Course Description:
A utility pole is a column or post used to support overhead power lines and various other public utilities, such as electrical cable, fiber optic cable, and related equipment such as transformers and street lights. It can be referred to as a transmission pole, telephone pole, telecommunication pole, power pole, hydro pole, telegraph pole, or telegraph post, depending on its application.
Electrical wires and cables are routed overhead on utility poles as an inexpensive way to keep them insulated from the ground and out of the way of people and vehicles. Utility poles can be made of wood, metal, concrete, or composites like fiberglass...
This extensive Hands-On course covers Erecting Poles And Attaching Crossarms Erecting Poles Using Earthborer And By Manual Method Facing And Aligning Poles Installing Single, Double, Sidearm, Buck, And "H "Type Crossarms and the equipment and methods that can be used to set and replace utility poles.
This course describes three methods for digging holes, and outlines both power-operated and manual methods for installing Utility Poles. This course also includes guidelines for installing poles in congested cities and open rural areas and safety considerations for installing poles around obstacles and energized lines.
Additionally, this course also covers the methods for removing and replacing poles.
Students Will Learn:
Course Length:
2 Days
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