Workforce Training Consortium

(# 600.100)

Course Title: Basic Electrical Overview

Prerequisites:

None. This is a basic overview and introduction to Electricity and electrical Controls

Course Length and Maximum Class Size:

6 Classroom hours given in (2) 3 hour sessions. Maximum class size is 25.

Objective:

To introduce people to electricity and electrical control devices. To familiarize people with the safety needs and the sources of electricity.

Content:

Session #1 3 hours Session #2 3 hours
Basic Electrical Overview Basic Control Systems
-Alternative Current (AC) Motor Control Centers (MCC)
-Direct Current (DC) -Use
-Voltage -Construction
-Current Motor Starters
-Resistance -Use
-Power -Motor Protection
-Safety Machine Control
Basic Electrical Distribution Overview -Programmable Controllers
-Utility Supplied Power -Variable Speed Drivers
-Substations -Sensors, Switches, Relays
-Switch gears Basic Test Equipment
-Transformers -Voltage
-Safety -Current
In the Plant -Resistance
-Disconnects -Oscilloscope
-Panels  
-Breakers and fuses  
-Conduit, wire, etc.  

 Beneficial to:

Those who wish to determine their initial interest in Electricity or Electrical Control Devices before taking more advanced electrical courses.