Note:

This class is currently full. If you would like to be added to a wait list, please contact Gail Patterson at 360-816-1450 or gail@nwppa.org.

Who Should Attend:

Staking technicians.

Related Courses:

Staking Certification Program: Line Inspection, February 12-13, 2019

Staking Technician Certification Program: Sizing Transformers and Conductors, February 13-14, 2019

Staking Technician Certification Program: Unique Structures, February 14-15, 2019

Course Overview:

This course is part of the Comprehensive Staking Technician Program. It is designed to give students a basic understanding of the devices and techniques used to protect distribution lines and customers from damage or injury due to over-current/over-voltage.

Course Objectives:

The following topics will be covered:

• Fault current, including the basic application of devices to interrupt the maximum available fault current produced by short circuits
• Voltage surges caused by lightning and the use of lightning arresters to shunt the over-voltage to ground
• Basic theory of voltage regulators and capacitors with a focus on correct placement and application of the devices on the circuit when a line is being staked

Course Instructor:

Hi-Line Engineering

Course Schedule:

Registration will begin at 12:30 p.m. on day one; the class will run from 1 to 4:30 p.m. on day one, and from 8 a.m. to noon on day two. Lunch will be served at noon on day two; refreshment breaks will be included on both days.

Course Location & Hotel Information:

The Arctic Club Seattle
700 3rd Avenue
Seattle, WA 98104
(206) 340-0340

Room rate: $189

Please book your room as soon as possible, but no later than January 10, 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 nine continuing hours. Certificates are issued upon full completion of the course.