As part of the introduction to work procedures on low voltage WLPE and PILC cables, the following topics are covered:
- Safety regulations
- Job planning
- Types of cables
- Cable theory and construction
- Types of tapes
- Cable pulling and bending radius when being installed
Students work individually splicing secondary and primary cables, building a taped stress cone, installing pre-molded cones and load break elbows.
Working in pairs on PILC cables, students prepare lead sleeves, dead-end cables, install pulling eyes, learn the techniques of tinning and soldering, install split sleeves, tape, learn the art of wiping lead sleeves, and ground the lead sheath to the system neutral.