Heather Smith's Badge Portfolio
Fundamentals of Electricity - AC
Description
Objective:
Decrease production downtime, improve efficiency and increase output – All hinges on understand electricity and how to work with it safely. These industry recognized certifications have been specifically developed to give students the knowledge and skills required to enable them to work safely and effectively with electricity. The lab components of the training offer the student the opportunity to build, test and troubleshoot AC circuits and examine the operating voltages and currents related to proper circuit operation. Technicians will use various instruments to make circuit measurements and calculations.
Competencies
- Explain the working principles of an electrical circuit.
- Safely and effectively measure an electrical circuit.
- Identify, sketch and describe basic electrical components and devices.
- Build, test & troubleshoot basic electrical circuits.
- Read basic electrical circuit diagrams.
- Calculate impedance and inductive/capacitive reactance.
- Safely and effectively measure an AC electrical circuit using a DMM.
- Troubleshooting various complex AC circuits with faults using a voltmeter and ohmmeter.
Applicable Skills
Fundamentals of Electricity - DC
Description
Objective:
Decrease production downtime, improve efficiency and increase output – All hinges on understand electricity and how to work with it safely. These industry recognized certifications have been specifically developed to give students the knowledge and skills required to enable them to work safely and effectively with electricity. The lab components of the training offer the student the opportunity to build, test and troubleshoot DC circuits and examine the operating voltages and currents related to proper circuit operation. Technicians will use various instruments to make circuit measurements and calculations.
Competencies
- Explain the working principles of an electrical circuit.
- Safely and effectively measure an electrical circuit.
- Identify, sketch and describe basic electrical components and devices.
- Build, test & troubleshoot basic electrical circuits.
- Read basic electrical circuit diagrams.
- Calculate impedance and inductive/capacitive reactance.
- Troubleshooting various complex DC circuits with faults using a voltmeter and ohmmeter.
Applicable Skills
525 Multimeter Certification
Description
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
- Multimeter controls and operation
- Meter display readings and symbols
- Importance of proper terminal connections
- Basic applications
- Troubleshooting techniques
- Hands-on operation of Snap-on multimeter models
- Lab exercises
- Online testing