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11 courses with the subject EUT, each shown exactly as we captured it from the college's catalog, with every element we hold. Where the wording looks broken, that is our reading of the catalog, not the college's text.

EUT 100Electric Utility Technology I - Line *6

This course provides the knowledge and skills to perform general utility work necessary to support electrical distribution construction and maintenance. As qualified wood pole climbers coming into the program, students will focus on the identification of line materials, proper use and care of line construction tools and equipment as well as assembly and installation techniques. Students will obtain a Commercial Driver’s License in preparation for the operation of digger and bucket trucks necessary for conducting line maintenance. By the end of the first semester students will be framing and setting utility poles, installing underground residential services, splicing overhead services, installing house services and, most importantly, complying with all OSHA and safety guidelines. Course is held off campus through FirstEnergy’s Power Systems Institute. Students must be accepted into this program and meet the additional requirements below in order to be considered for the program. The number of students who can be accepted into the FirstEnergy’s Power Systems Institute is limited due to operational staffing needs.

Subject
EUT
Credits (min)
6
Credits (max)
6
Credit unit
Credit Hours
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-27 RACC Student Catalog
Source
catalog.racc.edu
EUT 101Electric Utility Technology I - Substation Worker *6

This course provides the knowledge and skills to perform general utility work necessary to support electrical distribution construction and maintenance. This course is the first in a series of four which provides the student with the basic knowledge and skills necessary to assist with the performance of maintenance and testing in substations and switchyards.

Subject
EUT
Credits (min)
6
Credits (max)
6
Credit unit
Credit Hours
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-27 RACC Student Catalog
Source
catalog.racc.edu
EUT 110Electrical Systems & Control Wiring4

This course covers principles and applications of electrical systems and control wiring. Topics include electrical circuits, electrical measurement, circuit analysis, inductance and capacitance, transformers and electrical control wiring. Emphasis is placed on applications for the electric utility industry.

Subject
EUT
Credits (min)
4
Credits (max)
4
Credit unit
Credit Hours
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-27 RACC Student Catalog
Source
catalog.racc.edu
Prerequisite
MAT 110 and EUT 100 OR EUT 101 Semesters Offered: Spring
EUT 120Electricity Utility Technology II - Line *6

This course introduces students to more advanced line construction activities. Students will install pad and single-phase transformers, street lights, KWH meters, as well as three-wire and four-wire meters. Students will learn to check continuity, take voltage readings, check polarity, use capacitance and phase rotation meters, as well as meggers. Students will learn the importance of installing rubber goods on secondary conductors, as well as line hose and blankets for primary cover-up. Students will also be expected to operate a single reel trailer and learn the proper technique for sagging primary and secondary conductors. Course is held off campus through FirstEnergy’s Power Systems Institute. Students must be accepted into this program and meet the additional requirements below in order to be considered for the program. The number of students who can be accepted into the FirstEnergy’s Power Systems Institute is limited due to operational staffing needs.

Subject
EUT
Credits (min)
6
Credits (max)
6
Credit unit
Credit Hours
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-27 RACC Student Catalog
Source
catalog.racc.edu
Prerequisite
EUT 100 Semesters Offered: Spring * Indicates course is held off campus through FirstEnergy’s Power Systems Institute. Students must be accepted into this program and meet the additional requirements below in order to be considered for the program. The number of students who can be accepted into the FirstEnergy’s Power Systems Institute is limited due to operational staffing needs. The student must complete one track of four courses (Line Worker or Substation Worker) as approved by FirstEnergy’s Power Systems Institute.
EUT 121Electric Utility Technology II - Substation Worker *6

This course is the second in a four part series providing the student with a broader skill set as well as enhanced knowledge and skill level necessary to safely assist in the performance of routine repairs on distribution and power transformers, bushings, circuit breakers, disconnect switches, control equipment and other de-energized electrical equipment used in the distribution of electrical energy.

Subject
EUT
Credits (min)
6
Credits (max)
6
Credit unit
Credit Hours
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-27 RACC Student Catalog
Source
catalog.racc.edu
Prerequisite
EUT 101 Semesters Offered: Spring * Indicates course is held off campus through FirstEnergy’s Power Systems Institute. Students must be accepted into this program and meet the additional requirements below in order to be considered for the program. The number of students who can be accepted into the FirstEnergy’s Power Systems Institute is limited due to operational staffing needs. The student must complete one track of four courses (Line Worker or Substation Worker) as approved by FirstEnergy’s Power Systems Institute.
EUT 130Wiring Systems, Transformers, Power Generation and Distribution4

This course covers principles and applications of wiring systems, control transformers, and power generation and distribution. Topics include introduction to raceways, basic conduit bending, advanced conduit bending, connectors, disconnects and overload protection, conduit sizing and wire pulling techniques, control circuits and transformers, AC power generation, and distribution banks.

Subject
EUT
Credits (min)
4
Credits (max)
4
Credit unit
Credit Hours
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-27 RACC Student Catalog
Source
catalog.racc.edu
Prerequisite
EUT 110 Semesters Offered: Fall
EUT 200Electric Utility Technology III - Line *6

This course provides knowledge and skills on identifying, installing, and maintaining primary underground residential distribution (URD) equipment. Students will also be trained on various troubleshooting techniques along with associated equipment to pinpoint faults in primary and secondary underground circuits. Extensive time will be spent on distribution transformers, interpreting transformer name plates, wiring configurations, tap setting, paralleling, and troubleshooting. Students will be introduced to hot-line tools along with their inspection, testing and maintenance requirements. Applicable safety requirements will be taught, stressed, and adhered to throughout the course. Course is held off campus through FirstEnergy’s Power Systems Institute. Students must be accepted into this program and meet the additional requirements below in order to be considered for the program. The number of students who can be accepted into the FirstEnergy’s Power Systems Institute is limited due to operational staffing needs.

Subject
EUT
Credits (min)
6
Credits (max)
6
Credit unit
Credit Hours
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-27 RACC Student Catalog
Source
catalog.racc.edu
Prerequisite
EUT 120 Semesters Offered: Fall * Indicates course is held off campus through FirstEnergy’s Power Systems Institute. Students must be accepted into this program and meet the additional requirements below in order to be considered for the program. The number of students who can be accepted into the FirstEnergy’s Power Systems Institute is limited due to operational staffing needs. The student must complete one track of four courses (Line Worker or Substation Worker) as approved by FirstEnergy’s Power Systems Institute.
EUT 201Electric Utility Technology III - Substation Worker *6

This course is the third in a four part series of providing the student with the advanced knowledge and skills necessary to safely work in a supervised capacity on energized equipment and in an unsupervised capacity on de-energized equipment employed in the production and distribution of electrical energy. This course also introduces the student to power transformer testing, troubleshooting, alarm systems, circuit breaker troubleshooting, reclosers and sectionalizers, OCB maintenance and voltage regulators.

Subject
EUT
Credits (min)
6
Credits (max)
6
Credit unit
Credit Hours
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-27 RACC Student Catalog
Source
catalog.racc.edu
Prerequisite
EUT 121 Semesters Offered: Fall * Indicates course is held off campus through FirstEnergy’s Power Systems Institute. Students must be accepted into this program and meet the additional requirements below in order to be considered for the program. The number of students who can be accepted into the FirstEnergy’s Power Systems Institute is limited due to operational staffing needs. The student must complete one track of four courses (Line Worker or Substation Worker) as approved by FirstEnergy’s Power Systems Institute.
EUT 210Local and National Electric Codes3

This course provides a working knowledge of the National Electric Code (NEC) as it applies to the electric utility industry. Topics include fundamentals, general wiring, outside clearance requirements, services, footer calculations, over-current protection, transformers, and hazardous location wiring.

Subject
EUT
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credit Hours
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-27 RACC Student Catalog
Source
catalog.racc.edu
Prerequisite
EUT 130 Semesters Offered: Spring
EUT 220Electric Utility Technology IV - Line *6

This course is the culmination of the first three semesters’ training and work. In semester four, students will perform advanced line work. This will include such activities as splicing energized conductors, replacing lighting arresters, changing pins and insulators, replacing cutouts, and installing cross-arms in energized work areas. Students will be trained in switching and tagging procedures and perform numerous overhead distribution tasks from a pole and bucket truck requiring the use of hot-line tools. Students will also be trained in the safe work practices associated with 15kV direct handling along with all applicable insulate and isolate rules. Course is held off campus through FirstEnergy’s Power Systems Institute. Students must be accepted into this program and meet the additional requirements below in order to be considered for the program. The number of students who can be accepted into the FirstEnergy’s Power Systems Institute is limited due to operational staffing needs.

Subject
EUT
Credits (min)
6
Credits (max)
6
Credit unit
Credit Hours
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-27 RACC Student Catalog
Source
catalog.racc.edu
Prerequisite
EUT 200 Semesters Offered: Spring * Indicates course is held off campus through FirstEnergy’s Power Systems Institute. Students must be accepted into this program and meet the additional requirements below in order to be considered for the program. The number of students who can be accepted into the FirstEnergy’s Power Systems Institute is limited due to operational staffing needs. The student must complete one track of four courses (Line Worker or Substation Worker) as approved by FirstEnergy’s Power Systems Institute.
EUT 221Electric Utility Technology IV - Substation Worker *6

This course is the fourth and final semester in a four part series providing the student with the knowledge and skills to work safely and competently in a supervised or unsupervised capacity. The fourth semester is the culmination of prior courses with the introduction of advanced knowledge and skills related to Motor Operates Air Brake Switch, electronic recloser controls, SF6 gas breakers, ACB maintenance, OCB timing and travel tests, calibration of various substation equipment, PT testing, phasing, switching procedures and the performance of energized primary work. The work activities in this final semester will be performed in a crew setting and will require continuous team work with fellow students.

Subject
EUT
Credits (min)
6
Credits (max)
6
Credit unit
Credit Hours
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-27 RACC Student Catalog
Source
catalog.racc.edu
Prerequisite
EUT 201 Semesters Offered: Spring * Indicates course is held off campus through FirstEnergy’s Power Systems Institute. Students must be accepted into this program and meet the additional requirements below in order to be considered for the program. The number of students who can be accepted into the FirstEnergy’s Power Systems Institute is limited due to operational staffing needs. The student must complete one track of four courses (Line Worker or Substation Worker) as approved by FirstEnergy’s Power Systems Institute.

Source: Reading Area Community College's catalog, linked per course · table learning_unit · CourseShelf publish 59