Course Details
Course Details
Course ID
939
Course Name
Electrical Equipment, Part 1
Contact Hours
87.5
Approved Industry
Drinking Water and Wastewater
Partner Name
Penn Foster - Workforce Development (formerly Thomson Education Direct)
Primary Contact
Marianne Wowk
Marianne.wowk@pennfoster.edu
5709614105 Ext.
Website
Description
In this course consisting of six study units, the trainee will learn the skills and knowledge needed to install basic industrial electrical equipmwnt. The types of equipment discussed includes conduits, boxes, and raceways.
Course Level
Basic thru Intermediate
Course Content
Conductors and Insulators in Industry:
* Physical Properties and Characteristics
* Electrical Properties and Characteristics
* Types of Industrial Insulators
* Problems with Conductors and Insulators
* Self Check Answers
* Examination
Working with Conduit:
* Conduit Types and Characteristics
* Conduit Procedures
* Bending Conduit
* Large Conduit Installations
* Mating Conductors and Conduit
* Self Check Answers
* Examination
Electrical Boxes:
* Equipment Defined
* Electrical Boxes and Covers
* Boxes used for Pulling and Splicing
* Installing and Outlet Box
* Self Check Answers
* Examination
Industrial Enclosures and Raceways:
* Industrial Enclosures
* Installing the Disconnect Switches
* Industrial Control Panelboard layout
* Connecting Conduit to Enclosu
Target Audience
Individuals in the Wastewater and Drinking Water Operator field who wish to be trained in the field or fulfill continuing education requirements through Distance Learning. Education Direct offers adult learners the opportunity to fulfill their training needs while still holding down a full time job as a result of studying on own time.
Training Format
Virtual Asynchronous