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2026-2027 Course Catalog 
    
2026-2027 Course Catalog
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ELE 252 - Transmission & Distribution

Credits: 5
Lecture Hours: 2
Lab Hours: 6
Practicum Hours: 0
Work Experience: 0
Course Type: Voc/Tech
This course delves into the electrical transmission systems and distribution systems associated with utility services. The student will learn the components, and practices of operating and maintaining of the components. Safety practices will be stressed throughout the course.
Prerequisite OR Corequisite: ELE 243  and ELE 249  
Competencies
 

  1. Summarize the purpose of transmission systems
    1. Identify components of transmission systems
    2. Discuss the voltages of transmission systems
  2. Examine the purpose of distribution systems
    1. Identify components of distribution systems
    2. Discuss the voltages of distribution systems
  3. Interpret safety principles used in the operation and maintenance of transmission systems
    1. Demonstrate the steps for installing personal protective grounds
    2. Distinguish the importance of grounding and establishing equipotential zones
  4. Inspect various types of PPE for transmission use
    1. Select appropriate PPE for work
    2. Explain hazards encountered when working with energized lines
  5. Illustrate safety principles used in the operation and maintenance of distribution systems
    1. Demonstrate the steps for installing personal protective grounds
    2. Distinguish the importance of grounding and establishing equipotential zones
  6. Inspect various types of PPE for distribution use
    1. Select appropriate PPE for work
    2. Explain hazards encountered when working with energized lines
  7. Construct an overhead distribution system
    1. Perform necessary preparations for pulling conductors
    2. Prepare poles for installation per construction standards 
  8. Apply safety principles common in installation of an overhead distribution system
    1. Splice various types of wire used in overhead distribution systems
    2. Select appropriate PPE for work
  9. Install underground cables
    1. Perform necessary preparations for installing underground cables
    2. Identify proper depths of buried cables
  10. Demonstrate safety principles common in installation of an underground systems
    1. Perform splicing of various types of wire used in underground systems
    2. Select appropriate PPE for work

Competencies Revised Date: AY2022



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