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NCCER Power Line Worker: Substation Level 3
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NCCER
This individual has demonstrated the ability to: • Describe equipment and methods used to ground de-energized high-voltage circuits • Recognize sources of hazardous energy • Install/remove temporary grounding devices • Interpret schematic and wiring diagrams • Read schedules and general arrangement drawings • Identify types of medium- and high-voltage electrical equipment • Explain how to install and wire a power transformer • Define corona and explain how to prevent it …see more skills below.
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Skills
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…skills continued… • Describe control house configurations • Lay out control and relay panels • Build DC circuits • Make cable terminations and splices • Use a hydraulic press on a connector • Perform hi-pot testing • Test and maintain batteries, circuit breakers, and other substation equipment • Identify components used in system protection and control • Identify the role and responsibilities of a crew leader • Demonstrate an awareness of safety issues • Practice effective leadership skills