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Miniskills Electrical
with John Dahlgren
ETP members contact: etp@butte.edu
Training Details: 8am - 4:30pm | March 3rd, 2025
In this training, trainees will be introduced to fundamental electrical safety (OSHA-10 based), Alternating Current (AC) and Direct Current (DC) in fundamentals and their applications. Concepts of circuits. Use of measurement devices such as digital volt-ohm-ampere meters, continuity and polarity devices will be introduced and used in hands-on application. Concepts of inductance and capacitance will be described and applied. Electrical schematics and pictorial-based plans for industrial use will be introduced. A combination of online learning reinforced with hands-on application activities will be used.
Electrical Safety Introduction (OSHA-10 based)
- Identify major electrical hazards.
- Describe types of electrical hazards.
- Describe electrical protection methods.
- Recognize employer requirements to protect workers from electrical hazards.
Module 1: BasicElectricalCircuits
- Segment 1: FundamentalsofElectricity
- Segment 2: ElectricalCircuitComponents
- Segment 3: ManualInputDevices
- Segment 4:OutputDevices
Module 2: ElectricalMeasurements
- Segment 1:VoltageMeasurement
- Segment 2: Introduction to Series andParallel Circuits
- Segment 3:CurrentMeasurement
- Segment 4:ResistanceMeasurement
Module 3: CircuitAnalysis
- Segment 1: Power inSeriesCircuits
- Segment 2: Power inParallelCircuits
- Segment 3: CircuitProtection Devices
Digital Multimeter (DMM) Usage
- Understand symbols used in selecting DMM measurements
- Measure AC Volts, DC Volts
- Measure Amperes
- Measure Continuity
- Measure Resistance
Electrical Schematics and Diagrams
- Identify symbols used electrical schematics and diagrams
- Identify the connections of symbols and lines to form circuits
- Observe the difference between electrical schematics, diagrams and pictorial imagery
Upon completion of this course trainees will be able to:
- Understand the inherit dangers of electricity and how to work safely with electricity
- Define basic electrical circuits including those using AC and DC electricity
- Identify electrical measurement devices and their uses
- Demonstrate the use of electrical measurement devices in AC and DC applications including voltage, resistance, current and continuity.
- View the basic structure of a given electrical diagram with symbols and lines as a circuit.
Course Length: 8 hours combined online and hands-on application*
*Course length may vary based on number of trainees, online content completion and comprehension.
Miniskills Blueprint Reading & Shop Math Applications
with John Dahlgren
ETP members contact: etp@butte.edu
Training Details: 8am - 4:30pm | March 14th, 2025
MiniSkills Industrial Blueprint Reading and Shop Math Applications
In this training, trainees will be introduced to fundamental blueprint reading concepts. Basic projections, the importance of title blocks, general and local notes, dimensioning and specialty drawings will be covered. Concepts including perimeter, area and volume will be covered along with time-based calculations and rates calculations. A combination of online learning reinforced with hands-on application activities will be used.
Module 1: Projection and Visualization
Terms and View Construction
Module 2: Title Blocks and Parts Lists
Segment 1 – Drawing sheets, formats and zoning
Segment 2 – Title Block information and identification
Segment 3 – Parts lists identification
Module 3: Dimensioning Methods and Units of Measure
Segment 1 – Dimensioning Rules
Segment 2 – Symbols, Acronyms and Vocabulary
Segment 3 – Dimension Standards
Module 4: Drawing Notes Meaning
Segment 1 – Notes Meaning
Segment 2 – Specifications and Callouts
Module 5: Electrical Schematics, Pneumatic Schematics and Plumbing and Instrumentation Drawings (P&ID)
Segment 1 – Component Symbols Identification
Segment 2 – Circuit Diagrams
Segment 3 – Measurements and Readings
Module 6: Shop Calculations
Segment 1 – Calculate Perimeter
Segment 2 – Calculate Area
Segment 3 – Calculate Volume
Module 7: Time-based Calculations
Segment 1 – Time conversions
Segment 2 – Time-based calculations in hours, minutes and seconds
Module 8: Basic Rates Calculations
Segment 1 – Flow Rates Calculations
Segment 2 – Speed Rates Calculations
Upon completion of this course trainees will be able to:
- Understand how blueprints are used to accurately depict equipment and machines.
- Understand how dimensions, notes and title blocks are used to correctly identify a blueprint and apply it.
- Review practical shop math formulas like perimeter, area and volume, time-based calculations and flow rate, speed/feed rate calculations.
Hands-on application with practical activities. NOTE: Calculator REQUIRED for math.
*Course length may vary based on number of trainees, online content completion and comprehension.
NOTE: This training is different from our Construction Print Reading training.