The Training Place

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:

1. Understand the inherit dangers of electricity and how to work safely with electricity
2. Define basic electrical circuits including those using AC and DC electricity
3. Identify electrical measurement devices and their uses
4. Demonstrate the use of electrical measurement devices in AC and DC applications including voltage, resistance, current and continuity.
5. 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.