ELECTRICITY FOR BUILDING OPERATORS

ELECTRICITY FOR BUILDING OPERATORS
8 Hours 
 
Who Should Attend:  Building operators, office personnel and anyone else interested in learning how electrical energy is used in the operation and control of facilities and buildings.
 
Prerequisites:  Knowledge of mathematical equation execution.
 
Description:  This course covers a wide range of electrical topics involving electrical technology.  Learners will be exposed to the common electrical terms used in electrical technology as well as how electrical energy is generated, transported and utilized in various facilities and buildings.  Other topics will involve the safety / control of electrical energy using fuses, overloads and circuit grounds.  Students will also learn valuable skills involving Electrical Multimeter application and utilization, wiring and troubleshooting electrical circuits and schematics.
 
Core Ability:

• Creative Thinking

• Technology Application

 
Competency:

• Relate electrical technology to the workplace

• Demonstrate Electrical measurement skills using a MultiMeter

• Perform electrical troubleshooting on electrical circuits

 
Course Objectives:  Upon completion of this course, the learner should be able to:
 

1.	Describe and measure for electrical circuit Voltage, Amperage and Resistance
2.	Describe, Identify, and Apply Direct and Alternating Current Electricity
3.	Describe the operation of Electrical Transformers and Power Supplies
4.	Wire basic and Troubleshoot basic Electrical Circuits
5.	Describe operation of and Overload Safety to Electrical Motors
6.	Interpret Electrical Ladder and Wiring Diagrams
7.	Identify, Size, and Test Electrical Fuses and Over-Current Protection Devices
8.	Identify, Size, and Apply Electrical Relays and Motor Starters
9.	Demonstrate Voltage and Resistance Measurements utilizing MultiMeters
10.	Describe and Apply Continuity and Voltage-Drop Troubleshooting methodology

 
Performance Standards:
            Upon the successful completion of Electricity for Building Operators, learners      will, at an accuracy of 90%:
·         Explain electrical terms of Volts, Amps, Resistance and Watts
·         Demonstrate testing of electrical over-current protection devices
·         Interpret electrical diagrams
 
Electricity for Building Operators Lessons Covered:
 

Ohm’s Law

Alternating and Direct Current Electricity

Transformers & Power Supplies

Distributed Voltages

Wire and Cable

Alternating Current Motors

Blueprints

Schematic Drawings

 
Equipment Required:
 

1.	Scientific Calculator (Texas Instrument TI-36x or Equivalent)
2.	Wire Strippers (Klein Cat. No. 11045 or Equivalent)
3.	Phillips and Slot-type Screwdrivers
4.	VOM Multimeter (Fluke 179 or equiv.)
5.	Electrical Wire Spool 16 awg Stranded Black THHN
6.	Electrical Wire Spool 16 awg Stranded White THHN
7.	Electro-Mechanical Wiring Training Board (1 board for 2 students)

 
Comments:
 
Electricity is an energy source that few of us understand and many of us take for granted.  The “NFPA 70E Standard for Electrical Safety in the Workplace” has mandated company-sponsored training programs that teach employees to recognize and avoid specific hazards associated with electrical energy.  Since many machines that people operate depend on electrical energy, all persons could be required to have a firm understanding on its operation and related hazards.  The Electricity for Building Operators course represents a generalized study applied to electrical technology, how this energy is controlled and applied in buildings and facilities.  This course is designed for any “non-electrician” person who may be required to operate electrical equipment.