Plumb and Tension

This course introduces the principals of plumb and tension procedures. Coursework will cover the aspects of plumb and tension, and how it is utilized in the cell tower industry. Module Topics: Plumb and Tension Guy Wires, Why Plumb and Tension?, Perform Plumb and Tension, Tension Meters, Plumb and Tension Data Sheets, Pre and Post Tension Checklist. Materials include interactive lessons and simulations, quizzes, and, discussion questions. The lessons, simulations, and quizzes are in zipped files that can be imported to an LMS as SCORM Content or opened (If viewing without uploading to an LMS- unzip the file, and click story_html5.html).
file Module 1: Plumb and Tension Guy Wires Lesson (13 MB)
file Module 2: Why Plumb and Tension Lesson (7 MB)
file Module 3: Perform Plumb and Tension Lesson (6 MB)
file Module 4: Tension Meters Lesson (9 MB)
file Module 5: Plumb and Tension Data Sheets Lesson (6 MB)
file Module 6: Pre and Post Tension Checklist Lesson (3 MB)
file Module 3: Plumb and Tension Guy Wires Simulation (6 MB)
file Module 4: Use a Tension Meter Simulation (8 MB)
file Module 5: Determine if Guy Wires Need to be Tensioned Simulation (4 MB)
file Module 6: Perform Pre and Post Tension Checklist Simulation (5 MB)
file Module 1: Plumb and Tension Guy Wires Quiz (2 MB)
file Module 2: Why Plumb and Tension Quiz (2 MB)
file Module 3: Perform Plumb and Tension Quiz (2 MB)
file Module 4: Tension Meters Quiz (2 MB)
file Module 5: Plumb and Tension Data Sheets Quiz (2 MB)
file Module 6: Pre and Post Tension Checklist Quiz (2 MB)
Microsoft Word Plumb and Tension Discussion Questions (20 KB)
file Plumb and Tension Course (all files) (86 MB)

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Date:
2018
Primary Material Type:
Online Course
Institution:
Aiken Technical College
Funding Source:
TAACCCT Round 4
Subjects:
plumb and tension, guy wires, tower inspection, cell tower inspection, tension meters, data sheets, plumb and tension data sheets, tension checklist

Industry / Occupation

Industry Partner:
Aiken Technical College has established an Industry Advisory Group as part of their Technical Education program. Advisory Group members contribute to the design, development and delivery of the courses that are developed through this TAACCCT grant. The members also provide the program graduates with opportunities for job placements.
Industry Sector:
Information Technology -- Telecommunications (517)
Occupation:
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Occupations -- Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers (49-2022)

Education / Instructional Information

Instructional Program:
Communications Technologies/Technicians and Support Services (10)
Credit Type:
  • Credit
Credential Type:
  • Stacked/Latticed Credential Model
Educational Level of Materials:
  • 2nd Year Community College or equivalent
Time Required:
30 hours
Language:
English (United States)
Interactivity Type:
Mix of Active and Presentation.
Quality of Subject Matter was assured by:
  • Consultations during development of instructional materials
  • Participation as an ongoing member of team developing the instructional materials
Quality of Online/Hybrid Course Design assured by:
  • Expertise of Project's Instructional Designers
Course Note:
Tower and Wireless Installation Speciality Courses

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