Safety & Training Services

A state-of-the-art Training Center and specialized programs to support the growth and safety of cooperative employees.

From hands-on lineworker training and safety courses to leadership development and professional education, our programs are designed to strengthen skills and prepare teams for the future.

View Apprentice Programs Contact Us
Image
Training Center Building

Safety, Training and Education Services supports members and staff through safety, training and educational opportunities.

The department’s role is to:

  • Develop and present training courses on relevant safety topics to electric co-op line crews and other employees.
  • Conduct dielectric and electrical evaluations on electric co-op equipment.
  • Conduct safety inspections of co-op premises, prepare written reports for CEO and management, and share results with management.
  • Conduct safety meetings at member systems.
  • Help ensure compliance with applicable federal and state safety regulations.
  • Coordinate relief assistance to member systems to assist with outage restoration.
  • Conduct apprentice training, substation training and system operators training at the Association’s Training Center.
  • Conduct annual Gaff-n-Go Lineman’s Rodeo.
  • Provide training to cooperative directors, management and staff.
  • Coordinate statewide board meetings and professional group meetings.
  • Conduct membership surveys.

Image
training-center-flyer
Image
training-center-flyer

Apprentice Programs

Programs are based on the Northwest Lineman College curriculum. The Northwest Lineman College curriculum is ACCSC- and IACET-accredited. Instructors bring value-added content and years of practical experience in the field. Instructors are dedicated to offering the best combination of classroom and hands-on training available. Apprentice programs focus on their core subject and typically include First Aid, Safety, NESC and OSHA Safety Code modules.

Additional Training

  • Groundman Training (First Aid and VDOT/Flagger
  • Certification)
  • First-Aid Training and Certification
  • Fork-Truck Operation Training and Certification
  • VDOT Work Zone Safety Training and Certification
  • Flagger Certification

Services

  • Rubber Goods Testing

  • Hot-Line Tool Testing

Contact & Help

Please contact Rachael Freeman at (434) 510-4000 or rfreeman@vmdaec.com 
for additional information and scheduling.