Event Profile

Staking Technician Certification Program - NESC & Utility Specifications

Date(s):
February 5 — 7, 2018
Venue:
Mayflower Park Hotel
Description:

Note:

Online registration is currently closed, but spaces are still available. If you would like to attend this event, please call NWPPA at 360-254-0109, and our staff will be happy to help you.

Who Should Attend:

Staking technicians.

Related Event:

Staking Technician Certification Program - Obtaining Permits, February 8-9, 2018

Course Overview:

This three-day course is part of the Staking Technician Program. The NESC establishes the rules used in the design and maintenance of power systems. This course provides staking technicians with a working knowledge of the NESC and its application. The course will focus on those rules that specifically apply to distribution line design, such as:

  • Grounding.
  • Overhead line clearances.
  • Overload factors.
  • Strength reduction factors.
  • Ice loading.
  • Underground line construction.

Reminder: Please bring a copy of the 2017 NESC manual with you to class.

Course Instructor:

Hi-Line Engineering

Course Schedule:

Registration will begin at 8 a.m. on the first day, and the class will run from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on all three days. Lunch, as well as morning and afternoon breaks, will be provided.

Course Location & Hotel Information:

Mayflower Park Hotel
405 Olive Way
Seattle, WA 98101
(206) 623-8700

Room rate: $159 Classic Room

Please book your room as soon as possible, but no later than January 12, 2018, to secure this rate. Mention that you are with the Northwest Public Power Association when booking your reservation.

Online Booking: Staking 

Course Fees:

Utility Member Early Bird (ends 1/05/2018): $1,230
Utility Member Standard: $1,305

Associate Member Early Bird (ends 1/05/2018): $1,845
Associate Member Standard: $1,920

Non-member Early Bird (ends 1/05/2018): $3,690
Non-member Standard: $3,765

Cancellation Policy:

Cancellations are accepted, with full refund, if request is made at least 30 days prior to the course. Within 30 days, fees are as follows: 15-29 days, $100; 1-14 days or "no show," 100 percent of registration fee. When possible, please send a substitute instead of canceling. NWPPA does not charge a fee for substitutions.

Continuing Hours:

This course qualifies for 18 continuing hours. Certificates are issued upon full completion of the course.

For More Information:

To find out more about this event, or to learn about other events, view the Training and Event Catalog.