TN JT&S

Basic Transformer School (one session)
2022-02-07 13:00 - 2022-02-09 12:00 (America/Chicago)
TN JT&S Basic Transformer School: February 7-9, 2022
(Mon 1 pm- 4:30 pm, Tue 8 am- 4:30 pm, Wed 8 am – 12 pm)
This program is designed to introduce employees to the basics of transformers; single-phase, three-phase and pad-mount. Instructors cover the design and manufacturing process, basic electrical theory, basic theory of vectors, three-phase theory, transformer installation and basic trouble-shooting. The lab portion of the course provides hands-on instruction in building three-phase transformer banks.
Download Registration form for Basic Transformer Feb 2022

OSHA ET&D Partnership 10 Hour
2022-03-08 08:00 - 2022-03-09 16:30 (America/Chicago)
OSHA 10 Hour ET&D class: The course will be held on Tuesday, March 8 from 8:30- 4:00 through Wednesday, March 9 from 8:00-4:00. The class will be held in Murfreesboro, TN at the TCAT campus, 1303 Old Fort Parkway. It is $75.00 for a TN JT&S Subscriber to attend and $125.00 for a non- TN JT&S subscriber to attend.
Download Registration form for OSHA 10 HR ET&D

OSHA 30 HR Construction
2022-03-14 08:00 - 2022-03-18 17:00 (America/Chicago)
OSHA 30 Hour Construction: This course will be held on Monday, March 14- Friday, March 18, in Murfreesboro at the TCAT campus. The cost will be $225 for TN JT&S Subscribers and $350 for non-TN JT&S Subscribers. The course will begin at noon on the 14th and will finish at noon on the 18th. This schedule will allow drive in and drive out time for attendees.
Download Registration form for OSHA 30 HR Construction

Safety Coordinators' Workshop
2022-03-22 09:00 - 15:00 (America/Chicago)
The TN JT&S Program will be hosting a Safety Coordinators Workshop for its participants and other interested utilities on March 22, 2022. The Workshop will be held at the TCAT Murfreesboro campus from 9:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. The Workshop will cover several topics regarding OSHA compliance and regulation changes both recent and upcoming as well as discussion of accidents trends, causes, and prevention within the utility industry. The afternoon session will include group discussion on compliance practices and processes.

Accident Investigation Workshop
2022-03-23 09:00 - 15:00 (America/Chicago)
This workshop will address accident investigation including collection of evidence, conducting interviews, and preparing written reports.

First Aid Instructor Development Course
2022-06-08 09:00 - 12:00 (America/Chicago)
we have scheduled a Medic First Aid Instructor Development course for June 8. This class will be from 9a-12p in room 136 at the technical college in Murfreesboro. There will be an online portion of the class that will need to be completed prior to arrival on June 8th.
This course is intended for those who wish to become MEDIC First Aid certified instructors but is not necessary for recertification. It will cover Basic First Aid, CPR, and AED training.
You will need access to an instructor package to conduct your own training sessions after completing this IDC. If you need your own package, it is not included in this course but can be ordered and drop shipped to you. Just let us know if you need the instructor package and we’ll order for you.
The registration fee for this course is $50. If you’d like to attend, please fill out the attached instructor application and return to me. If you have any questions regarding Medic First Aid, you can reach Mike Simmons at 423-326-6376 or myself at 615-898-8010 x.117.

Substation School (two sessions)
2022-09-12 13:00 - 2022-09-16 13:00 (America/Chicago)
This program is designed for the lineman or employee who does not work in substations routinely. Emphasis is placed on safety during switching operations and restoration of service during outages. Basic instruction of substations, relays, identifying targets, removing circuit breakers from service, paralleling circuit breakers, pre-planned switching and emergency switching are some of the areas covered. Extensive hands-on training is stressed to instill confidence in the employee to use a methodical approach to trouble-shooting and service restoration.

URD School (two sessions)
2022-10-17 13:00 - 2022-10-21 12:00 (America/Chicago)
This program is designed for employees responsible for installation, maintenance and troubleshooting underground distribution systems. Instructors provide training on termination of URD cable, load-break and non-load break elbows, outdoor terminator preparation and installation. We review installation of URD cable, direct buried and trenching/excavating equipment to meet OSHA training standard. Cable and fault locating techniques and equipment. Attendees receive instruction in tagging methods that can be used to identify circuits. Emphasis placed on hands-on training and field projects.

Basic Transformer School
2022-11-07 13:00 - 2022-11-11 12:00 (America/Chicago)
This program is designed to introduce employees to the basics of transformers; single-phase, three-phase and pad-mount. Instructors cover the design and manufacturing process, basic electrical theory, basic theory of vectors, three-phase theory, transformer installation and basic trouble-shooting. The lab portion of the course provides hands-on instruction in building three-phase transformer banks.

Foreman's Conference
2023-01-04 13:00 - 2023-01-06 16:30 (America/Chicago)
This conference is designed to provide foreman and supervisors with knowledge to better execute their responsibilities to their employees, customers and the utility. Employee and general public safety is emphasized by providing professional presentation of various topics, such as, the National Electric Safety Code, Work Zone Protection, OSHA Standards and ANSI/ASTM Standards to name a few. The program varies from one conference to the next with professional speakers from the National Electric Safety Council, National Utility Training, Safety and Education Association, Tennessee OSHA, and from mid and upper management of electric utilities. People and supervisory skills are also emphasized to improve motivation, leadership and problem solving abilities. This conference is typically 16 hours over the course of three days and is typically offered in early January.

Basic Transformer School
2023-02-06 08:00 - 2023-02-10 12:00 (America/Chicago) | TCAT Murfreesboro 1303 Old Fort Parkway Murfreesboro, TN 37129 United States

Advanced Transformer School
2023-04-10 13:00 - 2023-04-14 12:00 (America/Chicago) | TCAT Murfreesboro 1303 Old Fort Parkway Murfreesboro, TN 37129 United States
This program builds on the knowledge gained in the Basic Transformer School, which is a prerequisite for the program. Attendees of this program will receive instruction and hands-on training in advanced transformer theory, trouble shooting, and banking.

Hotline School
2023-05-08 13:00 - 2023-05-12 12:00 (America/Chicago) | TCAT Murfreesboro 1303 Old Fort Parkway Murfreesboro, TN 37129 United States
This program is designed to meet the training requirements of OSHA for operator training of aerial devices and digger-derricks; and working on energized lines and equipment. Emphasis is placed on pre-operational inspection, proper set-up, capabilities and limitations of equipment. Participants are instructed in proper use of cover-up materials for personal protection. Field exercises include hands-on projects on simulated energized lines and structures common to electric distribution utilities. Various types of equipment are used for training of operators and lineman.

Intro to the 2023 NESC for Field Personnel
2023-06-27 09:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York) | TCAT Murfreesboro 1303 Old Fort Parkway Murfreesboro, TN 37129 United States
Introduction to the 2023 NESC for Field Personnel: Lineworkers, Substation Electricians, and Foremen

June 27 @ 9:00 am – 2:00 pm CDT

Introduction to the 2023 NESC for Field Personnel: Lineworkers, Substation Electricians, and Foremen
4 hours (9am to 11 am; lunch break; Noon to 2pm)
This course will examine the basics of the 2023 NESC including:
How to use the Codebook
Familiarizing field personnel with the Codebook and its four main parts
Connecting the NESC to Distribution work
Applying the Codebook in the field
Cost: $50 for JT&S subscribers/$75 for non-subscribers
Location: Tennessee College of Applied Technology Murfreesboro
1303 Old Fort Parkway Murfreesboro, TN- Room 136

Intro to the 2023 NESC for Safety Professionals
2023-06-28 09:00 - 2023-06-29 14:30 (America/New_York) | TCAT Murfreesboro 1303 Old Fort Parkway Murfreesboro, TN 37129 United States
Introduction to the 2023 NESC for Safety Professionals, Trainers, Supervisors, and Operations Staff

June 28 @ 9:00 am – June 29 @ 2:30 pm CDT

Introduction to the 2023 NESC for Safety Professionals, Trainers, Supervisors, and Operations Staff
9 hours (9am to 11am; lunch break; Noon to 2:30pm over two days)
This course will provide a more in-depth examination of the 2023 NESC including:
A detailed look at the structure of the NESC
An up-close examination of the NESC four main Parts and Sections
Providing specific examples of applying the Codebook in Electric Distribution Systems
Connecting the OSHA 1910.269 standard to the NESC
Safety and the NESC
Cost: $100 for JT&S subscribers/$150 for non-subscribers
Location: Tennessee College of Applied Technology Murfreesboro
1303 Old Fort Parkway Murfreesboro, TN- Room 136

Line Clearance Tree Trimming School
2023-08-07 13:00 - 2023-08-11 12:00 (America/Chicago) | TCAT Murfreesboro 1303 Old Fort Parkway Murfreesboro, TN 37129 United States
There will be 2 sessions of this workshop:
Session 1: (Mon 1 pm- 4:30 pm, Tue 8 am- 4:30 pm, Wed 8 am – 12 pm)
Session 2: (Wed 1 pm- 4:30 pm, Thu 8 am- 4:30 pm, Fri 8 am – 12 pm)
This workshop is intended for employees with basic tree trimming experience. Attendees of this workshop will receive instruction in the knowledge and skills necessary to meet the criteria required by OSHA to be designated a Qualified Line Clearance Tree Trimmer. This knowledge will include recognizing nominal voltage present, minimum approach distances, and energy control measures among other issues. The workshop will include a full day of field exercises that will review basic line clearance tree trimming safety practices as well as how to incorporate the OSHA requirements into the daily work habits of the attendees.

Regulator Recloser School
2023-08-21 13:00 - 2023-08-25 12:00 (America/Chicago) | TCAT Murfreesboro 1303 Old Fort Parkway Murfreesboro, TN 37129 United States
Conducted by Cooper Power Systems, this program covers voltage regulator installation, controls, maintenance and troubleshooting. Emphasis is placed on hands-on training with CL model controls. CL-Control training modules are used extensively during training. Recloser training; Distribution System Protection, includes installation, controls, maintenance and trouble-shooting sectionalizers, single-phase and three-phase reclosers and fusing. Training on ML type controls provided with Control Training Modules.

Substation School
2023-09-18 01:00 - 2023-09-22 13:00 (America/New_York) | TCAT Murfreesboro 1303 Old Fort Parkway Murfreesboro, TN 37129 United States

URD School
2023-10-02 13:00 - 2023-10-06 12:00 (America/New_York) | TCAT Murfreesboro 1303 Old Fort Parkway Murfreesboro, TN 37129 United States

Basic Transformer School
2024-02-05 08:00 - 2024-02-09 17:00 (America/New_York) | TCAT Murfreesboro 1303 Old Fort Parkway Murfreesboro, TN 37129 United States
The schedule will be as follows:
Session 1: Mon 1 pm- 4:30 pm, Tue 8 am- 4:30 pm, Wed 8 am – 12 pm
Session 2: Wed 1 pm- 4:30 pm, Thu 8 am- 4:30 pm, Fri 8 am – 12 pm
This program is designed to introduce employees to the basics of transformers; single-phase, three-phase and pad-mount. Instructors cover the design and manufacturing process, basic electrical theory, basic theory of vectors, three-phase theory, transformer installation and basic trouble-shooting. The lab portion of the course provides hands-on instruction in building three-phase transformer banks.
This class is two sessions that are the same material in each session. An attendee only needs to attend one session to receive a certificate of completion.

RESAP On-site Observer Training
2024-03-05 09:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | TCAT Murfreesboro 1303 Old Fort Parkway Murfreesboro, TN 37129 United States
2024 will be a big year for the RESAP Program in Tennessee. We have a total of twelve cooperatives that are up for renewal of their RESAP participation. This training will be valuable for the management teams of those Cooperatives who participate or would like to begin participation in the RESAP program. We will review the process, information, and documents needed to participate in the program annually, and we will review in depth the revised onsite observation form.
The training sessions will be held on March 5 at the Murfreesboro Campus in Room 136. The Workshop will be from 9:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m. central time. There will also be a Teams link available for remote participation. Please RSVP your intention to attend and a headcount from your Coop. There is no charge for attending this training. Just email Holly Bellucci your RSVP’s.

Line Clearance Tree Trimming School
2024-08-05 08:00 - 2024-08-09 17:00 (America/New_York) | TCAT Murfreesboro 1303 Old Fort Parkway Murfreesboro, TN 37129 United States
Session 1: Mon 1 pm- 4:30 pm, Tue 8 am- 4:30 pm, Wed 8 am – 12 pm
Session 2: Wed 1 pm- 4:30 pm, Thu 8 am- 4:30 pm, Fri 8 am – 12 pm
An attendee only needs to attend one session to receive a certificate of completion.
Registration Fee: $300 per attendee for member utilities/$450 per attendee for non-members
This workshop is intended for employees with basic tree trimming experience. Attendees of this workshop will receive instruction in the knowledge and skills necessary to meet the criteria required by OSHA to be designated a Qualified Line Clearance Tree Trimmer. This knowledge will include recognizing nominal voltage present, minimum approach distances, and energy control measures among other issues. The workshop will include a full day of field exercises that will review basic line clearance tree trimming safety practices as well as how to incorporate the OSHA requirements into the daily work habits of the attendees.

Regulator Recloser School
2024-08-19 08:00 - 2024-08-23 17:00 (America/New_York) | TCAT Murfreesboro 1303 Old Fort Parkway Murfreesboro, TN 37129 United States
Session 1: Mon 1 pm- 4:30 pm, Tue 8 am- 4:30 pm, Wed 8 am – 12 pm
Session 2: Wed 1 pm- 4:30 pm, Thu 8 am- 4:30 pm, Fri 8 am – 12 pm
An attendee only needs to attend one session to receive a certificate of completion.
Registration Fee: $300 per attendee for member utilities/$450 per attendee for non-members
Conducted by Cooper Power Systems, this program covers voltage regulator installation, controls, maintenance and troubleshooting. Emphasis is placed on hands-on training with CL model controls. CL-Control training modules are used extensively during training. Recloser training; Distribution System Protection, includes installation, controls, maintenance and trouble-shooting sectionalizers, single-phase and three-phase reclosers and fusing. Training on ML type controls provided with Control Training Modules.

Substation School
2024-09-16 08:00 - 2024-09-20 17:00 (America/New_York) | TCAT Murfreesboro 1303 Old Fort Parkway Murfreesboro, TN 37129 United States
Session 1: Mon 1 pm- 4:30 pm, Tue 8 am- 4:30 pm, Wed 8 am – 12 pm
Session 2: Wed 1 pm- 4:30 pm, Thu 8 am- 4:30 pm, Fri 8 am – 12 pm
An attendee only needs to attend one session to receive a certificate of completion.
Registration Fee: $300 per attendee for member utilities/$450 per attendee for non-members
This program is designed for the lineman or employee who does not work in substations routinely. Emphasis is placed on safety during switching operations and restoration of service during outages. Basic instruction of substations, relays, identifying targets, removing circuit breakers from service, paralleling circuit breakers, pre-planned switching and emergency switching are some of the areas covered. Extensive hands-on training is stressed to instill confidence in the employee to use a methodical approach to trouble-shooting and service restoration.
Substation School 2024 Registration Form
Substation School Agenda

URD School
2024-10-07 08:00 - 2024-10-11 17:00 (America/New_York) | TCAT Murfreesboro 1303 Old Fort Parkway Murfreesboro, TN 37129 United States
Session 1: Mon 1 pm- 4:30 pm, Tue 8 am- 4:30 pm, Wed 8 am – 12 pm
Session 2: Wed 1 pm- 4:30 pm, Thu 8 am- 4:30 pm, Fri 8 am – 12 pm
An attendee only needs to attend one session to receive a certificate of completion.
Registration Fee: $300 per attendee for member utilities/$450 per attendee for non-members
This program is designed for employees responsible for installation, maintenance and troubleshooting underground distribution systems. Instructors provide training on termination of URD cable, load-break and non-load break elbows, outdoor terminator preparation and installation. We review installation of URD cable, direct buried and trenching/excavating equipment to meet OSHA training standard. Cable and fault locating techniques and equipment. Attendees receive instruction in tagging methods that can be used to identify circuits. Emphasis placed on hands-on training and field projects.
URD School Registration Form
URD School Agenda

Basic Transformer School
2024-11-06 13:00 - 2024-11-08 12:00 (America/New_York) | TCAT Murfreesboro 1303 Old Fort Parkway Murfreesboro, TN 37129 United States
Basic Transformer School has been changed to just one session, which will be: Wed 1 pm- 4:30 pm, Thu 8 am- 4:30 pm, Fri 8 am – 12 pm
Registration Fee: $300 per attendee for member utilities/$450 per attendee for non-members
Download Registration Form here
Agenda
This program is designed to introduce employees to the basics of transformers; single-phase, three-phase and pad-mount. Instructors cover the design and manufacturing process, basic electrical theory, basic theory of vectors, three-phase theory, transformer installation and basic trouble-shooting. The lab portion of the course provides hands-on instruction in building three-phase transformer banks.

Foreman's Conference
2025-01-08 13:00 - 2025-01-10 11:30 (America/New_York) | Embassy Suites Hotel & Conference Center 1200 Conference Center Blvd Murfreesboro, TN 37129 United States
Attendee Registration Fee: $300 per attendee for member utilities/$450 per attendee for non-members
Vendor Registration Fee: $350 per table, $50 for additional table
Attendee Registration Form
Vendor Registration Form

JT&S has received preapproval from TDEC for the Forman’s conference to give 12 hours of credit toward renewal of water and wastewater certificates. Below is a copy of the letter from TDEC and the form that is required to be submitted to achieve the credit for attending the conference.
TDEC Approval Letter
TDEC Roster

Wednesday, January 8, 2025

Speaker
Employer
Title
Time
Utility

Michael Simmons
TN JT&S
Welcome & Introductions
12:30-1:00
All

Chad Johnson
Ozarks Electric Cooperative
The Three P’s
1:00-2:00
All

John Corum
Cleveland Utilities
Elevating Operational Safety
2:15-3:15
All

John Harmon
THP Retired
Defensive Driving for Utilities
3:15-4:30
All

Thursday, January 9, 2025

Speaker
Employer
Title
Time
Utility

Michael Simmons
TN JT&S
Early Bird Prize Pull
8:00-8:15
All

John Corum
Cleveland Utilities
Mentoring the Next Generation of Linemen
8:15-9:15
ET&D

David Brady
Swift Industrial Services
Battery Storage Hazards- Lithium and Wet Cell Batteries
8:15-9:15
Fiber/Tele

Marcus Bartholomew
Tennessee 811
811: Call Before You Dig
8:15-9:15
Water/Gas

Kendall Bear
Rockwood Electric Utility
Storm Restoration Logistics: When is Too much
9:15-10:15
ET&D

Tim Cantrell
Dekalb Telephone Cooperative
Safety Concerns for Techs Vs. Crews
9:15-10:15
Fiber/Tele

Anthony Finch
City of Munford Public Works
Tapping and Bypass of Pressurized Lines
9:15-10:15
Water/Gas

Joseph Wigington
Erwin Utilities
When the Water Recedes
10:30-11:30
ET&D

John Chandler
Gibson EMC
Maintenance & Troubleshooting
10:30-11:30
Fiber/Tele

Michael Loyd
Winchester Utilities
UV Light Treatment for Wastewater
10:30-11:30
Water/Gas

Randy Meredith & Kevin McCarty
KY Electric Cooperatives
Cover Up & Minimum Approach
1:00-2:00
ET&D

John Harmon
THP Retired
Moving Work Zones: Do’s & Don’ts
1:00-2:00
Fiber/Tele

Austin Brandon
Safe Zone Services
Work Zone Set Up for Roadside Excavation
1:00-2:00
Water/Gas

Doyle Totty
Dickson Electric System
Leadership and Safety
2:00-3:00
ET&D

Lane Harris
Lewis Tree Service
Hazards & Techniques for Trees on Compressed Cables
2:00-3:00
Fiber/Tele

Adam Denton
Winchester Utilities
Using Chlorine Gas for Fresh Water Treatment
2:00-3:00
Water/Gas

Richard Shank
Sicame Group North America
Wildlife Management & Our Power Grid
3:30-4:30
ET&D

Jordan Locke
Corning Fiber Optics
Anticipated Advances in Fiber Technology
3:30-4:30
Fiber/Tele

Jennifer Murray
TN Dept. of Environment & Conservation
Lead Detection & Remediation
3:30-4:30
Water/Gas

Friday, January 10, 2025

Speaker
Employer
Title
Time
Utility

Michael Simmons
TN JT&S
Early Bird Prize Pull
8:00-8:15
All

Ken Macken
NRECA Safety Development
“One Morning in an Illinois Bathroom”
8:15-9:15
All

Micah Khan
TN OSHA
When TOSHA Comes Calling
9:15-10:15
All

Chad Johnson
Ozarks Electric Cooperative
Pride, Commitment, and the Three Chairs
10:15-11:15
All

Regulator Recloser School
2025-08-04 13:00 - 2025-08-08 12:00 (America/New_York) | TCAT Murfreesboro 1303 Old Fort Parkway Murfreesboro, TN 37129 United States
Session 1: Mon 1 pm- 4:30 pm, Tue 8 am- 4:30 pm, Wed 8 am – 12 pm
Session 2: Wed 1 pm- 4:30 pm, Thu 8 am- 4:30 pm, Fri 8 am – 12 pm
An attendee only needs to attend one session to receive a certificate of completion.
Registration Fee: $325 per attendee for member utilities/$475 per attendee for non-members
Registration Form
This program covers voltage regulator installation, controls, maintenance and troubleshooting. Emphasis is placed on hands-on training with CL model controls. CL-Control training modules are used extensively during training. Recloser training; Distribution System Protection, includes installation, controls, maintenance and trouble-shooting sectionalizers, single-phase and three-phase reclosers and fusing. Training on ML type controls provided with Control Training Modules.

Substation School
2025-09-08 13:00 - 2025-09-12 12:00 (America/New_York) | TCAT Murfreesboro 1303 Old Fort Parkway Murfreesboro, TN 37129 United States
Session 1: Mon 1 pm- 4:30 pm, Tue 8 am- 4:30 pm, Wed 8 am – 12 pm
Session 2: Wed 1 pm- 4:30 pm, Thu 8 am- 4:30 pm, Fri 8 am – 12 pm
An attendee only needs to attend one session to receive a certificate of completion.
Registration Fee: $325 per attendee for member utilities/$475 per attendee for non-members
Registration Form
This program is designed for the lineman or employee who does not work in substations routinely. Emphasis is placed on safety during switching operations and restoration of service during outages. Basic instruction of substations, relays, identifying targets, removing circuit breakers from service, paralleling circuit breakers, pre-planned switching and emergency switching are some of the areas covered. Extensive hands-on training is stressed to instill confidence in the employee to use a methodical approach to trouble-shooting and service restoration.

URD School
2025-10-20 13:00 - 2025-10-24 13:00 (America/New_York) | TCAT Murfreesboro 1303 Old Fort Parkway Murfreesboro, TN 37129 United States
Session 1: Mon 1 pm- 4:30 pm, Tue 8 am- 4:30 pm, Wed 8 am – 12 pm
Session 2: Wed 1 pm- 4:30 pm, Thu 8 am- 4:30 pm, Fri 8 am – 12 pm
An attendee only needs to attend one session to receive a certificate of completion.
Registration Fee: $325 per attendee for member utilities/$475 per attendee for non-members
This program is designed for employees responsible for installation, maintenance and troubleshooting underground distribution systems. Instructors provide training on termination of URD cable, load-break and non-load break elbows, outdoor terminator preparation and installation. We review installation of URD cable, direct buried and trenching/excavating equipment to meet OSHA training standard. Cable and fault locating techniques and equipment. Attendees receive instruction in tagging methods that can be used to identify circuits. Emphasis placed on hands-on training and field projects.
