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  • Basics in Wiring, Lighting, and Electrical Safety

    Credits: 8 PDH

    PDH Course Description:

    This course is an introduction to the basic principles and procedures of interior wiring and lighting. Electrical and fire safety topics and procedures are covered in depth, making this course a good choice for meeting health, safety, and welfare PDH credits, for engineers of practically all disciplines.

    Topics:

    • Introduction to Interior Wiring and Lighting
    • Electrical and Fire Safety
    • Lockout/Tagout Procedures
    • National Electrical Code
    • Balancing Electrical Loads
    • Service Entrance Systems
    • Interior Wiring Systems
    • Interior Systems Above and Below Grade
    • Installation of Non-Metallic Cable
    • Conduit Systems
    • Conduit Supports and Installation Methods
    • Distribution Panels
    • Hazardous Locations
    • Electrical Test Equipment
    • Testing Electrical Circuits
    • Troubleshooting and Repair of Interior Wiring Systems
    • Soldering and Splicing Procedures
    • Types of Lighting Equipment
    • Troubleshooting Lamps
    • Maintenance of Lighting Systems
    • Scaffolding

    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: This course is intended for Electrical,Construction, Facilities, Control, Industrial, Manufacturing, Civil, Mechanical, Environmental, and other engineers whose job description requires a basic knowledge of electrical and lighting systems, and safety practices associated with electrical equipment.
    Publication Source: US Navy (NAVEDTRA)

    Donald Parnell, PE
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