ETP 0178 - Basic Electricity for Lineworkers ETP 0178 - Basic Electricity for Lineworkers 45 con. hrs. Occupational This course specializes in basic electricity and the fundamentals of electrical power that apply particularly to the lineworker. You will study the history of electricity; AC and DC circuits; the principles of induction, capacitance, and reactance; portable generators and basic wiring; conductors and insulator technology; and electric power. You will demonstrate proficiencies in basic electrical formulae and measuring/ metering instruments. Course Designations: (CH)