Cross Training School

Date:	October 18-20, 2016
Time:	Day 1: Oct 18, 2016 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm Day 2: Oct 19, 2016 8:30 am - 4:00 pm Day 3: Oct 20, 2016 8:30 am - 12:00 pm
Location:	MMUA Training Center, 1004 Michigan Road, Marshall, MN 56258 Get Directions
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The very nature of public power requires an ability to respond 24-7 and having a cross-trained pool of employees can help ensure you have sufficient numbers of trained personnel to perform necessary work, in a cost-effective manner.

The goal of our Cross Training School is to create a competent ground person who will be able to recognize tools, equipment and hazards to help keep the lineworker safe and efficient. The program was developed for the purpose of providing a basic—yet thorough—skills training, so that everyone who participates will leave with a solid foundation from which to build. This information is available in printable format as well.

Who Should Attend

Cross Training is intended for the non-lineworker employee who may, at times, be called into service to work alongside a qualified lineworker after hours, during an outage or in other emergency situations. Regardless of the lay employee's role, it is crucial that they be sufficiently trained.

MMUA's Cross Training program excels at providing comprehensive training on what to do and what not to do—the "basics." Through this practical training, participants gain an understanding of how electricity works, the tools and equipment used, and how to work safely.

Throughout the program, our qualified instructors, Cody Raveling and Art Gatchell of the MMUA safety staff, incorporate safety and best practices in commonly experienced situations. Additionally, we make every effort to ensure this program is applicable to the diverse group of participants.

Topics Covered

All topics are taught at a basic level. They include:

Introduction to Powerline Training
Personal and Job Safety
Basic Electrical Theory
Overhead & Underground Construction
Grounding, Rope, Rigging
Meters & Meter Safety
Distribution Transformers & Equipment
Trouble Shooting (Primary & Secondary)
Basic Chainsaw Safety
Generator Backfeed Precautions
Bucket Truck Operation

Schedule

Tuesday, October 18
12:00 Registration
1:00 Welcome & Cover Rules
1:15 Hazard Recognition

Wednesday, October 19
8:30 Safety in Overhead & Underground Lines
10:15 How Electricity is Made; How it Works
11:00 Transformers: How They work; URD, Overhead Lines; Meters
12:00 Lunch Served at Training Center
1:00 Build Overhead Lines
2:45 Elbows, Terminations, Splices

Thursday, October 20
8:30 Locate & Isolate Faults on URD
10:15 Loop & Radial Feeds
12:00 Adjourn

What to Bring

Each participant is required to bring personal protective equipment (PPE) and some basic tools/items including:

High Visibility Vest
Work Boots
Hard Hat
Safety Glasses
Leather Work Gloves
Basic Hand Tools—hammer, screwdriver, Klien wire cutter, 10 channel locks pliers, skinning knife, adjustable wrench, tape measure
Notebook and Pen/Pencil

Certificates

Attendees earn a certificate of achievement for their participation. Watch for an email notification from MMUA, with the certificate, upon completion of the course.

Registration Fees

$440 per student for members; $690 per student for non-members.
All fees increase $50 on September 26.
Registration fee includes workshop tuition, materials, Wednesday lunch, refreshment breaks and a certificate of achievement.

Cancellations / Refunds

MMUA charges a $25 processing fee/person for registrations cancelled on/by October 3, 2016. MMUA must be notified by 4:30 pm on Octrober 3, 2016 to qualify. Sorry, no refunds issued for cancellations after October 3.

Hotel / Motel Information - Marshall, MN

For a map of hotels in Marshall, click HERE. The AmericInn and Ramada offer special pricing for participants. Just ask for MMUA's reduced rate when making your reservation.