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