Upcoming Events
Finance Committee
Board of Directors
ARP Executive Committee
2024 APPA Joint Action Conference
January 7, 2024 5:00 pm — January 9, 2024
Policy Makers Liaisons Committee
Finance Committee
Board of Directors
ARP Executive Committee
2024 FMEA & FMPA Human Resources Roundtable
The Human Resources Roundtable will provide a forum for Florida public power employees interested in HR-related topics, and will offer the opportunity to exchange information including best practices, policies, procedures, legal considerations and other relevant issues.
The roundtable discussion allows each member to share issues that impact their utility. Please come prepared to discuss new developments, programs, and concerns. Please email suggested topics to [email protected].
This event will be co-hosted by FMEA and FMPA as we work together to bring value and content to our municipal members.
January 25, 2024
Foreman Academy Certification – Track 1
This certification series provides courses specifically designed for lineworker personnel. It is a good fit for up and coming leaders or those already in the role. It provides crew leaders and general foremen with the knowledge and tools to lead crews efficiently, responsibly, and safely. The course will be presented by certified training specialists from Tennessee Valley Public Power Association (TVPPA).
January 29, 2024 8:30 am — February 1, 2024 4:30 pm
Board of Directors
ARP Executive Committee
Certified Power Supervisor (CPSv) – Postponed until 2024 – More details to come
TVPPA’s Certified Power Supervisor curriculum is designed for public power distribution system supervisory personnel. This course of study focuses on how to reduce employee grievances, customer complaints, absenteeism, job-related accidents and turnover. CPSv is made up of 9 core classes and participants have 4 years to complete all the necessary classes.
March 1, 2024
OSHA 30 Hour Card – Part 1
March 5, 2024 9:00 am — March 6, 2024 4:00 pm
Lineman Roundtable – March 2024
The Lineman’s Roundtable provides a forum for line crews to exchange ideas on operating practices, safety, training, tools and equipment, and other common issues. The roundtable is open to all levels of utility line crew personnel.
March 12, 2024
Board of Directors
ARP Executive Committee
Buddy to Boss with Succession Planning
Certified Power Supervisor: (CPSv) TVPPA’s Certified Power Supervisor curriculum is designed for public power distribution system supervisory personnel. This course of study focuses on how to reduce employee grievances, customer complaints, absenteeism, job-related accidents and turnover. CPSv is made up of 9 core classes and participants have 4 years to complete all the necessary classes.
Buddy-to-Boss – Emphasizes the skills needed for the supervisor when taking over a established team or department. Included in the one day program is information on the following: Increase credibility as leaders, create an environment where people/ideas thrive, motivate employees, create a powerful environment of trust, enforce rules fairly for everyone, leading by example, master the challenges placed by the employees/friends you lead.
March 25, 2024
Fundamental Supervisory Skills
(CPSv) TVPPA’s Certified Power Supervisor curriculum is designed for public power distribution system supervisory personnel. This course of study focuses on how to reduce employee grievances, customer complaints, absenteeism, job-related accidents and turnover. CPSv is made up of 9 core classes and participants have 4 years to complete all the necessary classes.
Fundamental Supervisory Skills – This 2 day workshop consists of two modules. Managing People stresses and the importance of individual self-esteem in the workplace and shows how to give clear instructions, achieve consensus, and encourage others to commit to common goals. Communicating with People demonstrates active listening techniques, effective communication, and ways to recognize another person`s understanding of the issues. Instructional methods include presentation, videos, group discussion, and skill building exercises. Students are required to complete a DISC profile before class.
April 9, 2024 8:30 am — April 10, 2024 3:30 pm
Goal Setting & Planning
Certified Power Supervisor: (CPSv) TVPPA’s Certified Power Supervisor curriculum is designed for public power distribution system supervisory personnel. This course of study focuses on how to reduce employee grievances, customer complaints, absenteeism, job-related accidents and turnover. CPSv is made up of 9 core classes and participants have 4 years to complete all the necessary classes.
Goal Setting & Planning – Why set goals? We all know what we want and need to get done, right? To answer these questions, we must answer another: Are we in our respective roles to maintain or to continuously improve, grow and meet the challenges ahead? If we aren’t here to improve, grow and meet the oncoming challenges, even maintaining will eventually fail. Eighty-eight percent of people who set goals never reach them or abandon them altogether. Goals must lead to plans that drive execution.
April 11, 2024
Policy Makers Liaisons Committee
Finance Committee
Board of Directors
ARP Executive Committee
2024 Purchasing Roundtable
The Purchasing Roundtable provides a forum for purchasing personnel to meet with their peers from other member utilities to discuss work procedures, policies and practices, industry changes; and other topics of interest.
May 9, 2024
Board of Directors
ARP Executive Committee
2024 Transportation Fleet Roundtable
May 22, 2024
AMI Roundtable
The AMI Roundtable provides an opportunity to discuss topics such as AMI technology, equipment, training, and more.
May 30, 2024
OSHA 30 Hour Card – Part 2
June 10, 2024 9:00 am — June 12, 2024 4:00 pm
Finance Committee
Board of Directors
ARP Executive Committee
Communicating Effectively with Utility Customers
Certified Power Supervisor: (CPSv) TVPPA’s Certified Power Supervisor curriculum is designed for public power distribution system supervisory personnel. This course of study focuses on how to reduce employee grievances, customer complaints, absenteeism, job-related accidents and turnover. CPSv is made up of 9 core classes and participants have 4 years to complete all the necessary classes.
Communicating Effectively with Utility Customers – This course uses group activities to help you learn and grow as a communicator in various situations. The emphasis is placed on creating and recognizing the time to create a memorable experience for the customers. This course is designed to be available for all levels of utility employees. This is a NASBA approved class. The instructional delivery method is “group-live.” You will receive 14 CPE credits in the Communications field of study. The program level is Intermediate. There are not any prerequisites for this course.
June 24, 2024 8:30 am — June 25, 2024 3:30 pm
Interpersonal Supervisory Skills I
Certified Power Supervisor: (CPSv) TVPPA’s Certified Power Supervisor curriculum is designed for public power distribution system supervisory personnel. This course of study focuses on how to reduce employee grievances, customer complaints, absenteeism, job-related accidents and turnover. CPSv is made up of 9 core classes and participants have 4 years to complete all the necessary classes.
Interpersonal Supervisory Skills I – This seminar includes three modules: Getting Employee Commitment provides training on how to establish specific and measurable objectives which will gain employee acceptance; Giving Orders & Instructions shows trainees, step-by-step, how to issue orders and instructions effectively; and Delegating Effectively explores the when, whom and what of delegating and how to use delegation as a motivational tool. This course requires completion of prerequisite courses.
June 26, 2024 8:30 am — June 27, 2024 3:30 pm
GIS Roundtable
July 11, 2024
Foreman Academy Certification – Track 2
This certification series provides courses specifically designed for lineworker personnel. It is a good fit for up and coming leaders or those already in the role. It provides crew leaders and general foremen with the knowledge and tools to lead crews efficiently, responsibly, and safely. The course will be presented by certified training specialists from Tennessee Valley Public Power Association (TVPPA).
July 15, 2024 8:30 am — July 18, 2024 4:00 pm
Board of Directors
July 31, 2024
ARP Executive Committee
July 31, 2024
Finance Committee
Board of Directors
ARP Executive Committee
OSHA Utility Work Practices Rule Compliance
August 27, 2024
Rigging, Hoisting, Hand and Power Tool Safety
Participants gain an overview of rigging equipment and practices; inspections and records on chokers and slings; lifting equipment inspections and regulations; maintenance and inspection of hand and power tools; safe work practices; machine guarding requirements; employee training and records; and personal protective equipment.
The course is part of Tennessee Valley Public Power Association’s (TVPPA) Certified Safety Coordinator (CSC) program.
CERTIFIED SAFETY COORDINATOR (CSC): Individuals responsible for safety management must have current, professional knowledge and expertise to achieve and maintain a safe work environment and work practices for utility employees. TVPPA developed the Certified Safety Coordinator (CSC) to address modern health and safety issues. All course requirements satisfactorily completed within four years of starting the program by taking a required core course.
August 28, 2024
Transportation Safety
This course covers transportation maintenance and mechanical inspection programs; Commercial Drivers License requirements and applicability; substance abuse screening; motor carrier regulations; safety measures to reduce the occurrence of accidents; accident investigations; and resources available to assist safety coordinators in their transportation safety efforts.
The course is part of Tennessee Valley Public Power Association’s (TVPPA) Certified Safety Coordinator (CSC) program.
CERTIFIED SAFETY COORDINATOR (CSC): Individuals responsible for safety management must have current, professional knowledge and expertise to achieve and maintain a safe work environment and work practices for utility employees. TVPPA developed the Certified Safety Coordinator (CSC) to address modern health and safety issues. All course requirements satisfactorily completed within four years of starting the program by taking a required core course.
August 29, 2024
Lineman Roundtable – September 2024
The Lineman’s Roundtable provides a forum for line crews to exchange ideas on operating practices, safety, training, tools and equipment, and other common issues. The roundtable is open to all levels of utility line crew personnel.
September 10, 2024
Finance Committee
Board of Directors
ARP Executive Committee
Meter Tech Roundtable
September 26, 2024
Board of Directors
ARP Executive Committee
Foreman Academy Certification – Track 3
This certification series provides courses specifically designed for lineworker personnel. It is a good fit for up and coming leaders or those already in the role. It provides crew leaders and general foremen with the knowledge and tools to lead crews efficiently, responsibly, and safely. The course will be presented by certified training specialists from Tennessee Valley Public Power Association (TVPPA).
October 21, 2024 8:30 am — October 24, 2024 4:00 pm