State Technical College of Missouri
EDS 150 Equipment Operation. The student will learn the various operations of different digger/derrick and bucket/basket aerial platform trucks used in the construction of electrical distribution systems. The student will be familiarized with the basic operation of trencher/backhoe equipment. This class also covers units on mobile hydraulic systems, vehicle maintenance and inspection, safety rules, rigging and lifting capacities, vehicle grounding practices, and the hands-on operation of digger/derrick and bucket/basket aerial platform trucks. 3 credit hours.
EDS 160 Climbing Skills. The student will gain the knowledge of the proper care of climbing tools and master the climbing of wood structures. Upon completion of this course the student will also be able to determine the proper aspects of pole inspection and be able to recognize the hazards of climbing. Successful completion of timed pole top rescue in two different methods. An introduction to aerial pole framing is included in this discipline. Prerequisite: EDS 150 with a grade of “C” or better. 3 credit hours.
EDS 170 Construction and Maintenance of Overhead Lines. This course will give the student a working knowledge of the Rural Utilities Service line construction specifications set forth by the Department of Agriculture. This will include the aspects of 12,500; 14,400; and 34,500 volt construction. Students will be able to recognize the different types of materials used for the different types of construction by sight and definition. Students will be required to demonstrate working specification knowledge both in aerial and ground situations as well as installation, repair and removal of poles, conductors, guy assemblies, cross arms, and insulators. They will also be introduced to the different sizes and types of overhead and underground conductors. Basic line staking principles and National Electric Safety Code clearances will be included. Prerequisite: EDS 160 with a grade of “C” or better. 6 credit hours.
EDS 235 Electrical Utility Internship. This will provide the student with a day-to-day knowledge of a working utility. The student will be required to complete at least two written assignments and fill out the required forms provided by the instructor. The instructor will check with the student on the jobsite to be sure that the requirements for the internship are being met. This course will be completed between the first and second years of the Electrical Distribution Systems program. Prerequisites: EDS 115, EDS 125, and EDS 170, with a grade of “C” or better, first aid and CPR certifications, and instructor’s permission based on valid Class A Commercial Driver’s License (CDL). 8 credit hours.
EDS 237 Transformer Theory and Installation. The student will gain a thorough knowledge of transformer theory and installation. Single-phase and three-phase configurations with different types of connections will be included. Other units covered will include over voltage and over current protection, equipment grounding, cutout protection, proper cover-up techniques, lightning arrestor application and installation, Rural Utilities Service specifications and pole framing. Basic troubleshooting practices and current and potential transformers will also be included. Prerequisites: EDS 115, EDS 125, and EDS 170 with a grade of “C” or better. 5 credit hours.
EDS 241 Conductor Installation, Service and Metering. The student will gain extensive knowledge of single- and three-phase watt-hour meters; meter locations; and the different types of copper and aluminum conductors. The student will also gain practical experience in the sizing, installation, stringing, sagging, dead-ending, and splicing of service conductors. The student will also be exposed to the construction of meter loops and poles; instrument metering; temporary meter locations; compression sleeves; connectors and tools including strap hoists, chain hoists, sag charts and tables, pulling grips and mechanical jumpers. Also included are disciplines on meter tampering, power theft, proper grounding techniques and safe work practices. Prerequisites: EDS 237 and EDS 251 with a grade of “C” or better. 4 credit hours.
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