Basic Electrical Training - For Industrial Applications

This course is designed for:

• Apprentice and maintenance electricians

• Plant operators and industrial maintenance staff

• Facility and safety managers overseeing systems

• Technicians working near energized equipment

Basic Electrical Training For Industrial Applications

DAY ONE

1. Basic Power Fundamentals

• AC and DC concepts in industrial and commercial power systems
• Voltage, current, resistance, and power; applying Ohm’s Law
• Hands-on circuit-building with real components
• Series, parallel, and combination circuits
• Safe use of multimeters: measuring voltage, current, and resistance
• Verifying equipment is de-energized and establishing an safe work condition
• Modes of failure: open circuits, short circuits, ground faults, and overloads
• Understanding power in single-phase and three-phase systems
• Introduction to power quality and equipment loading

2. Electrical Test Equipment

• Digital multimeters, voltage testers, and clamp-on ammeters
• Megohmmeters, continuity testers, and insulation resistance testing
• Testing under load vs. no-load conditions
• Safe testing techniques based on NFPA 70E

3. Basic Testing and Troubleshooting Techniques

• Reading single-line diagrams and schematic drawings
• Branch circuit diagnosis and fault isolation
• Control circuit troubleshooting
• Meter-based diagnostics: systematic testing and step-by-step workflows
• Documenting test results and corrective actions

4. Understanding Facility Electrical Systems (Part 1)

• Overview of distribution systems
• Electrical floor plans and facility wiring practices
• Low-voltage equipment: panels, transformers, disconnects, breakers
• 120/208 V, 277/480 V, and 347/600 V system examples
• Power factor basics and correction equipment
• Delta vs. wye systems and grounding configurations
• Switchgear fundamentals: metal-clad and metal-enclosed equipment
• Overcurrent protection: fuses, molded-case circuit breakers, and power breakers
• Arc-flash considerations in low-voltage distribution equipment

DAY TWO

5. Understanding Facility Electrical Systems (Part 2)

• Feeders, branch circuits, panelboards, and distribution layouts
• Motors, motor starters, VFD basics, and motor control centers (MCCs)
• Transformers, UPS systems, and battery maintenance basics
• Backup generators and automatic transfer switches
• Grounding and bonding requirements (NEC/CEC compliant)
• Building automation systems and low-voltage control wiring
• Fire alarm and life safety systems
• Common equipment failures and reliability strategies

6. Electrical Safety in the Workplace

• Introduction to NFPA 70E / CSA Z462
• Electrical hazards: shock, arc flash, and arc blast
• Approach boundaries and arc-flash labels
• PPE categories and hazard risk assessment
• Lockout/tagout (LOTO) procedures and OSHA requirements
• Establishing an safe work condition
• Developing facility electrical safety programs and safe work practices

7. Overview – NFPA 70B / CSA Z463 Electrical Maintenance Standards

• Proactive vs. reactive maintenance strategies
• Maintenance tasks for motors, transformers, breakers, and cables
• Insulation testing and thermographic inspections
• Linking maintenance to safety and system reliability
• Equipment-specific best practices to reduce downtime and failures

COURSE TIMETABLE

Both days:

Start: 10:00 a.m. Eastern Time
Finish: 4:30 p.m. Eastern Time