In-person instruction

Basic electrical testing

Learning objective

At the completion of this course, students will learn fundamentals of basic electrical testing required for startup, commissioning and preventive maintenance.

Course abstract

Preventative maintenance, startup and commissioning activities require basic electrical tests to be performed to ensure the equipment is in a operable state throughout its life.

A combination of various major manufacturers' test sets are used to perform practical classwork. Testing will be performed on actual equipment providing the student an easier transition from the classroom to the job.

Target audience

Electricians, technicians and engineers who are responsible for electrical testing using various styles of metering equipment.

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Course options

In-person training

4 days, 3.2 CCAC CEUs
Location: Eaton Training Center - Pittsburgh, 130 Commonwealth Drive, Warrendale, PA, 15086
Cost $1995 USD

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Course overview

Basic electrical testing includes:

Behavior of insulation systems
Insulation resistance tests
Dielectric tests
AC withstand tests
Vacuum bottle integrity tests
Low resistance tests
Secondary injection tests

Eaton is an intelligent power management company dedicated to improving the quality of life and protecting the environment for people everywhere. We are guided by our commitment to do business right, to operate sustainably and to help our customers manage power ─ today and well into the future. By capitalizing on the global growth trends of electrification and digitalization, we’re accelerating the planet’s transition to renewable energy and helping to solve the world’s most urgent power management challenges.