Who Should Attend:
Individuals who do not hold an electrical journeyman certificate, but as a part of their duties must enter or open secured areas such as substations, pad-mounted transformers, switch gear, vaults, and metering cabinets. Engineers, staking technicians, meter readers, and other operations personnel are required by OSHA 1910.269 to have this training.
Overview:
This one-day class is designed to teach the skills required to enter secure areas. The course covers federal regulations related to entering a secured area; minimum approach distances or clearances; personal protective equipment; job briefings; substation entrance procedures; and opening pad-mount transformers, switchgear, and metering compartments. Employees typically open and/or view electrical equipment in secured areas to take information off of nameplates, readings from meters or gauges, etc. Following OSHA 1910.269, this course does not teach or certify a person to work on electrical equipment.
Instructor:
Jim Phillips, P.E.
Schedule:
Registration will begin at 7:30 a.m. Pacific Time and the class will run from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Lunch and refreshments will be provided.
Location:
Northwest Public Power Association
9817 NE 54th Street, Suite 200
Vancouver, WA 98662
(360) 254-0109
Suggested Hotels:
Heathman Lodge
7801 NE Greenwood Drive
Vancouver, WA 98662
(360) 254-3100
Ask for the Northwest Public Power Association rate for 15% off advertised prices
Residence Inn Portland Vancouver
411 SE 123rd Ave
Vancouver, WA 98662
(360)892-4404
Ask for the NWPPA Group Discount
Fees:
Utility Member Early Bird (ends 5/31/2025): $710
Utility Member Standard: $785
Associate Member Early Bird (ends 5/31/2025): $1,065
Associate Member Standard: $1,140
Non-Member Early Bird (ends 5/31/2025): $1,420
Non-Member Standard: $1,495
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 Policies:
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 six continuing hours. Certificates are issued upon full completion of the course.