Transformer School Pre-Conference

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Transformer School Pre-Conference

Transformer School Pre-Conference

Date: January 12-13, 2016
Time:
  • Day 1: Jan 12, 2016 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm
  • Day 2: Jan 13, 2016 8:30 am - 1:00 pm
Location: MMUA Training Center, Marshall, MN
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MMUA, along with our partners, Minnesota Rural Electric Association and American Public Power Association, is pleased to offer the 2016 Transformer School. This pre-conference course will cover Basic Single-Phase Transformer Connection & Theory and can be a segue into the Three-Phase Transformer Connections the remainder of the week.

Mr. Scott Meinecke, an instructor from Northwest Iowa Community College, will again be the instructor for these courses. Through a combination of classroom and hands-on learn opportunities, participants will be exposed to situations that are as “real world” as possible, without the real world risk/danger.

Did you know—MMUA’s Training Center is an APPA Academy? It’s the perfect setting to gain valuable “real world” experience, enhance your knowledge, and meet with other professionals in the public power industry.

Basic Single-Phase Transformer Connection and Theory

The pre-conference is intended to serve as a basic or refresher course on the basics of single-phase transformer connections and theory. The course includes classroom and hand-on instruction on topics such as safe work practices, transformer theory, basic calculations, connections, sizing, and troubleshooting.

This course would be helpful for anyone that is involved with the electric line crew—from the apprentice to employees from other departments that may assist as a ground person. This pre-conference course would also be beneficial for the apprentice/journeyman lineworker who desires to strengthen their basic transformer knowledge prior to attending the Three-Phase Transformer Connections course the remainder of the week!

Schedule

Tuesday, January 12
12:00-1:00  Registration
1:00-4:00  Basic Transformer Connections (classroom training)

Wednesday, January 13
8:30-11:30  Basic Transformer Connections (hands-on training)
12:00-1:00  Lunch Served at Training Center

What to Bring

Class attendees will be required to bring their own personal protective equipment. See the list of items to bring for clarification:

  • Arc Flash Shield and Hard Hat
  • Safety Glasses
  • Secondary Rubber Gloves
  • FR Clothing
  • Volt/Amp Meter
  • Calculator
  • Notebook and Pen/Pencil

Certificates

A certificate of achievement will be provided showing the hours of attendance acquired.

Registration Fees

$115 per student for members; $265 per student for non-members.
All fees increase $50 on December 30.
Registration fee includes course 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 December 29, 2015. MMUA must be notified by 4:30 pm on December 29 to qualify. Sorry, no refunds issued for cancellations after December 29.

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.

Questions?

Contact Theresa Neddermeyer by email tneddermeyer@mmua.org or phone 763-746-0713.

This information is available in a printable format as well.