HOW TO TRAIN LINEMAN

(Old and New)

Reasons for a training programO System advancing faster than linemanO Un-Planned system interruptions through

improper or misuse of devicesO Safety incidents from lack of trainingO Retention, Retirements & Attraction of

ReplacementsO New Apprentices with minimal skill setsO Texas House Bill 796

O (related to licensing of Journeyman Lineman)O Advanced Metering, SCADA and Self

Healing Circuits

Now – Ask yourself questionsO Why do I need a training program?

Now – Ask yourself questionsO Why do I need a training program?

O What type of training do I need?

Now – Ask yourself questionsO Why do I need a training program?O What type of training do I need?

O What obstacles do I foresee with training?

Now – Ask yourself questionsO Why do I need a training program?O What type of training do we need?O What obstacles do I foresee with

training?

O How do I set it up?

What type of training do I need?

O Hands-on & practical applicationsO Theory and philosophiesO Advanced technicalO SafetyO ProceduralO TeamworkO Leadership/Basic supervision

What obstacles do I foresee with training?

O Time, Financial & Accountability constraints

O Training programs do not fit our needs

O Problems learning new technologiesO Age factor (teaching old dogs new

tricks)O Management or Staff resistanceO ImplementationO Certification or just training

How do I set it up?O Management buy-inO Staff buy-inO Determine CostO Accessibility to staffO Tracking and reportingO Awards and recognition

What to do next?

O Determine training needsO Review with staff and managementO Implement, maintain, track and

adjust

Select Type of Training

In-House Out-Source Combination

Academies Vendors MentorshipsHigher

EducationInternshi

ps Certification

Goals of a Training Program

O Provide quality training for new and existing lineman to perform their jobs safely and accurately

O Create opportunities within organization for maximum retention of trained lineman

O Enable the work force with career opportunitiesO Bring in lineman ready and willing to be trained

so YOU can train them the way YOU need them trained

Questions???