Michell Technical Institute and the SD-Rural Electric Association – 42 Years of Partnership

MTI Apprentice Lineman Training Program MTI has been training powerline workers since 1974 1764 lineman have been trained from 42 years of classes Six full-time, journeyman level powerline/substation instructors Quality training facilities recognized across the region Recipient of DOL TAACCT Rd #4 Energy Grant allowed program expansion Partnered with CEWD – Center for Energy Workforce Development to create a North/South Dakota – “Dakotas Energy Workforce Consortium” – DEWC October 17-21, 2016, “Get Into Energy Week” MTI recently selected as the top online college in the nation!

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MTI Apprentice Lineman Training Program Majority of MTI graduates begin their career with a powerline contractor Many of these employers do not have an organized apprentice development program MTI will offer a comprehensive Apprentice Lineman Training Program to support graduates through our Advanced Technical Education Division Online training curriculum using the MTI Learning Management System Hands on skill training available for those without Nationally Recognized Registered Apprenticeship

What is a Registered Apprenticeship Official Definition Another Take On It A structured occupational training program that combines on-the-job training and related instruction in which workers learn the practical and conceptual skills required for a skilled occupation, craft or trade The best kept secret in talent development The “other” credential A strategic approach for human resource professionals to create a pipeline of skilled workers Likely the most underutilized strategy in our suite of workforce services USDOL/ETA Office of Apprenticeship USDOL/ETA Office of Workforce Investment

Many Myths Surround Registered Apprenticeship – Focus on Facts Registered Apprenticeship is more than the construction trades It’s not just a second chance system It’s not inconsistent with a college degree There IS a future and pathway to the middle class It’s not outdated, outmoded or outlasted its usefulness—it works! There are numerous opportunities across the USA Programs are not just time-based, but competency-based and hybrid as well USDOL/ETA Office of Apprenticeship USDOL/ETA Office of Workforce Investment

5 Components of Any Registered Program Employer Involvement Programs start with employer needs; employers are the foundation for the program Structured and Supervised OJT Provided by employer; competencies are attained through On-the-Job Training; minimum of 2000 hours Related Training and Instruction Called the “RTI” – the classroom training portion or associated curriculum (144 hours per year recommended) 576 hours minimum Rewards for Skill Gains Progressive wage increases commensurate with increase in proficiency National Occupational Credential RA Completion Certificate is a recognized post-secondary credential under WIOA, stackable and portable USDOL/ETA Office of Apprenticeship USDOL/ETA Office of Workforce Investment

The Players – Flexibility is Key 1 2 3 4 Program Sponsor Employer(s) Provider of RTI Workforce System Responsible for administering the program (they do the paperwork and data entry) Can be the employer or another entity or intermediary such as a community college Provider of OJT Often the program sponsor Can be group of employers Foundation and driver of the program Can be employer, community college, joint apprenticeship training committee, or other entity Multiple opportunities for the workforce system to partner with programs – both before and after an individual becomes an apprentice USDOL/ETA Office of Apprenticeship USDOL/ETA Office of Workforce Investment

MTI Apprentice Lineman Training Program Work Processes: Overhead and Underground Construction 2400 Overhead and Underground Maintenance 2400 Secondary Connections and Lighting 300 Use and Care of Tools and Equipment 250 Vehicle Inspection and Maintenance 150 OCR/Regulators/Capacitors 400 Transformers and Metering 700 Engineering and Staking 50 Rolling Stock or Inventory 100 Records 50 Safety Meetings 250 Live Line Maintenance 350 Trouble Shooting 300 Substations 300 TOTAL HOURS 8000

Semester One – 157.5 RTI Hours MTI Apprentice Lineman Training Program Year One Course Work: Current MTI Program Semester One – 157.5 RTI Hours PL-111 DC/AC PL-141 Power Grid I PL-150 Field training I PL-151 Construction of underground lines PL-152 Construction of overhead lines PL-171 Utility Safety I CPR-100 First Aid, CPR & AED OSHA 100 – OSHA 10 Training Semester Two – 135 RTI Hours PL-120 Transformer Connections PL-143 Power Grid II PL-154 Maintenance of underground lines PL-155 Maintenance of overhead lines PL-156 Field training II PL-172 Utility Safety II TRAN 100 – Industrial Transportation 292.5 Total Hours of Related Training and Instruction - RTI

MTI Apprentice Lineman Training Program Year Two Course Work: 180 RTI Hours APL- 111 Advanced transformer connections APL-141 Power Grid III APL-171 Utility Safety III APL-151 Construction of underground lines APL-152 Construction of overhead lines APL-155 Maintenance of overhead lines APL-154 Maintenance of underground lines APL-112 Advanced Metering connections

MTI Apprentice Lineman Training Program Year Three Course Work: 180 RTI Hours APL-211 Advanced transformer connections II APL-212 Metering connections II APL-241 Power Grid IV APL-251 Transmission/Distribution troubleshooting APL-254 Transmission/Distribution live line maintenance APL-271 Safety IV

MTI Apprentice Lineman Training Program Year Four Course Work: 90 RTI Hours APL-241 Power Grid V APL-251 Transmission/Distribution trouble shooting APL-254 Transmission/Distribution live line maintenance APL-272 Safety V Totals 742.5 Hours of Related Training and Instruction

MTI Apprentice Lineman Training Program Options for participation MTI Sponsors the Apprentice, industry provides the OJT Hours $3795/year (online curriculum, works hours documentation, skill training, reporting) 3-years curriculum, 2-weeks each year for skill training Industry Sponsors the Apprentice and provides OJT Hours with documentation and skill training. $895/year (online curriculum, reporting) 3-years curriculum. Industry Sponsors the Apprentice and provides OJT Hours with documentation. $2795/year (online curriculum, reporting) 3-years curriculum, 2-weeks each year for skill training (travel and lodging for skill training will be the responsibility of the apprentice or industry sponsor)

MTI Apprentice Lineman Training Program Skill - Training Pole Top Rescue –recertification CPR/AED - recertification Transformer connections Meters/OCRs/Capacitors/Transformers Hot-line Certification and Rubber Goods Underground Connections Leadership and Project Management Journeyman Lineman Exam

MTI Apprentice Lineman Training Program On the Job Training   Hours per step 1000 Step 1 Step 2 2000 Step 3 3000 Step 4 4000 Step 5 5000 Step 6 6000 Step 7 7000 Step 8 8000 Journeyman

MTI Apprentice Lineman Training Program Doug Greenway – Director of Advanced Technical Education Doug.greenway@mitchelltech.edu 605-995-7207