Who Should Attend:

Journeyman linemen, foremen/supervisors, engineers, and those involved in planning, scheduling, and engineering operations for a utility.

Related Event:

Lineman Skills Series: Personal Protective Grounding, May 2, 2019

Course Overview:

This advanced two-day class provides attendees with a journeyman lineman's view of AC transformers. The curriculum includes a combination of electrical theory and hands-on practice. The overall program is to teach students how transformers are used to manage and control the flow of alternating current in electrical distribution systems. Attendees will be provided with an opportunity to work with and arrange transformers in a variety of configurations to achieve specific voltage outputs using hands-on equipment and computer simulation.

Course Instructor:

Mike Fitzpatrick

Course Schedule:

Registration will begin at 8 a.m. on the first day; the class will run from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on day one, and from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on day two. Lunch, as well as morning and afternoon refreshments, will be provided both days.

Course Location & Hotel Information:

The Grove Hotel
245 S. Capitol Blvd
Boise, ID 83702
(888) 961-5000

Room rate: $159 for a single/double

Please book your room as soon as possible, but no later than April 18, 2019, to secure this rate. Mention that you are coming in with the NWPPA group when booking your reservation.

Course Fees:

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 12 continuing hours. Certificates are issued upon full completion of the course.