585 Multimeter Certification Badge Details
Objective
The Snap-on Multimeter Certification is awarded to students who have been trained in the use of Snap-on advanced electrical monitoring equipment. The knowledge and experience gained in this critical discipline are TOOLS FOR LIFE essential to a successful career in critical industries such as automotive repair, transportation, wind power, manufacturing, HVAC, and robotics.
This certification includes training on the problem-solving capabilities of Snap-on digital multimeters — the same technology used by professionals in the workplace. Training is focused on subjects from basic applications to advanced troubleshooting.
This certification provides a widely recognized endorsement of technical expertise and demonstrated achievement. When students successfully complete this Snap-on certification, they obtain one of the most requested skills in the industry today.
Competencies
- Explain the basic functions of a multimeter.
- Explain the category ratings of a multimeter.
- Describe the evolution of the multimeter.
- Explain the four basic sections of a multimeter.
- Perform a test lead inspection.
- Perform a fuse test and replacement , if necessary.
- Explain the button functions of the multimeter.
- Explain the manual vs the auto ranging feature.
- Prepare the meter to read voltage.
- Perform an AC voltage test.
- Perform an DC voltage test.
- Prepare the meter to read amperage.
- Perform a DC microamp test.
- Perform a DC non-intrusive amperage test.
- Perform an AC non-intrusive amperage test.
- Perform a resistance test in Manual Range.
- Perform a resistance test in Auto Range.
- Perform a continuity test.
- Perform a diode test
- Perform a frequency test.
- Perform a temperature test
- Perform an AC/DC power test.
- Describe the record feature of the multimeter.
- Perform and AC/DC voltage recording.
- Describe the relative setting/function on the multimeter.
- Perform an AC voltage non-contact voltage detection test.
- Pair the app and multimeter.
- Describe how to control the multimeter with a smart device.
- Conduct a graphing meter test on a smart device.
- Retrieve and share saved files from a smart device.