Diagnose a blown fuse using continuity and voltage measurements. Course 3: AC/DC Motor Theory & Nameplate Interpretation Focus: Induction motors, DC motors, nameplate data, and basic motor physics.
Choose a fuse type for a motor circuit with high inrush current. Course 6: Control Circuits – Relays, Timers & Sensors Focus: Industrial control logic, timing relays, proximity/photo sensors, and basic ladder logic.
Fix a VFD tripping on “Overvoltage” during deceleration. Course 8: Electrical Schematics & Panel Troubleshooting Focus: Reading industrial drawings, finding shorts, opens, and ground faults.
| Segment | Topic | Key Demo | |---------|-------|-----------| | 1 | Digital multimeter (DMM) basics: V, A, Ω, continuity | Measure line voltage (120V/480V) | | 2 | Clamp meter – measuring current without breaking circuit | Measure motor FLA in a panel | | 3 | Insulation resistance tester (megohmmeter) | Test motor winding insulation | | 4 | Non-contact voltage tester & solenoid tester | Verify absence of voltage | | 5 | Understanding test lead categories (CAT III / CAT IV) | Compare meters for industrial use |
Identify 5 code violations in a photo of a real industrial panel. Production & Delivery Notes | Element | Recommendation | |---------|----------------| | Video length per course | 45–75 minutes (broken into 5–8 segments of 5–12 min) | | Instructor | Licensed master electrician or EET with 10+ years industrial experience | | Visual style | Split-screen: instructor + live panel / motor / VFD + animated circuit diagrams | | Hands-on materials | Each course includes a downloadable worksheet, schematic, and quiz | | Certification | Completion badge + .pdf certificate per course | | Target software playback | LMS (SCORM), YouTube Unlisted, or company training portal | Optional Add‑On (11th course – Bonus) PLC & HMI for Electricians (Basics of digital inputs/outputs, ladder logic vs. relay logic, and HMI navigation for troubleshooting.)
| Segment | Topic | Key Demo | |---------|-------|-----------| | 1 | Contactors – coil, contacts, arc chutes, enclosure types | Open a NEMA contactor | | 2 | Manual motor starters – toggle & pushbutton | Wire a simple start/stop circuit | | 3 | Magnetic motor starter – 3-pole contactor + overload relay | Assemble a starter on a DIN rail | | 4 | Overload relays – thermal (bimetallic) vs. electronic | Trip test with a heat gun | | 5 | Selecting starter size based on motor HP & voltage | Sizing exercise for a 25 HP motor |
Focus: NFPA 70E, arc flash, lockout/tagout (LOTO), and hazard recognition.