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NCCER Power Line Worker: Distribution Level 3
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NCCER
This individual has demonstrated the ability to: • Describe types of substations and their functions • Identify substation equipment • Interpret one-line substation diagrams • Describe safety equipment and safe practices for live-line work • Replace three-phase poles • Move energized conductors onto layout arms • Replace and energize in-line disconnect switches • Identify safety practices for three-phase URD system work • Isolate and ground cable sections …see more skills below.
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Skills
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…skills continued… • Pull cable through conduit • Identify system protection/system monitoring functions and components • Describe troubleshooting practices for aerial and URD systems • Explain how to isolate faults in buried cable • Use fault indicators to isolate primary faults • Describe the concept of smart grid technology and its benefits • Identify the role and responsibilities of a crew leader • Demonstrate an awareness of safety issues • Practice effective leadership skills