2. Why the Need?  Obtain a More Well-rounded Line- worker.  Improve Worker Training and Safety.  Improve the Company’s Overall Knowledge Base.

3. How To Get Started?  Form a Committee/Team to Put Pieces Together.  Pick a Program That Best Fits Your Organization;  What are your needs?  Start-up vs. Placement Program.

4. How To Get Started? (cont.)  Bluebonnet chose T&D Power Skills

6. About T&D PowerSkills  Comprehensive videos and workbooks  Up to date skills instruction  Customizable

7. Curriculum Features  Stimulating and geared to adult learners.  Knowledge checks throughout.  Final unit tests included.  Student Workbooks include:  U.S. DOL OSHA Regulation ‘Snap-Shots’  Field Performance Requirements (FPR) checklist for documenting skill proficiency development in the field.

8. What are the Benefits?  Both Apprentice and Journeyman lineworkers  Reduction of learning time  Consistency of training delivery  Better understanding of lineworker safety and technical skills  Improved monitoring of skills development  A documentation system: Electronic or Hard Copy  Remedial or refresher training

9. Next Steps  Contact the U.S. Department of Labor.  Meet with your area manager.  Write your standards.  Obtain approval from DOL on your Standards.

10. Manage Your Program  Choosing Your People Wisely to fill vital roles.  Director  HR Representative  Trainers  Administration/Recordkeeping

11. Managing Your Program (cont.)  Track Your Progress  Keep your Apprentices on track  Keep your Managers up to date  Use your Committee to adhere and update standards  Keep In Contact With DOL Representative

12. Questions? ?