Course description
This is an ideal starter course for new hires as well as experienced technicians who made need a refresher, and an excellent base for the more in-depth training we offer in our electrical, HVAC, and mechanical categories.
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Training content
Day One - Discussion Topics
Basic Electrical Skills:
- Electrical Safety in the workplace: NFPA 70E, OSHA
- When and how to select Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
- Lockout/tagout (LOTO)
- Multimeter Selection and Safety
- Electricity Fundamentals (Voltage, Current, and Resistance)
- AC vs. DC and their Applications
- Single Phase vs. Three Phase
Day Two - Discussion Topics
Basic Electrical Skills continued:
- Transformers and Electrical Distribution
- How to Select and Replace Switches and Receptacles
- General Wiring Techniques
- Checking and Replacing Fuses
- When and Where should GFCI’s be Used
- Replacing Light Fixtures/Ballast or Replace with LEDs
- Electric Motor Basics and Troubleshooting
- Fundamentals of Reading Electrical Schematics
- Preventative Maintenance Best Practices
Basic Mechanical and HVAC Skills:
- Mechanical Safety in the Workplace
- Working with hand tools
- Ladder Safety
- Chemical Handling safety
- Proper Lifting Techniques
- HVAC System Fundamentals
- Bearing Fundamentals, Types, Installation, and Applications
- Lubrication
- V-Belt Types, Alignment, and Proper Tensioning Procedures
- Basics of Pumps, Blowers, and Fans
- Fire Extinguisher Use and Inspection
Course delivery details
Available in both virtual and in-person, instructor-led formats, this two-day facility maintenance course is designed to meet the essential needs of every maintenance technician in every type of facility. It is the first course of its kind to cover the fundamentals of electrical, HVAC, and mechanical maintenance tasks in a single two-day seminar, along with the basic safety skills that every worker needs.
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TPC is a leader in industrial training and workforce management solutions. Our offerings include a best-in-class learning management system (LMS), instructor-led training courses (virtual or in-person), over 1000 digital course hours, simulation-based training, cloud-based workforce management solutions, consulting services, and safety training.
Our instructors lead over 2000 class sessions annually in select U.S. cities, virtually, and at customers' facilities. Gain, refresh, and advance essential maintenance skills quickly and apply them in the workplace immediately after returning to work. TPC helps companies train...