Industrial Maintenance & Technology Electrical Course Description

This course provides an overview of electrical principles, beginning with electron theory and progressing through single-phase and three-phase electrical systems. It is designed to build from foundational concepts to industrial applications with hands-on lab experience.

Students will develop a strong understanding of DC and AC electrical concepts, including current, voltage, resistance, power, and circuit analysis. Instruction covers series, parallel, combination circuits, switches, relays, transformers, motor theory and operation. Emphasis is placed on electrical systems commonly found in manufacturing and industrial settings, with a focus on three-phase power.

Lab exercises reinforce classroom instruction and include building and analyzing circuits, performing current, voltage, and resistance measurements, using a multimeter and amp clamp, and applying electrical principles to practical industrial scenarios.

By the end of the course, students will have the foundational knowledge and practical skills necessary to understand, troubleshoot, and work safely with industrial electrical systems.

Course Objectives
At the end of this course, the student should be able to:

1. Work safely with electrical systems
2. Use a multimeter to measure: Resistance, Voltage, Current, and Continuity.
3. Understand the fundamental rules of electricity in dealing with series, parallel and combination circuits.
4. Comprehend wiring symbols, diagrams and schematics
5. Understand the working principles behind many 3-phase devices
6. Analyze and troubleshoot DC and AC circuits.
7. Test motors, transformers, and test for input and output voltage.

Course Outline

• Safety
• OHMs LAW
• Electrical Measurements
• Electrical Symbols
• Series Circuits
• Parallel Circuits
• Combination Circuits
• Introduction to AC circuits
• Conductors
• Overcurrent Protection Devices (OCPD)
• Making Wiring Connections
• Magnetism, Solenoids
• AC circuits
• Inductance and Capacitance
• Transformers
• Power Distribution Systems
• Single Phase- Motors
• Three-Phase Motors
• Troubleshooting Electric Motors
• Motor Starters