Electrical Engineering
Part 1 of a three part series, this four (4) hour course covers and highlights some of the significant changes and updates in the 2023 Edition of NFPA 70: National Electrical Code (NEC) which was recently updated from the 2020 Edition of NFPA 70: National Electrical Code (NEC).Instructor: Juan Pesante, PEThe student will progress through each section of the NEC from the introduction up to and including article 200. The student will be identifying chapters, articles, and tables of where and what significant changes occurred (be it an addition, revision, or deleting), the student will review the 2023 version of the updated text, and understand the reason for the change with an explanatory brief.SPECIFIC KNOWLEDGE OR SKILL OBTAINED
This course teaches the following specific knowledge and skills:
- Become familiar with some of the significant changes including additions, deletions, and modification to the 2023 Edition of NFPA 70: National Electrical Code (NEC) from the 2020 Edition for Chapters 1 up to Chapter 2
- Comprehend, after reviewing the significant changes and additions to the 2023 Edition of NFPA 70: National Electrical Code (NEC) the large scope of the changes to the code, thereby seeking additional and more thorough reviews of the entire code
CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION
You will be able to immediately print a certificate of completion after passing a 20 question multiple-choice quiz. The quiz can be retaken unlimited times until a passing grade of 70% or better is earned. This course satisfies four (4) professional development hour (PDH) of continuing education.
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$24.00 Add to cartPart 1 of a three part series, this four (4) hour course covers and highlights some of the significant changes and updates in the 2023 Edition of NFPA 70: National Electrical Code (NEC) which was recently updated from the 2020 Edition of NFPA 70: National Electrical Code (NEC).Instructor: Juan Pesante, PEThe student will progress through each section of the NEC from the introduction up to and including article 200. The student will be identifying chapters, articles, and tables of where and what significant changes occurred (be it an addition, revision, or deleting), the student will review the 2023 version of the updated text, and understand the reason for the change with an explanatory brief.SPECIFIC KNOWLEDGE OR SKILL OBTAINED
This course teaches the following specific knowledge and skills:
- Become familiar with some of the significant changes including additions, deletions, and modification to the 2023 Edition of NFPA 70: National Electrical Code (NEC) from the 2020 Edition for Chapters 1 up to Chapter 2
- Comprehend, after reviewing the significant changes and additions to the 2023 Edition of NFPA 70: National Electrical Code (NEC) the large scope of the changes to the code, thereby seeking additional and more thorough reviews of the entire code
CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION
You will be able to immediately print a certificate of completion after passing a 20 question multiple-choice quiz. The quiz can be retaken unlimited times until a passing grade of 70% or better is earned. This course satisfies four (4) professional development hour (PDH) of continuing education.
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Part 2 of a three part series, this four (4) hour course covers and highlights some of the significant changes and updates in the 2023 Edition of NFPA 70: National Electrical Code (NEC) which was recently updated from the 2020 Edition of NFPA 70: National Electrical Code (NEC).Instructor: Juan Pesante, PEThe student will progress through each section of the NEC for articles 300 and 400. The student will be identifying chapters, articles, and tables of where and what significant changes occurred (be it an addition, revision, or deleting), the student will review the 2023 version of the updated text, and understand the reason for the change with an explanatory brief.SPECIFIC KNOWLEDGE OR SKILL OBTAINED
This course teaches the following specific knowledge and skills:
- Become familiar with some of the significant changes including additions, deletions, and modification to the 2023 Edition of NFPA 70: National Electrical Code (NEC) from the 2020 Edition for Chapter 3 and Chapter 4
- Comprehend, after reviewing the significant changes and additions to the 2023 Edition of NFPA 70: National Electrical Code (NEC) the large scope of the changes to the code, thereby seeking additional and more thorough reviews of the entire code
CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION
You will be able to immediately print a certificate of completion after passing a 20 question multiple-choice quiz. The quiz can be retaken unlimited times until a passing grade of 70% or better is earned. This course satisfies four (4) professional development hour (PDH) of continuing education.
Preview CourseClick “Preview Course” to View Prior to PurchaseClick “Add to Cart” to Purchase and Access Quiz2023 NEC Significant Code Changes Part 2: 4 PDH
$24.00 Add to cartPart 2 of a three part series, this four (4) hour course covers and highlights some of the significant changes and updates in the 2023 Edition of NFPA 70: National Electrical Code (NEC) which was recently updated from the 2020 Edition of NFPA 70: National Electrical Code (NEC).Instructor: Juan Pesante, PEThe student will progress through each section of the NEC for articles 300 and 400. The student will be identifying chapters, articles, and tables of where and what significant changes occurred (be it an addition, revision, or deleting), the student will review the 2023 version of the updated text, and understand the reason for the change with an explanatory brief.SPECIFIC KNOWLEDGE OR SKILL OBTAINED
This course teaches the following specific knowledge and skills:
- Become familiar with some of the significant changes including additions, deletions, and modification to the 2023 Edition of NFPA 70: National Electrical Code (NEC) from the 2020 Edition for Chapter 3 and Chapter 4
- Comprehend, after reviewing the significant changes and additions to the 2023 Edition of NFPA 70: National Electrical Code (NEC) the large scope of the changes to the code, thereby seeking additional and more thorough reviews of the entire code
CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION
You will be able to immediately print a certificate of completion after passing a 20 question multiple-choice quiz. The quiz can be retaken unlimited times until a passing grade of 70% or better is earned. This course satisfies four (4) professional development hour (PDH) of continuing education.
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Part 3 of a three part series, this four (4) hour course covers and highlights some of the significant changes and updates in the 2023 Edition of NFPA 70: National Electrical Code (NEC) which was recently updated from the 2020 Edition of NFPA 70: National Electrical Code (NEC).Instructor: Juan Pesante, PEThe student will progress through each section of the NEC for articles 500 though 900 including the Annexs. The student will be identifying chapters, articles, and tables of where and what significant changes occurred (be it an addition, revision, or deleting), the student will review the 2023 version of the updated text, and understand the reason for the change with an explanatory brief.SPECIFIC KNOWLEDGE OR SKILL OBTAINED
This course teaches the following specific knowledge and skills:
- Become familiar with some of the significant changes including additions, deletions, and modification to the 2023 Edition of NFPA 70: National Electrical Code (NEC) from the 2020 Edition for Chapters 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 and Annexes
- Comprehend, after reviewing the significant changes and additions to the 2023 Edition of NFPA 70: National Electrical Code (NEC) the large scope of the changes to the code, thereby seeking additional and more thorough reviews of the entire code
CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION
You will be able to immediately print a certificate of completion after passing a 20 question multiple-choice quiz. The quiz can be retaken unlimited times until a passing grade of 70% or better is earned. This course satisfies four (4) professional development hour (PDH) of continuing education.
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$24.00 Add to cartPart 3 of a three part series, this four (4) hour course covers and highlights some of the significant changes and updates in the 2023 Edition of NFPA 70: National Electrical Code (NEC) which was recently updated from the 2020 Edition of NFPA 70: National Electrical Code (NEC).Instructor: Juan Pesante, PEThe student will progress through each section of the NEC for articles 500 though 900 including the Annexs. The student will be identifying chapters, articles, and tables of where and what significant changes occurred (be it an addition, revision, or deleting), the student will review the 2023 version of the updated text, and understand the reason for the change with an explanatory brief.SPECIFIC KNOWLEDGE OR SKILL OBTAINED
This course teaches the following specific knowledge and skills:
- Become familiar with some of the significant changes including additions, deletions, and modification to the 2023 Edition of NFPA 70: National Electrical Code (NEC) from the 2020 Edition for Chapters 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 and Annexes
- Comprehend, after reviewing the significant changes and additions to the 2023 Edition of NFPA 70: National Electrical Code (NEC) the large scope of the changes to the code, thereby seeking additional and more thorough reviews of the entire code
CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION
You will be able to immediately print a certificate of completion after passing a 20 question multiple-choice quiz. The quiz can be retaken unlimited times until a passing grade of 70% or better is earned. This course satisfies four (4) professional development hour (PDH) of continuing education.
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Offshore wind turbines harness the energy of the ocean winds and turn it into electricity. This course introduces the basic principles of proposed US offshore wind facilities. The course summarizes a study conducted by EESI of existing European and Asian offshore wind farms. The topics addressed include technical issues related to marine foundations and structures, transmission issues unique to offshore power generation, political and regulatory issues and the public's perceptions of proposed offshore wind farms. This course demonstrates that offshore wind energy has been successfully implemented in other parts of the world and that the potential for wind farms in U.S. waters is favorable.Instructor: Juan Pesante, PEOffshore wind turbines harness the energy of the ocean winds and turn it into electricity. This course introduces the basic principles of proposed US offshore wind facilities. The course summarizes a study conducted by EESI of existing European and Asian offshore wind farms. The topics addressed include techinical issues related to marine foundations and structures, transmission issues unique to offshore power generation, political and regulatory issues and the publics perceptions of proposed offshore wind farms. This course demonstrates that offshore wind energy has been successfully implemented in other parts of the world and that the potential for wind farms in U.S. waters is favorable.
SPECIFIC KNOWLEDGE OR SKILL OBTAINED
This course teaches the following specific knowledge and skills:
- Awareness of the basic principles of Offshore Wind Energy
- Awareness of the geographic areas in the U.S. that are canidates for wind farms
- Learn the affects of wind farms on commercial fishing and birds
- Public concerns about offshore wind farms relating to property values, local economy and jobs
CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION
You will be able to immediately print a certificate of completion after passing a 15 question multiple-choice quiz. The quiz can be retaken unlimited times until a passing grade of 70% or better is earned. This course satisfies 2 professional development hours (PDH) of continuing education.
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This course provides an excellent overview of 1) AC motor theory, applications, and industrial usage, 2) Transformers and transformer design, 3) Instruments and measuring devices, and 4) distribution systems.Instructor: Juan Pesante, PEThis course provides an excellent overview of 1) AC motor theory, applications, and industrial usage, 2) Transformers and transformer design, 3) Instruments and measuring devices, and 4) distribution systems.
SPECIFIC KNOWLEDGE OR SKILL OBTAINED
This course teaches the following specific knowledge and skills:
- AC motor theory
- AC motor construction and operation
- AC motor applications and usage
- Transformer theory and design
- Electronic Measuring devices
- Instrument construction
- Distribution systems
CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION
You will be able to immediately print a certificate of completion after passing a 20 question multiple-choice quiz. The quiz can be retaken unlimited times until a passing grade of 70% or better is earned. This course satisfies 6 professional development hours (PDH) of continuing education.
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AC circuit theory can cause engineers a lot of difficulty; however this course will attempt to make the concept easy to see and understand. Numerous pictures and graphs are used to show the basic fundamentals of how Alternating Current works. This course also details the general theory and equations for AC Circuit analysis, AC generators and AC Motors.Instructor: Juan Pesante, PEAC circuit theory can cause engineers a lot of difficulty; however this course will attempt to make the concept easy to see and understand. Numerous pictures and graphs are used to show the basic fundamentals of how Alternating Current works. This course also details the general theory and equations for AC Circuit analysis, AC generators and AC Motors.
SPECIFIC KNOWLEDGE OR SKILL OBTAINED
This course teaches the following specific knowledge and skills:
- AC motor theory
- AC motor construction and operation
- AC motor applications and usage
- Transformer theory and design
- Electronic Measuring devices
- Instrument construction
- Distribution systems
CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION
You will be able to immediately print a certificate of completion after passing a 20 question multiple-choice quiz. The quiz can be retaken unlimited times until a passing grade of 70% or better is earned. This course satisfies 6 professional development hours (PDH) of continuing education.
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In this course the student will understand the fundamental concepts of accident dynamics, accident prevention, and accident analysis. The student will learn the theoretical bases of safety management and accident analysis, and the practical application of a Safety Management framework for an organization.Instructor: Raymond Bosek, PESPECIFIC KNOWLEDGE OR SKILL OBTAINED
This course teaches the following specific knowledge and skills:
- Explain accidents and accident models
- Discuss cause and effect relationships
- Understand human performance considerations
- Describe safety management systems
- Recognize accident types/ individual and systems
- Explain the design of accident investigations
CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION
You will be able to immediately print a certificate of completion after passing a twenty (20) question multiple-choice quiz. The quiz can be retaken unlimited times until a passing grade of 70% or better is earned. This course satisfies four (4) professional development hours (PDH) of continuing education.
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This courses addresses the fundamental question of how much plug-in electric vehicle (PEV) charging infrastructure is needed in the United States to support both plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs) and battery electric vehicles (BEVs). In this course the student will understand PEV charging infrastructure requirements and analyze a range of plausible scenarios that consider the relationship between the evolution of the PEV fleet and charging infrastructure.Instructor: Juan Pesante, PESPECIFIC KNOWLEDGE OR SKILL OBTAINED
This course teaches the following specific knowledge and skills:
- Understand residential and non-residential electric vehicle charging requirements
- Discuss existing vehicle and infrastructure status
- Understand different scenarios of growth
- Explain direct current fast charging growth for corridor charging
- Discuss overall infrastructure changes required for models and estimates
CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION
You will be able to immediately print a certificate of completion after passing a 20 question multiple-choice quiz. The quiz can be retaken unlimited times until a passing grade of 70% or better is earned. This course satisfies three (3) hours of professional development (PDH).
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Do you know where electricity comes from? To be able to say yes to that question, you must understand a bit about the physics of matter. In this course you’ll learn the basics involving: matter, electron theory, magnetism, electromagnetism, the laws of electrical circuits, series circuits, parallel circuits, series-parallel circuits and the basic electrical formulas.Instructor: Juan-Pesante, PEDo you know where electricity comes from? To be able to say yes to that question, you must understand a bit about the physics of matter. In this course you’ll learn the basics involving: matter, electron theory, magnetism, electromagnetism, the laws of electrical circuits, series circuits, parallel circuits, series-parallel circuits and the basic electrical formulas.
This course also introduces the basic electricity and electrical circuit concepts associated with direct current. Topics include calculation of current, voltage, resistance and power in series, parallel and combination circuits with direct current (DC) power sources.
SPECIFIC KNOWLEDGE OR SKILL OBTAINED
This course teaches the following specific knowledge and skills:
- How is DC voltage produced and what does an electric circuit consist of
- What is a rectifier and how half-wave bridge rectifiers differ from full-wave bridge rectifiers
- What is the difference between a schematic diagram, one-line diagram, block diagram and wiring diagram
- What is resistivity and how temperature affects the resistance of materials
- What is the difference between open circuit, close circuit, and short circuit
- What primary characteristics identify a series, parallel or a combination circuit
- How to calculate the current and voltage drop in series, parallel or combination circuits
- How to calculate the equivalent resistance for a series, parallel or combination circuit
- What is meant by the terms voltage divider and current division
- How is electron flow theory different from conventional current theory
CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION
You will be able to immediately print a certificate of completion after passing a 30 question multiple-choice quiz. The quiz can be retaken unlimited times until a passing grade of 70% or better is earned. This course satisfies 9 professional development hours (PDH) of continuing education.
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This electrical training course provides a basic introduction to DC theory, electrical circuits, batteries and DC machinery (motors and generators). This course is essential to electrical engineers to refresh upon the basics and relearn the basic knowledge of electrical principals and equipment usages and applications.Instructor: Juan Pesante, PEThis electrical training course provides a basic introduction to DC theory, electrical circuits, batteries and DC machinery (motors and generators). This course is essential to electrical engineers to refresh upon the basics and relearn the basic knowledge of electrical principals and equipment usages and applications.
SPECIFIC KNOWLEDGE OR SKILL OBTAINED
This course teaches the following specific knowledge and skills:
- Battery theory and terminology
- Battery operations: series, parallel, primary, seconday, shelf life, etc
- Battery types: wet, dry, alkaline, etc
- Battery harzards
- Inductance
- Capacitance
- DC generator construction
- DC generator theory of operation
- DC generator voltage production, ratings, & losses
- DC motor theory
- DC motor construction and operation
CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION
You will be able to immediately print a certificate of completion after passing a 20 question multiple-choice quiz. The quiz can be retaken unlimited times until a passing grade of 70% or better is earned. This course satisfies 6 professional development hours (PDH) of continuing education.
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In this course the student will understand how to reduce the cost and improve the effectiveness of operations and maintenance (O&M) for photovoltaic (PV) systems and combined PV and energy storage systems. The course follows the guide: Best Practices for O&M of Photovoltaic and Energy Storage Systems 3rd edition, published by the National Renewable Energy Laboratory.Instructor: Juan Pesante, PESPECIFIC KNOWLEDGE OR SKILL OBTAINED
This course teaches the following specific knowledge and skills:
- Understand standards of O&M of Photovoltaic and Energy Storage Systems
- Discuss prerequisites for a successful O&M program
- Understand dependencies on PV system type, site, and environmental conditions
- Explain system performance and O&M plans
- Discuss system monitoring and O&M implementation strategies
- Discuss estimating PV O&M costs
- Understand PV O&M cost survey information and trends
CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION
You will be able to immediately print a certificate of completion after passing a 20 question multiple-choice quiz. The quiz can be retaken unlimited times until a passing grade of 70% or better is earned. This course satisfies five (5) hours of professional development (PDH).
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In this course the student will be introduced to Blockchain technology, from its history and beginnings, through the various components, models, and make-up and finally its applications and limitations. Instructor: Juan Pesante, PESPECIFIC KNOWLEDGE OR SKILL OBTAINED
This course teaches the following specific knowledge and skills:
- Understand the Origins of Blockchains
- Identify Blockchain Components and Models
- Explain Blockchain Forking and Contracts
- Explain Blockchain Smart Contracts
- Discuss Blockchain Limitations and Misconceptions
- Discuss Blockchain Applications Considerations
CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION
You will be able to immediately print a certificate of completion after passing a 15 question multiple-choice quiz. The quiz can be retaken unlimited times until a passing grade of 70% or better is earned. This course satisfies three (3) professional development hours (PDH) of continuing education.
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In this course the student will learn the basics of circuit protection and the common devices and the attributes of these devices used for protecting circuit integrity. Instructor: Juan Pesante, PESPECIFIC KNOWLEDGE OR SKILL OBTAINED
This course teaches the following specific knowledge and skills:
- Discuss the reasons for protection (shorts, excessive current, heat)
- Explain the functions of fuses and circuit breakers
- Understand the different fuse types
- Understand the different fuse ratings
- Identify fuse designations
- Explain how to check and replace fuses safely
- Identify the different types of circuit breakers
- Understand circuit breaker ratings
- Discuss circuit breaker maintenance
CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION
You will be able to immediately print a certificate of completion after passing a 10 question multiple-choice quiz. The quiz can be retaken unlimited times until a passing grade of 70% or better is earned. This course satisfies one professional development hour (PDH) of continuing education.
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In this course the student will understand understand current Compressed Air Energy Storage (CAES) and Pumped Storage Hydropower (PSH) technologies and explore future advances of this technology by examining the feasibility of a variety of different concepts. Instructor: Juan Pesante, PESPECIFIC KNOWLEDGE OR SKILL OBTAINED
This course teaches the following specific knowledge and skills:
- Understand current CAES and PSH technologies and their challenges
- Discuss bulk energy storage applications and their requirements
- Discuss novel CAES technologies
- Discuss novel PSH technologies
- Explain the feasibility of these novel technologies
- Discuss technological gaps and barriers and further R&D needs
CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION
You will be able to immediately print a certificate of completion after passing a 20 question multiple-choice quiz. The quiz can be retaken unlimited times until a passing grade of 70% or better is earned. This course satisfies four (4) hours of professional development (PDH).
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In this course, applicable to all professional engineering backgrounds, the student will understand the concepts of electricity and mechanism and design of electronics. They will understand how electrical components work from theory to design to the operation of common industrial circuits with tips for practical troubleshooting.Instructor: Juan Pesante, PESPECIFIC KNOWLEDGE OR SKILL OBTAINED
This course teaches the following specific knowledge and skills:
- Discuss the concepts of electricity & electronic theory
- Understand electromagnetism and electromotive force
- Understand current, voltage, and resistance in circuits
- Explain DC & AC circuit analysis
- Discuss capacitance and inductance
- Understand DC & AC measuring instruments and concepts
- Explain circuit analysis and troubleshooting circuits
CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION
You will be able to immediately print a certificate of completion after passing a 30 question multiple-choice quiz. The quiz can be retaken unlimited times until a passing grade of 70% or better is earned. This course satisfies eight professional development hours (PDH) of continuing education.
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In this course the student will understand the hybrid power plant and the necessary design and planning details required to ensure reliable and efficient means for power production. Instructor: Juan Pesante, PESPECIFIC KNOWLEDGE OR SKILL OBTAINED
This course teaches the following specific knowledge and skills:
- Understand the hybrid power plant
- Discuss hybrid power plant resources and market opportunities
- Discuss plant design and optimization
- Discuss plant control and operation
- Explain hybrid power plant market and technology challenges
CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION
You will be able to immediately print a certificate of completion after passing a 20 question multiple-choice quiz. The quiz can be retaken unlimited times until a passing grade of 70% or better is earned. This course satisfies four (4) hours of professional development (PDH).
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In this course the student will understand the North American interconnected electric grid and will become familiar with the requirements on the users, owners and operators of bulk power system to ensure reliable grid operations.Instructor: Juan Pesante, PESPECIFIC KNOWLEDGE OR SKILL OBTAINED
This course teaches the following specific knowledge and skills:
- Discuss the US Electric Grid system and its history
- Understand the functions and concepts of electric power system operations
- Discuss FERC and the Energy Policy Act of 2005
- Discuss the electric reliability organization
- Explain reliability standards and standard’s development
- Explain reliability compliance, enforcement, and assessments
CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION
You will be able to immediately print a certificate of completion after passing a 20 question multiple-choice quiz. The quiz can be retaken unlimited times until a passing grade of 70% or better is earned. This course satisfies five professional development hours (PDH) of continuing education.
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This online course includes specific requirments for poles and structures, pole mounted equipment, and aerial lines. This course is intended for electrical engineers and electrical maintenance technicians interested in safe working conditions handling aerial electrical power distribution lines. Requirments addressed for aerial line work, include pole handling and erection, climbing and working on poles, stringing of lines, working around pole-mounted lighting and other equipment, tool handling, tree and brush trimming adjacent to an aerial line right of way. Instructor: Juan Pesante, PEThis online course includes specific requirments for poles and structures, pole mounted equipment, and aerial lines. This course is intended for electrical engineers and electrical maintenance technicians interested in safe working conditions handling aerial electrical power distribution lines. Requirments addressed for aerial line work, include pole handling and erection, climbing and working on poles, stringing of lines, working around pole-mounted lighting and other equipment, tool handling, tree and brush trimming adjacent to an aerial line right of way.
SPECIFIC KNOWLEDGE OR SKILL OBTAINED
This course teaches the following specific knowledge and skills:
- Have a better understanding of pole handling operations, pole installation, replacement and removal
- Learn about ground handling of poles
- Requirements for poles
- Understand the gin pole method
- General rules for pole climbing
- Proper procedure for sharpening gaffs
- How to work safely on crossing structures
- Understand the importance of tree trimming and brush removal
- Know the terminology of aerial rope use
CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION
You will be able to immediately print a certificate of completion after passing a 20 question multiple-choice quiz. The quiz can be retaken unlimited times until a passing grade of 70% or better is earned. This course satisfies 5 professional development hours (PDH) of continuing education.
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In this course the student will understand the dangers and hazards when working with or near electrical power and approaches to work safely to avoid serious injury.Instructor: Juan Pesante, PESPECIFIC KNOWLEDGE OR SKILL OBTAINED
This course teaches the following specific knowledge and skills:
- Explain how electrical shock is received
- Discuss the dangers of electrical shock
- Describe burns caused by electricity
- Discuss the safety model
- Explain recognizing, evaluating, and controlling hazards
- Explain safe work practices
CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION
You will be able to immediately print a certificate of completion after passing a 20 question multiple-choice quiz. The quiz can be retaken unlimited times until a passing grade of 70% or better is earned. This course satisfies five (5) hours of professional development (PDH).
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This course provides a thorough overview of current electrical storage technologies including batteries, flywheels, compressed air energy storage (CAES), and pumped storage hydropower (PSH) and is a how-to guide for engineers to aid in the selection, procurement, installation, and/or operation of stationary energy storage systems in today’s electric grid. Instructor: Juan Pesante, PESPECIFIC KNOWLEDGE OR SKILL OBTAINED
This course teaches the following specific knowledge and skills:
- Discuss electricity storage services and benefits
- Understand various forms of current electric storage technologies
- Explain advantages/disadvantages of current electric storage technologies
- Discuss the methodology of evaluating electricity storage
- Discuss storage systems procurement and installation
CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION
You will be able to immediately print a certificate of completion after passing a twenty (20) question multiple-choice quiz. The quiz can be retaken unlimited times until a passing grade of 70% or better is earned. This course satisfies five (5) professional development hours (PDH) of continuing education.
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Part 1 of a three part series, this four (4) hour course covers and highlights some of the significant changes and updates in the 2023 Edition of NFPA 70: National Electrical Code (NEC) which was recently updated from the 2020 Edition of NFPA 70: National Electrical Code (NEC).
