May 04, 2024  
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MTP 1040 - Basic Principles & Meters



Clock Hours: 216

Delivery Mode
on-ground

Industry Certifications • SNAP-ON Multi-meter Certification

Course Description:
This course provides a foundational overview of electricity, including fundamental measures and terminology used to discuss electricity. After taking this course, students should be familiar with the fundamentals of electricity and the vocabulary used to describe it. Students must also demonstrate knowledge of proper multi-meter applications on different voltage, amperage, and ohms.

Student Learning Outcomes:
Students will demonstrate an applied understanding of the following:

  1. Electrical units
  2. Electrical units
  3. Electrical instruments
  4. Introduction to circuits
  5. NEC overview
  6. Introduction to magnetism
  7. DC Circuit components
  8. AC Fundamentals
  9. Electrical instruments
  10. Electrical print reading
  11. DC Power Sources
  12. AC Power Sources
  13. Conductor selection
  14. Series Circuit Calculations
  15. Parallel Circuit Calculations
  16. Battery selection
  17. Solid-state relays and starters
  18. Symbols and diagrams for motors
  19. Intro to PLC’s

Students will demonstrate an applied understanding of the following:

  1. Multi-meter application on voltage, amperage and ohms
  2. Multi-meter safety