Conference Postponed

The T&D Trainers Conference in New Orleans has been
postponed. The new dates for 2021 will be announced soon.

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Our Mission

To provide relevant and updated lineman training solutions
that focus on the best work practices in the electric
utility industry.

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Testimonials

"The operations management team is very pleased with the
caliber of apprentices who have attended the T&D PowerSkills
classes. The management team attends each field testing and
are very satisfied with the apprentices' abilities."

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Specialty Packages

Packages suited for specialty environments include:
Electrical Cable Installer, Electrical Meter Installer, High
Voltage Substation, Troubleman, Telecommunications Crew

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Updates Coming Soon

Our new Transformer Connections 1 & 2 will be released soon!
We broke up the original unit into two comprehensive units,
covering basic theory to advanced application, with new
narrator footage and high-definition illustrations.

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More About T&D PowerSkills

About T&D PowerSkills

T&D PowerSkills is a comprehensive 78-title video and workbook based lineman training program geared to instruct electric utility lineworkers with up-to-date, safety-related work practices and technical skills related to the installation, maintenance, and removal of transmission and distribution systems.

T&D PowerSkills Youtube intro video link

The individual units can be structured to support any type of company-designed lineworker apprenticeship program from apprentice to journeyman level, and can be used as a four year, 8000 hour apprenticeship program.

Currently, over 350 utilities and powerline contractors use the T&D PowerSkills material.

                                                                       

Vision

To be recognized as the standard in lineman training

 

Mission

To provide relevant and updated lineman training solutions that focus on the best work practices in the electric utility industry

Message regarding the virus

Submitted by ray.foss on Tue, 03/24/2020 - 09:29

A special message for our customers regarding the virus. Following guidance from the State of Louisiana, operations at our office in Alexandria have been placed on hiatus to combat the spread of his deadly virus. We are still answering and fielding phone calls and emails, and will diligently work to complete all orders as soon as it is safe for our staff to do so once the order is lifted, presently scheduled for April 12. Stay safe!
Louisiana Emergency Order

Genie Recall

Submitted by jamie.yaeger on Thu, 03/12/2020 - 10:38
If you use Genie lifts (Terex), be aware that Genie has issued a safety advisory over several models of Genie lifts which have a turntable bolt failure issue. Contact Genie online for more information: https://lnkd.in/ep2H27g

Energized Work Package - Distribution Training Units

Energized Work Package

 

Recommended Training Units
  1. Basic Electricity
  2. A/C Fundamentals
  3. Safety in T&D Line Maintenance
  4. Rigging 1
  5. Rigging 2
  6. Electrical Safety
  7. Safety in Overhead Line Maintenance
  8. Distribution Line Safety
  9. Distribution Line Installation and Removal
  10. Distribution Line Repair – Gloves
  11. Distribution Line Replacement
  12. Distribution Line Repair – Hot Sticks
  13. Troubleshooting Overhead Lines
  14. Hydraulic Derricks
  15. Material Handling Bucket Trucks
  16. Multimeter Operation and Use
  17. Using Line Test Equipment
  18. Transformer Connections
  19. Safe Bucket Operations
  20. Service Installation
  21. Pole Top Equipment and Replacement – Transformers
  22. Pole Top Equipment and Replacement – Cutouts and Reclosers
  23. Pole Top Equipment and Replacement – Switching Devices
  24. Pole Top Equipment and Replacement - Capacitors
  25. Pole Top Equipment and Replacement – Voltage Regulators
  26. 34.5kV Rubber Glove Work
  27. Overhead Troubleshooting 1
  28. Overhead Troubleshooting 2
  29. Power Quality
  30. Transformer Troubleshooting
Package Price: $17,495

 

*Student Workbooks priced separately: $20.95 each

U.S. Department of Labor Renews Partnership with Electrical Contractors and Associations to Protect Worker Safety and Health

Submitted by ray.foss on Fri, 11/02/2018 - 08:42
The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) today renewed a national strategic partnership agreement with the Electrical Transmission and Distribution (ET&D) Construction Contractors; International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW); and related trade associations to protect the safety and health of line workers, and other electrical transmission and distribution industry workers.
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New Training Unit Update Release

Submitted by jerry.havens on Thu, 11/09/2017 - 16:00
T&D PowerSkills is pleased to announce the launch of it's updated Cable Splicing 1 training unit. Cable Splicing 1  has been updated to comply with the latest OSHA regulations and Industry Best Practices. The updated training unit features new high definition video, graphics, 3D simulations, and modern equipment.

US Approves $2 Billion of Canada Cross-Border Transmission

Submitted by jerry.havens on Wed, 12/21/2016 - 16:31

Two projects will bring low-cost renewable energy to American customers

The U.S. State Dept. has approved nearly $2 billion of high-voltage transmission lines that will bring low-cost Canadian renewable energy to the U.S. The department on Dec. 5 approved construction of the $1.2-billion New England Clean Power Link, between eastern Canada and Vermont, and last month green-lighted the $710-million Great Northern Transmission Line, between Manitoba and Minnnesota.

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Contact Us

T&D PowerSkills, LLC
3504 Parliament Ct.
Alexandria, LA 71303

Office Phone: (318) 767-5802

Sales Manager: (318) 880-2259

Affiliates

October 5, 2020

We are proud to welcome Riggs Distler Company to the family of T&D PowerSkills users! They'll be using overhead and bucket truck training materials to keep their employees and customers safe. With headquarters in Cherry Hill, NJ, Riggs Distler has been in business for over 110 years.

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September 17, 2020

We're proud to welcome Frontier Community College to the family of colleges that use our materials in their lineworker training programs! They have been awarded a educational grant by the Institute for Safety in Powerline Construction (ISPC). Many thanks to ISPC and a huge congratulations to the students and faculty at Frontier Community College in Fairfield, Illinois!

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August 24, 2020

We are pleased to welcome another college to the T&D PowerSkills family! Welcome, Western Texas College! ISPC, the again awarded their grant to this institution, allowing the use of all 78 of our lineworker training units to their program! Huge thanks to ISPC and to Western Texas College!

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August 13, 2020

We are pleased to welcome York Technical College to the T&D PowerSkills family! ISPC, the Institute for Safety in Powerline Construction, awarded their grant to York Tech, allowing the use of all 78 of our lineworker training units to their program! Congrats to York Tech, and as always, thank you ISPC!

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July 29, 2020

Bobcat Electrical and Instrumentation Company has chosen T&D PowerSkills online Learning Management System (LMS) to their training program! They provide a complete range of electrical, instrumentation, automation, measurement, and communications services for a broad range of clients in the oil and gas industry. We are excited about our new relationship, and look forward to building on it for years to come!

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