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

6. 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!

7. BestColleges.com #1 online college in the nation
"With over 1,200 public and not-for-profit universities offering courses online, the online programs at Mitchell Technical Institute have not only set the standard for distance learning in South Dakota, but for the country as a whole!"

8. 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

9. 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

10. 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It’s not outdated, outmoded or outlasted its usefulness—it works!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

11. 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

12. The Players – Flexibility is Key1 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

13. 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

14. Semester One – 157.5 RTI Hours
MTI Apprentice Lineman Training Program Year One Course Work: Current MTI Program
Semester One – 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

15. 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

16. 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

17. 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 Hours of Related Training and Instruction

18. 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)

19. 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

20. 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

21. MTI Apprentice Lineman Training Program
Doug Greenway – Director of Advanced Technical Education