Who Should Attend:
Staking technicians and engineers.
Related Events:
Staking Technician Certification Program: Line Inspection, Oct. 7, 2025
Staking Technician Certification Program: Sizing Transformers and Conductors, Oct. 8, 2025
Staking Technician Certification Program: Unique Structure Design, Oct. 9, 2025
Overview:
This course is part of the Staking Technician Certification Program. It will give you a basic understanding of the devices and techniques used to protect distribution lines and customers from damage or injury due to overcurrent/overvoltage.
Instructor:
Hi-Line Engineering
Schedule:
Registration will begin at 8 a.m. Mountain Time, and class will run from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Lunch and refreshment breaks will be provided.
Location and Hotel Information:
Hampton Inn & Suites Boise - Downtown
495 S. Capitol Blvd.
Boise, ID 83702
(208) 331-1900
Room rate: $199
Please book your room as soon as possible, but no later than Sept. 5, 2025, to secure this rate. Ask for the NWPPA: October Staking Class Boise room block rate when booking your reservation.
Course Fees:
Utility Member Early Bird (ends 9/7/2025): $670
Utility Member Standard: $745
Associate Member Early Bird (ends 9/7/2025): $1,005
Associate Member Standard: $1,080
Non-Member Early Bird (ends 9/7/2025): $1,340
Non-Member Standard: $1,415
Canadian utility members, please contact registration@nwppa.org for pricing and to register.
Note: Organizations that register a group of employees will receive every fifth registration for free. For example, if you register five employees, you only pay for four; register 10 employees, you only pay for eight; and so on. There is nothing additional you need to do to receive this discount.
Cancellation Policy:
For webinars, virtual classes, and section meetings, cancellations at least five days prior to the event will receive a full refund; within 1-4 days or no show, the charge will be 100% of the registration fee.
For in-person events: cancellations at least 30 days prior to the event will receive a full refund; within 15-29 days there will be a $100 fee; and within 1-14 days or no show, the charge will be 100% of the registration fee.
When possible, please send a substitute instead of canceling; NWPPA does not charge a fee for substitutions. To request a refund, please contact us at registration@nwppa.org or (360) 254-0109.
Continuing Hours:
This course qualifies for 6 continuing hours. Certificates are issued upon full completion of the course.