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This five-day program is used regularly by industrial plants and industries utilizing cross-training to increase productivity, effectiveness and flexibility in their workforce. It also provides an excellent foundation in electrical maintenance and troubleshooting for workers entering apprenticeship programs, leapfrogging them several years ahead in their knowledge, skills and abilities.
The successful student will receive a solid understanding of low voltage single and three phase electrical systems. The program places maximum emphasis on safe work practices and procedures, installation requirements, troubleshooting and preventive maintenance. This program saved one client a year of OJT with increases in safety, quality and productivity.
CSA Z462 and NFPA 70E require that non-electrical supervisors managing electrical crews be qualified to understand the safety, installation, maintenance and troubleshooting tasks that electrical workers perform daily. It includes a complete understanding of the requirements of CSA Z462-21 and NFPA 70E-21.
Who should attend: Millwrights, mechanics, and other trades whose jobs require a certain amount of cross training in industrial electrical systems as they work with their electrical counterparts as well as non-electrical supervisors who must know what their electrical subordinates are exposed to.
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Don Dukart, Enbridge"The practical portion of this course was excellent and kept interesting by our instructor. The troubleshooting and circuitry training made this a very worthwhile course."
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Ron Book, Glenboro Mechanical"This is a good course to take to get a better understanding of what electricity actually does in a low voltage system. It also helped me understand which tools can help me while troubleshooting and what to expect when working with an electrician."
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Craig R Balfour, Brandt"I would recommend this course to anyone interested because you should have an understanding of troubleshooting in this line of work. The instructor was very good, gave detailed explanations and was always willing to help."
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Yuri Piplenko, Millwright"This was an informative course and covered a lot of aspects of electrical trade safety. The instructor was intelligent with a good sense of humor. I wish all electrical trades people had the opportunity to study this course."
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Richard Rogers, Daam Galvanizing"The information alone in the course about understanding low voltage makes it worthwhile. And if you add in the fact that you learn schematics and all the troubleshooting it makes it nearly invaluable."
Course topics
I. TEST ELECTRICAL CIRCUITS
Objective: Understand how to conduct basic measurements in an electrical circuit or system using a multimeter.
II. TEST ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS
Objective: Understand how to test electrical components and circuits using a DMM.
III. APPLY ELECTRICAL FUNDAMENTALS
Objective: Explain the basic principles of electricity and how circuits operate.
View all topicsI. TEST ELECTRICAL CIRCUITS
Objective: Understand how to conduct basic measurements in an electrical circuit or system using a multimeter.
- Use Digital Multimeters
- Measure Voltage
- Measure Current
- Measure Power
- Evaluate Students
II. TEST ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS
Objective: Understand how to test electrical components and circuits using a DMM.
- Test Conductors
- Measure Circuit Resistance
- Test Insulation
- Evaluate Students
III. APPLY ELECTRICAL FUNDAMENTALS
Objective: Explain the basic principles of electricity and how circuits operate.
- Apply Ohms Law
- Apply Watts Law
- Apply Direct Current Theory
- Apply Alternating Current Theory
- Troubleshoot Electrical Circuits
- Evaluate Students
IV. TROUBLESHOOT ELECTRICAL FAULTS
Objective: Understand how to troubleshoot electrical circuit and system faults.
- Identify System Problems
- Identify Maintenance Problems
- Identify Operating Problems
- Troubleshoot Circuit Problems
- Evaluate Students
V. OPERATE ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS
Objective: Inspect and evaluate the construction and operation of electrical circuits.
- Read Electrical Diagrams
- Identify Color Coding
- Plan Circuit Device Installations
- Inspect 120 Volt Circuit Installations
- Plan 120/240 Volt Circuit Installations
- Evaluate Transformer Applications
- Compare Three Phase Systems
- Evaluate Students
VI. REPLACE SINGLE PHASE EQUIPMENT
Objective: Understand how to replace single phase electrical equipment following proper methods, techniques and applicable regulations.
- Inspect Circuit Simulator Boards
- Connect Wires
- Connect Cables
- Connect Cord Ends
- Connect Lights
- Connect Receptacles
- Connect Single Phase Motors
- Connect Single Phase Panels
- Evaluate Students
VII. ARC FLASH AND LOW VOLTAGE SAFETY
Objective: Recognize the damage electricity can cause to the human body, identify common causes and follow safe work practices and procedures.
- Intro to the CSA Z462 standard.
- Avoid Electric Shocks.
- Avoid Arc Flash Hazards
- Select appropriate PPE
- Use Rubber Gloves Effectively.
- Isolate Circuits and Test Dead
- Safe Switching Methods
VIII. TROUBLESHOOT SINGLE PHASE SYSTEMS
Objective: Understand how to test, troubleshoot and diagnose single phase electrical circuit problems following proper methods and techniques.
- Troubleshoot Open Circuits
- Troubleshoot Short Circuits
- Evaluate Students
IX. MAINTAIN PROTECTIVE SYSTEMS
Objective: Understand the systems that protect people, equipment, materials and the environment.
- Describe Power Company Grounding
- Ground Electrical Systems
- Bond Electrical Equipment
- Ground Electrical Equipment
- Maintain Double Insulation
- Test Fuses
- Test Breakers
- Evaluate Students
X. TEST CIRCUIT SAFETY AND CONTROL DEVICES
Objective: Understand how to test circuit safety, control and magnetic devices.
- Test Magnetic Devices
- Test Safety Devices
- Test Control Devices
- Evaluate Students
XI. REPLACE THREE PHASE EQUIPMENT
Objective: Understand how to replace three phase electrical equipment following proper methods, techniques and applicable regulations.
- Mount System Simulator Boards
- Connect Three Phase Panel Boards
- Connect Three Phase Cables
- Connect Three Phase Manual Starters
- Connect Three Phase AC Motors
- Identify Three Phase Motor Failures
- Connect Three Phase Magnetic Starters
- Protect Three Phase Motors
- Evaluate Students
XII. TROUBLESHOOT THREE PHASE SYSTEMS
Objective: Understand how to test, troubleshoot and diagnose three phase electrical circuit problems following proper methods and techniques.
- Troubleshoot Power Circuit Faults
- Troubleshoot Control Circuit Faults
- Evaluate Students
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Dave Smith
Years of Experience48Dave Smith has been an Industrial Maintenance Electrician since 1975. He has taught maintenance, troubleshooting and safety courses to thousands of electricians in mines, mills, refineries, factories, plants, power stations and offshore platforms throughout North America and the Middle East. Dave is a hands-on guy and teaches from a field perspective with his intended audience being his utmost concern...
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Carla Young, Syncrude Canada"Very relaxed, informative and funny. Great instructor!!"
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Lloyd Johnson, City of Lloydminster"I found the instructor, Dave Smith very informative and knowledgeable about the subject matter. He used greater visual and verbal examples explaining the course material."
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Lee Kocyba, Akita Drilling“Dave was a very good instructor with his knowledge on electrical and how to apply it with common occurrences that you may have on the rig.”
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Wayne Jeffrey
Years of Experience41Wayne brings 41 years of experience in the electrical and instrumentation industry. He is a master electrician and a journeyman instrument mechanic. He started in the early 80’s with a petroleum company in the Lloydminster area performing maintenance duties. He then started and ran his own contracting company for 15 yrs. in Lloydminster. After he sold the company, he started working with a local...
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Mohit Mander, KLTPWayne is a wonderful and informative instructor. He made the course very enjoyable and easy to follow.
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Hassan Mahmood, BTHCWayne has a strong background in electrical knowledge, he is well aware of electrical codes and standards and explains everything very well.
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Jeff Barfoot, SyncrudeWayne is a great instructor. He is very knowledgeable and is very good at explaining any questions.
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Dave Neal
Years of Experience50With 33 years of on the job experience at Hydro One, doing consulting work for McGregor Allsop, Trow Engineering Consultants and Dillion and Associates, Dave has acquired extensive knowledge of electrical equipment, installations and legislative requirements. While with Hydro One, Dave was involved with many projects including: - Held the lead role in the implementation of the new Training Development...
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Mike Jablonicky, TransAlta“I found Dave Neal to be very professional and informative. His approach to teaching was refreshing yet direct to the point. He brought on new videos, new viewpoints in the way we do our jobs and how we look at pre-job safety. Very well done. We look forward to seeing Dave again in three years.”
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Lance Fleming, Alliance Energy“The instructor was very knowledgeable in the material presented and was very willing to answer any questions.”
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Ben Eisler, West Fraser Quesnel Plywood“Dave engaged us by including lots of questions in his discussions. It caused us to think or at least to create in our minds a place to pile the information that came next. We were not bored by a “I talk, you listen” type of presentation. It improved my appreciation for the dangers that can be...
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Jim Roberts
Years of Experience43Jim Roberts brings over 43 years of experience in the electrical field. A graduate from the Georgian College Electrical Engineering program, he started his career at Toronto Hydro Electrical Systems as a High Voltage Underground Cable Fault Technician then proceeded to Toronto Transit Commission where he obtained his red seal 309A electrical license and became a Maintenance/Construction Electrician...
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Kevin Archambault, Canadian Coast Guard“Jim was very informative. He also brought a lot of experience to the course. He was able to relate with what we do on a regular basis.”
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Mario DiDonato, SofSurfacesGood information for getting a good base knowledge of arc flash and hazards.
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Steve Fritterer, GCT DeltaportJim Roberts kept the course humorous and interesting. He kept us all under his supervision and helped when needed.
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"The practical portion of this course was excellent and kept interesting by our instructor. The troubleshooting and circuitry training made this a very worthwhile course."
Don Dukart, Enbridge -
"This is a good course to take to get a better understanding of what electricity actually does in a low voltage system. It also helped me understand which tools can help me while troubleshooting and what to expect when working with an electrician."
Ron Book, Glenboro Mechanical -
“The course was good. I learned lots, seen lots and experienced many different scenarios. I enjoyed the course, very happy with the lab set-up, the classroom settings and content presented.”
Jamie Clement, Tundra Process Solutions -
"I would recommend this course to anyone interested because you should have an understanding of troubleshooting in this line of work. The instructor was very good, gave detailed explanations and was always willing to help."
Craig R Balfour, Brandt -
"This course was well worth the time and money and gave a good foundation for solving problems. There was lots of real life issues covered as the instructor brought a lot of valuable experience to the class."
Jody Beutler, Layne Christensen -
"This was an informative course and covered a lot of aspects of electrical trade safety. The instructor was intelligent with a good sense of humor. I wish all electrical trades people had the opportunity to study this course."
Yuri Piplenko, Millwright -
"I got a better understanding of how different electrical systems work and got lots of hands on practical learning. My instructor was excellent and helped me personally, so I would remember and understand what I'd been taught."
Paul Fitton, Champion Drilling -
"The information alone in the course about understanding low voltage makes it worthwhile. And if you add in the fact that you learn schematics and all the troubleshooting it makes it nearly invaluable."
Richard Rogers, Daam Galvanizing
| Day 1 | |
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| Start Time, Introduction | 08:00 - 10:00 am |
| Morning Break | 10:00 - 10:15 am |
| Class Time | 10:15 - 12:00 pm |
| Lunch | 12:00 - 01:00 pm |
| Class Time, Followed by afternoon break | 01:00 - 03:00 pm |
| Class Time, End Time | 03:15 - 04:30 pm |
| Day 2 | |
|---|---|
| Start Time, Introduction | 08:00 - 10:00 am |
| Morning Break | 10:00 - 10:15 am |
| Class Time | 10:15 - 12:00 pm |
| Lunch | 12:00 - 01:00 pm |
| Class Time, Followed by afternoon break | 01:00 - 03:00 pm |
| Class Time, End Time | 03:15 - 04:30 pm |
| Day 3 | |
|---|---|
| Start Time, Introduction | 08:00 - 10:00 am |
| Morning Break | 10:00 - 10:15 am |
| Class Time | 10:15 - 12:00 pm |
| Lunch | 12:00 - 01:00 pm |
| Class Time, Followed by afternoon break | 01:00 - 03:00 pm |
| Class Time, End Time | 03:15 - 04:30 pm |
| Day 4 | |
|---|---|
| Start Time, Introduction | 08:00 - 10:00 am |
| Morning Break | 10:00 - 10:15 am |
| Class Time | 10:15 - 12:00 pm |
| Lunch | 12:00 - 01:00 pm |
| Class Time, Followed by afternoon break | 01:00 - 03:00 pm |
| Class Time, End Time | 03:15 - 04:30 pm |
| Day 5 | |
|---|---|
| Start Time, Introduction | 08:00 - 10:00 am |
| Morning Break | 10:00 - 10:15 am |
| Class Time | 10:15 - 12:00 pm |
| End time | 12:00 - 01:00 pm |
| Class Time, Followed by afternoon break | 01:00 - 03:00 pm |
| Class Time, End Time | 03:15 - 04:30 pm |