Lineman Apprenticeship Lab 3: Operations
Overview
Lineman Apprenticeship Lab 3: Operations is part of the TVPPA Apprenticeship Lineman Training Program. This training program intended for beginning apprentices introduces the groundwork for understanding the profession, such as basic electricity, math and alternating current fundamental principles.
Interested parties can complete the form below to learn about the registration process.
COMPLETING THE FORM BELOW DOES NOT GUARANTEE YOUR REGISTRATION. LINDSAY JACK WILL PROVIDE REGISTRATION INSTRUCTIONS TO FOLLOW.
Details
Topics
- Safety
- Insulation/isolation
- PPE standards
- Minimum approach distances
- Aerial lift pre-flight inspection/bucket safety
- Three phase transformer theory
- Energized system maintenance
- Testing
- Bucket truck rescue
About the Instructor
The Lineman Apprentice Program is available from the Tennessee Valley Public Power Association (TVPPA). This training program intended for beginning apprentices introduces the groundwork for understanding the profession, such as basic electricity, math and alternating current fundamental principles. Participants learn about the tools and equipment used in everyday operations as well as the following applications:
- Meter applications
- Phasing and measuring voltage and current
- Stringing and sagging wire
- Substation operations
- Transformer connections
- Transmission and distribution line maintenance
- Underground distribution systems
Completing this program involves passing the following courses:
- Lineman Apprenticeship Lab 4: Underground
- Lineman Apprenticeship Lab 1: Fundamentals
- Digger Derrick Lab
- Lineman Apprenticeship Lab 5: Troubleshooting
- Lineman Apprenticeship Lab 2: Construction
- Lineman Apprenticeship Lab 3: Operations
- Lineman Apprenticeship Pre-Apprentice Assessment Workshop
- Lineman Apprenticeship Final Exam
Interested parties can complete the form below to learn about the registration process.
COMPLETING THE FORM BELOW DOES NOT GUARANTEE YOUR REGISTRATION. LINDSAY JACK WILL PROVIDE REGISTRATION INSTRUCTIONS TO FOLLOW.
Registration
Lineman Apprenticeship Lab 3: Operations — August 4, 2025 - August 8, 2025