Apprenticeship Training Standard. Schedule of Training. Light Rail Overhead Contact Systems Lineperson. Trade Code: 207S. Development Date: 2009

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1 Apprenticeship Training Standard Schedule of Training Light Rail Overhead Contact Systems Lineperson Trade Code: 207S Development Date: 2009 This document is the property of the apprentice named inside and represents the official record of his/her training.

2 Please Note: Apprenticeship Training and Curriculum Standards were developed by the Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities (MTCU). As of April 8 th, 2013, the Ontario College of Trades (College) has become responsible for the development and maintenance of these standards. The College is carrying over existing standards without any changes. However, because the Apprenticeship Training and Curriculum Standards documents were developed under either the Trades Qualification and Apprenticeship Act (TQAA) or the Apprenticeship and Certification Act, 1998 (ACA), the definitions contained in these documents may no longer be accurate and may not be reflective of the Ontario College of Trades and Apprenticeship Act, 2009 (OCTAA) as the new trades legislation in the province. The College will update these definitions in the future. Meanwhile, please refer to the College s website ( for the most accurate and up-to-date information about the College. For information on OCTAA and its regulations, please visit:

3 CONTENTS PAGE Preface... 1 Definitions... 2 Important Directions to the Apprentice... 4 Important Directions for the Sponsor/Employer & Supervisor/Trainer... 4 Notice/Declaration for Collection of Personal Information... 5 Roles & Responsibilities of Apprentice, Sponsor/Employer and Supervisor/Trainer... 6 Skill Set Completion Form... 8 Learning Outcome Completion Form... 8 Apprentice Completion Form... 9 TRAINING CONTENT A. Description/Duties B. On-the-Job Training Performance Objectives U6601 Apply Safe Workplace Practices U6602 Maintain Tools and Equipment U6603 Communicate in the Workplace U6604 Build and Maintain Aerial Feeder Systems U6605 Build and Maintain Contact Conductor Systems U6606 Build and Maintain Electrical Track Switch Systems U6607 Maintain Lighting Systems U6608 Protect the Environment C. Learning Outcomes Apprentice Record... 30

4 PREFACE This Schedule of Training was developed by the Ministry of Training, Colleges, and Universities (MTCU), in partnership with the Industry Advisory Committee and in consultation with representatives from the industry. This document is intended to be used by apprentice, supervisor/trainer and sponsor/employer as a "blueprint" for training and as a prerequisite for completion and certification. This training document becomes the apprentice s only record of workplace training performance. Supervisor/trainer and apprentice are required to sign off and date the skill following each successful acquisition, unless a skill is marked shaded (optional). The care and maintenance of this training document are the joint responsibility of the apprentice and the sponsor/employer. By signing off the skill, the supervisor/trainer and the apprentice are indicating that the apprentice has demonstrated competence of the skill. This training standard has been developed specifically for documenting the apprentices acquisition of skills of the trade. The technical and work processes that this apprenticeship program involves has been reviewed to include requirements for emerging green technologies, managing surplus or scrap materials, conservation (materials and energy), preventing spills and escape of contaminated, toxic or hazardous gases and waste. As apprenticeable trades and occupations are more mindful of the need for environmental sustainability, they are adopting materials, tools and procedures that offer environmental harm reduction. 1

5 DEFINITIONS ACA Apprenticeship and Certification Act, 1998 Certificate of Apprenticeship (C of A) Certification issued to individuals who have demonstrated that they have completed an apprenticeship in Ontario. Certificate of Qualification (C of Q) Certification issued to C of Q applicants who have achieved a passing grade on the certification exam for their trade. Competence The ability of an individual to perform a skill repeatedly and without assistance in the workplace to the standard set out in the Training Standard or Schedule of Training. Competency Analysis Profile A document that identifies the training needs of an individual trade and details the skills/skill sets that must be demonstrated. Industry Committee (IC) - under the ACA and Provincial Advisory Committee (PAC) under the TQAA Under the ACA and TQAA, the Minister may appoint a provincial committee in any trade or group of trades to advise the Minister in matters relating to the establishment and operation of apprenticeship training programs and trades qualifications. Journeyperson or Equivalent A person who has acquired the knowledge and skills in a trade, occupation or craft as attested to by a provincial or territorial authority. Mandatory Status assigned to unshaded individual skills, skill sets or general performance objective which must be signed off for the apprentice to complete their program. Optional Status assigned to shaded individual skills, skills sets or general performance objective for which sign-off is not required for the apprentice to complete the program. Schedule of Training An apprenticeship training standard which includes the on-the-job performance objectives and off-the-job learning outcomes 2

6 Sign-off Signature of the sponsor/employer of record or an individual, to whom that sponsor or employer has delegated signing authority, indicating an apprentice s achievement of competence. Skill Individual skill described in the Training Standard (note: does not mean the larger skill groups referred to in the Training Standard as Skill Sets, Training Units, or General Performance Objective, but the individual skills that make up those groups). Skill Sets Group of individual skills found in the Training Standard (may also be called Training Unit or General Performance Objective) Skill Set Completion Form (and Learning Outcome Completion Form) Lists all skill sets and includes space for sign-off by sponsor/employer of record. Sponsor/Employer Means a person that has entered into a registered training agreement under which the person is required to ensure that an individual is provided with workplace-based training in a trade, other occupation or skill set as part of an apprenticeship program approved by the Director. Sponsor/Employer of Record Refers to the sponsor or employer documented as the signatory to the current training agreement or contract. In order for an sponsor/employer to be considered for the training of apprentices, they must identify that the workplace has qualified journeypersons or equivalent on site and can identify that the workplace has the tools, equipment, materials, and processes which have been identified by Provincial Advisory Committees (PACs) or Industry Committees (ICs) to be required for the trade. Supervisor An individual, who oversees the execution of a task, oversees the actions or work of others. Trainer A qualified trainer in a compulsory trade is a journeyperson with a Certificate of Qualification or in a voluntary trade is an individual who is considered equivalent to a journeyperson with a Certificate of Qualification. TQAA Trades Qualification and Apprenticeship Act. Training Standard A document that has been written in concise statements, which describe how well an apprentice must perform each skill in order to become competent. In using the document, trainers will be able to ensure that the apprentice is developing skills detailed for the occupation. 3

7 IMPORTANT DIRECTIONS Apprentice LIGHT RAIL OVERHEAD CONTACT SYSTEMS LINEPERSON 1. All complete skills or skill sets must be signed and dated by both the apprentice and sponsor/employer when either all terms of the contract have been completed or the apprentice leaves the employ of the employer. 2. It is the responsibility of the apprentice to inform the apprenticeship staff at the local Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities office regarding the following changes: change of sponsor/employer address; change of apprentice name or address; transfer to a new sponsor/employer. 3. The Skill Set Completion Form and Learning Outcome Completion Form must be completed and signed by the current sponsor/employer and presented to the local Apprenticeship Client Services Office at the fulfillment of all terms of a Training Agreement. 4. The apprentice completion form with the Completed and Authorized Schedule of Training must be presented to the local Apprenticeship Client Services Unit. Sponsor/Employer and Supervisor/Trainer The Schedule of Training identifies skills and supporting learning outcomes required for this trade/occupation and its related training program. This Schedule of Training has been written in concise statements which describe how an apprentice must perform each skill/outcome in order to become competent. Competence means being able to perform the task to the required standard. In using this training standard, supervisors/trainers will be able to ensure that the apprentice is developing the skills detailed for the trade/occupation. Supervisors/Trainers and apprentices are required to sign off and date the skills following each successful acquisition. Sponsors/Employers participating in this training program will be designated as the Signing Authority and are required to attest to successful achievement by signing the appropriate box included at the end of each skill set. 4

8 LIGHT RAIL OVERHEAD CONTACT SYSTEMS LINEPERSON NOTICE/DECLARATION FOR COLLECTION OF PERSONAL INFORMATION 1. At any time during your apprenticeship training, you may be required to show this training standard to the Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities (the Ministry). You will be required to disclose the signed Apprenticeship Completion form to the Ministry in order to complete your program. The Ministry will use your personal information to administer and finance Ontario s apprenticeship training system, including confirming your completion and issuing your certificate of apprenticeship. 2. The Ministry will disclose information about your program completion and your certificate of apprenticeship to the Ontario College of Trades, as it is necessary for the College to carry out its responsibilities. 3. Your personal information is collected, used and disclosed by the Ministry under the authority of the Ontario College of Trades and Apprenticeship Act, Questions about the collection, use and disclosure of your personal information by the Ministry may be addressed to the: Manager, Employment Ontario Contact Centre Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities 33 Bloor St. E, 2nd floor, Toronto, Ontario M7A 2S3 Toll-free: ; Toronto: TTY: or

9 ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES OF APPRENTICE, SPONSOR/EMPLOYER AND SUPERVISOR/TRAINER Apprentice Apprenticeship is Learning On-the-job Practice safe work habits. Use your apprenticeship training standard as a journal to keep track of which skills you have achieved. Talk over your training plan with your Training Consultant, Employer, Union, or Sponsor. Know what tools are required for your trade and how to use them. Ask questions and keep asking. Talk to your employer about your training needs. Demonstrate enthusiasm and good work habits. Ensure that you and your supervisor/trainer sign off skill/skill sets upon demonstration of competency. Sponsor/Employer Training is an Investment Demonstrate safe work habits. Attest to successful achievement by signing the skill/skills sets. Provide opportunities and time for the apprentice to learn the trade. Offer practical trade training experiences that cover all of the skill sets. Foster work ethics that support training while minimizing productivity losses. Set out clear expectations, then recognize or reward performance excellence. Involve both the apprentice and supervisor/trainer in developing the training plan. Use the Training Standard as a monitoring tool and part of regular performance evaluations. Select supervisors/trainers with good communication skills and who work well with others. Encourage supervisors/trainers to take upgrading courses - (e.g. Train the Trainer, Mentor Coach, etc). Complete the Skill Set Completion Form once the apprentice has demonstrated competency in the training. Ensure that the apprentice always works under the direction of or has access to a qualified supervisor/trainer. Vary the apprentice s exposure to all the skills set out in the training standard. 6

10 Supervisor/Trainer Demonstrate safe work habits. Treat apprentices fairly and with respect. Use the Training Standard as a guide to evaluating competence in each skill area. In using the Training Standard, supervisors/trainers will be able to ensure that the apprentice is developing skills detailed for the trade/occupation. Review the Training Standard with the apprentice and develop a training plan. Respond fully to all questions. Be patient. Explain what is to be done then, show how it is done, and then let the apprentice demonstrate the task. Provide continuous feedback. Sign off individual skills/skill sets once the apprentice demonstrates competence in the skill. Suggestions for Assessing the Progress of the Apprentice in the Workplace Use informal daily observation. Provide constructive feedback to build confidence. Allow the supervisor/trainer time to teach and demonstrate the skills. Take prompt action wherever problems occur. Conduct regular performance reviews involving the apprentice, supervisor/trainer and sponsor/employer. Use the Training Standard as the reference for establishing the competency of the apprentice. 7

11 SKILL SET COMPLETION FORM LIGHT RAIL OVERHEAD CONTACT SYSTEMS LINEPERSON SKILLS SETS U6601 U6602 U6603 U6604 U6605 U6606 U6607 U6608 TITLE APPLY SAFE WORKPLACE PRACTICES MAINTAIN TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT COMMUNICATE IN THE WORKPLACE BUILD AND MAINTAIN AERIAL FEEDER SYSTEMS BUILD AND MAINTAIN CONTACT CONDUCTOR SYSTEMS BUILD AND MAINTAIN ELECTRICAL TRACK SWITCH SYSTEMS MAINTAIN LIGHTING SYSTEMS PROTECT THE ENVIRONMENT SIGNING AUTHORITY NOTE ON SHADED PERFORMANCE OBJECTIVES AND SKILLS: Shaded performance objectives and skill sets are optional. The shaded skills do not have to be demonstrated or signed-off for completion of the on-the-job component of the apprenticeship. The learning outcomes will cover all of the skill sets, both shaded and unshaded. LEARNING OUTCOMES COMPLETION FORM Date of Completion Organization Name(s) SIGNING AUTHORITY 8

12 APPRENTICE COMPLETION FORM APPRENTICE NAME Print Signature Social Insurance Number LIGHT RAIL OVERHEAD CONTACT SYSTEMS LINEPERSON Skill Sets and Learning Outcomes when completed should be signed by the Supervisor/Trainer and presented with this completion form to your local Apprenticeship Client Services Office. Any supporting documentation should also be attached. In-school Completed Yes ( ) No ( ) Not applicable ( ) (Proof to be provided) Hours completed as Per Contract: Yes ( ) No ( ) Not applicable ( ) SPONSOR/EMPLOYER INFORMATION Name Address Telephone Address Signature of Signing Authority 9

13 A. DESCRIPTION/DUTIES LIGHT RAIL OVERHEAD CONTACT SYSTEMS LINEPERSON A LIGHT RAIL OVERHEAD CONTACT SYSTEMS LINEPERSONS demonstrates competency in: Applying safe workplace practices Maintaining tools and equipment Communicating in the workplace Building and maintaining aerial feeder systems Building and maintaining contact conductor systems Building and maintaining electrical track switch systems Maintaining lighting systems Protecting the environment A LIGHT RAIL OVERHEAD CONTACT SYSTEMS LINEPERSONS demonstrates knowledge of: Regulations, Rules and Practices Electrical Awareness and Lighting Systems Job Planning and Emergency Preparedness Communications Ropes and Rigging Power Distribution Systems Contact Conductor Systems Track Switch Systems Troubleshooting Training, Instructing and Mentoring BENCHMARK/GUIDELINE TOTAL TRAINING TIMEFRAMES: (ON-THE-JOB AND OFF-THE-JOB): 8000 hours Includes 120 hours of in-school training. 10

14 B. ON-THE-JOB PERFORMANCE OBJECTIVES U APPLY SAFE WORKPLACE PRACTICES U Take corrective action against potential workplace health and safety hazards including noxious chemicals and dust, fires, elevated worksites, suspended loads, poor lighting, electrical flash, extreme weather conditions, pressurized fluids, mechanical hazards, noise, inadequate ventilation, biohazards, vehicular traffic, untidy worksites and uncontrolled power sources so that the potential for personal injury and damage to equipment and the environment are minimized in accordance with applicable manufacturers' instructions, government regulations and company policies. U Take preventive action to reduce personal injury by lifting, lowering, pushing and pulling loads, reaching, performing repetitive tasks, and working in cramped conditions by selecting and using suitable tools and equipment and adapting body positions and motions to suit tasks in accordance with company policies and procedures and industry best practices. U Select and Wear Personal Protective Equipment including arc-resistant clothing, boots, hard hats, goggles, face shields, glasses, respirator filters, gloves, hearing protection and fall arrest by ensuring that correct fit and optimum protection is provided to the wearer for the specific task performed in accordance with applicable government legislation, manufacturers' specifications and company policies and procedures. 11

15 U Maintain Personal Protective Equipment including arc-resistant clothing, boots, hard hats, goggles, face shields, glasses, respirator filters, gloves, hearing protection and fall arrest by inspecting, cleaning, disinfecting and storing equipment in accordance with applicable government legislation, manufacturers' specifications and company policies and procedures. U Comply with safety review procedures by participating in pre-job meetings and by preparing and interpreting documentation related to pre-job planning, hazard identification, barrier determination, emergency preparedness, traffic protection and pedestrian control and by taking corrective action according to the assigned tasks in accordance with the Ontario Health and Safety Act, the EUSA Rulebook and company policies and procedures. U Practice good housekeeping in the workplace by ensuring that the workplace is clean, organized and free of obstructions, spills or fire hazards; that materials and equipment are cleaned and sorted in designated areas after use so that accident or injury potential is minimized. 12

16 U MAINTAIN TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT U Maintain tools and equipment before and after use by visually inspecting for wear and defects, performing pre-operational tests, checking guards and safety attachments, effecting immediate repairs when possible, reporting concerns to authorities, and cleaning and storing equipment in accordance with manufacturers specifications and company polices and procedures. U Select tools and equipment by ensuring suitability for assigned tasks in accordance with manufacturers specifications and company policies and procedures. U Operate tools and equipment within safe operating limits and capabilities while minimizing tool and equipment failure and personal injury in accordance with manufacturers specifications and company policies and procedures. 13

17 U COMMUNICATE IN THE WORKPLACE U Access maintenance requirements by researching manuals, manufacturers' specifications and recommendations, and government regulations; identifying system and component types, capacities, tolerances and limitations, safety procedures, replacement and in-house testing and maintenance procedures; updating maintenance inspection routines and locating any other necessary information to complete the job in accordance with all regulations and company polices and procedures. U Communicate using computers by using peripheral devices, operating systems, software and written documentation in accordance with company polices and procedures. U Communicate with co-workers, supervisors, company representatives and other tradespersons by personal communication, telephone and radio, ensuring that information delivered is clear, concise and accurate and is in accordance with company polices and procedures. U Write work reports and standard documentation including safety reports, injury reports, occurrence reports, environmental reports and inspection charts and reports by completing them manually or using a computer system, ensuring that written reports are detailed, clear, concise, accurate and timely, in accordance with company polices and procedures. 14

18 U Maintain service documents including service call sheets, work orders, work performance sheets, job planning forms, traffic protection plans, commercial vehicle inspection reports (CVIR), by ensuring that all procedures and maintenance tasks are documented, recorded and reported in accordance with regulations, employer's specifications and company polices and procedures U Signal by using hand signals, rap signals, and audible signals in accordance with company policies and procedures. 15

19 U BUILD AND MAINTAIN AERIAL FEEDER SYSTEMS U Install aerial feeder support brackets on steel, wood and concrete poles and underpasses by using wrenches, drills and hardware including pole bands, nuts, bolts, threaded rods and washers by securing brackets and locating brackets to take into account hazards and clearances in accordance with manufacturers specifications and company policies and procedures. U Install aerial feeder terminating hardware on steel, wood and concrete poles by using wrenches, drills and hardware including pole bands, nuts, bolts, threaded rods, washers, clamps and insulators by securing hardware and locating hardware to take into account hazards and clearances in accordance with manufacturers specifications and company policies and procedures. U Set up and take down puller-tensioners in designated areas by extending and retracting stabilizer legs, chalking wheels, attaching and removing exhaust hoses, loading and unloading reels, and warming up and shutting down engines in accordance with manufacturers specifications and company policies and procedures. U Attach stringing apparatus to aerial feeder support brackets including travellers, spider lines and bull ropes by using work platforms and wrenches in accordance with manufacturers specifications and company policies and procedures. 16

20 U Pull conductors using puller-tensioners, kellum grips and swivels by attaching lines to machines at both ends, by adjusting controls on machines, and by responding to all-stop conditions in accordance with manufacturers specifications and company policies and procedures. U Attach aerial conductors to terminating hardware by securing conductors using hoisting equipment, by stripping conductors using stripping tools, by attaching conductors to terminating hardware using torque wrenches, and by cutting excess conductors using bolt cutters and feeder cutters in accordance with company policies and procedures. U Transfer aerial conductors to support bracket insulators using hoisting equipment by fastening and unfastening conductors in accordance with company policies and procedures. U Connect conductors to lateral cables and cross-feed conductors by stripping conductors using stripping tools, by testing for voltage and grounds, by fastening connectors using wrenches and by attaching feeder nomenclature plates to conductors using tie-wraps in accordance with company policies and procedures. U Splice conductors by removing insulation using stripping tools, placing sleeves and heat shrink on exposed conductors, crimping sleeves using hydraulic presses, and heating heat shrink using propane torches in accordance with Electrical and Utilities Safety Association (EUSA) standards, manufacturers specifications and company policies and procedures. 17

21 U Energize aerial feeder sections by interpreting feeder maps, inspecting and testing for hazards and clearing hazards, contacting controlling authorities using telecommunications equipment and verifying sections are energized by testing in accordance with company policies and procedures. U Isolate aerial feeder sections by interpreting feeder maps, by contacting controlling authorities using telecommunications equipment, by removing clamps and jumpers using wrenches and work platforms, and by verifying sections are isolated in accordance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act, Electrical and Utilities Safety Association (EUSA) standards, manufacturers specifications and company policies and procedures. U De-energize aerial feeder sections by interpreting feeder maps, by testing for isolation, by contacting controlling authorities using telecommunications equipment for authorization to proceed, and by applying de-energizing devices using live line tools in accordance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act, Electrical and Utilities Safety Association (EUSA) standards, manufacturers specifications and company policies and procedures. U Remove aerial conductors by cutting using feeder cutters, hoisting devices and work platforms, by lowering conductors safely to ground level using ropes, by unfastening terminating hardware using hoisting equipment and wrenches, by installing kellum grips on ends of conductors, by transferring conductors into travellers, by attaching conductors to puller-tensioner machines, and by using puller-tensioners to attach lines to machines at both ends by adjusting controls on the machines in accordance with manufacturers specifications and company policies and procedures. 18

22 U Remove aerial feeder support brackets, terminating hardware and connectors from steel, wood and concrete poles and underpasses using wrenches to disassemble pole bands, nuts, bolts, threaded rods and washers in accordance with company policies and procedures. U Troubleshoot aerial feeder systems by interpreting feeder maps, by visually inspecting sections for breaks, obstructions and defects, by testing voltage and load using voltmeters and ammeters, by effecting immediate repairs when possible and by reporting to controlling authorities using telecommunications equipment in accordance with company policies and procedures. 19

23 U BUILD AND MAINTAIN CONTACT CONDUCTOR SYSTEMS U Install contact conductor support brackets on steel, wood and concrete poles and underpasses by using wrenches, drills and hardware including eye bolts, pole bands, nuts, bolts, threaded rods and washers by securing brackets and locating brackets to take into account hazards and clearances in accordance with manufacturers specifications and company policies and procedures. U Install steel guy wires, synthetic ropes, struts and troughing on steel, wood and concrete poles and underpasses by using hoisting equipment, slings, wrenches, cutters, drills and hardware including links, pole rods, clevises, pole bands, nuts, bolts, threaded rods, washers, clamps and insulators by securing steel guy wires, synthetic ropes, struts and troughing and locating them to take into account hazards and clearances in accordance with manufacturers specifications and company policies and procedures. U Connect and disconnect puller-tensioners to work vehicles by loading and unloading reels and warming up and shutting down engines and by ensuring puller-tensioner light s are operational and safety chains are installed in accordance with the Highway Traffic Act, manufacturers specifications and company policies and procedures. U Connect contact conductors to existing installations by using hoisting equipment, work platforms, cutters, saws and wrenches in accordance with manufacturers specifications and company policies and procedures. 20

24 U Drive vehicles with puller-tensioners by adjusting speed, turns and consistency in response to job site requirements and radio communication in accordance with the Highway Traffic Act, manufacturers specifications and company policies and procedures. U Install contact conductors to support clamps and brackets by using work platforms, wrenches, ropes, hoisting equipment, cutters, saws and wrenches by coordinating the operation with puller-tensioner operators and work vehicle drivers by using radio communication in accordance with manufacturers specifications and company policies and procedures. U Remove contact conductors by using wrenches, hoisting equipment, cutters, and elevated work platforms in accordance with manufacturers specifications and company policies and procedures. U Tension contact conductors by using hoisting equipment, tension gauges and work platforms in accordance with engineering specifications, manufacturers specifications and company policies and procedures. U Transfer contact conductors to support clamps and fittings by using wrenches, hoisting equipment, slings, plumb bobs, measuring tape and track gauges by plumbing and aligning contact conductors and adjusting hanger points in accordance with engineering specifications, manufacturers specifications and company policies and procedures. 21

25 U Remove steel guy wires, synthetic ropes, struts and troughing by using cutters, wrenches, hoisting equipment and by taking into account hazards and clearances in accordance with company policies and procedures. U Remove contact conductor support brackets, terminating hardware, connectors and fittings from steel, wood and concrete poles and underpasses using wrenches to disassemble eye-bolts, links, pole rods, clevises, pole bands, nuts, bolts, threaded rods and washers in accordance with manufacturers specifications and company policies and procedures. U Troubleshoot contact conductor systems by interpreting feeder maps, by visually inspecting sections for breaks, obstructions and defects, by testing voltage and load using voltmeters and ammeters, by effecting immediate repairs when possible and by reporting to controlling authorities using telecommunications equipment in accordance with company policies and procedures. U Lay out intersections by using plumb bobs, measuring tape, track gauges, marking devices and ropes by interpreting engineering drawings and specifications and by marking locations on track allowances in accordance with engineering specifications and company policies and procedures. U Install contact conductors manually by using hoisting equipment, jumpers, wrenches, cutters, work platforms, and slings by connecting to existing installations and by taking into account hazards and clearances in accordance with company policies and procedures. 22

26 U BUILD AND MAINTAIN ELECTRICAL TRACK SWITCH SYSTEMS U Lay out loop drawings by using measuring tape and chalk and by interpreting engineering drawings and by marking locations on track allowances in accordance with engineering specifications and company policies and procedures. U Install loop conductors by cutting using concrete saws, removing debris using air compressors, pressing conductors into grooves, twisting conductors and inserting ends into junction boxes using fish tape and sealing cuts using road sealant in accordance with engineering specifications and company policies and procedures. U Install electrical track switch housing, conduit and components on concrete, steel and wood poles and underpasses, underground tunnels, structure walls and designated rooms by using bands, bandit tools, hammers, screwdrivers, tape measures, pliers, PVC glue and platform trucks by banding housing and inserting and connecting components into the housing, by gluing conduit to housing and existing conduit, and by banding conduit to poles in accordance with engineering specifications, manufacturers specifications and company policies and procedures. U Install track switch conductors by using fish tape, rope, wire lube and electrical tape by feeding fish tape through conduits, attaching conductors to fish tape, and pulling conductors from junction boxes to track switches in accordance with engineering specifications, manufacturers specifications and company policies and procedures. 23

27 U Connect track switch conductors by splicing conductors in junction boxes using wire stripping tools, crimping tools, crimps, heat shrink, and propane torches; by inserting conductors in terminating blocks by crimping eyelets using crimping tools and nut drivers and tightening set screws using cutters, screwdrivers and stripping tools in accordance with engineering specifications and company policies and procedures. U Troubleshoot electrical track switch systems by testing systems and system components for voltage, resistance and ground by using voltmeters and ohmmeters and by visually inspecting for defects, by performing simulations using portable transducers, by effecting immediate repairs when possible and by reporting to controlling authorities using telecommunications equipment in accordance with engineering specifications, manufacturers specifications and company policies and procedures. U Install power supplies to electrical track switch housing and components by pulling conductor wire using fish tape, by securing conductor wire using tie wraps, and by attaching conductor wire to termination panels and to power sources using screwdrivers, connectors, eyelets, crimping tools and nut drivers in accordance with engineering specifications, manufacturers specifications and company policies and procedures. 24

28 U MAINTAIN LIGHTING SYSTEMS U Test power supply for loop lighting, yard lighting and safety island lighting by using voltmeters in accordance with company policies and procedures. U Replace bulbs for loop lighting, yard lighting and safety island lighting by removing covers, removing bulbs and inserting bulbs, by notifying controlling authorities of effectiveness of bulb replacement and by placing used bulbs in designated recycling containers in accordance with company policies and procedures. U Terminate wires for loop lighting, yard lighting and safety island lighting by testing for voltage using voltmeters, by isolating wires using cutters and pliers, by taping wire ends, and by notifying control authorities of conditions in accordance with company policies and procedures. 25

29 U PROTECT THE ENVIRONMENT U Recycle materials including metals by placing materials in designated bins in accordance with company policies and procedures. U Contain hazardous spills by using absorbent mats, absorbent and deflectors in accordance with government legislation and company policies and procedures. U Place hazardous materials in sealed plastic bags by using brooms, dustpans, bags and tape in accordance with government legislation and company policies and procedures. U Store hazardous materials in designated facilities in accordance with government legislation and company policies and procedures. 26

30 C. LEARNING OUTCOMES: 120 Hours S1201 S1202 S1203 Regulations, Rules and Practices 12 hours The apprentice is able to: Locate information from regulations, rulebooks and policies Apply regulations, rules and practices to workplace scenarios Explain rationales for regulations, rules and practices Electrical Awareness and Lighting Systems 6 hours The apprentice is able to: Identify different types of electrical circuits Describe effects of electrical contact and electrical arc Identify electrical hazards and barriers applied Describe procedures for isolation, de-energization and restoration of electrical apparatus Test electric apparatus using test equipment Inspect, maintain and report deficiencies in live line tools, rubber goods and personal protective equipment Describe care and maintenance of live line tools, rubber goods and personal protective equipment Inspect, maintain and report deficiencies in test equipment Identify types of lighting and their associated hazards Describe temporary repair procedures for loop, yard and safety island lighting Job Planning and Emergency Preparedness 12 hours The apprentice is able to: Participate in and conduct tailboard conferences and pre-job discussions by doing the following: Hazard identification Determination of barriers Identification of major job steps Delegation of individual responsibilities Description of emergency plan Clarification of understanding of participants Describe emergency response and rescue procedures 27

31 C. Learning Outcomes continued: S1204 S1205 S1206 S1207 Communications 9 hours The apprentice is able to: Convey information using electronic communication devices Describe telephone and radio protocols Write safety reports, injury reports, occurrence reports, inspection reports and work reports Read and interpret manuals, manufacturers specifications, legislation, safety procedures and testing and maintenance procedures Describe and demonstrate hand signals and audible signals Interpret plans, blueprints, maps and schematics Ropes and Rigging 6 hours The apprentice is able to: Describe ropes, slings and rigging equipment and their capabilities Describe knots and their applications Tie knots according to applications Describe procedures for inspecting and maintaining ropes, slings and rigging equipment Power Distribution Systems 24 hours The apprentice is able to: Read and interpret maps and schematics Read and interpret nomenclature Describe types of power distribution systems Describe components of power distribution systems Describe procedures for installing and removing power distribution conductors and cables Describe procedures for inspecting and maintaining power distribution systems Contact Conductor Systems 30 hours The apprentice is able to: Read and interpret plans and blueprints Describe types of contact conductor systems Describe components of contact conductor systems Describe procedures for installing and removing contact conductor and suspension in the following locations: intersections, loops, tangents, yards, underpasses, and tunnels Describe procedures for inspecting and maintaining contact conductor systems 28

32 C. Learning Outcomes continued: S1208 S1209 S1210 Track Switch Systems 6 hours The apprentice is able to: Describe types of track switch systems Describe components of track switch systems Describe procedures for installing and removing track switch system components Describe procedures for inspecting and maintaining track switch systems Troubleshooting 12 hours The apprentice is able to: Describe common defects and faults in power distribution systems, track switch systems and lighting systems Describe causes of faults and defects in power distribution systems, track switch systems and lighting systems Explain methods of remedying specific scenarios based on faults and defects in power distribution systems, track switch systems and lighting systems Training, Instructing and Mentoring 3 hours The apprentice is able to: Describe principles of adult learning Describe instructing, coaching and mentoring methods and their differences Describe reporting and documentation approaches to employee development Describe differences in roles and responsibilities of apprentices and journeypersons 29

33 APPRENTICE RECORD LIGHT RAIL OVERHEAD CONTACT SYSTEMS LINEPERSON APPRENTICE NAME (Print): SPONSOR/EMPLOYER INFORMATION Training Agreement # Name Address Telephone Address SUMMARY OF TRAINING Employment Start Date Employment End Date Total hours of training & instruction between dates of employment. 30

34 APPRENTICE RECORD LIGHT RAIL OVERHEAD CONTACT SYSTEMS LINEPERSON APPRENTICE NAME (Print): SPONSOR/EMPLOYER INFORMATION Training Agreement # Name Address Telephone Address SUMMARY OF TRAINING Employment Start Date Employment End Date Total hours of training & instruction between dates of employment. 31

35 APPRENTICE RECORD LIGHT RAIL OVERHEAD CONTACT SYSTEMS LINEPERSON APPRENTICE NAME (Print): SPONSOR/EMPLOYER INFORMATION Training Agreement # Name Address Telephone Address SUMMARY OF TRAINING Employment Start Date Employment End Date Total hours of training & instruction between dates of employment. 32