T&D Powerskills

 

Industry-leading electrical lineworker training program.

J.L. Matthews is proud to partner with our friends at T&D Powerskills to bring you their comprehensive, video- and workbook-based lineworker training program that focuses on safety-related work practices that lineworkers need to know. It is designed to help lineworkers be efficient and safe on the job whether they are doing overhead, underground, meter, transmission, or substation work. Both apprentices and journeymen lineworkers will benefit from T&D PowerSkills training units.


 

Instructional Features

The video program illustrates electrical lineworker principles and safety practices performed in the field, supported by 2D and 3D graphics, animation, and simulation exercises. The program is designed to engage the trainee in real-life procedures and experiences.

Pre-tests can be designed by the administrator, and quizzes appear throughout each course to keep the instruction challenging. Final unit tests are included in the Instructor’s Guide for each course unit. Student Workbooks include USDOL OSHA Regulation ‘Snap-Shots’ and a Field Performance Requirements (FPR) checklist for documenting skill proficiency development in the field, the only one offered on the market.

 

Objective

All T&D PowerSkills course units are arranged in a comprehensive curriculum. Important fundamentals are covered in Maintenance Basics, such as electrical safety and basic climbing skills, moving on to more advanced topics in Overhead Distribution, such as pole top equipment replacement, and transformer troubleshooting. Specialized training is offered in Underground, Substations, and Transmission, as well.

 

Benefits

    The benefits of this lineworker training program system include: reduction of learning time, consistency of delivery, a better understanding of lineworker safety, skill development monitoring, training documentation system, and ease of remedial or refresher training. Proper training is crucial to ensuring worker safety and reducing the number of on-the-job injuries. By deploying T&D's comprehensive training and safety program system, organizations can avoid investing unnecessary time, money, and resources developing their own program without having to worry about omitting important content.

    Structure

    The 78 units are divided into groups that represent major components of lineworker career tracks. Single courses, group packs, or the entire program can be purchased.

     

    Materials

    Each course unit includes a DVD (or access to the video online), an Instructor’s Guide, and a Student Workbook. Customization for site-specific training is available upon request.

     

     

    Call a member of the J.L. Matthews team to learn more about how T&D PowerSkills can support your lineworker training program, at 800.421.3360