2019 Workshops
Below are the currently scheduled workshops for 2019. Click each one for additional information!
May
May 2, 2019
8:30AM-3:30PM
Supervisor Safety Series
Session One: All About OSHA
Lawrenceburg, IN
If you’re a new supervisor – or even an experienced one – you may not realize how much responsibility you have in the workplace. Supervisors are legally required to ensure the health and safety of all workers under their supervision. Even if you're not called a “supervisor”, if you instruct, direct, and oversee workers as they perform their duties, then you are responsible for their safety on the job.
Session Two: As a supervisor you are responsible for many things to include knowing, complying with and enforcing workplace health and safety regulations that apply to your workplace and the specific jobs you are supervising. Topics for this session include:
* All About OSHA (A comprehensive look at OSHA) * IOSHA * APPA Safety Manual
The IMEA will host this workshop at:
Lawrenceburg Municipal Utilities
Lawrenceburg Event Center (Hogan Room)
DoubleTree by Hilton
51 Walnut St, Lawrenceburg, IN 47025
CLICK HERE to Register!
Registration Fees (lunch and refreshments provided):
Safety Program Member $150.00
IMEA Member $225.00
Non - Member $300.00
Cancellation Policy: Cancellations must be received 5 days prior to the start date of class. After that date, fees will be charged for expenses incurred by IMEA.
Certificates of completion will be provided for each participant.
May 29, 2019
10:00AM-1:30PM
Brown Bag Workshop: Dangers of Electric Fields & Safety Awareness of Voltage Hazards
Lebanon, IN
Safety Awareness is essential when working in the electric utility industry. Topics to be discussed during this workshop include the following:
- Electric Fields/Voltage Detection Safety Practices
- Stray/Contact Voltage Awareness
- Step/Touch Potential Awareness
Storm season will soon be upon us and with summer storms come downed wires, broken poles, and trees and branches that sometimes make contact with energized overhead conductors. By using your knowledge and a few basic safety rules, you can keep your crew and yourself out of harm’s way.
The IMEA will host this workshop at:
Lebanon Utilities
1300 W. Main St.
Lebanon, IN. 46052
CLICK HERE to Register!
Registration Fees (lunch and refreshments provided):
Safety Program Member - No Charge
IMEA Member $100.00 Per Person
Non - Member $200.00 Per Person
Cancellation Policy: Cancellations must be received 5 days prior to the start date of class. After that date, fees will be charged for expenses incurred by IMEA.
Certificates of completion will be provided for each participant.
June
June 10-14, 2019
IMEA 611 Basic Construction and Maintenance Workshop ( Class 031918 )
8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Lebanon, IN
To provide workshop participantsinstruction on 200 - Amp underground distribution system construction and overhead distribution construction including staking, pole setting, pole framing, and pole guying as well as bucket truck and digger derrick operation.Upon successful completion, participants will be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skill needed for tool and material identification, basic equipment operation, and basic underground and overhead construction methods under de-energized conditions.
The IMEA will host this workshop at:
Lebanon Utilities
1300 West Main St.
Lebanon, IN 46052
CLICK HERE to Register!
Registration Fees:
Safety Program Member $500.00
IMEA Member $1000.00
Non - Member $1500.00
View Full Schedule of Apprentice Workshops And Fees (PDF)
June 19, 2019
8:30AM-3:30PM
Supervisor Development Series
Session One: Introduction to Supervision
Lawrenceburg, IN
Designed for lineworkers, technicians, and craftsmen who are either aspiring to be foremen or supervisors, recently promoted to a supervisory role, or have been in a supervisory role for a while without formal supervisory training.
Students will be introduced to the most important responsibilities of a supervisor and shown how to apply those responsibilities for the benefit of those they supervise and their department. Topics this session include:
* Introduction to Supervision * The Five Functions of a Supervisor
* Supervising Former Coworkers * Time Management/ Delegating
The IMEA will host this workshop at:
Lawrenceburg Municipal Utilities
Lawrenceburg Event Center (Hogan Room)
DoubleTree by Hilton
51 Walnut St, Lawrenceburg, IN 47025
CLICK HERE to Register!
Registration Fees (lunch and refreshments provided):
Safety Program Member $150.00
IMEA Member $225.00
Non - Member $300.00
Cancellation Policy: Cancellations must be received 5 days prior to the start date of class. After that date, fees will be charged for expenses incurred by IMEA.
Certificates of completion will be provided for each participant.
June 24-28, 2019
IMEA 612 Intermediate Construction and Maintenance Workshop ( Class # 032717 / #092517 )
8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Lebanon, IN
To provide workshop participants instruction on 600 - amp underground distribution and overhead distribution construction and maintenance practices including switches, regulators, capacitors, and reclosers as well as bucket truck operation. Upon successful completion, participants will be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skill needed for the installation and maintenance of 600 amp underground and three phase overhead distribution systems. Energized conditions will be simulated during segments of this workshop.
The IMEA will host this workshop at:
Lebanon Utilities
1300 West Main St.
Lebanon, IN 46052
CLICK HERE to Register!
Registration Fees:
Safety Program Member $500.00
IMEA Member $1000.00
Non - Member $1500.00
View Full Schedule of Apprentice Workshops And Fees (PDF)
July
July 23-25, 2019
IMEA Top Out Test ( Class # 040615 / #102615 )
8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Lawrenceburg, IN
The IMEA will host this workshop at:
Lawrenceburg Municipal Utilities
Classroom: DoubleTree (Tanner Room)
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Registration Fees:
Safety Program Member $250.00
IMEA Member $500.00
Non - Member $750.00
View Full Schedule of Apprentice Workshops And Fees (PDF)
July 30, 2019
8:30AM-3:30PM
Supervisor Safety Series
Session Two: NESC / NFPA
Lawrenceburg, IN
If you’re a new supervisor – or even an experienced one – you may not realize how much responsibility you have in the workplace. Supervisors are legally required to ensure the health and safety of all workers under their supervision. Even if you're not called a supervisor, if you instruct, direct, and oversee workers as they perform their duties, then you are responsible for their safety on the job.
Session Two: As a supervisor you are responsible for many things to include knowing, complying with and enforcing workplace health and safety regulations that apply to your workplace and the specific jobs you are supervising. Topics for this session are:
* National Electric Safety Code * NFPA 70 E Standards for Electrical Safety in the Workplace
The IMEA will host this workshop at:
Lawrenceburg Municipal Utilities
Lawrenceburg Event Center (Hogan Room)
DoubleTree by Hilton
51 Walnut St, Lawrenceburg, IN 47025
CLICK HERE to Register!
Registration Fees (lunch and refreshments provided):
Safety Program Member $150.00
IMEA Member $225.00
Non - Member $300.00
Cancellation Policy: Cancellations must be received 5 days prior to the start date of class. After that date, fees will be charged for expenses incurred by IMEA.
Certificates of completion will be provided for each participant.
August
August 1, 2019
8:30AM-3:30PM
Substation Inspection & Maintenance Workshop
Anderson, IN
This workshop is designed for substation personnel and linemen with substation responsibilities. Participants will gain knowledge of substation operation, hazards personnel protection, SPCC requirements and resources to aid in developing in-house substation maintenance and inspection programs. Topics will include; SPCC plans, safety and security, substation design and component overview, control device maintenance and troubleshooting, equipment maintenance and inspection.
The IMEA will host this workshop at:
Anderson Municipal Light & Power
550 Dale Keith Jones Rd.
Anderson, IN. 46011
CLICK HERE to Register!
Registration Fee: (Lunch & Refreshments Provided)
Safety Program Member $150.00
IMEA Member $225.00
Non - Member $300.00
Cancellation Policy: Cancellations must be received 5 days prior to the start date of class. After that date, fees will be charged for expenses incurred by IMEA.
Certificates of completion will be provided for each participant.
August 2, 2019
8:30AM-3:30PM
Distribution Devices Workshop
Anderson, IN
The IMEA Distribution Devices Workshop focuses on fuse coordination and the function, selection, installation and troubleshooting of overhead electric distribution devices such as fuses, arrestors, regulators, reclosers and capacitors.
The IMEA will host this workshop at:
Anderson Municipal Light & Power
550 Dale Keith Jones Rd.
Anderson, IN. 46011
CLICK HERE to Register!
Registration Fees:
Safety Program Member $150.00
IMEA Member $225.00
Non - Member $300.00
August 9, 2019
8:30AM-3:30PM
Supervisory Development Series
Session Two: Motivation and Communication
Lawrenceburg, IN
Designed for lineworkers, technicians, and craftsman who are either aspiring to be foreman or supervisors, recently promoted to a supervisory role or been in a supervisory role for a while without formal supervisory training.
Session Two: The student will learn to bring out the best in those they supervise by giving them positive guidance through effective communication, and maximizing their potential through coaching and motivating, topics for this session include:
* Coaching and Motivating * Effective Communication
* Supervising Different Generations * Promoting Teamwork
The IMEA will host this workshop at:
Lawrenceburg Municipal Utilities
Lawrenceburg Event Center (Hogan Room)
DoubleTree by Hilton
51 Walnut St, Lawrenceburg, IN 47025
CLICK HERE to Register!
Registration Fees (lunch and refreshments provided):
Safety Program Member $150.00
IMEA Member $225.00
Non - Member $300.00
Cancellation Policy: Cancellations must be received 5 days prior to the start date of class. After that date, fees will be charged for expenses incurred by IMEA.
Certificates of completion will be provided for each participant.
August 19-23, 2019
IMEA 613 Advanced Construction and Maintenance Workshop ( Class #041816 / #101716 )
8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Lebanon, IN
Participants will receive instruction in the operation, troubleshooting, and metering of overhead and underground distribution systems. Upon successful completion, participants will be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skill needed for the operation and troubleshooting of underground and overhead distribution systems. Energized conditions will be simulated during segments of this workshop.
The IMEA will host this workshop at:
Lebanon Utilities
1300 West Main St.
Lebanon, IN 46052
CLICK HERE to Register!
Registration Fees:
Safety Program Member $500.00
IMEA Member $1000.00
Non - Member $1500.00
View Full Schedule of Apprentice Workshops And Fees (PDF)
September
September 9-13, 2019
IMEA 611 Basic Construction and Maintenance Workshop ( Class # 100118 )
8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Lebanon, IN
To provide workshop participants instruction on 200 - Amp underground distribution system construction and overhead distribution construction including staking, pole setting, pole framing, and pole guying as well as bucket truck and digger derrick operation. Upon successful completion, participants will be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skill needed for tool and material identification, basic equipment operation, and basic underground and overhead construction methods under de-energized conditions.
The IMEA will host this workshop at:
Lebanon Utilities
1300 West Main St.
Lebanon, IN 46052
CLICK HERE to Register!
Registration Fees:
Safety Program Member $500.00
IMEA Member $1000.00
Non - Member $1500.00
View Full Schedule of Apprentice Workshops And Fees (PDF)
September 30 - October 11, 2019
IMEA 610 Wood Pole Climbing Workshop ( Class # 093019 )
8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Lebanon, IN
This workshop is designed to provide personnel with the knowledge and skills necessary to be designated a wood pole qualified climber. IMEA instructors provide instruction on wood pole characteristics, inspection of wood pole climbing equipment, wood pole safe climbing techniques, basic rope knots and splicing, and pole top rescue. Upon successful completion, participants will be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skill needed for the employer to designate the participant as a qualified wood pole climber. Participants will engage in classroom instruction and field exercises including wood pole inspection, climbing equipment inspection, wood pole climbing, rope knot tying and rigging, hand line use, hanging cross arms, basic tool use, and performing pole-top rescue. Successful skills demonstration and written examination is required for course completion.
The IMEA will host this workshop at:
Lebanon Utilities
1300 West Main St.
Lebanon, IN 46052
CLICK HERE to Register!
Registration Fees:
Safety Program Member $1000.00
IMEA Member $1750.00
Non - Member $2500.00
View Full Schedule of Apprentice Workshops And Fees (PDF)
October
October 16, 2019
8:30AM-3:30PM
Supervisory Development Series
Session Three: Performance Review
Lawrenceburg, IN
Designed for lineworkers’, technicians, and craftsman who are either aspiring to be foreman or supervisors, recently promoted to a supervisory role or been in a supervisory role for a while without formal supervisory training.
Session Three: Being a supervisor means taking actions, making decisions, solving problems and managing change, topics for this session include:
* Making Effective Decisions * Conducting the Performance Review
* Dealing with Poor Performance * Dealing with Change
The IMEA will host this workshop at:
Lawrenceburg Municipal Utilities
Lawrenceburg Event Center (Hogan Room)
DoubleTree by Hilton
51 Walnut St, Lawrenceburg, IN 47025
CLICK HERE to Register!
Registration Fees (lunch and refreshments provided):
Safety Program Member $150.00
IMEA Member $225.00
Non - Member $300.00
Cancellation Policy: Cancellations must be received 5 days prior to the start date of class. After that date, fees will be charged for expenses incurred by IMEA.
Certificates of completion will be provided for each participant.
November
November 14-15, 2019
Transformer Theory and Connections Workshop
8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Scottsburg, IN
This workshop is designed for linemen of all levels of experience. Topics included in the workshop are worksite safety, OH and UG transformer construction and theory of operations, electrical connections, vector diagrams, and transformer banking, troubleshooting and testing. fusing and surge protection theories will be discussed.
The IMEA will host this workshop at:
Scottsburg Municipal Electric
2162 S. US 31
Scottsburg, IN 47170
CLICK HERE to Register!
Registration Fees (Lunch and Refreshments Provided):
Safety Program Member $300.00
IMEA Member $450.00
Non - Member $600.00
Cancellation Policy: Cancellations must be received 5 days prior to the start date of class. After that date, fees will be charged for expenses incurred by IMEA.
Certificates of completion will be provided for each participant.
