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Aug 06, 2026
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ENRG 102 - Climbing
PROGRAM: Energy Technology
CREDIT HOURS MIN: 3
LECTURE HOURS MIN: 2
LAB HOURS MIN: 2
DATE OF LAST REVISION: Spring, 2019
The student will gain the knowledge of the proper care of climbing tools, and the mastering of climbing wood pole structures. The student must master climbing wood pole structures with and without the use of a pole safety strap. Upon completion of this course the student will also be able to determine the proper aspects of pole inspection, and be able to recognize the hazards of climbing. Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be qualified in two methods of pole top rescue. An introduction to aerial pole framing is included in this discipline.
MAJOR COURSE LEARNING OBJECTIVES: Upon successful completion of this course the student will be expected to:
- Select, fit and maintain climbing equipment. [a,g]
- Perform climbing functions using safe and sound judgment. [g]
- Inspect pole for unsafe conditions. [h, i]
- Climb in both the belted and unbelted positions. [a, g, h]
- Ascend the pole using proper climbing positions. [a, e]
- Execute hitchhiking and circling procedures. [a, g, h]
- Hoist tool and materials to the work position. [a, g, h]
- Perform pole type rescue and vault rescue. [a, d, f, g, h]
- Identify overhead structures, stays, hardware and conductors. [a, b, c ]
COURSE CONTENT: Topical areas of study include -
- Working conditions
- Personal protective and safety equipment
- Tools Rescue
- Pole inspection
- Pole structure
- Pole climbing
- Hoisting
- TOOLS:
- Hard hat
- Safety glasses
- Leather gloves
- Lineman boots
- Body belt
- Double locking positioning strap
- Climbers
- Climber pads
- Nut bag
- Tool holster
- Handline carrier
- Lowell wrench holder
- Gaff guards
- HAND TOOLS:
- Hammer
- Adjustable wrench
- Screwdriver
- Folding measure rulers
- Pliers
- Pump pliers-channel locks
- Skinning knife
- Common needle nose pliers
- Lowell wrench
- Gaff sharpening kit
- Scientific calculator 2 ratcheting box wrenches-1/2’-9/16’ & 5/8’ - ¾”
- OPTIONAL CLOTHING:
- Rain gear
- Carhart bib overalls with leg zipper
GRADING POLICY
| A |
90-100 |
| B |
80-89 |
| C |
70-79 |
| D |
60-69 |
| F |
0-59 |
Course Addendum - Syllabus (Click to expand)
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