MMUA/MREA Underground School

Description

MMUA UNDERGROUND SCHOOL
May 6-9, 2025(T 12-5, W 8:30-5, Th 8:30-4, F 8:30-12)
MMUA Training Center, Marshall, MN 

Registration fee increases $50 on April 12
Registration closes on April 24, 2025

Participants must choose between two course options:

A: Multi-session
     Circuit Isolation and Switching
     Cable Pulling
     Locating
     Troubleshooting and Fault-Finding Primary Cable
     Leaking Transformer Changeout
     600-Amp Terminations
     
B: Advanced
     Equipotential Grounding and The Isolation Method

GENERAL SESSIONS 
Participants will be divided into groups and will rotate through the following six hands-on training sessions.
May 6, Tuesday
12:00p     Registration/Check in
1:00p       Welcome and opening remarks
1:00p       Gopher State One Call/Office of Pipeline Safety
4:00p       Wrap-up

May 7, Wednesday
8:30a       Hands-on training
11:45a     Lunch
12:30p     Hands-on training
4:00p       Wrap-up
5:00p       Optional evening activities

May 8, Thursday
8:30a       Hands-on training
12:00p     Lunch
1:00p       Hands-on training
4:00p       Lineworker mystery event

May 9, Friday
8:30a       Mutual aid: Hurricane Milton Recap
12:00p     Wrap-up

WHO SHOULD ATTEND 
Apprentice lineworker, journey lineworker, crew lead
Each attendee will receive a t-shirt so please select a size when you register..

WHAT TO BRING
Because some of the training will take place outside of the classroom, participants must have the proper PPE, 
Including:
High-vis clothing/outerwear
Hard hat
Safety glasses
Work gloves
Rubber gloves
Work boots

PRICE 
$804

HOTEL 
AmericInn by Wyndham
1406 East Lyon Street, Marshall, MN
507-218-2440 ask for MMUA's reduced rate when booking

EverSpring Inn (formerly Ramada)
1500 East College Dr, Marshall, MN
507-532-3221 ask for MMUA's reduced rate when booking

EVENT POLICIES

MREA EVENT CANCELLATION POLICY (Click on link)

MREA EVENT CODE OF CONDUCT (LINK TO FULL POLICY)
MREA is committed to providing a safe, productive and welcoming environment for all participants and staff in MREA meetings, conferences, training programs, and events both online and in-person. All Event participants including but not limited to attendees, speakers, exhibitors, staff, students, guests and vendors, are expected to abide by this MREA Event Code of Conduct, and this code applies to all space and situations in which MREA meeting-related activities are being conducted, including virtual meetings and those sponsored by organizations other than MREA but held in conjunction with MREA Events. Participation constitutes agreement to comply with the Code of Conduct as a condition of attendance. 

2025 LATE REGISTRATION
All events in 2025 will be subject to a $50 late registration fee for anyone that registers less than 2 weeks prior to the published event dates.