Pole Setting Lab

Catalog description

This hands-on lab course provides students with practical experience in the installation, setting, and removal of utility poles used in electrical distribution systems. Students will apply rigging principles, operate digging and lifting equipment, and perform pole framing, setting, and backfilling using industry-standard methods. Emphasis is placed on safety, teamwork, equipment operation, and compliance with OSHA and National Electrical Safety Code (NESC) standards.