Fundamentals of Electrical Systems:

• Understand 3Ø Power and Plant Distribution: Gain a solid grasp of power generation, distribution basics, balanced power circuits, and methods to cut power bills and extend equipment life.
• Master Electrical Switching, Timing, and Control Devices: Learn how common switches, timers, and control devices work, how to wire them, and effectively troubleshoot component failures.
• Apply Instrumentation (Discrete and Sensory): Calibrate and bench test common components, understand valve operation, and quickly identify problems to avoid unnecessary component replacement.

Electrical Diagrams & Troubleshooting Expertise:

• Interpret Electrical Diagrams & Control Circuits: Develop the essential skill of reading and designing ladder diagrams, understanding control circuit components, and implementing complex circuits with interlocking and cross-referencing.
• Perform Preventive Maintenance & Troubleshooting Control Circuits: Acquire fundamental troubleshooting skills, including systematic approaches to identify short circuits and faulty components quickly, and implement effective preventive maintenance programs.

Motor Control Operations & Protection:

• Gain an Introduction to Motor Control Operations & Protection: Understand practical motor control, identify causes of motor failures, and learn how to prevent them for both AC and DC motors.
• Size Protection for Motors & Control Circuits: Learn to correctly read motor nameplates, use a six-step method for safe motor branch circuits, and select proper circuit protection components according to code.
• Troubleshoot AC Motor Controls: Quickly identify the root cause of AC motor problems, check windings for open conditions, and troubleshoot various reversing methods and reduced-voltage start motors.
• Troubleshoot DC Motor Controls: Learn to troubleshoot and control the speed of DC motors, detect SCR faults, and diagnose problems in series, shunt, and compound DC motors before they fail.

PLC Integration:

• Understand & Apply PLCs in Electrical Controls: Learn PLC number systems, general operation, introductory programming, and how to convert electromechanical systems to PLC-based systems. Develop skills to troubleshoot CPU and I/O systems, identifying problems with the controller, wiring, or field devices.