Technical Training Courses
TVPPA Technical certificate programs provide the certifications you need to advance your career. Recognized across the industry, these programs help you build expertise, gain valuable credentials, and stand out in your field. Whether you starting out or moving into leadership, our structured training ensures you develop the skills and certification required for long-term success.
Technical Training Certificate Programs
Lineworker Apprenticeship Program (LAP)
The Lineworker Apprenticeship Program (LAP) provides essential training for those pursuing a
career in linework. It equips apprentices with foundational skills, covering basic math, electricity, and
the principles of alternating current, ensuring a strong start in the field.
Advanced Lineworker Training (ALT)
The Advanced Lineworker Training program is designed for mid-level lineworkers looking to
enhance their skills and expertise. This program blends core training with hands-on practice, problem-
solving exercises, and in-depth system reviews to strengthen knowledge and improve on-the-job
performance.
Line Design & Staking (LDS)
The Line Design & Staking Certification Program equips engineering and line design professionals
with the expertise needed to excel in their field. Through four levels of study, participants gain a deep
understanding of engineering design for electric distribution systems. The program offers courses
suitable for engineering, operations, and management personnel.
Advanced Line Design & Staking (AdvLDS)
The Advanced Power Line Design & Staking Certification is intended as the next step for students who have completed the Line Design & Staking core program. The advanced series was developed for stakers and engineers who are ready to learn more about the process and information necessary to assist in development of utility standards, design planning and equipment use and purchase decisions.
Fiber Optic Technician (FOT)
The Fiber Optic Technician Program provides a solid foundation in the construction, operation,
and maintenance of broadband services using fiber optic cable. Participants gain the skills and
knowledge needed to work with modern fiber optic technology in the utility industry, ensuring efficient
and reliable network operations.
Substation Maintenance (SM)
The Substation Maintenance Program covers typical maintenance tasks needed to keep substation equipment healthy, maximize lifespan, and minimize failures. This program combines video and textbook lessons with hands-on classroom labs, providing a comprehensive learning experience.
Electrical Metering (EM)
The Electrical Metering Certificate Program is a detailed study of all aspects of metering AC circuits at the transmission, distribution, and customer levels. Topics include types of meters, Automated Metering Infrastructure (AMI), Smart Grid access to meters, and communication fundamentals. This program combines video and textbook lessons with hands-on classroom labs, providing a comprehensive learning experience.
Protective Relaying (PR)
The Protective Relaying Certificate Program contains a detailed study of the different types of protective relays, the application of those relays to specific configurations, and a deep dive into the critical timing relations between various devices. This program combines video and textbook lessons with hands-on classroom labs, providing a comprehensive learning experience.
Distribution System Operator (DSO)
The DSO Program offers in-depth knowledge of modern electric power distribution systems. It
provides an introduction to the power industry, covering system operations with a strong focus on
distribution and safety. Designed to support job performance and system reliability, the program equips
participants with essential skills for success.
Certified Power Technology (CPT)
The Certified Power Technology (CPT) Program enhances the education of engineers without
formal training in power theory and methodology. Through hands-on exercises, problem-solving
activities, group discussions, and electrical drawings, participants gain practical skills essential for
success in the field.
Power Distribution Engineer (PDE)
The PDE Program strengthens the expertise of engineers in distribution utilities by providing
formal power engineering courses that may not have been covered in their undergraduate studies. It
also serves as a valuable refresher, reinforcing essential engineering skills for daily operations and
professional growth.
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Lineworker Apprenticeship Final Exam
November 16–20, 2026, 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Lineworker
Princeton,
KY
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Lineworker Apprenticeship Final Exam
November 16–20, 2026, 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Lineworker
Kissimmee,
FL
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Lineworker Apprenticeship Final Exam
November 16–20, 2026, 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM ET
Lineworker
Owensboro,
KY
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Lineworker Apprenticeship Lab 5 Troubleshooting
November 16–20, 2026, 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Lineworker
Murfreesboro,
TN
This five day lab covers a variety of skills including: safety, hotline tools, protective devices, regulators, capacitors and single line drawing. When trouble shooting it is important to understand the needed protective devises and how they work together. This module also discusses trouble shooting techniques, substation, breakers, fuses, regulators, capacitors, instrumentation and metering. Participants are given a field performance evaluation and comprehensive written exam. The student must have completed Underground Lab 4 to enroll.
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Lineworker Apprenticeship Lab 2 Construction
November 16–20, 2026, 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Lineworker
Johnson City,
TN
This five day lab covers a variety of skills including: safety, job briefings, print reading, guys and anchors, minimum approach distances, overhead construction, grounding, sagging, aluminum ties, and single phase transformer theory. It includes written and field skills element exams. The student must have completed Fundamental Lab 1 to enroll.
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Lineworker Apprenticeship Lab 2 Construction
November 16–20, 2026, 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Lineworker
Huntsville,
AL
This five day lab covers a variety of skills including: safety, job briefings, print reading, guys and anchors, minimum approach distances, overhead construction, grounding, sagging, aluminum ties, and single phase transformer theory. It includes written and field skills element exams. The student must have completed Fundamental Lab 1 to enroll.
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Organizational Liability: Risk Management
November 17–18, 2026, 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM ET
Human Resources
Tupelo,
MS
During this 2 day course you will discuss how responsibilities of a human resources professional cross into many very important areas of the organization. One of the areas in which human resources staff must be prepared is risk management and how it will play a role in your personal utility. Topics such as safety, OSHA compliance requirements and record keeping, liabilities, security, drug testing, workplace violence and terrorism, as well as issues such as worker`s compensation will be covered. Real world examples and strategies for risk management will be reviewed for you to gain insight on how others have handled various situations.
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Components of Strategic Planning
November 18–19, 2026, 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM
Leadership
Chattanooga,
TN
Change can be planned or unplanned. Strategic planning is a planned change process designed for creating desired, future results, typically within 3 to 5 years. The design of this workshop focuses on preparing departments/organizations to initiate a strategic planning process and assess their readiness for strategic change. This is a NASBA approved class. The instructional delivery method is “group-live.” You will receive 14 CPE credits in the Business Management and Organization field of study. In accordance with the standards of the National Registry of CPE Sponsors, CPE Credits have been granted based on a 50- minute hour. The program level is Advanced. There are not any prerequisites for this course.
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Lineworker Apprenticeship Lab 1 Fundamentals
November 30, 2026 - December 4, 2026, 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Lineworker
Chattanooga,
TN
This five day lab covers a variety of skills including: safety, PPE inspection, grounding, rigging, pole top rescue, aluminum and copper ties, and minimum approach distances. Participants are given a field performance evaluation and a comprehensive written exam. The student must be a qualified climber and have completed the Pre-Apprentice Assessment Workshop.
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Foreman Academy Track 3
November 30, 2026 - December 3, 2026, 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM
Leadership
Chattanooga,
TN
This week-long series of classes is designed to provide line crew foremen with knowledge and skills outside the scope of fundamental linework. This will allow them to be more effective leaders and supervisors as well as help them understand their role and responsibilities of their job within the utility. The three-track series will cover topics for the new line-foreman to the experienced line-foreman. Subject areas include leadership, safety, technical and management skills. Individuals attending the Academy will receive a certificate for each class completed as well as an overall certificate for the week. Track 3 addresses interpersonal and communication skills, line staking and accident investigation and emergency communication. The online DISC profile completed for Track II will be used during this class.
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Digger Derrick/ Aerial Device Lab
December 1–3, 2026, 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Lineworker
Murfreesboro,
TN
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Advanced Lineworker Phase 3
December 1–3, 2026, 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM
Lineworker
Huntsville,
AL
This 3 day class teaches three-phase connections and troubleshooting during emergencies. Phasers are the key to transformer bank construction, troubleshooting and emergency transformer bank problem-solving. Provides needed hands-on problem solving training through the study and analysis of miniature transformers. The student must have completed Advanced Lineworker Certificate Training Phase 2 to enroll.
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Advanced Lineworker Phase 5
December 1–3, 2026, 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM
Lineworker
Bowling Green,
KY
This is the final class in the overall completion of the Advanced Lineworker Certificate Training. This 3 day class discusses pad mounted transformers and switching cabinets, and “live front” and “dead front” for future operations on units. Switching units will also be covered in this section in order to ensure continuity in service that is received when converting. The student must have completed Advanced Lineworker Certificate Training Phase 4 to enroll. Upon completion of an entire program an Overall Completion certificate will given to you for your hard work.
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Lineworker Apprenticeship Lab 5 Troubleshooting
December 7–11, 2026, 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Lineworker
Jackson,
TN
This five day lab covers a variety of skills including: safety, hotline tools, protective devices, regulators, capacitors and single line drawing. When trouble shooting it is important to understand the needed protective devises and how they work together. This module also discusses trouble shooting techniques, substation, breakers, fuses, regulators, capacitors, instrumentation and metering. Participants are given a field performance evaluation and comprehensive written exam. The student must have completed Underground Lab 4 to enroll.
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Lineworker Apprenticeship Lab 3 Operations
December 7–11, 2026, 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Lineworker
Huntsville,
AL
This five day lab covers a variety of skills including: safety, aerial lift inspection, arc flash hazards, PPE inspections, bucket truck rescue, systems operations, three phase transformer theory, and insulation/isolation techniques. Participants are given a field performance evaluation and comprehensive written exam. The student must have completed Operations Lab 2 to enroll.
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Lineworker Apprenticeship Final Exam
December 7–11, 2026, 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Lineworker
Murfreesboro,
TN
TVPPA Board of Directors Meeting
December 7, 2026, 11:30 AM - 4:00 PM ET
Chattanooga,
TN
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Digger Derrick/ Aerial Device Lab
December 8–10, 2026, 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM ET
Lineworker
Dothan,
AL
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OSHA 30 Hr. Card (Part 2)
December 8–10, 2026, 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM
Safety
Chattanooga,
TN
The 30-Hour OSHA Outreach Training Program for General Industry is divided into two sessions. Part 2 covers the following topics. Permit-Required Confined Spaces, Control of Hazardous Energy/Lockout-Tagout, Machine Guarding, Welding, Cutting, and Brazing, Bloodborne Pathogens, Recordkeeping, Occupational Noise Exposure, Vehicle-Mounted Elevating and Rotating Aerial Devices.
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Negotiations and Contracts
December 8–9, 2026, 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM
Purchasing & Materials Management
Chattanooga,
TN
When dealing in the purchasing realm, interpersonal skills and relationships are key to a diverse business strategy. In this class we will focus on how to use different personality traits to gain better strategies of communication within and outside our companies. With learning different traits and communication, we have a better understanding of how to control negotiations and contracts. Knowing that these two go hand-in-hand, we will learn new tactics, how to handle old tricks and what the law references in both of these scenarios. Participants will also learn supplier selection criteria and method development for obtaining qualified, dependable and competitive companies to do business with.
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Advanced Lineworker Phase 3
December 8–10, 2026, 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM
Lineworker
Johnson City,
TN
This 3 day class teaches three-phase connections and troubleshooting during emergencies. Phasers are the key to transformer bank construction, troubleshooting and emergency transformer bank problem-solving. Provides needed hands-on problem solving training through the study and analysis of miniature transformers. The student must have completed Advanced Lineworker Certificate Training Phase 2 to enroll.
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Interpersonal Supervisory Skills I
December 8–9, 2026, 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM ET
Leadership
Chattanooga,
TN
This course is the third of five core curriculum classes needed in order to receive a CPSv certification. This 2 day course includes three modules: Getting Employee Commitment provides training on how to establish specific and measurable objectives which will gain employee acceptance; Giving Orders & Instructions shows trainees, step-by-step, how to issue orders and instructions effectively; and Delegating Effectively explores the when, whom and what of delegating and how to use delegation as a motivational tool. Students are required to have completed Communicating Effectively with Utility Customers and Fundamental Supervisory Skills to enroll.
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Lineworker Apprenticeship Final Exam
December 14–18, 2026, 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Lineworker
Huntsville,
AL
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Digger Derrick/ Aerial Device Lab
December 14–16, 2026, 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM ET
Lineworker
Lenoir City,
TN
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Fundamentals of Distribution Circuit Analysis
December 14–18, 2026, 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM ET
Engineering
Knoxville,
TN
This 5 day class addresses the principles and methods for analyzing distribution circuits operating under sinusoidal steady state conditions. While an understanding of time differentiation is helpful it is shown that, in steady state, the circuit equations to be solved are algebraic; although the algebra is that of complex numbers. Complex numbers and their use as phaser`s representing sinusoidal time signals is thoroughly explained. The terminal characteristics of resistors, inductors, capacitors and independent sources are explained in the phaser domain. Electric power in ac circuits is far more interesting than in dc circuits where power is simply constant depending on voltage and current level. For ac circuits power concepts include real power, reactive power, complex power, apparent power, power factor angle, and power factor. All of the concepts are defined and demonstrated. The course includes basic principles of circuit analysis including mesh current and node voltage methods. Additional topics include The venin and Norton`s theorems for circuit simplification, power factor correction, per unit notation and calculations, single phase and three phase systems, wye-delta conversions, voltage drop calculations, and short circuit calculations under balanced conditions. Approximately two thirds of the course time is spent on theoretical concepts and one third on solving illustrative problems. This course will allow distribution engineers from all backgrounds to pursue the more advanced topics in the remaining courses.
Equipment, Configuration, Switching & Troubleshooting
December 14–18, 2026, 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM ET
Chattanooga,
TN
This five-day workshop begins with the layout of an electric utility system, then covers major system equipment and the operational levels of a modern electric utility. It also introduces substation drawings, switching, safety procedures, and troubleshooting.
Upon completion of this course, students should be able to:
• Describe the major customer classes served by an electric utility and explain their relative use of electrical energy.
• Identify TVA’s generation mix and explain how generation resources and energy sources have changed over time.
• Discuss the major operational levels of an electric power system, including generation, transmission, sub-transmission, distribution, control, and protection.
• Recognize common pole types, conductor types, and construction considerations used in overhead and underground utility systems.
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Lab 4: Lineworker Apprenticeship Underground
January 25–29, 2027, 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM ET
Lineworker
Kissimmee,
FL
This five day lab covers a variety of skills including: URD safety, grounding, cable design and preparation, locating cable, fault finding, URD systems and equipment, trouble shooting, tagging, installation, and fusing. Participants are given a field performance evaluation and comprehensive written exam. The student must have completed Operations Lab 3 to enroll.
Legal Conference
February 4–5, 2027
Franklin,
TN
TVPPA’s annual Legal Conference brings together attorneys, general managers and CEOs along with utility board members and other key staff from around the Tennessee Valley for two days of in-depth learning and networking opportunities.
Conference sessions provide general managers and CEOs insights into the legal perspectives related to business operations. Attorneys receive updates on issues of critical interest to TVPPA’s membership, and LPC board members learn about potential legal ramifications associated with the decisions they make for their organizations.
Registration opens in November 2026.
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Lab 1: Lineworker Apprenticeship Climbing Essentials
February 8–13, 2027, 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM ET
Lineworker
Huntsville,
AL
This 6 day class is an intense workshop designed to help potential Lineman Apprentice experience the everyday demands they will be expected to handle on the job. You will have the opportunity to learn various aspects of line work, with an emphasis in climbing. Individual sessions focus on the hazards of electricity, grounding, rigging, hand lines, aluminum and copper ties. You will be placed on call at night to become adapt to working at all hours of the day. You will have the chance to test your knowledge through homework and test. At the end of the week your manager will be given a written assessment of potential to perform work under stress and your capacity to learn and follow instructions. This class is a great tool for managers to use to determine the potential apprentice`s skills and abilities. They will be asked to complete an apprentice packet before coming to class that includes student information.
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Advanced Lineworker Phase 1
February 9–11, 2027, 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM ET
Lineworker
Kissimmee,
FL
Phase 1 topics include distribution cover-up, personal protective grounding, regulators, capacitor safety, wood pole inspection, electric fundamentals for lineman, transformers information for lineman, transformer banking with demo models, transformer (paralleling), transformer troubleshooting. The class is an open discussion, and safety is always a part of every conversation.
Building Bridges: Communication and Culture
February 17–18, 2027, 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM ET
Chattanooga,
TN
Strengthen your interpersonal effectiveness by exploring the human dynamics that shape today’s workplace. This session introduces the DISC personality framework to help participants better understand communication styles and team interactions. Dive into generational differences and workplace culture to foster collaboration across diverse teams. Learn practical conflict resolution strategies that promote trust, reduce friction, and build stronger professional relationships. Whether you`re supporting leadership or coordinating across departments, this module equips you to be a connector and culture-builder.
Learning Objectives:
DISC
Generational Differences
Workplace Culture
Conflict Resolution
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Lab 8: Lineworker Apprenticeship Final Exam
February 22–26, 2027, 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM ET
Lineworker
Jackson,
TN
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Lab 4: Lineworker Apprenticeship Underground
February 22–26, 2027, 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM ET
Lineworker
Huntsville,
AL
This five day lab covers a variety of skills including: URD safety, grounding, cable design and preparation, locating cable, fault finding, URD systems and equipment, trouble shooting, tagging, installation, and fusing. Participants are given a field performance evaluation and comprehensive written exam. The student must have completed Operations Lab 3 to enroll.
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Lab 6: Lineworker Apprenticeship Operations
February 22–26, 2027, 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM ET
Lineworker
Johnson City,
TN
This five day lab covers a variety of skills including: safety, aerial lift inspection, arc flash hazards, PPE inspections, bucket truck rescue, systems operations, three phase transformer theory, and insulation/isolation techniques. Participants are given a field performance evaluation and comprehensive written exam. The student must have completed Operations Lab 2 to enroll.
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Lab 3: Lineworker Apprenticeship Fundamentals
February 22–26, 2027, 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM ET
Lineworker
DeFuniak Springs,
FL
This five day lab covers a variety of skills including: safety, PPE inspection, grounding, rigging, pole top rescue, aluminum and copper ties, and minimum approach distances. Participants are given a field performance evaluation and a comprehensive written exam. The student must be a qualified climber and have completed the Pre-Apprentice Assessment Workshop.
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Blank Pages to Best Practices: Build Your Employee Handbook in Real Time
February 22–23, 2027, 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM ET
Human Resources
Chattanooga,
TN
You requested it and we are delivering. TVPPA is excited to present its first employee handbook two-day workshop. In this hands-on workshop, you will bring your existing employee handbook (or policy manual) to update, revise, and strengthen in real time. Rather than simply learning employment law and best practices for 2027 employee handbooks, you will actively revise your own handbook throughout the workshop and leave with a substantially updated document that is ready for final senior leadership and legal review. Our instructor for the workshop is employment law attorney Kim Vance.
Learning Objectives:
1. Learn best practices for 2027 employee handbooks to keep employees engaged and motivated.
2. Learn how to draft an employee handbook that serves as a coaching tool for leaders to manage today`s workforce.
3. Understand current legal compliance requirements for employee handbooks and how to write policies that help establish defenses to potential legal claims.
4. Develop employee handbook policies that drive your culture while keeping your Utility legally compliant.
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Internal Controls and Fraud Protection
February 24, 2027, 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM ET
Accounting
Chattanooga,
TN
This course covers the accounting and financial functions of a utility system. Participants study why employees commit Fraud, Reporting Requirements, and the importance of COSO. The second half of the day will cover applications related to Internal Controls. “The Big Three” will be discussed extensively. Other topics include Inventory Loss Prevention, Financial Statement Fraud, and Ethics. Participants will work with others to review and solve Fraud Specific Case Studies from local power companies. This is a NASBA approved class. The instructional delivery method is “group-live.” You will receive 7 CPE credits in the Finance field of study. In accordance with the standards of the National Registry of CPE Sponsors, CPE Credits have been granted based on a 50- minute hour. The program level is Basic. There are no prerequisites for this course.
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Utility Accounts Classification & Principles
February 25, 2027, 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM ET
Accounting
Chattanooga,
TN
This updated and revised course as of 2024 will train you on classifying transactions/activities within FERC guidelines as stated in each Local Power Company’s Schedule of Terms & Conditions. This document is attached to your TVA Wholesale Contract and lays the groundwork for all utility accounting. There are introductions to accounting for your TVA Wholesale Invoice as well as accounting for Broadband and Electric Vehicles. This class also provides an overview to the TVA Wholesale Invoice as well as a high-level explanation of the Rate Schedules. It will briefly explain the Residential, GSA & Outdoor Lighting schedules. Overall, it gives insight into the “big picture” of the business and how each small job is related and benefits the end result. Optional - Bring your latest TVA Monthly or Annual Report to follow along with the examples provided. This is a NASBA approved class. The instructional delivery method is group-live. You will receive 7 CPE credits in the Accounting field of study. In accordance with the standards of the National Registry of CPE Sponsors, CPE Credits have been granted based on a 50- minute hour. The program level is Intermediate. There are not any prerequisites for this course.
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Lab 1: Lineworker Apprenticeship Climbing Essentials
March 1–5, 2027, 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM ET
Lineworker
Greenfield,
IN
This 6 day class is an intense workshop designed to help potential Lineman Apprentice experience the everyday demands they will be expected to handle on the job. You will have the opportunity to learn various aspects of line work, with an emphasis in climbing. Individual sessions focus on the hazards of electricity, grounding, rigging, hand lines, aluminum and copper ties. You will be placed on call at night to become adapt to working at all hours of the day. You will have the chance to test your knowledge through homework and test. At the end of the week your manager will be given a written assessment of potential to perform work under stress and your capacity to learn and follow instructions. This class is a great tool for managers to use to determine the potential apprentice`s skills and abilities. They will be asked to complete an apprentice packet before coming to class that includes student information.
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Lab 3: Lineworker Apprenticeship Fundamentals
March 1–5, 2027, 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM ET
Lineworker
Huntsville,
AL
This five day lab covers a variety of skills including: safety, PPE inspection, grounding, rigging, pole top rescue, aluminum and copper ties, and minimum approach distances. Participants are given a field performance evaluation and a comprehensive written exam. The student must be a qualified climber and have completed the Pre-Apprentice Assessment Workshop.
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Lab 6: Lineworker Apprenticeship Operations
March 1–5, 2027, 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM ET
Lineworker
Murfreesboro,
TN
This five day lab covers a variety of skills including: safety, aerial lift inspection, arc flash hazards, PPE inspections, bucket truck rescue, systems operations, three phase transformer theory, and insulation/isolation techniques. Participants are given a field performance evaluation and comprehensive written exam. The student must have completed Operations Lab 2 to enroll.
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Line Design and Staking Level 1
March 2–4, 2027, 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM ET
Line Design and Staking
Chattanooga,
TN
In Level 1 Power Line Design and Staking, students gain a strong foundation necessary to help them advance in the field of line design and staking. This class includes the basic engineering of overhead single-phase lines typically expected of beginning line design personnel. After completion of this course, participants will be able to complete overhead transformer and service conductor sizing, calculate accurate guy leads for both angle and dead-end situations, interpret and implement sag charts in clearance design, and will be able to navigate the NESC in order to locate important rules and tables necessary for safe design. Course manual and PLDS Supplies Kit* provided. Final exam. Certificate of successful completion.
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Advanced Lineworker Phase 4
March 2–4, 2027, 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM ET
Lineworker
Johnson City,
TN
This 3 day class looks at the operations of protective devices and how they would function in an emergency situation. You will also learn how to isolate faulted segments of line so that power is restored to customers quickly and safely. The student must have completed Advanced Lineworker Certificate Training Phase 3 to enroll.
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Electrical Metering Lab A
March 8–12, 2027, 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM ET
Metering
Huntsville,
AL
Meter Lab A starts with the basic concepts of electricity. The basic concepts of electricity are essential in understanding our electrical system and how to meter it. The loads we can expect on the systems and what characteristics we can expect those loads to exhibit. Meter lab A is also heavily weighted in meter math and understanding formulas. Math is a perishable skill and meter math is no different. Safety in metering is a focal point of lab A and discussed at length. The equipment used to meter customer loads takes center stage early in the week as we start breaking the group down into smaller teams to collectively work through various metering situations. While investigating metering equipment, we do a deep dive into the equipment that provides the measurements. These include current transformers, potential transformers, and the meters themselves. During these investigations we look at how they work, comparison measuring methods, trouble shooting and common industry mistakes. Test switches are also an item of focus due to their complexity and maintenance /inspection needs. As we tie up the equipment portion of the lab, we start to introduce vector diagram. Vector diagrams as found on test equipment and in meter software can play a pivotal role in diagnosing and catching problems. Meter site inspections and testing procedures are also an important part of the lab. During this portion we introduce a few of the more commonly used meter forms and tie them back to our discussion on vector diagrams. Meter software and test equipment are often valuable tools in diagnosing metering issues in the field. As we close our week together the groups will pull from the skills they have learned to trouble shoot and diagnose various metering issues. TVPPA’s meter lab A is not a sit and listen lab. Various hands-on activities, worksheets, and group activities break up the week’s lecture portions and help to re-enforce the presentation topics.
Advanced Line Design Essentials
March 9–11, 2027, 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM ET
Chattanooga,
TN
Students learn horizontal measurements and ranging, vertical measurements and grading, mapping and GIS, surveying and GPS equipment, aerial imagery and ground features, legal descriptions and ROW, precision and accuracy. They will evaluate the mechanical and structural characteristics of overhead electric utility lines in order to formulate design guidelines and provide consolidated sag and tension data critical for safe and effective line design, as well as consolidated pole, crossarm and pole top component data and tables. The certification test for this course will be given online the week following in-class instruction.
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Lab 1: Lineworker Apprenticeship Climbing Essentials
March 14–19, 2027, 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM ET
Lineworker
Murfreesboro,
TN
This 6 day class is an intense workshop designed to help potential Lineman Apprentice experience the everyday demands they will be expected to handle on the job. You will have the opportunity to learn various aspects of line work, with an emphasis in climbing. Individual sessions focus on the hazards of electricity, grounding, rigging, hand lines, aluminum and copper ties. You will be placed on call at night to become adapt to working at all hours of the day. You will have the chance to test your knowledge through homework and test. At the end of the week your manager will be given a written assessment of potential to perform work under stress and your capacity to learn and follow instructions. This class is a great tool for managers to use to determine the potential apprentice`s skills and abilities. They will be asked to complete an apprentice packet before coming to class that includes student information.
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Lab 3: Lineworker Apprenticeship Fundamentals
March 15–19, 2027, 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM ET
Lineworker
Princeton,
KY
This five day lab covers a variety of skills including: safety, PPE inspection, grounding, rigging, pole top rescue, aluminum and copper ties, and minimum approach distances. Participants are given a field performance evaluation and a comprehensive written exam. The student must be a qualified climber and have completed the Pre-Apprentice Assessment Workshop.
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Lab 5: Lineworker Apprenticeship Construction
March 15–19, 2027, 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM ET
Lineworker
DeFuniak Springs,
FL
This five day lab covers a variety of skills including: safety, job briefings, print reading, guys and anchors, minimum approach distances, overhead construction, grounding, sagging, aluminum ties, and single phase transformer theory. It includes written and field skills element exams. The student must have completed Fundamental Lab 1 to enroll.
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Substation Maintenance Lab A Introductory
March 15–19, 2027, 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM ET
Substation Maintenance
Madison,
TN
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Advanced Lineworker Phase 4
March 16–18, 2027, 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM ET
Lineworker
Huntsville,
AL
This 3 day class looks at the operations of protective devices and how they would function in an emergency situation. You will also learn how to isolate faulted segments of line so that power is restored to customers quickly and safely. The student must have completed Advanced Lineworker Certificate Training Phase 3 to enroll.
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Goal Setting & Planning
March 16, 2027, 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM ET
Leadership
Chattanooga,
TN
Why set goals? We all know what we want and need to get done, right? To answer these questions, we must answer another: Are we in our respective roles to maintain or to continuously improve, grow and meet the challenges ahead? If we aren’t here to improve, grow and meet the oncoming challenges, even maintaining will eventually fail. Eighty-eight percent of people who set goals never reach them or abandon them altogether. Goals must lead to plans that drive execution.
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Fundamental Supervisory Skills
March 17–18, 2027, 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM ET
Leadership
Chattanooga,
TN
This course is the first of five core curriculum classes needed in order to receive a CPSv certification. This 2 day workshop consists of two modules. Managing People stresses and the importance of individual self-esteem in the workplace and shows how to give clear instructions, achieve consensus, and encourage others to commit to common goals. Communicating with People demonstrates active listening techniques, effective communication, and ways to recognize another person`s understanding of the issues. Instructional methods include presentation, videos, group discussion, and skill building exercises. Student are required to complete a DISC profile before class.
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Lab 7: Lineworker Apprenticeship Troubleshooting
March 22–26, 2027, 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM ET
Lineworker
Huntsville,
AL
This five day lab covers a variety of skills including: safety, hotline tools, protective devices, regulators, capacitors and single line drawing. When trouble shooting it is important to understand the needed protective devises and how they work together. This module also discusses trouble shooting techniques, substation, breakers, fuses, regulators, capacitors, instrumentation and metering. Participants are given a field performance evaluation and comprehensive written exam. The student must have completed Underground Lab 4 to enroll.
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Executive Leadership
March 23–24, 2027, 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM ET
Leadership
Chattanooga,
TN
The course will be based off of the principles as put forward in the books by John Maxwell (The Five Levels of Leadership) and Patrick Lencioni (The Five Dysfunctions of a Team and The Four Obsessions of an Extraordinary Executive). This class will also delve into the DISC profiles of leaders, Effective Communication and Leading Change.
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Lab 2: Lineworker Apprenticeship Digger/Aerial Device
March 29, 2027 - April 2, 2027, 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM ET
Lineworker
Huntsville,
AL
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Lab 5: Lineworker Apprenticeship Construction
March 29, 2027 - April 2, 2027, 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM ET
Lineworker
Princeton,
KY
This five day lab covers a variety of skills including: safety, job briefings, print reading, guys and anchors, minimum approach distances, overhead construction, grounding, sagging, aluminum ties, and single phase transformer theory. It includes written and field skills element exams. The student must have completed Fundamental Lab 1 to enroll.
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Advanced Lineworker Phase 1
March 30, 2027 - April 1, 2027, 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM ET
Lineworker
Bowling Green,
KY
Phase 1 topics include distribution cover-up, personal protective grounding, regulators, capacitor safety, wood pole inspection, electric fundamentals for lineman, transformers information for lineman, transformer banking with demo models, transformer (paralleling), transformer troubleshooting. The class is an open discussion, and safety is always a part of every conversation.
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Leadership Bridge
March 30–31, 2027, 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM ET
Leadership
Chattanooga,
TN
This leadership class will focus on the desired results of management and how they relate to various leadership styles and effectiveness. This course will review the four leadership styles dealing with flexibility and to lead more effectively. It relates to the DISC model and how you will begin to focus on self awareness by analyzing behavior and relating it to leadership style. You will also learn how to diagnose the development level and enhance motivation among your subordinates. You will need to take a DISC profile supplied by TVPPA before attending this class. This is a NASBA approved class. The instructional delivery method is “group-live.” You will receive 21 CPE credits in the Communications field of study.In accordance with the standards of the National Registry of CPE Sponsors, CPE Credits have been granted based on a 50- minute hour. The program level is Intermediate. There are not any prerequisites for this course.
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Lab 3: Lineworker Apprenticeship Fundamentals
April 5–9, 2027, 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM ET
Lineworker
Kissimmee,
FL
This five day lab covers a variety of skills including: safety, PPE inspection, grounding, rigging, pole top rescue, aluminum and copper ties, and minimum approach distances. Participants are given a field performance evaluation and a comprehensive written exam. The student must be a qualified climber and have completed the Pre-Apprentice Assessment Workshop.
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Lab 4: Lineworker Apprenticeship Underground
April 5–9, 2027, 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM ET
Lineworker
Johnson City,
TN
This five day lab covers a variety of skills including: URD safety, grounding, cable design and preparation, locating cable, fault finding, URD systems and equipment, trouble shooting, tagging, installation, and fusing. Participants are given a field performance evaluation and comprehensive written exam. The student must have completed Operations Lab 3 to enroll.
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Lab 3: Lineworker Apprenticeship Fundamentals
April 5–9, 2027, 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM ET
Lineworker
Greenfield,
IN
This five day lab covers a variety of skills including: safety, PPE inspection, grounding, rigging, pole top rescue, aluminum and copper ties, and minimum approach distances. Participants are given a field performance evaluation and a comprehensive written exam. The student must be a qualified climber and have completed the Pre-Apprentice Assessment Workshop.
Paving the Way to Efficiency: Time, Technology and Numbers
April 6–7, 2027, 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM ET
Chattanooga,
TN
Boost your productivity and operational impact with essential tools for managing time, meetings, and resources. This session focuses on practical strategies for calendar control, meeting facilitation, and prioritization. Explore technology platforms that streamline workflows and improve communication, and gain confidence in handling budgets, financial reports, and resource planning. Designed for administrative professionals who juggle multiple responsibilities, this module helps you work smarter, not harder—so you can lead with clarity and precision.
Learning Objectives:
Time Management
Meeting Management
Technology Resources
Budgets and Financials
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Succession Planning for Today`s Workforce
April 8, 2027, 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM ET
Human Resources
Chattanooga,
TN
Traditional succession planning is often treated as a time-consuming HR exercise, but in the utility industry, the stakes are far higher. With nearly half of the current utility workforce eligible to retire within the next decade, organizations risk losing critical institutional knowledge that may never be captured in a manual. At the same time, rapid changes in smart grids, AI, renewables, and cybersecurity are creating new demands across a multigenerational workforce. The Future-Proof Your Team learning lab shifts the focus from simply identifying who is “next” to protecting the work that must continue, no matter who is in the role. Participants will explore practical tools for identifying critical work, transferring essential knowledge, and building team capacity before a disruption occurs. The result is a more prepared, resilient workforce that can keep teams, operations, and communities moving forward.
Learning Objectives:
1. Identify critical roles, responsibilities, and institutional knowledge that must be protected to maintain operational continuity during workforce transitions or unexpected disruptions.
2. Apply practical talent and knowledge-transfer strategies to build team capacity, strengthen cross-generational collaboration, and prepare employees to step into critical responsibilities.
3. Develop a proactive approach to workforce readiness by using simple, everyday tools to reduce knowledge gaps, strengthen succession readiness, and ensure essential work continues without interruption.
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Lab 8: Lineworker Apprenticeship Final Exam
April 12–16, 2027, 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM ET
Lineworker
Johnson City,
TN
Purchasing & Materials Management Conference
April 14–16, 2027
Pigeon Forge,
TN
The Utility Purchasing & Materials Management Conference is TVPPA’s annual gathering for electric utility professionals who keep the supply chain moving. From procurement and inventory to warehousing and materials distribution, this event brings together the people who ensure electric systems across the Tennessee Valley — and beyond — have what they need, when they need it.
If you're involved in any part of utility supply chain management, this conference is designed for you. Come connect with peers, explore practical solutions, and stay ahead of industry changes. Registration opens in January 2027.
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Lab 5: Lineworker Apprenticeship Construction
April 19–23, 2027, 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM ET
Lineworker
Chattanooga,
TN
This five day lab covers a variety of skills including: safety, job briefings, print reading, guys and anchors, minimum approach distances, overhead construction, grounding, sagging, aluminum ties, and single phase transformer theory. It includes written and field skills element exams. The student must have completed Fundamental Lab 1 to enroll.
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Lab 1: Lineworker Apprenticeship Climbing Essentials
April 19–24, 2027, 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM ET
Lineworker
Jackson,
TN
This 6 day class is an intense workshop designed to help potential Lineman Apprentice experience the everyday demands they will be expected to handle on the job. You will have the opportunity to learn various aspects of line work, with an emphasis in climbing. Individual sessions focus on the hazards of electricity, grounding, rigging, hand lines, aluminum and copper ties. You will be placed on call at night to become adapt to working at all hours of the day. You will have the chance to test your knowledge through homework and test. At the end of the week your manager will be given a written assessment of potential to perform work under stress and your capacity to learn and follow instructions. This class is a great tool for managers to use to determine the potential apprentice`s skills and abilities. They will be asked to complete an apprentice packet before coming to class that includes student information.
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ABC`s of Electrical Systems
April 19, 2027, 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM ET
Customer Service
Chattanooga,
TN
This course provides a basic survey of electric utility operations, from generation at the
power plant to distribution to the end-use customer. Topics covered include methods of
generation, high voltage transmission, distribution methods, electrical terminology, and
usage measurement through metering and billing. Emphasis is placed on how to improve
business transactions for the customer that you will be handling. This is a basic overview course targeted only for the non-technical employee or board member. This is a NASBA approved class. The instructional delivery method is “group-live.” You will receive 7 CPE credits in the Communications field of study. In accordance with the standards of the National Registry of CPE Sponsors, CPE Credits have been granted based on a 50- minute hour. The program level is Basic. There are not any prerequisites for this course.
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Nonverbal Communication
April 20, 2027, 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM ET
Customer Service
Chattanooga,
TN
You cannot achieve anything of significance without the help of others. Solid communication skills are paramount if you desire to gain buy-in from your colleagues, leadership, friends and family; however, your words are only part of your communication repertoire. Studies show that 55% of communication is nonverbal and two people will signal over 800 nonverbal cues over the course of a thirty-minute conversation. This workshop will teach the participants the principles and applications of body language and techniques that can be used immediately to enhance communication and influence. There are not any prerequisites for this course.
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Communicating Effectively with Utility Customers
April 21–22, 2027, 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM ET
Customer Service
Chattanooga,
TN
This course uses group activities to help you learn and grow as a communicator in various situations. The emphasis is placed on creating and recognizing the time to create a memorable experience for the customers. This course is designed to be available for all levels of utility employees. This is a NASBA approved class. The instructional delivery method is “group-live.” You will receive 14 CPE credits in the Communications field of study. In accordance with the standards of the National Registry of CPE Sponsors, CPE Credits have been granted based on a 50- minute hour. The program level is Intermediate. There are not any prerequisites for this course.
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Selling Utility Services
April 23, 2027, 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM ET
Customer Service
Chattanooga,
TN
Today, utility customers are looking for more than kWs and meter readings from their utility. In our increasingly complex world, local utilities must support complicated customer relationships and offer specialized products or services to meet specific needs. Knowing how to add value to a customer`s life is a hallmark of great customer service. This class will focus on understanding how we price our primary product, working with customers, and adding value. This is a NASBA approved class. The instructional delivery method is “group-live.” You will receive 7 CPE credits in the Marketing field of study. In accordance with the standards of the National Registry of CPE Sponsors, CPE Credits have been granted based on a 50- minute hour. The program level is Basic. There are not any prerequisites for this course.
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Lab 5: Lineworker Apprenticeship Construction
April 26–30, 2027, 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM ET
Lineworker
Murfreesboro,
TN
This five day lab covers a variety of skills including: safety, job briefings, print reading, guys and anchors, minimum approach distances, overhead construction, grounding, sagging, aluminum ties, and single phase transformer theory. It includes written and field skills element exams. The student must have completed Fundamental Lab 1 to enroll.
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Foreman Academy Track 1
April 26–29, 2027, 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM ET
Leadership
Chattanooga,
TN
This four day-long series of classes is designed to provide line crew foremen with knowledge and skills outside the scope of fundamental linework. This will allow them to be more effective leaders and supervisors as well as help them understand their role and responsibilities of their job within the utility. The three-track series will cover topics for the new line-foreman to the experienced line-foreman. Subject areas include leadership, safety, technical and management skills. Individuals attending the Academy will receive a certificate for each Track completed and an overall completion certificate if all three Tracks are completed (and the online class Work Zone Traffic Control). Track 1 addresses attitude and responsibility, OSHA standards, labor law and the organizational impact of processing paperwork.
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Advanced Lineworker Phase 5
April 27–29, 2027, 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM ET
Lineworker
Huntsville,
AL
This is the final class in the overall completion of the Advanced Lineworker Certificate Training. This 3 day class discusses pad mounted transformers and switching cabinets, and “live front” and “dead front” for future operations on units. Switching units will also be covered in this section in order to ensure continuity in service that is received when converting. The student must have completed Advanced Lineworker Certificate Training Phase 4 to enroll. Upon completion of an entire program an Overall Completion certificate will given to you for your hard work.
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Lab 2: Lineworker Apprenticeship Digger/Aerial Device
May 3–7, 2027, 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM ET
Lineworker
Greenfield,
IN
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Lab 5: Lineworker Apprenticeship Construction
May 3–7, 2027, 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM ET
Lineworker
Huntsville,
AL
This five day lab covers a variety of skills including: safety, job briefings, print reading, guys and anchors, minimum approach distances, overhead construction, grounding, sagging, aluminum ties, and single phase transformer theory. It includes written and field skills element exams. The student must have completed Fundamental Lab 1 to enroll.
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Lab 3: Lineworker Apprenticeship Fundamentals
May 3–7, 2027, 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM ET
Lineworker
Murfreesboro,
TN
This five day lab covers a variety of skills including: safety, PPE inspection, grounding, rigging, pole top rescue, aluminum and copper ties, and minimum approach distances. Participants are given a field performance evaluation and a comprehensive written exam. The student must be a qualified climber and have completed the Pre-Apprentice Assessment Workshop.
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Dynamics of Change
May 4–5, 2027, 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM ET
Leadership
Chattanooga,
TN
The environment of the utility industry is one of constant change further challenged by significant pending regulatory change. Utility managers are challenged by responding to those changes and implementing strategies for the future. This highly interactive workshop describes the various types of change, roles in the change process, and methods for planning/implementing strategic changes. Participants will create an on-the-job change strategy application. If participants have not already taken the DISC profile, you will need to do so. This is a NASBA approved class. The instructional delivery method is “group-live.” You will receive 14 CPE credits in the Business Management and Organization field of study. In accordance with the standards of the National Registry of CPE Sponsors, CPE Credits have been granted based on a 50- minute hour. The program level is Intermediate. You must complete the course “Leadership Bridge” before enrolling in this course.
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Lab 6: Lineworker Apprenticeship Operations
May 10–14, 2027, 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM ET
Lineworker
DeFuniak Springs,
FL
This five day lab covers a variety of skills including: safety, aerial lift inspection, arc flash hazards, PPE inspections, bucket truck rescue, systems operations, three phase transformer theory, and insulation/isolation techniques. Participants are given a field performance evaluation and comprehensive written exam. The student must have completed Operations Lab 2 to enroll.
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Lab 6: Lineworker Apprenticeship Operations
May 10–14, 2027, 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM ET
Lineworker
Chattanooga,
TN
This five day lab covers a variety of skills including: safety, aerial lift inspection, arc flash hazards, PPE inspections, bucket truck rescue, systems operations, three phase transformer theory, and insulation/isolation techniques. Participants are given a field performance evaluation and comprehensive written exam. The student must have completed Operations Lab 2 to enroll.
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Lab 8: Lineworker Apprenticeship Final Exam
May 10–14, 2027, 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM ET
Lineworker
Huntsville,
AL
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Lab 2: Lineworker Apprenticeship Digger/Aerial Device
May 10–14, 2027, 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM ET
Lineworker
Jackson,
TN
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Instrumentation and Metering
May 11–13, 2027, 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM ET
Engineering
Chattanooga,
TN
This workshop covers the theory and methodology of making electrical measurements on a power system. Included are instrument transformers, meter construction, calibration techniques for instruments, and safety considerations. New technology in metering reactive loads is also covered. Practical, hands-on exercises in electrical measurements aid in understanding. Specific focus on the 2007 National Electrical Safety Code will be included. A current copy of the NESC will be required for the class.
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Lab 2: Lineworker Apprenticeship Digger/Aerial Device
May 17–21, 2027, 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM ET
Lineworker
Kissimmee,
FL
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Lab 2: Lineworker Apprenticeship Digger/Aerial Device
May 17–21, 2027, 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM ET
Lineworker
Princeton,
KY
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Lab 4: Lineworker Apprenticeship Underground
May 17–21, 2027, 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM ET
Lineworker
Murfreesboro,
TN
This five day lab covers a variety of skills including: URD safety, grounding, cable design and preparation, locating cable, fault finding, URD systems and equipment, trouble shooting, tagging, installation, and fusing. Participants are given a field performance evaluation and comprehensive written exam. The student must have completed Operations Lab 3 to enroll.
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Advanced Lineworker Phase 1
May 18–20, 2027, 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM ET
Lineworker
Jackson,
TN
Phase 1 topics include distribution cover-up, personal protective grounding, regulators, capacitor safety, wood pole inspection, electric fundamentals for lineman, transformers information for lineman, transformer banking with demo models, transformer (paralleling), transformer troubleshooting. The class is an open discussion, and safety is always a part of every conversation.
Annual Conference
May 24–26, 2027
Miramar Beach,
FL
The TVPPA Annual Conference is the Tennessee Valley’s premier gathering of public power leaders, bringing together general managers, utility executives, policymakers, and industry partners from across the region—and across the country. Held each spring, this high-impact event offers a dynamic mix of expert speakers, timely panel discussions, and networking opportunities designed to address the most pressing issues facing public power today. Registration opens in February 2027.
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Lab 4: Lineworker Apprenticeship Underground
May 24–28, 2027, 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM ET
Lineworker
DeFuniak Springs,
FL
This five day lab covers a variety of skills including: URD safety, grounding, cable design and preparation, locating cable, fault finding, URD systems and equipment, trouble shooting, tagging, installation, and fusing. Participants are given a field performance evaluation and comprehensive written exam. The student must have completed Operations Lab 3 to enroll.
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Lab 7: Lineworker Apprenticeship Troubleshooting
May 24–28, 2027, 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM ET
Lineworker
Kissimmee,
FL
This five day lab covers a variety of skills including: safety, hotline tools, protective devices, regulators, capacitors and single line drawing. When trouble shooting it is important to understand the needed protective devises and how they work together. This module also discusses trouble shooting techniques, substation, breakers, fuses, regulators, capacitors, instrumentation and metering. Participants are given a field performance evaluation and comprehensive written exam. The student must have completed Underground Lab 4 to enroll.
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Lab 2: Lineworker Apprenticeship Digger/Aerial Device
May 24–28, 2027, 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM ET
Lineworker
Johnson City,
TN
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Line Design and Staking Level 2
May 25–27, 2027, 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM ET
Line Design and Staking
Chattanooga,
TN
In Level 2 of the Power Line Design and Staking series, students build
on the foundation created in the prerequisite course, Level 1. This class places emphasis on horizontal and vertical clearances, joint use remedy and make ready, as well as mechanical loading calculations. After completion of Level 2, participants will be able to complete the layout and design of most overhead projects, understand and utilize NESC and sag chart criteria, evaluate and design make ready/remedy for joint use facilities, calculate the mechanical loading effects of line design, and understand conductor blowout and design for/around grain bins. Course manual provided. Final exam. Certificate of successful completion.
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Advanced Lineworker Phase 2
May 26–28, 2027, 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM ET
Lineworker
Bowling Green,
KY
This 3 day class will teach simplifying substations and switchyards. As well as the needed functions and safety requirements for working with all types of substation operating equipment. Schematic and One-Line Diagrams are discussed to enable you to identify problems that could occur within a substation in a real life situation. This session also reviews transformers and circuit breaker drawings. The student must have completed Advanced Lineworker Certificate Training Phase 1 to enroll.
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National Electrical Safety Code Review
June 1–2, 2027, 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM ET
Safety
Chattanooga,
TN
The NESC is an important compliance document for the electric utility. It frames the safety boundaries for maintenance, construction and design. It also provides a rich source of years of evolving knowledge that represents a practical set of rules that are now updated every five years. These rules and tables have been developed for the safety of the public, utility employees, and the safe operation of the equipment itself. This course will provide a review of the entire document and give insights that will help a person better understand it, provide a comfort level that will reduce the intimidation level, and encourage its common use after the seminar. *Participants in this program will need the latest edition of the NESC.
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Lab 2: Lineworker Apprenticeship Digger/Aerial Device
June 7–11, 2027, 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM ET
Lineworker
DeFuniak Springs,
FL
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Lab 5: Lineworker Apprenticeship Construction
June 7–11, 2027, 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM ET
Lineworker
Greenfield,
IN
This five day lab covers a variety of skills including: safety, job briefings, print reading, guys and anchors, minimum approach distances, overhead construction, grounding, sagging, aluminum ties, and single phase transformer theory. It includes written and field skills element exams. The student must have completed Fundamental Lab 1 to enroll.
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Lab 6: Lineworker Apprenticeship Operations
June 7–11, 2027, 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM ET
Lineworker
Princeton,
KY
This five day lab covers a variety of skills including: safety, aerial lift inspection, arc flash hazards, PPE inspections, bucket truck rescue, systems operations, three phase transformer theory, and insulation/isolation techniques. Participants are given a field performance evaluation and comprehensive written exam. The student must have completed Operations Lab 2 to enroll.
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Lab 4: Lineworker Apprenticeship Underground
June 7–11, 2027, 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM ET
Lineworker
Chattanooga,
TN
This five day lab covers a variety of skills including: URD safety, grounding, cable design and preparation, locating cable, fault finding, URD systems and equipment, trouble shooting, tagging, installation, and fusing. Participants are given a field performance evaluation and comprehensive written exam. The student must have completed Operations Lab 3 to enroll.
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Advanced Lineworker Phase 1
June 8–10, 2027, 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM ET
Lineworker
Chattanooga,
TN
Phase 1 topics include distribution cover-up, personal protective grounding, regulators, capacitor safety, wood pole inspection, electric fundamentals for lineman, transformers information for lineman, transformer banking with demo models, transformer (paralleling), transformer troubleshooting. The class is an open discussion, and safety is always a part of every conversation.
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Lab 2: Lineworker Apprenticeship Digger/Aerial Device
June 14–18, 2027, 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM ET
Lineworker
Murfreesboro,
TN
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Compensation & Benefits
June 15–16, 2027, 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM ET
Human Resources
Chattanooga,
TN
During this 2 day class you will receive the opportunity to examine key strategies for negotiating cost effective benefit packages for employees. Best practices in controlling health care costs as well as administration of benefits programs will be covered. Strategies for keeping employees informed about their benefits will be discussed as well as techniques for enhancing participation and compliance.
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Lab 6: Lineworker Apprenticeship Operations
June 21–25, 2027, 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM ET
Lineworker
Huntsville,
AL
This five day lab covers a variety of skills including: safety, aerial lift inspection, arc flash hazards, PPE inspections, bucket truck rescue, systems operations, three phase transformer theory, and insulation/isolation techniques. Participants are given a field performance evaluation and comprehensive written exam. The student must have completed Operations Lab 2 to enroll.
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Lab 3: Lineworker Apprenticeship Fundamentals
June 21–25, 2027, 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM ET
Lineworker
Jackson,
TN
This five day lab covers a variety of skills including: safety, PPE inspection, grounding, rigging, pole top rescue, aluminum and copper ties, and minimum approach distances. Participants are given a field performance evaluation and a comprehensive written exam. The student must be a qualified climber and have completed the Pre-Apprentice Assessment Workshop.
Joint Attachment Management
June 22–24, 2027, 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM ET
Chattanooga,
TN
Students in this class will learn the governing principles, standards and best practices needed for managing joint attachments on electric utility structures for overhead lines. With the overall goals of ensuring safety and reliability and protecting utility interests, the course covers engineering and design topics relevant to make ready, permitting and inspections. Calculations for mechanical loading and clearances are presented in a format that challenges students to arrive at real-world solutions to common issues. The National Electric Safety Code, DOT requirements and utility standards all serve as a central theme to the course. The certification test for this course will be given online the week following in-class instruction.
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Lab 5: Lineworker Apprenticeship Construction
June 28, 2027 - July 2, 2027, 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM ET
Lineworker
Kissimmee,
FL
This five day lab covers a variety of skills including: safety, job briefings, print reading, guys and anchors, minimum approach distances, overhead construction, grounding, sagging, aluminum ties, and single phase transformer theory. It includes written and field skills element exams. The student must have completed Fundamental Lab 1 to enroll.
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Advanced Lineworker Phase 5
June 29, 2027 - July 1, 2027, 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM ET
Lineworker
Johnson City,
TN
This is the final class in the overall completion of the Advanced Lineworker Certificate Training. This 3 day class discusses pad mounted transformers and switching cabinets, and “live front” and “dead front” for future operations on units. Switching units will also be covered in this section in order to ensure continuity in service that is received when converting. The student must have completed Advanced Lineworker Certificate Training Phase 4 to enroll. Upon completion of an entire program an Overall Completion certificate will given to you for your hard work.
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Advanced Lineworker Phase 2
June 29, 2027 - July 1, 2027, 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM ET
Lineworker
Jackson,
TN
This 3 day class will teach simplifying substations and switchyards. As well as the needed functions and safety requirements for working with all types of substation operating equipment. Schematic and One-Line Diagrams are discussed to enable you to identify problems that could occur within a substation in a real life situation. This session also reviews transformers and circuit breaker drawings. The student must have completed Advanced Lineworker Certificate Training Phase 1 to enroll.
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Buddy-To-Boss
June 29, 2027, 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM ET
Leadership
Chattanooga,
TN
Emphasizes the skills needed for the supervisor when taking over a established team or department. Included in the one day program is information on the following: Increase credibility as leaders, create an environment where people/ideas thrive, motivate employees, create a powerful environment of trust, enforce rules fairly for everyone, leading by example, master the challenges placed by the employees/friends you lead.
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Interpersonal Supervisory Skills I
June 30, 2027 - July 1, 2027, 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM ET
Leadership
Chattanooga,
TN
This course is the third of five core curriculum classes needed in order to receive a CPSv certification. This 2 day course includes three modules: Getting Employee Commitment provides training on how to establish specific and measurable objectives which will gain employee acceptance; Giving Orders & Instructions shows trainees, step-by-step, how to issue orders and instructions effectively; and Delegating Effectively explores the when, whom and what of delegating and how to use delegation as a motivational tool. Students are required to have completed Communicating Effectively with Utility Customers and Fundamental Supervisory Skills to enroll.
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Introduction to Pricing and Rate Design
July 7–8, 2027, 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM ET
Leadership
Chattanooga,
TN
We are facing a changing marketing place of exploding technology in metering, demand and energy control, efficiency, smart homes, smart appliances, distributed energy resource (DERs), and customers looking for greater control and more effective customer interfaces through apps, social media, and other innovations. Understanding pricing of electricity and how it fits into this new world, the basis for existing pricing, and how it needs to change to meet the new realities of a competitive environment at the distribution level is more critical than ever.
This 2-day course lays the foundation for understanding the fundamental principles of rate design and pricing, now and going forward. We start by examining fundamentals of the generation system and how it works, types of generation and costs, and how units are dispatched. We then look at how these costs are categorized and assigned to demand, energy, and other costs for pricing purposes.
Next we look into how rates are designed to recover these costs while meeting a number of pricing goals and objectives. This includes an examination of goals and objectives, determining costs and revenue requirements, costing by season and time-of-use, coming up with billing determinants, and designing rates by revising existing rates and creating new rates. We also look at pricing challenges created by DER (such as solar) and other alternatives to the traditional grid and how we are responding.
We then examine and discuss actual wholesale and retail rates, and how these were designed in light of the goals and objectives to be met, and where we go from here.
The course also includes an Appendix with terminology and acronyms that we use in the industry, as well as other pertinent information for reference.
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Lab 7: Lineworker Apprenticeship Troubleshooting
July 12–16, 2027, 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM ET
Lineworker
DeFuniak Springs,
FL
This five day lab covers a variety of skills including: safety, hotline tools, protective devices, regulators, capacitors and single line drawing. When trouble shooting it is important to understand the needed protective devises and how they work together. This module also discusses trouble shooting techniques, substation, breakers, fuses, regulators, capacitors, instrumentation and metering. Participants are given a field performance evaluation and comprehensive written exam. The student must have completed Underground Lab 4 to enroll.
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Lab 1: Lineworker Apprenticeship Climbing Essentials
July 12–17, 2027, 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM ET
Lineworker
Johnson City,
TN
This 6 day class is an intense workshop designed to help potential Lineman Apprentice experience the everyday demands they will be expected to handle on the job. You will have the opportunity to learn various aspects of line work, with an emphasis in climbing. Individual sessions focus on the hazards of electricity, grounding, rigging, hand lines, aluminum and copper ties. You will be placed on call at night to become adapt to working at all hours of the day. You will have the chance to test your knowledge through homework and test. At the end of the week your manager will be given a written assessment of potential to perform work under stress and your capacity to learn and follow instructions. This class is a great tool for managers to use to determine the potential apprentice`s skills and abilities. They will be asked to complete an apprentice packet before coming to class that includes student information.
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Lab 4: Lineworker Apprenticeship Underground
July 12–16, 2027, 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM ET
Lineworker
Huntsville,
AL
This five day lab covers a variety of skills including: URD safety, grounding, cable design and preparation, locating cable, fault finding, URD systems and equipment, trouble shooting, tagging, installation, and fusing. Participants are given a field performance evaluation and comprehensive written exam. The student must have completed Operations Lab 3 to enroll.
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Lab 7: Lineworker Apprenticeship Troubleshooting
July 12–16, 2027, 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM ET
Lineworker
Murfreesboro,
TN
This five day lab covers a variety of skills including: safety, hotline tools, protective devices, regulators, capacitors and single line drawing. When trouble shooting it is important to understand the needed protective devises and how they work together. This module also discusses trouble shooting techniques, substation, breakers, fuses, regulators, capacitors, instrumentation and metering. Participants are given a field performance evaluation and comprehensive written exam. The student must have completed Underground Lab 4 to enroll.
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The Fundamentals of Employment Law
July 12–13, 2027, 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM ET
Human Resources
Chattanooga,
TN
This 2 day course addresses significant employment law issues including such vital areas as policies, procedures, principles, and management practices. You will learn a step-by-step approach on how to prevent costly work disruptions, employee unrest, and government inquiries. Topics covered include record keeping requirements, discrimination law, and a 1-2-3 approach to understanding lawful practices under state and federal requirements. You will also receive legal information regarding age, race, gender, pregnancy, equal pay, drugs in the workplace, workers` compensation, employee privacy, performance appraisals, discipline, equity in employee recognition systems, diversity and overtime rules.
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Business & Strategic Issues
July 14–15, 2027, 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM ET
Leadership
Chattanooga,
TN
This two-day course is intended to provide participants with a general manager’s perspective and understanding of the business issues associated with running a electric distribution utility. The course will provide a background on our industry, the fundamentals of rate making and a basis for developing a managerial accounting system. Students will come away with an understanding of how to determine the financial health of the utility, and they will learn concepts that will allow them to better interface with governing bodies, employees, and the community on the financial issues and standing of the utility. This is a NASBA approved class. The instructional delivery method is “group-live.” You will receive 14 CPE credits in the Finance field of study. In accordance with the standards of the National Registry of CPE Sponsors, CPE Credits have been granted based on a 50- minute hour. The program level is Intermediate. There are not any prerequisites for this course.
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Lab 7: Lineworker Apprenticeship Troubleshooting
July 19–23, 2027, 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM ET
Lineworker
Chattanooga,
TN
This five day lab covers a variety of skills including: safety, hotline tools, protective devices, regulators, capacitors and single line drawing. When trouble shooting it is important to understand the needed protective devises and how they work together. This module also discusses trouble shooting techniques, substation, breakers, fuses, regulators, capacitors, instrumentation and metering. Participants are given a field performance evaluation and comprehensive written exam. The student must have completed Underground Lab 4 to enroll.
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Foreman Academy Track 2
July 19–22, 2027, 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM ET
Leadership
Chattanooga,
TN
This week-long series of classes is designed to provide line crew foremen with knowledge and skills outside the scope of fundamental linework. This will allow them to be more effective leaders and supervisors as well as help them understand their role and responsibilities of their job within the utility. The three-track series will cover topics for the new line-foreman to the experienced line-foreman. Subject areas include leadership, safety, technical and management skills. Individuals attending the Academy will receive a certificate for each class completed as well as an overall certificate for the week. Track 2 addresses team building, generations in the workplace, regulatory compliance, the impact of safety on insurance premiums and understanding and conducting performance appraisals. Students must complete an online DISC profile before attending. Instructions to access the profile will be sent two weeks prior to the start of class.
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Lab 5: Lineworker Apprenticeship Construction
July 26–30, 2027, 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM ET
Lineworker
Murfreesboro,
TN
This five day lab covers a variety of skills including: safety, job briefings, print reading, guys and anchors, minimum approach distances, overhead construction, grounding, sagging, aluminum ties, and single phase transformer theory. It includes written and field skills element exams. The student must have completed Fundamental Lab 1 to enroll.
Learning the Landscape: From the Valley to the Boardroom
July 26–27, 2027, 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM ET
Chattanooga,
TN
Gain a foundational understanding of the power industry and the organizational structures that drive it. This session covers electricity basics along with key acronyms and terminology used across the sector. Participants will explore the roles of boards, governance practices, and how administrative professionals support leadership at the highest levels. Whether you`re new to the industry or looking to deepen your knowledge, this module helps you confidently navigate the energy landscape from operations to oversight.
Learning Objectives:
Electricity 101
Know Your Acronyms
Industry Knowledge
Board Meetings and Governance
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Rigging, Hoisting, Hand and Power Tool Safety
July 29, 2027, 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM ET
Safety
Chattanooga,
TN
During this 1 day course participants gain an overview of rigging equipment and practices; inspections and records on chokers and slings; lifting equipment inspections and regulations; maintenance and inspection of hand and power tools; safe work practices; machine guarding requirements; employee training and records; and personal protective equipment.
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Lab 6: Lineworker Apprenticeship Operations
August 2–6, 2027, 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM ET
Lineworker
Kissimmee,
FL
This five day lab covers a variety of skills including: safety, aerial lift inspection, arc flash hazards, PPE inspections, bucket truck rescue, systems operations, three phase transformer theory, and insulation/isolation techniques. Participants are given a field performance evaluation and comprehensive written exam. The student must have completed Operations Lab 2 to enroll.
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Lab 6: Lineworker Apprenticeship Operations
August 2–6, 2027, 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM ET
Lineworker
Greenfield,
IN
This five day lab covers a variety of skills including: safety, aerial lift inspection, arc flash hazards, PPE inspections, bucket truck rescue, systems operations, three phase transformer theory, and insulation/isolation techniques. Participants are given a field performance evaluation and comprehensive written exam. The student must have completed Operations Lab 2 to enroll.
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Lab 8: Lineworker Apprenticeship Final Exam
August 2–6, 2027, 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM ET
Lineworker
Murfreesboro,
TN
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Lab 7: Lineworker Apprenticeship Troubleshooting
August 2–6, 2027, 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM ET
Lineworker
Johnson City,
TN
This five day lab covers a variety of skills including: safety, hotline tools, protective devices, regulators, capacitors and single line drawing. When trouble shooting it is important to understand the needed protective devises and how they work together. This module also discusses trouble shooting techniques, substation, breakers, fuses, regulators, capacitors, instrumentation and metering. Participants are given a field performance evaluation and comprehensive written exam. The student must have completed Underground Lab 4 to enroll.
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Electrical Metering Lab B
August 2–6, 2027, 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM ET
Metering
Huntsville,
AL
TVPPA`s Meter Lab B Starts with a short review of the basic concepts of electricity. Those concepts play an essential role in understanding our electrical system and how to meter it. We also do a quick refresher of common math used in metering. In the Meter Lab B, some of the math focuses on CT sizing and an introduction to vector addition. All of the math is covered with handouts and worksheets to aid in understanding and retention. High bill investigations and techniques are cover as needed depending on the participants. Other items covered in B lab include load estimation, common electrical equipment, usage costs, etc. Meter lab B is designed to quickly cover many of the concepts introduced in Lab A and transition into more complex metering situations. Ample time will be spent exploring meter forms and uses. During this portion of the Lab, we will also discuss common mistakes of metering and demonstrate some of them during one of several hands-on activities. We will demonstrate and discuss meter installation safety and voltage checks to promote safe work practices in metering. Advanced meter testing and troubleshooting is a large part of Meter Lab B. During the testing and trouble-shooting portion of this lab we will look at some of the more confusing vector diagrams. Meter site inspections and procedures are also an important part of the lab as they go hand in hand with testing and safety. TVPPA’s meter lab B is not a sit and listen lab. Various hands-on activities, worksheets, and group activities break up the week`s lecture portions and help to re-enforce the presentation topics. We recommend attendance of Meter Lab A prior to attending this Lab to maximize the learning potential of the program. The topics covered in depth in Lab A are the building block Lab B stands on.
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Advanced Lineworker Phase 3
August 3–5, 2027, 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM ET
Lineworker
Jackson,
TN
This 3 day class teaches three-phase connections and troubleshooting during emergencies. Phasers are the key to transformer bank construction, troubleshooting and emergency transformer bank problem-solving. Provides needed hands-on problem solving training through the study and analysis of miniature transformers. The student must have completed Advanced Lineworker Certificate Training Phase 2 to enroll.
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Line Design and Staking Level 3
August 3–5, 2027, 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM ET
Line Design and Staking
Chattanooga,
TN
In Level 3, attention is given to underground line design basics, understanding how to apply the theories of line design to solve special problems and situations. After completion of this course, participants will understand the effects of physical loads on the distribution system and associated hardware, read DOT projects, class poles, design for special guying situations, calculate sag and create a stringing chart, estimate sag on uneven terrain, and be able to complete the layout and design of most underground projects. Course manual provided. Final exam. Certificate of successful completion.
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Lab 5: Lineworker Apprenticeship Construction
August 9–13, 2027, 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM ET
Lineworker
Jackson,
TN
This five day lab covers a variety of skills including: safety, job briefings, print reading, guys and anchors, minimum approach distances, overhead construction, grounding, sagging, aluminum ties, and single phase transformer theory. It includes written and field skills element exams. The student must have completed Fundamental Lab 1 to enroll.
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Utility Law
August 9–10, 2027, 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM ET
Leadership
Chattanooga,
TN
This course reviews the legal problems that can occur in electric utility system management. Participants study issues related to the Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act (PURPA), TVA and government regulations, system design, contract use and negotiation, Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) and employee benefits. As well as billing, collections and energy diversion, purchasing practices and procedures, vehicle operation, easement and property acquisitions, and the operations and liabilities of a utility’s governing board. This is a NASBA approved class. The instructional delivery method is “group-live.” You will receive 14 CPE credits in the Business Law field of study. In accordance with the standards of the National Registry of CPE Sponsors, CPE Credits have been granted based on a 50- minute hour. The program level is Advanced. There are not any prerequisites for this course.
Engineering, Operations & Technology Conference
August 11–13, 2027, All Day
Chattanooga,
TN
TVPPA's Engineering, Operations & Technology Conference brings together utility engineers, operations professionals, and technical leaders for three days of high-impact learning and connection. Designed to support those who keep our communities powered, this dynamic event features a full schedule of general sessions, breakout discussions, preconference tours, hands-on workshops, and lightning-round conversations — all tailored to the evolving needs of public power professionals.
Our expansive trade show, showcasing solutions and innovations from more than 100 industry vendors, is a highlight of this conference. Attendees can also explore vendor-led solution centers for in-depth, real-world applications and insights.
Our EOT conference gives licensed engineers the opportunity to earn Professional Development Hours (PDHs) . Participants who have recently completed TVPPA’s Certified Power Technology, Power Distribution Engineer, or Distribution System Operator certificate programs will be recognized during the event.
Whether you're advancing your skills, exploring new technologies, or strengthening your network, this conference offers the tools and connections you need to lead with confidence in a rapidly evolving utility landscape. Registration opens in May 2027.
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Work Order, Inventory & Plant
August 11, 2027, 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM ET
Accounting
Chattanooga,
TN
This class has been updated in 2024 and will introduce you to the work order system and how it operates in a utility. Special emphasis in explaining how to account for Meters & Transformers is a big part of this class. This course is encouraged for all utility employees in order for them to gain a better understanding of co-worker`s responsibilities and a work overview of the entire process. This class will take you through a manual work order closing step by step. It would be preferable but not required to have completed the Utility Accounts Classification & Principles class to enroll. This is a NASBA approved class. The instructional delivery method is “group-live.” You will receive 7 CPE credits in the accounting field of study. The program level is advanced.
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Legal Review for the Accounting Professional
August 12, 2027, 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM ET
Accounting
Chattanooga,
TN
Legal Review for the Accounting Professional provides a more detailed look at legal issues that accounting professionals face at electric utilities. The class will focus on the latest changes in the law including updates on wage and hour litigation, the preservation of documents and other evidence in liability lawsuits, and employment law. The class will also focus on the essentials elements contained in good contracts, how to read a contract and to review other aspects of business management that impact LPCs every day.
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Lab 4: Lineworker Apprenticeship Underground
August 16–20, 2027, 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM ET
Lineworker
Princeton,
KY
This five day lab covers a variety of skills including: URD safety, grounding, cable design and preparation, locating cable, fault finding, URD systems and equipment, trouble shooting, tagging, installation, and fusing. Participants are given a field performance evaluation and comprehensive written exam. The student must have completed Operations Lab 3 to enroll.
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Lab 1: Lineworker Apprenticeship Climbing Essentials
August 16–21, 2027, 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM ET
Lineworker
Huntsville,
AL
This 6 day class is an intense workshop designed to help potential Lineman Apprentice experience the everyday demands they will be expected to handle on the job. You will have the opportunity to learn various aspects of line work, with an emphasis in climbing. Individual sessions focus on the hazards of electricity, grounding, rigging, hand lines, aluminum and copper ties. You will be placed on call at night to become adapt to working at all hours of the day. You will have the chance to test your knowledge through homework and test. At the end of the week your manager will be given a written assessment of potential to perform work under stress and your capacity to learn and follow instructions. This class is a great tool for managers to use to determine the potential apprentice`s skills and abilities. They will be asked to complete an apprentice packet before coming to class that includes student information.
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Substation Maintenance Lab B Advanced
August 16–20, 2027, 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM ET
Substation Maintenance
Madison,
TN
This five day lab gives you the opportunity to become exposed to insulation resistance tests, power factor tests, dielectric strength tests, transformers and transformer testing, circuit breakers and test. Additional topics of discussion include batteries, lightening arrestors, substation maintenance safety, substation drawings and other exercises.
Advanced Underground Design
August 17–19, 2027, 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM ET
Chattanooga,
TN
This advanced course on Underground Distribution Design covers topics of engineering and design that are beyond the scope of the PLDS core series yet necessary for proper design, planning and management of larger URD projects. Students will learn, not only the ``how`` of looped and radial underground layout but, also, the ``why`` for both 200 amp and 600 amp circuits. Building on concepts learned in the core series, this course will illustrate how to determine maximum cable run length, pulling tension, jam ratios, conductor capacity, proper pad placement and thermal limitations for conduits and risers. Students who complete the course will have a firm grasp on the big picture of how URD systems are constructed, maintained and operated to ensure safe and reliable service for the effective life of the components. The certification test for this course will be given online the week following in-class instruction.
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Lab 3: Lineworker Apprenticeship Fundamentals
August 23–27, 2027, 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM ET
Lineworker
Huntsville,
AL
This five day lab covers a variety of skills including: safety, PPE inspection, grounding, rigging, pole top rescue, aluminum and copper ties, and minimum approach distances. Participants are given a field performance evaluation and a comprehensive written exam. The student must be a qualified climber and have completed the Pre-Apprentice Assessment Workshop.
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Lab 8: Lineworker Apprenticeship Final Exam
August 23–27, 2027, 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM ET
Lineworker
Chattanooga,
TN
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Lab 4: Lineworker Apprenticeship Underground
August 23–27, 2027, 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM ET
Lineworker
Greenfield,
IN
This five day lab covers a variety of skills including: URD safety, grounding, cable design and preparation, locating cable, fault finding, URD systems and equipment, trouble shooting, tagging, installation, and fusing. Participants are given a field performance evaluation and comprehensive written exam. The student must have completed Operations Lab 3 to enroll.
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Lab 4: Lineworker Apprenticeship Underground
August 23–27, 2027, 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM ET
Lineworker
Murfreesboro,
TN
This five day lab covers a variety of skills including: URD safety, grounding, cable design and preparation, locating cable, fault finding, URD systems and equipment, trouble shooting, tagging, installation, and fusing. Participants are given a field performance evaluation and comprehensive written exam. The student must have completed Operations Lab 3 to enroll.
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Advanced Lineworker Phase 1
August 24–26, 2027, 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM ET
Lineworker
Johnson City,
TN
Phase 1 topics include distribution cover-up, personal protective grounding, regulators, capacitor safety, wood pole inspection, electric fundamentals for lineman, transformers information for lineman, transformer banking with demo models, transformer (paralleling), transformer troubleshooting. The class is an open discussion, and safety is always a part of every conversation.
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Bridging the Generation Gap
August 24, 2027, 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM ET
Leadership
Chattanooga,
TN
With multiple generations of employees come multiple sets of attitudes and expectations.
Bridging the Generation Gap will explore:Values and characteristics of Traditionals, Baby Boomers, Generation X and Millennials (plus a preview of Generation Z), How to meet employee expectations – in recruiting and retention, How to manage the generations effectively, Tips for fostering a workplace culture where all generations can contribute to their full potential by building on shared values and capitalizing on generational strengths
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Interpersonal Supervisory Skills II
August 25–26, 2027, 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM ET
Leadership
Chattanooga,
TN
This 2 day course includes three modules: Positive Reinforcement for Improved Performance illustrates how to make employees more productive through positive supervision; Assessing Employee Performance demonstrates the most effective techniques for measuring results against actual performance; and Using Positive Discipline gives specific guidelines and standards for changing unacceptable behavior without adverse consequences.
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Lab 7: Lineworker Apprenticeship Troubleshooting
August 30, 2027 - September 3, 2027, 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM ET
Lineworker
Huntsville,
AL
This five day lab covers a variety of skills including: safety, hotline tools, protective devices, regulators, capacitors and single line drawing. When trouble shooting it is important to understand the needed protective devises and how they work together. This module also discusses trouble shooting techniques, substation, breakers, fuses, regulators, capacitors, instrumentation and metering. Participants are given a field performance evaluation and comprehensive written exam. The student must have completed Underground Lab 4 to enroll.
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ABC`s of Electrical Systems
August 30, 2027, 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM ET
Customer Service
Chattanooga,
TN
This course provides a basic survey of electric utility operations, from generation at the
power plant to distribution to the end-use customer. Topics covered include methods of
generation, high voltage transmission, distribution methods, electrical terminology, and
usage measurement through metering and billing. Emphasis is placed on how to improve
business transactions for the customer that you will be handling. This is a basic overview course targeted only for the non-technical employee or board member. This is a NASBA approved class. The instructional delivery method is “group-live.” You will receive 7 CPE credits in the Communications field of study. In accordance with the standards of the National Registry of CPE Sponsors, CPE Credits have been granted based on a 50- minute hour. The program level is Basic. There are not any prerequisites for this course.
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Nonverbal Communication
August 31, 2027, 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM ET
Customer Service
Chattanooga,
TN
You cannot achieve anything of significance without the help of others. Solid communication skills are paramount if you desire to gain buy-in from your colleagues, leadership, friends and family; however, your words are only part of your communication repertoire. Studies show that 55% of communication is nonverbal and two people will signal over 800 nonverbal cues over the course of a thirty-minute conversation. This workshop will teach the participants the principles and applications of body language and techniques that can be used immediately to enhance communication and influence. There are not any prerequisites for this course.
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Communicating Effectively with Utility Customers
September 1–2, 2027, 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM ET
Customer Service
Chattanooga,
TN
This course uses group activities to help you learn and grow as a communicator in various situations. The emphasis is placed on creating and recognizing the time to create a memorable experience for the customers. This course is designed to be available for all levels of utility employees. This is a NASBA approved class. The instructional delivery method is “group-live.” You will receive 14 CPE credits in the Communications field of study. In accordance with the standards of the National Registry of CPE Sponsors, CPE Credits have been granted based on a 50- minute hour. The program level is Intermediate. There are not any prerequisites for this course.
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Selling Utility Services
September 3, 2027, 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM ET
Customer Service
Chattanooga,
TN
Today, utility customers are looking for more than kWs and meter readings from their utility. In our increasingly complex world, local utilities must support complicated customer relationships and offer specialized products or services to meet specific needs. Knowing how to add value to a customer`s life is a hallmark of great customer service. This class will focus on understanding how we price our primary product, working with customers, and adding value. This is a NASBA approved class. The instructional delivery method is “group-live.” You will receive 7 CPE credits in the Marketing field of study. In accordance with the standards of the National Registry of CPE Sponsors, CPE Credits have been granted based on a 50- minute hour. The program level is Basic. There are not any prerequisites for this course.
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Lab 1: Lineworker Apprenticeship Climbing Essentials
September 12–17, 2027, 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM ET
Lineworker
Murfreesboro,
TN
This 6 day class is an intense workshop designed to help potential Lineman Apprentice experience the everyday demands they will be expected to handle on the job. You will have the opportunity to learn various aspects of line work, with an emphasis in climbing. Individual sessions focus on the hazards of electricity, grounding, rigging, hand lines, aluminum and copper ties. You will be placed on call at night to become adapt to working at all hours of the day. You will have the chance to test your knowledge through homework and test. At the end of the week your manager will be given a written assessment of potential to perform work under stress and your capacity to learn and follow instructions. This class is a great tool for managers to use to determine the potential apprentice`s skills and abilities. They will be asked to complete an apprentice packet before coming to class that includes student information.
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Lab 7: Lineworker Apprenticeship Troubleshooting
September 13–17, 2027, 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM ET
Lineworker
Greenfield,
IN
This five day lab covers a variety of skills including: safety, hotline tools, protective devices, regulators, capacitors and single line drawing. When trouble shooting it is important to understand the needed protective devises and how they work together. This module also discusses trouble shooting techniques, substation, breakers, fuses, regulators, capacitors, instrumentation and metering. Participants are given a field performance evaluation and comprehensive written exam. The student must have completed Underground Lab 4 to enroll.
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Lab 7: Lineworker Apprenticeship Troubleshooting
September 13–17, 2027, 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM ET
Lineworker
Princeton,
KY
This five day lab covers a variety of skills including: safety, hotline tools, protective devices, regulators, capacitors and single line drawing. When trouble shooting it is important to understand the needed protective devises and how they work together. This module also discusses trouble shooting techniques, substation, breakers, fuses, regulators, capacitors, instrumentation and metering. Participants are given a field performance evaluation and comprehensive written exam. The student must have completed Underground Lab 4 to enroll.
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Time Management
September 13, 2027, 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM ET
Accounting
Chattanooga,
TN
Master time and you master the bottom line; whether that bottom line is financial margin or accomplishments not measured by money saved but time well spent. Everyone`s relationship with time is different. Therefore, strategies vary from person to person. In this class, you will assess your own challenges and discover multiple methods for conquering time issues and choose the right ones for you. Methods include the use of technology to get organized and cut out unnecessary steps, effective techniques for handling interruptions, habits of successful time managers, and more. In accordance with the standards of the National Registry of CPE Sponsors, CPE Credits have been granted based on a 50- minute hour. The program level is Advanced. There are not any prerequisites for this course.
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Advanced Lineworker Phase 4
September 14–16, 2027, 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM ET
Lineworker
Jackson,
TN
This 3 day class looks at the operations of protective devices and how they would function in an emergency situation. You will also learn how to isolate faulted segments of line so that power is restored to customers quickly and safely. The student must have completed Advanced Lineworker Certificate Training Phase 3 to enroll.
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Budgeting, Finance and Accounting
September 14, 2027, 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM ET
Accounting
Chattanooga,
TN
This course has been updated in 2023 and covers the accounting and financial functions of a utility system. Participants study basic accounting practices and procedures; including balance sheets, income and operating statements, plant accounting, and performance ratios. It would be preferable but not required to have completed the Utility Accounts Classification & Principles class to enroll. This is a NASBA approved class. The instructional delivery method is “group-live.” You will receive 7 CPE credits in the Finance field of study. In accordance with the standards of the National Registry of CPE Sponsors, CPE Credits have been granted based on a 50- minute hour. The program level is Advanced. There are not any prerequisites for this course.
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Advanced Lineworker Phase 3
September 14–16, 2027, 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM ET
Lineworker
Bowling Green,
KY
This 3 day class teaches three-phase connections and troubleshooting during emergencies. Phasers are the key to transformer bank construction, troubleshooting and emergency transformer bank problem-solving. Provides needed hands-on problem solving training through the study and analysis of miniature transformers. The student must have completed Advanced Lineworker Certificate Training Phase 2 to enroll.
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Advanced Lineworker Phase 2
September 15–17, 2027, 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM ET
Lineworker
Chattanooga,
TN
This 3 day class will teach simplifying substations and switchyards. As well as the needed functions and safety requirements for working with all types of substation operating equipment. Schematic and One-Line Diagrams are discussed to enable you to identify problems that could occur within a substation in a real life situation. This session also reviews transformers and circuit breaker drawings. The student must have completed Advanced Lineworker Certificate Training Phase 1 to enroll.
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Transportation Safety
September 15, 2027, 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM ET
Safety
Chattanooga,
TN
This 1 day course covers transportation maintenance and mechanical inspection programs; Commercial Drivers License requirements and applicability; substance abuse screening; motor carrier regulations; safety measures to reduce the occurrence of accidents; accident investigations; and resources available to assist safety coordinators in their transportation safety efforts.
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Accident Investigation
September 16, 2027, 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM ET
Safety
Chattanooga,
TN
Participants in this course will be using the class information to practice accident investigation (Hands-on). They will also review electric utility fatality cases and conduct fact finding based on the information provided. Supervisor responsibilities and liabilities will be reviewed, as they relate to employees, contract employees and public injuries. The information provided should prepare the participants to form an accident investigation committee, conduct investigations, determine the facts and recommend corrective actions to prevent a reoccurrence.
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Lab 8: Lineworker Apprenticeship Final Exam
September 20–24, 2027, 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM ET
Lineworker
DeFuniak Springs,
FL
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Lab 6: Lineworker Apprenticeship Operations
September 20–24, 2027, 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM ET
Lineworker
Murfreesboro,
TN
This five day lab covers a variety of skills including: safety, aerial lift inspection, arc flash hazards, PPE inspections, bucket truck rescue, systems operations, three phase transformer theory, and insulation/isolation techniques. Participants are given a field performance evaluation and comprehensive written exam. The student must have completed Operations Lab 2 to enroll.
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Meeting Management
September 20, 2027, 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM ET
Leadership
Chattanooga,
TN
Not all meetings are the same. Just as they have different purposes, they need different facilitation styles. This 1 day workshop helps participants to analyze meeting types, determine appropriate meeting design and apply targeted facilitation skills to improve meeting efficiency (time) and effectiveness(outcomes).
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Conflict Mediation
September 21, 2027, 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM ET
Leadership
Chattanooga,
TN
According to the American Management Association (AMA), supervisors/managers spend about 24% of their time addressing conflict issues in the workplace. Conflict can be both positive and negative; unaddressed conflict frequently escalates, resulting in additional loss of productivity. Proper diagnosis and evaluation of conflict can result in a 25% reduction in time required to reach resolution. This 1 day course teaches participants the skills to proactively address conflict and use the appropriate mediation style to achieve resolution. Students must have completed Dynamics of Change course to enroll.
Utility Safety & Security Conference
September 22–24, 2027
Huntsville,
AL
TVPPA’s Utility Safety & Security Conference is the must-attend event for utility professionals dedicated to safeguarding people, assets, and infrastructure across the Tennessee Valley and beyond. This annual conference brings together those responsible for employee safety, training, securing physical assets, and even cybersecurity to explore the strategies and tools that keep local power companies resilient and responsive in today’s evolving risk environment.
Spanning all aspects of utility safety and security, the event features engaging speakers, expert panels, and real-world insights that address field crew protection, critical infrastructure defense, incident response, digital threat mitigation, and more. From linemen and right-of-way crews to substations and servers, the topics are tailored to support those on the front lines of safety guarding against threats, both modern and commonplace.
Registration opens in July 2027.
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Organizational Liability: Risk Management
September 22–23, 2027, 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM ET
Human Resources
Chattanooga,
TN
During this 2 day course you will discuss how responsibilities of a human resources professional cross into many very important areas of the organization. One of the areas in which human resources staff must be prepared is risk management and how it will play a role in your personal utility. Topics such as safety, OSHA compliance requirements and record keeping, liabilities, security, drug testing, workplace violence and terrorism, as well as issues such as worker`s compensation will be covered. Real world examples and strategies for risk management will be reviewed for you to gain insight on how others have handled various situations.
technical
Lab 1: Lineworker Apprenticeship Climbing Essentials
September 27, 2027 - October 1, 2027, 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM ET
Lineworker
Kissimmee,
FL
This 6 day class is an intense workshop designed to help potential Lineman Apprentice experience the everyday demands they will be expected to handle on the job. You will have the opportunity to learn various aspects of line work, with an emphasis in climbing. Individual sessions focus on the hazards of electricity, grounding, rigging, hand lines, aluminum and copper ties. You will be placed on call at night to become adapt to working at all hours of the day. You will have the chance to test your knowledge through homework and test. At the end of the week your manager will be given a written assessment of potential to perform work under stress and your capacity to learn and follow instructions. This class is a great tool for managers to use to determine the potential apprentice`s skills and abilities. They will be asked to complete an apprentice packet before coming to class that includes student information.
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Lab 8: Lineworker Apprenticeship Final Exam
September 27, 2027 - October 1, 2027, 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM ET
Lineworker
Greenfield,
IN
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Lab 6: Lineworker Apprenticeship Operations
September 27, 2027 - October 1, 2027, 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM ET
Lineworker
Jackson,
TN
This five day lab covers a variety of skills including: safety, aerial lift inspection, arc flash hazards, PPE inspections, bucket truck rescue, systems operations, three phase transformer theory, and insulation/isolation techniques. Participants are given a field performance evaluation and comprehensive written exam. The student must have completed Operations Lab 2 to enroll.
business
A Faster, Cleaner Close
September 28, 2027, 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM ET
Accounting
Chattanooga,
TN
The month-end close process sets the timeline, cadence, and accuracy of the monthly financial statements, yet it is often misunderstood, under-documented, and shaped by inherited habits or software constraints. This course examines how to build a close process that assigns task order and ownership, reconciles accounts, and monitors results for continuous improvement.
Participant Desired Outcomes
• Use close results to identify opportunities for continuous improvement.
• Identify bottlenecks, inherited practices, and software constraints that can affect the speed and accuracy of the close.
• Map a month-end close process with clear task order, ownership, deadlines, and reconciliation responsibilities.
Utility Human Resource Management Conference
September 29, 2027 - October 1, 2027, 12:00 AM ET
Huntsville,
AL
TVPPA’s Human Resource Management Conference is the annual destination for electric utility professionals responsible for HR functions and workforce strategy. Whether you're an HR veteran or wear multiple hats at your utility, this event offers valuable insight into the most pressing and practical aspects of human resource management.
With a focus on timely, real-world topics, the conference features seasoned presenters with deep experience in human resources, compliance, and employment law. Attendees will gain actionable tools and up-to-date guidance on enhancing workforce development, navigating evolving employment challenges, and protecting their organizations from risk.
Beyond the sessions, participants enjoy a welcoming, collaborative environment, rich with opportunities to share resources, ask tough questions, and build meaningful peer connections. If you're looking for trusted knowledge and a strong HR support network, this is the place to be. Registration opens in July 2027.
business
Balancing the 3 B’s
September 29, 2027, 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM ET
Accounting
Chattanooga,
TN
This integrated session examines how cash, billing, and the balance sheet tie to one another and where they can quietly fall out of agreement. The course focuses on the accounting disciplines that make the close reliable, including cutoff and accrual standards, reconciliation expectations, and recurring entries that should not be rebuilt from scratch. Emphasis is placed on proving the balance sheet, not simply producing it.
Participant Desired Outcomes
• Demonstrate an approach to proving the balance sheet rather than simply producing it.
• Identify recurring entries and establish practices that prevent them from being unnecessarily rebuilt each month.
• Apply consistent cutoff, accrual, and reconciliation practices during the close.
• Explain how cash, billing, and the balance sheet connect and identify where those relationships can fall out of agreement.
technical
Advanced Lineworker Phase 2
September 29, 2027 - October 1, 2027, 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM ET
Lineworker
Johnson City,
TN
This 3 day class will teach simplifying substations and switchyards. As well as the needed functions and safety requirements for working with all types of substation operating equipment. Schematic and One-Line Diagrams are discussed to enable you to identify problems that could occur within a substation in a real life situation. This session also reviews transformers and circuit breaker drawings. The student must have completed Advanced Lineworker Certificate Training Phase 1 to enroll.
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Lab 3: Lineworker Apprenticeship Fundamentals
October 4–8, 2027, 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM ET
Lineworker
Johnson City,
TN
This five day lab covers a variety of skills including: safety, PPE inspection, grounding, rigging, pole top rescue, aluminum and copper ties, and minimum approach distances. Participants are given a field performance evaluation and a comprehensive written exam. The student must be a qualified climber and have completed the Pre-Apprentice Assessment Workshop.
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Lab 2: Lineworker Apprenticeship Digger/Aerial Device
October 4–8, 2027, 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM ET
Lineworker
Huntsville,
AL
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Line Design and Staking Level 4
October 5–7, 2027, 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM ET
Line Design and Staking
Chattanooga,
TN
In the final Level 4 course, students focus on line design efficiency, reliability and the aging power infrastructure. Students learn about mechanical loading for multi-circuits, learn about commercial load sizing and the process of calculating loads on manufactured products. Students review the NESC and learn when and how to apply Rule 250 C and D. Classroom discussion includes a brief look at how local requirements and/or RUS standards and bulletins incorporate (and compare to) NESC rules. System protection and balance includes equipment descriptions and purpose, and an overview of smart grid and distribution automation, storm preparation (hardening of the system) and recovery (getting the system back operational). Course manual provided. Final exam. Certificate of successful completion.
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Lab 2: Lineworker Apprenticeship Digger/Aerial Device
October 11–15, 2027, 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM ET
Lineworker
Chattanooga,
TN
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OSHA 30 Hr. Card (Part 1)
October 12–13, 2027, 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM ET
Safety
Chattanooga,
TN
The 30-Hour OSHA Outreach Training Program for General Industry is divided into two sessions. Part 1 covers the following topics. Introduction to OSHA, Managing Safety and Health, Walking and Working Surfaces, Emergency Exits, Emergency Action Plans, Fire Prevention and Protection, Electrical
Personal Protective Equipment, Hazard Communication, Material Handling. These topics require at least 13 hours of student contact time.
The remaining topics will be covered in Part 2.
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Understanding Human Resources
October 14–15, 2027, 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM ET
Leadership
Chattanooga,
TN
During this 2 day course participants will explore utility-specific Management/Supervision and resource management. As well as personnel practices including Management/Supervision and behavior, employee selection, job analysis, effective staffing, training and development, compensation management, employee appraisals, employment law, case studies. Current issues such as federal regulations, sexual harassment, wellness, and drug testing will also be covered. Trends in utility personnel management are also examined.
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Lab 8: Lineworker Apprenticeship Final Exam
October 18–22, 2027, 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM ET
Lineworker
Johnson City,
TN
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Lab 3: Lineworker Apprenticeship Fundamentals
October 18–22, 2027, 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM ET
Lineworker
Murfreesboro,
TN
This five day lab covers a variety of skills including: safety, PPE inspection, grounding, rigging, pole top rescue, aluminum and copper ties, and minimum approach distances. Participants are given a field performance evaluation and a comprehensive written exam. The student must be a qualified climber and have completed the Pre-Apprentice Assessment Workshop.
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Advanced Lineworker Phase 4
October 19–21, 2027, 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM ET
Lineworker
Bowling Green,
KY
This 3 day class looks at the operations of protective devices and how they would function in an emergency situation. You will also learn how to isolate faulted segments of line so that power is restored to customers quickly and safely. The student must have completed Advanced Lineworker Certificate Training Phase 3 to enroll.
business
Employment Law Update
October 19, 2027, 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM ET
Human Resources
Chattanooga,
TN
Utility Accounting & Finance Conference
October 20–22, 2027
Pigeon Forge,
TN
TVPPA’s Accounting & Finance Conference is the premier annual event for utility accounting and finance professionals across the Tennessee Valley. Designed for those who manage the essential financial functions that keep local power companies running smoothly, this conference brings together accounting and finance professionals from across the Tennessee Valley for two days of insight, connection, and collaboration.
Attendees will explore best practices, new regulations, emerging tools, and real-world solutions to the financial challenges facing today’s utilities. Through informative sessions, expert-led discussions, and peer networking, the conference offers practical takeaways that support accuracy, compliance, and strategic financial planning.
Whether you're new to utility finance or a seasoned professional, this event is your opportunity to stay sharp, stay informed, and stay connected. Registration opens in August 2027.
technical
Protective Relaying Lab
October 25–29, 2027, 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM ET
Protective Relaying
Madison,
TN
This 5-day lab covers the following: Basic relay co-ordination, Zones of Protection, Relay testing and programming of Schweitzer 351, Standard Electromechanical Relay, Dispatcher Training, Operations Training for How to read One lines, Primary Maps coordination of fuses, ocrs, sectionalizers and S&C Change over devices.
business
Long-Range Strategic Planning
October 25, 2027, 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM ET
Leadership
Chattanooga,
TN
In order to effectively position ourselves, our employees, and our organization for the future, a formal long-range strategic plan is a must for every organization. This 1 day workshop highlights and discusses the primary areas to be included in a long-range plan: mission statement, goals, objectives, and action plans. You will gain an understanding of the process and climate needed to effectively develop an organizational long-range strategic plan, how to set the organization on the planning course, and how to develop a mission statement, goals, objectives, and action plans.
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Advanced Lineworker Phase 5
October 26–28, 2027, 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM ET
Lineworker
Jackson,
TN
This is the final class in the overall completion of the Advanced Lineworker Certificate Training. This 3 day class discusses pad mounted transformers and switching cabinets, and “live front” and “dead front” for future operations on units. Switching units will also be covered in this section in order to ensure continuity in service that is received when converting. The student must have completed Advanced Lineworker Certificate Training Phase 4 to enroll. Upon completion of an entire program an Overall Completion certificate will given to you for your hard work.
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Interpersonal Supervisory Skills III
October 26–27, 2027, 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM ET
Leadership
Chattanooga,
TN
This course is the last of five core curriculum classes needed in order to receive a CPSv certification. During this 2 day class you will build on the principles and techniques learned in Interpersonal Supervisory Skills I and II. The course consists of three modules. Improving Employee Work Habits covers difficult employee situations, and offers techniques for enforcing company policies and regulations in a non-threatening or confrontational way. Dealing with Employee Conflicts shows how to identify employee conflicts and teaches methods of conflict resolution, resolving misunderstandings, and avoiding negative interactions. Communicating with Your Boss teaches specific techniques for framing communications with superiors. Student must have completed Communicating Effectively with Utility Customers, Interpersonal Supervisory Skills I, and Interpersonal Supervisory Skills II to enroll.
business
Making Performance Appraisals Matter
October 28, 2027, 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM ET
Leadership
Chattanooga,
TN
Many managers find performance appraisals to be one of the most dreaded responsibilities of their position. They find that reviews are done more out of routine than for growth and improvement. If not done correctly, they can certainly do more harm than good. This session will provide guidance for preparing, scheduling and conducting reviews to make the process simpler but far more powerful, useful and enjoyable for the manager and the employee.
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Lab 7: Lineworker Apprenticeship Troubleshooting
November 1–5, 2027, 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM ET
Lineworker
Murfreesboro,
TN
This five day lab covers a variety of skills including: safety, hotline tools, protective devices, regulators, capacitors and single line drawing. When trouble shooting it is important to understand the needed protective devises and how they work together. This module also discusses trouble shooting techniques, substation, breakers, fuses, regulators, capacitors, instrumentation and metering. Participants are given a field performance evaluation and comprehensive written exam. The student must have completed Underground Lab 4 to enroll.
System Reliability for Line Design
November 2–4, 2027, 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM ET
Chattanooga,
TN
For electric utilities, the only aspect of design and engineering more important than reliability is safety. Safety is of utmost importance and, for this reason, all four levels of the Line Design and Staking program have a heavy emphasis on safety. In this advanced course, students who have successfully completed the PLDS program will have the opportunity to expand their knowledge of line design to include standards, calculations and practices that enable designers to produce lines that are safe and reliable. Students will learn how reliability indices work and can be improved through appropriate route selection, pole and hardware choices, customer engagement, line access, visibility, phase configuration, recloser and fuse placement and documentation. Exercises in outage scenarios will demonstrate how all of these aspects of line design and staking can contribute to reliability, as well as, ease and speed of restoration. The certification test for this course will be given online the week following in-class instruction.
Utility Customer Experience Conference
November 3–5, 2027, 12:00 AM ET
Huntsville,
AL
TVPPA’s Customer Experience (CX) Conference brings together electric utility professionals in customer service, communications, marketing, and public relations to dive into customer satisfaction strategies, contact center innovations, and communications best practices through sessions led by industry experts and peer presenters. From brand storytelling to outage response, from customer engagement to digital platforms, the content is practical, timely, and designed to deliver results.
This is the perfect event for those who love to connect and collaborate. You’ll enjoy rich discussions, interactive sessions, and valuable networking with professionals who understand the challenges and opportunities of serving utility customers in today’s fast-changing environment.
Registration opens in August 2027.
business
Work Order & Fixed Asset Lifecycle
November 8, 2027, 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM ET
Accounting
Chattanooga,
TN
This course follows the money from the beginning of a work order through the disposal of the related fixed asset and takes fixed-asset accounting to an advanced level. Participants examine the work order process from conceptualization through asset disposal and identify defensible decision points for distinguishing capital expenditures from maintenance.
Participant Desired Outcomes
• Apply advanced fixed-asset accounting concepts throughout the asset lifecycle.
• Identify defensible decision points for distinguishing capital expenditures from maintenance.
• Trace a work order from conceptualization through the disposal of the related fixed asset.
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Capital Funding & Long-Range Financial Planning
November 9, 2027, 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM ET
Accounting
Chattanooga,
TN
This course examines capital financing vehicles, including loans and bonds, as well as the use of reserves. Participants explore applicable covenants and restrictions and develop a multi-year financial plan that considers cash-funded and debt-funded capital, grants, FEMA funding, and other external funding sources. The course moves staff from managing this week’s tasks to thinking strategically about multi-year financial needs.
Participant Desired Outcomes
• Connect current capital needs to longer-term financial planning and strategy.
• Develop a multi-year financial plan that considers cash-funded and debt-funded capital, grants, FEMA funding, and other external funding sources.
• Recognize applicable covenants and restrictions associated with capital financing.
• Distinguish among major capital financing vehicles, including loans, bonds, and reserves.
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Lab 4: Lineworker Apprenticeship Underground
November 15–19, 2027, 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM ET
Lineworker
Jackson,
TN
This five day lab covers a variety of skills including: URD safety, grounding, cable design and preparation, locating cable, fault finding, URD systems and equipment, trouble shooting, tagging, installation, and fusing. Participants are given a field performance evaluation and comprehensive written exam. The student must have completed Operations Lab 3 to enroll.
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Lab 5: Lineworker Apprenticeship Construction
November 15–19, 2027, 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM ET
Lineworker
Huntsville,
AL
This five day lab covers a variety of skills including: safety, job briefings, print reading, guys and anchors, minimum approach distances, overhead construction, grounding, sagging, aluminum ties, and single phase transformer theory. It includes written and field skills element exams. The student must have completed Fundamental Lab 1 to enroll.
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Lab 8: Lineworker Apprenticeship Final Exam
November 15–19, 2027, 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM ET
Lineworker
Kissimmee,
FL
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Lab 8: Lineworker Apprenticeship Final Exam
November 15–19, 2027, 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM ET
Lineworker
Princeton,
KY
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Advanced Lineworker Phase 3
November 15–17, 2027, 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM ET
Lineworker
Chattanooga,
TN
This 3 day class teaches three-phase connections and troubleshooting during emergencies. Phasers are the key to transformer bank construction, troubleshooting and emergency transformer bank problem-solving. Provides needed hands-on problem solving training through the study and analysis of miniature transformers. The student must have completed Advanced Lineworker Certificate Training Phase 2 to enroll.
business
Components of Strategic Planning
November 18–19, 2027, 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM ET
Leadership
Chattanooga,
TN
Change can be planned or unplanned. Strategic planning is a planned change process designed for creating desired, future results, typically within 3 to 5 years. The design of this workshop focuses on preparing departments/organizations to initiate a strategic planning process and assess their readiness for strategic change. This is a NASBA approved class. The instructional delivery method is “group-live.” You will receive 14 CPE credits in the Business Management and Organization field of study. In accordance with the standards of the National Registry of CPE Sponsors, CPE Credits have been granted based on a 50- minute hour. The program level is Advanced. There are not any prerequisites for this course.
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Lab 3: Lineworker Apprenticeship Fundamentals
November 29, 2027 - December 3, 2027, 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM ET
Lineworker
Chattanooga,
TN
This five day lab covers a variety of skills including: safety, PPE inspection, grounding, rigging, pole top rescue, aluminum and copper ties, and minimum approach distances. Participants are given a field performance evaluation and a comprehensive written exam. The student must be a qualified climber and have completed the Pre-Apprentice Assessment Workshop.
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Lab 2: Lineworker Apprenticeship Digger/Aerial Device
November 29, 2027 - December 3, 2027, 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM ET
Lineworker
Murfreesboro,
TN
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Advanced Lineworker Phase 5
November 30, 2027 - December 2, 2027, 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM ET
Lineworker
Bowling Green,
KY
This is the final class in the overall completion of the Advanced Lineworker Certificate Training. This 3 day class discusses pad mounted transformers and switching cabinets, and “live front” and “dead front” for future operations on units. Switching units will also be covered in this section in order to ensure continuity in service that is received when converting. The student must have completed Advanced Lineworker Certificate Training Phase 4 to enroll. Upon completion of an entire program an Overall Completion certificate will given to you for your hard work.
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Advanced Lineworker Phase 3
November 30, 2027 - December 2, 2027, 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM ET
Lineworker
Johnson City,
TN
This 3 day class teaches three-phase connections and troubleshooting during emergencies. Phasers are the key to transformer bank construction, troubleshooting and emergency transformer bank problem-solving. Provides needed hands-on problem solving training through the study and analysis of miniature transformers. The student must have completed Advanced Lineworker Certificate Training Phase 2 to enroll.
business
Foreman Academy Track 3
November 30, 2027 - December 2, 2027, 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM ET
Leadership
Chattanooga,
TN
This week-long series of classes is designed to provide line crew foremen with knowledge and skills outside the scope of fundamental linework. This will allow them to be more effective leaders and supervisors as well as help them understand their role and responsibilities of their job within the utility. The three-track series will cover topics for the new line-foreman to the experienced line-foreman. Subject areas include leadership, safety, technical and management skills. Individuals attending the Academy will receive a certificate for each class completed as well as an overall certificate for the week. Track 3 addresses interpersonal and communication skills, line staking and accident investigation and emergency communication. The online DISC profile completed for Track II will be used during this class.
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Lab 6: Lineworker Apprenticeship Operations
December 6–10, 2027, 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM ET
Lineworker
Huntsville,
AL
This five day lab covers a variety of skills including: safety, aerial lift inspection, arc flash hazards, PPE inspections, bucket truck rescue, systems operations, three phase transformer theory, and insulation/isolation techniques. Participants are given a field performance evaluation and comprehensive written exam. The student must have completed Operations Lab 2 to enroll.
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Lab 5: Lineworker Apprenticeship Construction
December 6–10, 2027, 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM ET
Lineworker
Johnson City,
TN
This five day lab covers a variety of skills including: safety, job briefings, print reading, guys and anchors, minimum approach distances, overhead construction, grounding, sagging, aluminum ties, and single phase transformer theory. It includes written and field skills element exams. The student must have completed Fundamental Lab 1 to enroll.
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Lab 7: Lineworker Apprenticeship Troubleshooting
December 6–10, 2027, 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM ET
Lineworker
Jackson,
TN
This five day lab covers a variety of skills including: safety, hotline tools, protective devices, regulators, capacitors and single line drawing. When trouble shooting it is important to understand the needed protective devises and how they work together. This module also discusses trouble shooting techniques, substation, breakers, fuses, regulators, capacitors, instrumentation and metering. Participants are given a field performance evaluation and comprehensive written exam. The student must have completed Underground Lab 4 to enroll.
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OSHA 30 Hr. Card (Part 2)
December 7–9, 2027, 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM ET
Safety
Chattanooga,
TN
The 30-Hour OSHA Outreach Training Program for General Industry is divided into two sessions. Part 2 covers the following topics. Permit-Required Confined Spaces, Control of Hazardous Energy/Lockout-Tagout, Machine Guarding, Welding, Cutting, and Brazing, Bloodborne Pathogens, Recordkeeping, Occupational Noise Exposure, Vehicle-Mounted Elevating and Rotating Aerial Devices.
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Lab 8: Lineworker Apprenticeship Final Exam
December 13–17, 2027, 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM ET
Lineworker
Huntsville,
AL
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Lab 8: Lineworker Apprenticeship Final Exam
December 13–17, 2027, 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM ET
Lineworker
Murfreesboro,
TN