May 05, 2024  
Course/Program Inventory 
    
Course/Program Inventory

IMG 1090 - Electrical Test Equipment



Clock Hours: 18

Prerequisites: IMG 1080 - Electrical Circuits&Components  

Course Description:
Introductory course on how to utilize a multimeter, amp gauges, meggers for motors, etc.

 

Student Learning Outcomes:

  1. Recognize how AC meters are constructed.
  2. Identify a multiplying resistor and its purpose.
  3. Identify a shunt resistor and its purpose.
  4. Perform resistance readings with an analog meter.
  5. Perform voltage readings with an analog meter.
  6. Perform current readings with an analog meter.
  7. Perform resistance readings with a digital meter.
  8. Perform voltage readings with a digital meter.
  9. Perform current readings with a digital meter.
  10. Identify a Wheatstone bridge circuit.
  11. Choose correct settings on multi-meters.
  12. Identify the four categories of meters in accordance with NFPA 70E.
  13. Identify rules to safely use a meter as outlined in NFPA70E.
  14. Recognize and have knowledge of the causes of Arc Flash.
  15. Perform meter maintenance and show safe working habits while the meters are in use.
  16. Use clamp-on AC amp meter.