Designation/Certificate: SMA®, SMT, SMC, and BEC
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