Electrical Systems & Illumination

Electrical Systems & Illumination

Designation/Certificate: SMA®, and SMT

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.

Learning Objectives

  • Understanding of electricity basics
  • Measuring electrical consumption
  • Installing and monitoring motors and starters
  • Recognizing, setting up, and maintaining reliable and effective maintenance and safety systems  

Major Topics Covered

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

Course Table of Contents

  • Introduction to Electricity and Electrical Safety
  • Fundamentals of Direct Current Circuits
  • Fundamentals of Alternating Current Circuits
  • Electric Meters and the Measurement of Electricity
  • Building Power and Distribution
  • Wires, Cables, Terminations, Splices, and Conduit
  • Circuit Protection
  • Lighting and Illumination
  • Electrical System Installation
  • Introduction to Electric Motors
  • Electric Motor Maintenance
  • Troubleshooting Electric Circuits  

USGBC Recommendation

18 GBCI continuing education hours towards the LEED Credential Maintenance Program.  

Available Delivery Options

Self-Study/ Instructor-Led On-line Course