ELC 017 – Basic Electricity for Non-Electrician

Name: ELC 017 - Basic Electricity for Non-Electrician
SKU: 4128
Availability: InStock

Teachers

Mr Zamree Yusoff

Category:

Electrical & Electronic/ In-House Programs/ Technical & Engineering/

Price

Duration: 2 Days

Lectures: InHouse

Certificate of Completion

INTRODUCTION

This course is designed for anyone who needs to understand basic electricity in order to improve efficiencies and uptime at their industrial plants and large building facilities. We approach our students as if they were our own employees, giving them a real world “hands-on” electrical education. When they are finished taking this course they will be able to go back to their workplace and immediately apply what they have learned.

Objective

Understand how electricity is produced and distributed.
Know the difference between AC and DC.
Identify the relationship between voltage, current and resistance.
Use the Ohm’s Law wheel to determine electrical values.
Understand the three hazards associated with the use of electricity.
Understand electrical power and power measurement.
Identify the characteristics of the three basic electrical circuits.
Identify the types and characteristics of commonly used electrical test equipment.
Understand how electricity is distributed through commercial and industrial facilities.
Understand the terminology associated with and operation of major electrical components in a distribution system.
Read basic electrical distribution diagrams.

Identify the types of PPE required for various electrical tasks.
Understand the importance and basics of a Lockout Tagout program.
Understand the purpose of the National Electrical Code and its relationship to maintenance tasks.
Define basic electrical terms found in the National Electrical Code.
Identify general requirements for electrical work defined in the National Electrical Code.
Identify properties of the different types of conductors and insulation materials.
Read and interpret NEC Table 310.16 reproduced in the Ugly’s manual to size wire.
Identify the different types of raceways available for wiring.
Identify the correct methods to wire various electrical components and equipment.
Learn a systematic approach to simple troubleshooting.
Understand the basic types of electrical maintenance performed in industrial plants and facilities.

Who should attend?

Manufacturing Plants
Commercial Buildings
Hospitals
Waste Water Facilities
Schools
Government Buildings
Research Facilities
Shopping Centers
Apartment Buildings

Mechanics
HVAC Technicians
Machine Operators
Apprentices
Alarm Technicians
Non-Electrical Engineers
Building Engineers
Stationary Engineers
Low Voltage Specialists
Multi-craft & Cross Training Personnel
Any person needing a basic course in industrial electricity

2 Days Training Modules

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Day One

Module 1: UNDERSTANDING INDUSTRIAL ELECTRICITY

seminar

This seminar will provide students with a basic understanding of how electricity works in commercial and industrial settings. Starting with easily understood analogies to explain the fundamentals of electricity, students will then be quickly immersed in practical, real world examples used to illustrate how electricity is distributed and used in their own plants and facilities. Next they will learn about different types of electrical test equipment and how to use this equipment in their everyday jobs. A short introduction to electrical safety will be included before moving on to an in-depth discussion about major electrical components such as motors and transformers, where & how these components work, and their purposes within electrical systems. By the end of Day 1, students will have gained a firm understanding of how electrical systems work in their own plants and buildings.

Module 2: ELECTRICAL FUNDAMENTALS

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Production & Distribution of Electricity
DC and AC in Plants and Facilities
Voltage, Current and Resistance; Ohm’s Law
Basic Electrical Circuits
Series Circuits
Parallel Circuits
Series / Parallel Circuits
Power: Types & Control
Single-phase and Three-phase Systems
Workplace Electrical Safety

Module 3: ELECTRICAL TEST EQUIPMENT for EVERYDAY USE

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Multimeters
Voltage Testers
Verifying a Circuit De-energized
3 Modes of Failure: Opens, Shorts, Ground Faults
Clamp-on Ammeter
Megohmmeters
Meters for Special Circumstances

Module 4: UNDERSTANDING YOUR BUILDING ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

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Reading Electrical Single-Line Diagrams
Major Components
The Electrical Service
Main Distribution Centers
Transformers
Switchgear and Circuit Breakers
Overcurrent Protective Devices
Feeders
Disconnects
Motors
Panelboards and Branch Circuits
Lighting Circuits
Electrical Floor Plans & Facility Wiring

Module 5: WORKING WITH INDUSTRIAL ELECTRICITY

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The second day of this seminar consists of the real world, everyday electrical tasks performed on the job. Students will receive an electrical safety overview followed by a brief introduction to the National Electrical Code and how the NEC pertains to the electrical work they do. Next they will learn how to choose the right materials for the job and how to perform basic electrical repairs and installations. A discussion on proper wiring of equipment will be followed by practical tips for electrical troubleshooting, before ending the day with an overview of other common electrical work actives including an introduction to preventive maintenance practices. By the end of Day-2, students will have gained a solid foundation for safely performing electrical work in their plants and facilities.