Course Details
Course Details
Course ID
963
Course Name
Electrical Wiring Practices
Contact Hours
40.0
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
This program is designed to help you learn the fundamentals of electrical wiring so that you can safely install and maintain electrical circuits according to the rules defined in the National Electrical Code. The information in the textbook will provide you with a solid foundation in the principles of electrical wiring. The purpose of the textbook is to explain the principles of electrical wiring and to help you better understand the wiring requirements. The most important goal is to learn how electrical wiring and equipment is installed and maintained safely.
Course Level
Basic thru Intermediate
Course Content
* Plant and Sitework
* The Unit Substation
* Feeder Bus System
* Panelboards
* Trolley Busways
* Using Wire Tables and Determining Conductor Sizes
* Signaling Systems
* Motors and Controllers
* Motor Installation
* Power Factor
* Ventilating, Air Conditioning, and Other Facilities
* System Protection
* Lighting Protection
* Site Lighting
* Programmable Logic Controllers
* Fiber Optics
* Hazardous Locations
* Harmonics
Target Audience
Individuals in the Wastewater or 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