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AC/DC Training Classes

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AC/DC

Topic General
Workers		 Production Maintenance/
Installers 		Supervisors Technicians/
Engineering
Basic AC/DC

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Advanced AC/DC    

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Basic AC/DC
General Workers: 2-4 hours

  • Secretaries
  • Office personnel
  • Janitorial
  • Receptionists
  • Sales personnel

Simple course on what is electricity and how to live safely with it.  Study Static, DC, and AC electricity and how we use it and control it.  Look at different devices used in everyday applications.


Basic AC/DC
Production: 4-8 hours

  • Machine operators
  • Welders
  • Assemblers
  • Machinists
  • Painters
  • Testers
  • Installers
  • Electricians

Starts with basic terms and applications of Static, DC, and AC electricity.  Study Voltage, Current, Resistance, and Power in production applications.  Explains power vs control in electrical circuits used throughout industry.  Length of class depends on previous experience and needs.


Basic AC/DC
Maintenance/Engineering: 4-40 hours

  • Multicraft
  • Mechanical
  • Electrical
  • Technicians
  • HVAC techs

Starts with basic terms and applications of Static, DC, and AC electricity.  Study Voltage, Current, Resistance, and Power in production applications.  Work with OHM's Law and other math related problems.  Explains power vs control in electrical circuits. 

Study various devices used in commercial and industrial equipment.  Length of class depends on previous experience and needs.

Basic AC/DC
Supervisors: 2 hours

  • Production managers
  • Team leaders
  • Safety teams

Starts with basic terms and applications of Static, DC and AC electricity.  Study Voltage, Current, Resistance and Power in production applications.  Explains power vs control in electrical circuits used throughout industry.  Length of class depends on previous experience and needs.

 
Advanced AC/DC
Maintenance: 4-40 hours

  • Multi-craft
  • Mechanical
  • Electrical
  • Technicians
  • Electricians
  • HVAC techs
  • Installers

Expands basic AC/DC to include 3 phase power systems in commercial or industrial applications.  Study frequency and how it affects devices such as motors and transformers.  Drawings and schematics will be studied with hands-on testing.  Look at complex applications with electrical interference and noise, see how to limit their effects. 

Strong emphasis on safety and electrical code for troubleshooting will be studied.  Course is designed for beginner to advanced as needed, perfect for cross training or enhancing tech skills.

NOTE: Course is part of training program to "qualify" a person to work on or near "energized" electrical equipment as per NEC and OSHA requirements.

 
Advanced AC/DC
Engineers:  4-40 hours

  • Electronics tech
  • Engineers
  • Engineer techs
  • Electricians

Advanced class on electrical/electronic problems in commercial & industrial applications.  Study how EMI and RF problems can affect a variety of equipment & how to minimize or correct the problem.  Learn advanced grounding techniques for EMI, RF and Lightning protection.  See how VFD's and PLC's can be affected and protected from a variety of problems.  Class length varies according to needs and amount of material studied.  Course is designed for the pretrained technician or electrician.  Should have good working knowledge of AC/DC.

NOTE: Course could qualify for NEC and OSHA requirements for technicians working on energized equipment if needed.

For more information on manufacturing skills training, contact Ann Wolfinger.

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