can be added to be taught in conjunction with other classes. (1 day)

    Safety Consulting

    Safety consulting based on customers need. (varies)

    LOTO Training

    OSHA regulations and proper ways to LOTO (4 days) 

    Track Vehicle Safety

    The class covers the manufacturer’s instructions for the safe operation of track vehicles. (1 day) 

    Meet Our Team

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    Nelson Eash

    GM of Safety & Training | 40+ Years of Industry Experience

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    Kelly Slater

    Director of Advanced Industry Training | 24+ Years of Industry Experience

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    Curtis Stewart

    Director of Training | 22+ Years of Industry Experience

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    Timpson Unit used for High Voltage Training on Campus.

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