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  • Mechanical and Electrical Systems in Buildings

    Credits: 4 PDH

    PDH Course Description:

    This course covers the basics of mechanical and electrical systems and concepts within residential and commercial construction.

    Topics:

    • santitary piping and venting
    • galvanized/cast iron piping and fittings
    • copper piping, tubing, and fittings
    • valves, joints,thrust blocks
    • plastic piping and fittings
    • piping system layout and symbology
    • plumbing fixtures
    • power transmission/distribution
    • single and three phase basics
    • overhead and underground systems
    • transformers, circuit breakers, panels
    • types of conductors
    • raceways,conduits, fittings
    • connectors, switches, boxes, receptacles
    • standards and specification requirements
    • electrical layout and symbology

    To take this course:

    1.) Enroll in Course: Click below to enroll:
    (must be logged into your user account)


    2.) Study: Once enrolled, click below to begin the course:

    Download the Study Guide

    3.) Test: Once you've thoroughly read the course materials, please click below to take the final examination.

    Take the final exam

    4.) Certificate: A passing grade of 70% or higher on the exam, is required to receive the certificate of completion for this PDH course.
         NOTE: After the exam is completed, you will need to return to this page, in order to print (download) the certificate of completion.

    Print the Certificate of Completion

    Intended Audience: mechanical, electrical, petroleum, systems, industrial, geotechnical, civil, environmental, hydraulic, construction engineers.
    Publication Source: US Navy (NAVEDTRA)

    Donald Parnell, PE

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