Program Description:
Jackson EMC has Five offices servicing 12 counties in Northeast Georgia. Our apprentices safely build, maintain and repair the power grid. Currently 54 employees in the program. This apprenticeship program is a 7 year program with 8 levels. The program is reviewed annually to ensure it meets industry standards and current safety protocols.
Our apprenticeship program includes both on the job training with a minimum of 10,000 hours upon completion of the program as well as classroom instruction that is taught through face to face instruction as well as online materials.
Program Objective:
In the 500 series, the fourth year of the program, the apprentice continues mastering the outside lineman occupation. Advanced level skills are highlighted as well as a significant field work.
Learning Outcomes:
- interpret transformer nameplate
- connect transformer(wye-wye)
- connect transformer (open wye-delta)
- connect transformer (closed wye-delta)
- interpret one line diagram
- prepare S&C switching equipment
- use capacitance meter
- check rotation 3 phase service
- install/inspect CT's on secondary
- change transformer tap setting