Electrical Systems and Illumination

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To be able to safely operate and maintain a building's electrical equipment, you must thoroughly understand the components of electrical systems and how to measure the electricity your building consumes. This course provides you with a clear understanding of electricity basics, the skills needed to measure electrical consumption, and the ability to recognize, set up, and maintain reliable and effective maintenance and safety systems.

Major topics covered in this course

Sources of electricity
Electrical safety
Electrical circuits
Electric meters
Cables, terminations, and conduits
Light sources, fixtures, and maintenance
Electric motor basics and maintenance

You will take away these key concepts and skills

A clear understanding of electricity basics
The skills needed to measure electrical consumption
Guidelines for installing and monitoring motors and starters
The ability to recognize, set up, and maintain reliable and effective maintenance and safety systems