0041 - Introduction to Electrical Maintenance
Course Description
- Day one and two course time: 8:00am - 4:00pm
- Day three course time: 8:00am - 3:00pm
- FDEP OCP 04271020: 2.0 DW DS WW
- FBPE Provider #0004021: 20 CEHs
Phone: (352) 294-3877 or 352-392-9570
Explore the principles of electrical systems and maintenance in this comprehensive three-day course covering essential topics like electrical units, circuits, components, meter usage, and safety. You will gain hands-on experience assembling and testing control circuits while studying key concepts such as resistance, capacitance, and motor maintenance. Through quizzes and lab work, students will apply their knowledge and develop fine motor skills by collaborating with peers. Students will be working on older pump control circuits systems still used by many utilities. This course emphasizes practical diagnostic skills vital for learners and provides a strong foundation for further study or careers in electrical maintenance.
Learner Outcomes
- Describe typical safety concerns associated with water/wastewater occupations.
- Describe common electrical components and their function.
- Explain parallel and series circuits and how they are used in motor control circuits.
- Describe the common electrical meters and their proper use.
- Describe how electric motors function and their proper maintenance.
- Describe corrective, preventive, and predictive maintenance.
- Describe tasks and equipment used for effective maintenance.
- Explain the use of wiring diagrams to troubleshoot problems.
- Use an ohm meter to safely troubleshoot problems.
- Assemble five (5) working control circuits.
Recommendations
Entry to intermediate level learners from the following groups:
Testimonials
"Liked best the hands-on experience and live examples of components"
"The information in the course was understandable and can be easily applied."
"I liked best the hands-on building circuits"
"Learned about the electrical components in an MCC, now I can use that knowledge to diagnose problems in the field."